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The Power And Wisdom Of The Cross - 1 Corinthians 1:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 15, 2024

The cross is central to the Christian faith. Yet, for many, it seems absurd, irrelevant, or offensive. Paul’s declaration in 1 Corinthians 1:18 divides humanity into two groups: those who see the cross as foolishness and those who recognise it as the power of God.

The Power and Wisdom of the Cross - 1 Corinthians 1:18 Key Verse: “The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:18, NLT) Introduction: Transformed by Truth The cross is central to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Isaiah 53:3, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Corinthians 1:25, Romans 11:33, Romans 10:9, Deuteronomy 21:23, Colossians 2:14-15, Revelation 13:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joyful Confidence In The Midst Of Trouble - Psalm 119:143 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 15, 2024

Life is full of trials, pressures, and stress. In those moments, how do we find joy and stability? Psalm 119:143 offers a profound answer: God's Word. This verse teaches us that even in the heaviest of times, joy and strength are found in God's commands.

Joyful Confidence in the Midst of Trouble” Key Verse: “As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands.” (Psalm 119:143, NLT) Introduction: Transformed by Truth Life is full of trials, pressures, and stress. In those moments, how do we find joy and stability? Psalm 119:143 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:143, John 16:33, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Speaking Up For Those In Need: Embracing Our Call On Safeguarding Sunday - Proverbs 31:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 14, 2024

Safeguarding Sunday, a day when we pause to focus on our responsibility to protect and care for those who are vulnerable. In the Bible, we find a clear and strong message about justice, compassion, and speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves.

Speaking Up for Those in Need: Embracing Our Call on Safeguarding Sunday - Proverbs 31:8 Introduction Today we are gathered on Safeguarding Sunday, a day when we pause to focus on our responsibility to protect and care for those who are vulnerable. In the Bible, we find a clear and strong message ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:8, Psalm 82:3-4, Isaiah 1:17, James 1:27, Ephesians 4:2-3, 1 Corinthians 12:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ’s Suffering, Our Salvation: A Love That Redeems 1 Peter 3:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 14, 2024

1 Peter 3:18 is a verse packed with truth about Christ’s purpose and mission, and serves as both a beacon of hope and a reminder of the depth of God’s love.

Christ’s Suffering, Our Salvation: A Love That Redeems 1 Peter 3:18 Introduction Today, we’re diving into a profound and powerful verse that brings us right to the heart of the gospel message—1 Peter 3:18. This verse, packed with truth about Christ’s purpose and mission, serves as both a beacon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 10:10, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living As Free People: Using Freedom To Honour God - 1 Peter 2:15-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 13, 2024

1 Peter 2:15-16 speaks directly to how we live out our faith in the world around us by encouraging us to use our freedom in Christ wisely, to honour God in all things.

Living as Free People: Using Freedom to Honour God - 1 Peter 2:15-16 Introduction Today we’re diving into a powerful passage from 1 Peter 2:15-16, which speaks directly to how we live out our faith in the world around us. Peter, writing to early believers who faced persecution and challenges, is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:15-16, Matthew 5:16, Galatians 5:13, Romans 12:2, Matthew 20:28, Colossians 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Message #1: The Meaning Of A Thankful Heart Series

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Nov 13, 2024

I want us to focus our hearts and minds on the thought of having a thankful heart and in these verses that we are going to examine this morning we are going to talk about what it means to have a thankful heart.

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17-And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building For The Lord Series

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Nov 12, 2024

God chooses those who should build for him hence you should count yourself privileged if you find yourself approved to build for him. For king David, it was a no no but King Solomon, it was an express approval even before birth. Our God is sovereign.

An event has happened again in my ministerial life that made me to put this piece down as a source of assurance and encouragement for every believer to know that God's plan supercedes every man's plan no matter what. For over 30 years of my ministerial life and by the grace of God, I have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing Faith Over Worry - Matthew 6:25-32 And Matthew 6:33-34 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2024

In Matthew 6, Jesus invites us to put our faith in God, reminding us that God is not only able to care for us but is willing to meet our needs as we seek Him first.

Choosing Faith Over Worry - Matthew 6:25-32 and Matthew 6:33-34 Introduction Today, we’re diving into a powerful teaching from Jesus about worry, a struggle that affects so many of us. We all face moments of anxiety—whether it’s about finances, health, relationships, or the future. But Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-32, Matthew 6:33-34, Isaiah 43:4, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 37:4, 1 Peter 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Always Persecuted Church

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 11, 2024

A message about the first martyr Stephen and the ongoing persecution of the church

Title: “The Always Persecuted Church” Text: Acts 6:8 - 7:60 and 8:1-4 Subject: How does the church react to the stoning of Stephen & subsequent widespread persecution? Complement: …by spreading the word wherever they went. Big idea: _________________________. Persecution becomes a pathway to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60, Acts 8:1, Acts 11:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving God, Not The World - 1 John 2:15-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2024

The Apostle John calls us to examine our hearts and be careful about what holds our affections - our love and devotion must be set on God and not on the things of this world.

Loving God, Not the World 1 John 2:15-16 Introduction Today, we’re going to look at a passage from 1 John that challenges us in a powerful way. This message is titled “Loving God, Not the World” because it reminds us that our love and devotion must be set on God and not on the things of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16, James 4:4, Galatians 5:16, Proverbs 16:18, Matthew 6:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Will Make A Way

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 7, 2024

This sermon reminds us the powerful truth in the Bible: Our God will not remove obstacles and barriers. He will make a way instead.

Introduction: Beloved, today we gather together in faith to remind ourselves of the powerful truth: Our God is a way-maker. Life often presents us with moments of hardship, when obstacles seem insurmountable, and we feel like there’s no path forward. We may have our own versions of the Red ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Supremacy Of The Son Of God.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 7, 2024

What do Christians believe about the world? Really it’s quite simple: We believe that the universe is God’s world. God created it, He made humans in his image, He called his creation good, He gave us the ability to choose, and He actively holds the universe together.

The Supremacy Of The Son Of God. Colossians 1.15-23 Is life nothing more than a roulette wheel? Are the life circumstances you and I face nothing more than random, chance events bouncing into our lives like a ball randomly spins on a roulette wheel? A roulette wheel is driven by chance. In fact, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You Lose Sight Of The God Of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing The Miracles Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 6, 2024

Miracles flow from a relationship with God, not from the circumstances of our lives. If we fixate on the troubles around us, it’s easy to miss God’s presence and His power at work.

When You Lose Sight of the God of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing the Miracles of God Introduction Today’s message is titled: “When You Lose Sight of the God of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing the Miracles of God.” This title is a reminder that miracles flow from a relationship with God, not from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-30, Exodus 14:21-22, John 11:21-22, Mark 5:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Endurance Through Trials: Transformed By God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 5, 2024

Romans 5:3-4 reveals a powerful truth, teaching us that our trials are not in vain. Instead, they serve a greater purpose, moulding us and shaping us into people of character and hope.

Endurance Through Trials: Transformed by God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Introduction: The Purpose in Our Pain Today, we’re going to talk about something that each of us encounters in life: trials and hardships. But we’ll go beyond discussing the pain itself; we’ll explore the purpose that God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Job 23:10, Hebrews 6:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Knows It All

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 5, 2024

Friends, peace is lost when you don’t give Jesus the first portion of your life, yes, locusts will suddenly come to swallow everything that you have without Jesus as the center of your life.

God knows it all John 21:1 “Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee…” Jesus appeared again- I liked those words….. Jesus appeared again- be reassured today that God is not blind to what is happening in your life – HE KNOWS IT ALL, that’s exactly what I would ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1

Denomination: Pentecostal