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Don’t Let The Troubles Of Life Cause You To Lose Your Focus

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 4, 2003

based on 56 ratings

| 9,137 views

This message encourages the believer to stay afloat during the most turbulent storms by keeping a Heavenly focus.

The text;Colossians 3:1-4 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection (mind) on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead (died), and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Every Christian Should Be A Serious And Effective Preacher

Contributed by Evangelist Sola Ibironke on Oct 4, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 3,697 views

The sermon discusses six reasons every Christian should be serious and effective in his preaching.

MARK 16: 15 (KJV) … Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. The above is Jesus’ command or commission to all His disciples. From this commission, we could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Live Like The Child God Would Be Proud Of

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 17, 2009

based on 1 rating

| 7,107 views

We have been given a new identity and status as children of God. So live your life like the child of the King in ways that would make him proud of you.

LIVE LIKE THE CHILD GOD WOULD BE PROUD OF Colossians 3:1-17 INTRO Recently, I had a very interesting conversation with a Christian who had been very seriously ill -- so much so that it appears she nearly died. But her experience left her with no fear of death. On the contrary she described the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Tribute To John

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 15, 2000

based on 128 ratings

| 22,094 views

John the Baptist pays tribute to Jesus; and in recording his words, John the Apostle pays tribute to him.

This portion of John’s gospel, when seen in context with surrounding narrative, at first may appear out of place. John has documented Jesus’ discourse with the Pharisee, Nicodemus, and early in the next chapter he records His conversation with the Samaritan woman by Jacob’s well near Sychar. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36, John 3:22-27

Denomination: Orthodox

Get Into The Game! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 4, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,699 views

WE need to get off the bench and get into the game. Our faith will be what we want it to be if we will follow Paul’s formula!

INTRODUCTION „X I hoped everyone enjoyed the display our young people put on for us last Sunday. I hope that everyone who attended enjoyed the performance of the youth from Lori Hallat¡¦s church last night! „X One of the things I hope you realized as you watched the young people last week and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is God?

Contributed by John Newbaker on May 15, 2016

based on 1 rating

| 13,883 views

Have you ever gone through a time in your life when you asked yourself “where is God?”

Where is God? Psalm 13:1 A couple 5th grade boys known for getting in trouble at school was accused of stealing the teacher’s cell phone she left on her desk. The principle called the boys to his office. Wanting to question them separately he brought them one at a time. Without coming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Fallen One PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

based on 3 ratings

| 892 views

This sermon explores the dangers of pride, using Lucifer's fall as a warning, and emphasizes the importance of humility and God's grace.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We gather here today, bound by our faith, warmed by our fellowship, and guided by the Word of God. We are here to learn, to grow, to be challenged and comforted by the eternal truths found in the Holy Scriptures. Opening Scripture Reading – Our focus today is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-14

Topics: Fall, Lucifer

Flat Earth, Solar System, And Galaxies: A Biblical Perspective

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Mar 16, 2025

| 237 views

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. There is no mention of galaxies or planets, either in Genesis or any other book of the Bible. Christians should follow the word of God and not the vain imaginations and theories of men.

FLAT EARTH, SOLAR SYSTEM, AND GALAXIES: A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE (by brother Tarran Dookie) NO PLURALITY OF WORLDS Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. There is no mention of galaxies or planets, either in Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 45:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stay Confident In Conflict

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 25, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 6,774 views

Stay Confident In Conflict 1) Look to the Lord; 2)Live in his house

Another season of American Idol is upon us. This is the T.V. show that gives millions of Americans the opportunity to become the next pop star. If you’ve ever watched the show, especially the opening rounds, you know how most people who bomb are quick to say that they can really sing, not just well ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Spiritual Game Plan

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 5,966 views

We devise all these plans. Plans to win ball games, plans to succeed in life, and for our children to succeed, and plans to live good when we retire. What about a plan that will help us grow spiritually? Do you have a spiritual game plan? What about a

By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO This Sermon is part outline and part full-text and adapted from a former sermon of mine. Your Spiritual Game Plan Col. 3:1-4 Prop: You can’t expect growth unless you plan for it. INTRO: Ø Talk about games plans for basketball, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Manna - Bread From Heaven

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 30, 2006

based on 35 ratings

| 5,619 views

Manna for Israel. Christ our living Bread for us.

Manna - Bread from Heaven John Brentz, a friend of Luther, and one of the stalwarts of the Reformation, incurred the hatred of Charles V who made many attempts to kill the minister. Hearing that a troop of Spanish cavalry was on the way to arrest him, he cast himself upon God in prayer. At once the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Christianity Vs. Progressive Ideology

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

based on 1 rating

| 2,676 views

There are several dangers to biblical Christianity that have come about through progressive ideology.

There are several dangers to biblical Christianity that have come about through progressive ideology. Progressive ideology essentially stems from non-biblical positions about the nature of truth (that it is relative), the nature of people (that people are basically good) and the nature of scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Jude 1:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Other Must Come Second Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

based on 3 ratings

| 2,242 views

God first, then must come others.

Last week, we talked about that as we respond to God’s call to go and change the world that we need to have a relationship with God as our first priority in whatever we do. We first talked about what it looked like. We said that it starts by putting in the time and effort to get to know God. By ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Wisdom's

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 3,121 views

Our Christian faith is to be lived out in our daily behavior

TWO WISDOM’S James 3: 13 -- 18 Our Christian faith is to be lived out in our daily behavior. Our theme for this year is John 13: 34 -- 35. We are to be a show so Christian. The Bible talks about a know so salvation. The little book of first John is written to help us know that believers do have ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Religion Into Relationship

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Feb 18, 2002

based on 666 ratings

| 65,192 views

John sermon series--8th sermon

Turning Religion into Relationship “Nick at Night” John 3.1-15 3 men died and were standing at the pearly gates. What have you done to deserve Heaven? 1st—police officer, enforced law, fought crime. Peter, “OK, go on in.” 2nd—very wealthy and gave lots of money to charitable causes. Peter, “OK, go ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, John 3:1-21, John 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

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