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Choices+transformation = Abundant Living

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 19, 2021

This sermon looks at how our choices can lead us to becoming a Abundant Person in the LORD using the stories of the widow of Zarephath and Ruth as back drops.

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 Theme: Thanksgiving Title: Right Choices + Transformed Living = Abundant Living INTRO: Good morning! Grace and peace to all of you from God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit! I hope all of you are enjoying life to its fullest! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – The Gifts Of Revelation

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

Some of us are over baggaged in this life. We have so many stuffs that we carry. God’s spiritual gifts can remove baggages He did not want us to carry because He already did!

Good morning and welcome! ‘It’s wonderful to be seating in God’s presence with you this morning. If you have gone on a long drive and have taken advantage of the long weekend (Queen’s birthday) here in Sydney, please take care and drive back safe. Wherever you are, let’s focus our eyes on Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Foursquare

"can" Does Not Mean "will"

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 22, 2022

Just because we "can" do something does not mean that we "will" do it. This message discusses what is possible in our walk with God versus what is inevitable with Him as we walk by faith.

“Can” Does Not Mean “Will” Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-19; Hebrews 11:1; Philippians 4:12-13 The title of my message this morning is “Can Does Not Mean Will.” Simply put, just because you can do something does not mean that you will actually do it. The core definition of the word “can” is “to have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-19, Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Put God's Buried Treasures To Work

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 13, 2022

In 2006, the Trachte brothers discovered a Norman Rockwell painting behind a false wall in their late father’s home in Vermont. The brothers put the painting up for auction and it fetched $15.4 million. (cbsnews.com) They must have been excited to find such a buried treasure....

In 2006, the Trachte brothers discovered a Norman Rockwell painting behind a false wall in their late father’s home in Vermont. The brothers put the painting up for auction and it fetched $15.4 million. (cbsnews.com) They must have been excited to find such a buried treasure. But my question is why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Work Of The Spirit

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 18, 2000

The Spirit works in the lives of believers

The Work of the Spirit Acts 2:1-41 I. The Holy Spirit Empowers A. The Spirit gives us strength 1. Our human weakness is replaced with divine strength 2. We are given strength to overcome life’s difficulties B. The Spirit gives us power 1. The Spirit creates new spiritual energy within us 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Church Of God

The Best Counselor = God's Word Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

UNDERSTANDING GOD’S REVELATION IS THE PATHWAY TO ENCOURAGEMENT

BIG IDEA: UNDERSTANDING GOD’S REVELATION IS THE PATHWAY TO ENCOURAGEMENT (:17) INTRODUCTION "Deal bountifully with Thy servant, That I may live and keep Thy word" If God were to bless us abundantly and give us our greatest desire, what would that be? The opportunity to continue to live a life of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walk Humbly Before God

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 5, 2004

Our ambition should be to serve the King of Kings, or put another way. We should aim to make Jesus famous not ourselves.

Walk Humbly before God! . John 7:18 Those who present their own ideas are looking for praise for themselves, but those who seek to honor the one who sent them are good and genuine. Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Secret Of Successful Christian Living

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 3, 2003

The secret of living a successful Christian life, or to say, a life that is pleasing to God is found in the declaration: “they first gave themselves to the Lord”.

THE SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality. For I bear witness that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Without Me You Can Do Nothing!

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 5, 2006

Jesus said that without Him we can do nothing. Our problem is we all put limitations on ourselves and God! It’s time for us to take the limits off of ourselves and off of God!

Without Me You Can Do Nothing! Text: John 15:5 "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me and I in Him, the same bringeth forth much fruit, for without me, ye can do nothing." Jesus said,"WITHOUT ME - YOU CAN DO NOTHING!" He is the source- He is everything that we need- The ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Esse Quam Videri – To Be Rather Than To Seem

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

We must possess and not just profess.

Esse Quam Videri – To Be Rather than To seem 1Ch 12:33 Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: they were not of double heart. - the sixth and youngest son of Jacob and Leah - of all the tribes of Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get To Know Yourselves

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 22, 2007

LEARNING OUR PLACE AND PURPOSE FOR GOD IN THIS LIFE.

GET TO KNOW YOURSELVES. INTRO: WHAT DOES GOD WANT OUT OF YOU? 1: WHAT ARE YOU GOOD AT? A) WHAT IS YOUR TALENT? B) YOUR GIFT C) THE THING GOD GAVE YOU SPECIAL ABILITY TO DO BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE YOU KNOW POINT: WE’RE ALL GOOD AT SOMETHING, SPORTS, BOOKS, COOKING, TEACHING, LEADING, ENCOURAGING, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Other

The Secret Of My Success!

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 18, 2008

The failure to keep God’s rules results in an erosion of the power to perform effective as a Christian

Scripture: Judges 16:1 – Title: “The Secret of My Success!” Introduction: The story of Samson has caused more stories, books, and movies to be produced than a person would want to count! · Most every one have emphasized three main points: Samson’s great strength – His love affairs, and his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sign One

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 16, 2019

Christ Jesus can change our lives in dramatic ways.

First Sign John 2: 1 – 11 Intro: Out of curiosity, I went to my personal record book this week and counted the number of weddings at which I have officiated. I have done 115. Of all those weddings, the ones I remember are when horrendous things happened. How many of your remember your own ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Provisions Of God

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Oct 18, 2021

• Before God created human being, He created first all the provisions.

1. GOD IS OUR PROVIDER. a. Philippians 4:19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. b. God is the provider of all our needs and He will provide. c. God is the source of our: i. Life. Acts 17:24-25 “The God who made the world and everything in it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

When Blessings Become Curses. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 19, 2024

Giving glory to God is a fundamental aspect of our faith.

Giving glory to God is a fundamental aspect of our faith. When we fail to acknowledge and give thanks to God for His blessings, we risk turning those blessings into curses. We will explore the biblical basis for this truth and the consequences of neglecting to give glory to God. Thanksgiving is a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:2, Deuteronomy 8:17-18