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An Unstoppable Force Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

God heals, puts us in conflict situations, and invites us to NOT fight against Him but rather join His unstoppable force.

An Unstoppable Force: Experiencing Biblical Community Acts 5:12-42 Intro: Have you ever been in a situation where doing the right thing was going to get you in trouble? Where you had a choice, and it was clear which option was right, and it was also clear that if you did that thing, there was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

S.d.g. Living

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 17, 2009

J.S. Bach signed most of his sacred music "S.D.G." (Soli Deo Gloria). 1 Kings 3:1-15 and Ephesians 5:15-20 encourage us to live an S.D.G. life style - a life that gives glory to God alone.

S.D.G. Living 1 Kings 3:1-15 & Ephesians 5:15-20 20th Sunday Ordinary Time, Year B It’s hard for me to imagine a world without music. And it’s even more difficult to imagine worshiping our Savior without the joyful sounds of singing. One of the greatest composers of sacred music was Johann ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Failure Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 7, 2009

Moses teaches us that apparent worldly failure can lead to tremendous spiritual victory!

The Power of Failure Exodus 2: 11- 3:1 1. Illus. of La Guardia • Most of us have at least heard of La Guardia airport in New York City. What you may not know it that it is named after Fiorello La Guardia, who was Mayor of that city back in the 1930’s. • On one occasion, he had implemented a new ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Fight The Good Fight, Finish The Race, And Remain Faithful Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jun 14, 2008

We must fight the good fight, we must finish the race, and we must remain faithful.

This morning, as I watched the start of a new day, the sun slowly rose over the distant horizon. As the darkness that had previously enveloped the sky quickly and silently retreated to its assigned hiding place, I had to give God his due praise. The night was and is cold and dark. Nevertheless, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: *other

What Do I Believe About God? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 1, 2016

This is the first of ten messages built from Max Lucado's Believe series. Message one, deals with what I believe about God.

INTRODUCTION • SERMON VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • Imagine someone approached you and said they did not believe in Ford Motor Company. • I do not believe in Henry Ford; I never met him and do not think he ever existed. • What would you say? • Maye you would ask where Ford ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“a Necessary Ingredient”

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

Repentence is a necessary ingredient in our salvation and our continuing sanctification

I. The last time I used a cooking illustration I ended up with several dozen tollhouse cookies. A. With a little bit of in trepidation I use another cooking example. 1. Suppose we get together this afternoon and we try to make those tollhouse cookies but we look in the cupboard and find we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 7 (Victory Proclaimed) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 27, 2013

The power behind the word tetelestai proclaims victory for man. Our sin account is paid in full. All future charges are automatically covered.

1. Introduction a. This morning as we continue our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross we focus on Christ’s fifth statement made from the cross. b. In the statement we will evaluate today, Christ, with three simple words, proclaims the ultimate victory in a life-long struggle ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Song Of Salvation Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 21, 2016

This song of praise celebrates that day of Christ's coming, both Christ’s first and second coming.

Isaiah 12:1-6 Song of Salvation 4/29/01e D. Marion Clark Introduction It is delightful to come upon a hymn of unabashed praise to God. Isaiah has been presenting a vision of the day when God’s kingdom will usher forth. We’ve seen how Jesus in his first coming fulfilled the prophecy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus And Elijah Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Are you Elijah? (Matthew 16:14) (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Are you...Elihah (Matthew 16:14) Reading: 1 Kings chapter 17 verse 1. Quote: “Socrates was aid to be wise, not because he knew all the answers, but because he asked the right questions.” Jesus knew how to ask a good question: • And when he asked the disciples; “Who do the crowds say that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Brethren

Living Stones

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 22, 2011

Let us be willing to be built into a living cathedral for God, so that all people in our valley will be attracted to Jesus, and come into God’s holiness, and to be sanctified in his holy presence

INTRO I’m so proud of my baby girl. She's working on a project for the school’s science-fair by growing citrine-like, rock crystals in the basement. What normally takes thousands of years to do in nature; chemists have somehow been able to reproduce in a matter of weeks. I think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

"Lord’s Got Talents!” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 5, 2018

There is a lesson imparted here suggestive of the “America’s Got Talent” in the Parable of the Talent hosted by the First Talent show Host- Jesus .

Introduction: This sermon outline was outstandingly been suggestive in a way by one of the most popular global TV show nowadays, “America’s Got Talent”. And there is one great Parable of a Talent Show inspired by the Lord Jesus Christ more than 2000+ years ago... as usual, He is the first Talent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Intimacy & Agony Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 23, 2012

How do you handle impending doom? You know, those times when something bad is happening and it's about to get much worse? Jesus faced the ultimate in impending doom in the Garden of Gethsemane. How He handled it is a model for us in times of difficulty.

The stage has been set, the lights have dimmed. The players have taken their places and learned their lines. All the blocking is complete and the production of Jesus’ crucifixion is ready to begin. From Chapter 14 verse 12 the action is nearly non-stop leading to the betrayal, arrest, trial, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Decidophobia

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 9, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 10: 1 – 14

1 Chronicles 10: 1 – 14 Decidophobia 10 Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines and fell slain on Mount Gilboa. 2 Then the Philistines followed hard after Saul and his sons. And the Philistines killed Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

An Outline Of Acts 13:13-52

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 30, 2022

Paul and Barnabas arrived in Antioch of Pisidia (Asia Minor) and preached the Gospel there. Paul's message touched the hearts of many people--in both good and bad ways!

Introduction: This last section of Acts 13 is mostly the sermon preached by Paul at the synagogue in Antioch of Pisidia. Through his preaching, many people heard the Word of God and many believed the Gospel! 1 The arrival in Antioch and first part of Paul’s sermon Text: Acts 13:13-25, KJV: 13 Now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Don Campbell on Feb 21, 2023

Jesus had been praying, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray." Was this prayer a template or a model?

LORD TEACH US TO PRAY Jesus had been praying, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples” (Luke 11:1). His response was an abbreviated form of what is often referred to as “The Lord’s Prayer.” The fact that Jesus did not repeat it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ