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When God Wrestles With Family Tensions

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 16, 2009

We use avoidance, anger, anxiety, and aloneness to manage family tensions. We even use self-centered prayer. But when we let God wrestle with us, we are changed and we accept vulnerability in family life.

The most critical issue in family life is not anger or argument. It is avoidance. What plagues most families is not that they are embroiled in fighting or torn by argument. What destroys families is that people drift apart from one another; they avoid one another. You see, if you fight with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For Conflict (Pt. 3) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 9, 2020

In Romans 15:1-13, Paul encourages all of us to follow the example of our Lord in putting the good of others before our own interest, and he encourages us to seek a unity that will enable us to effectively praise God with one heart and one voice.

A. The story is told of a little boy who got into an argument with two boys twice his size. 1. The little boy drew a line in the sand and dared the two boys to cross it. 2. The two bigger boys accepted the challenge and crossed over the line. 3. Immediately, the little boy’s face lit up with a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fueled By Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God's unconditional love fuels Jesus' ministry and sacrifice, and we are called to love others in the same way.

Our main verse for today is John 3:16. You've probably heard it before, but let's read it together: 'For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.' So, God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to save us. That's ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 4:8

Topics: Selfless Love, Unconditional Acceptance, Love Without Limits, Practicing Empathy

Mary's God Moment Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 12, 2019

This sermon focuses on young Mary and her God encounter with Gabriel

Scripture: Luke 1:26 – 38 Theme: Be Ready … Title: Mary’s God Moment INTRO: Grace and peace this morning! For the next few weeks we are going to continue looking at some God encounters that different people experienced that are associated with the Advent/Christmas Season. It does not mean ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, 1 Samuel 15:22, John 14:15, Luke 11:28, James 1:22, 1 John 5:2-3, Luke 5:1-11, Romans 5:19, Matthew 28:16-20, Matthew 10:32, Colossians 3:2-4, John 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Love In This Moment Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 6, 2010

In this message, part 2 in series Love Without Limits, Dave talks about the love of God and looks at our difficulty in accepting that love in the present moment.

Love In This Moment Love Without Limits, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 10, 2010 1 Chronicles 16:34 (TNIV) 34 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 John 4:10 (TNIV) 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us... Some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Finding The Will Of God: The Detour Sign Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 18, 2002

This signpost is one of the hardest for us to accept but as I have studied I have found it to one of the most important. None of us really like detours, when we want to get somewhere, we want to get there, and we don’t want to be bothered with all of thi

Finding God’s Will The Detour Sign March 24th 2002 This signpost is one of the hardest for us to accept but as I have studied I have found it to one of the most important. None of us really like detours, when we want to get somewhere, we want to get there, and we don’t want to be bothered with all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Shepherds You

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 24, 2006

There was a time when sin held you captive and God out of His love for you drew you to repentance. He appeared to your spiritual heart and the Holy Ghost drew you to Christ. He graciously accepted your plea for forgiveness and has set you in His everlas

Turn your Bibles to Jeremiah 31:3 Title: The God Who Shepherds You Theme: Grasping God’s Everlasting Love “The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.’” (Jeremiah 31:3) Let us pray! Introduction: Chapter ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Big Is Your God? Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 11, 2008

We must not only worship the right God, but we must worship Him in the right way. Accept no substitutes. Don’t try to reduce God to a material object. Don’t try to localize the One Who is infinite! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

How Big is Your God? Exodus 20:4-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HowBigYourGod.html One day a little girl was drawing a picture, and even skipped recess because she was so focused upon it. Her teacher asked what she was doing and she said she was drawing a picture of God. “Oh honey, you can’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Place Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006

We all want to be loved and accepted & in the church, God has created a body where we can all feel His love and acceptance.

A place where everybody knows your name- We all want to be loved and accepted & in the church, God has created a body where we can all feel His love and acceptance. Acts 2:41-47-early church -unity, together -joined together w/ other believers & devoted themselves to ap. Teaching and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: *other

Grace And Going To The Lost Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 23, 2011

Not all will accept the gospel, but we must continue to go with the assurance of God’s presence and power and the knowledge that those who respond will be accepted.

Romans 10:13-21 Introduction: A. What exactly is our responsibility to the lost? B. Should we have the attitude of “I’ve got mine. You worry about yours?” C. Do we ever think about how our life might be different had someone not told us about God’s love and provision in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Acting Like The Older Brother

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Nov 6, 2007

Sure you would go to the Prodigal’s party. Sure after he slept around, left his wife, spent all the money, you would accept him back completely. Or would you really?

ACTING LIKE THE BROTHER THEME: IT IS DIFFICULT TO CELEBRATE WITH THE PRODIGAL. TEXT: LUKE 15:11-32 Timothy Johns was the typically successful sales man in the community. He had great people skills and a super personality. He worked for the local insurance agency for the last 20 years. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sacrificial Giving

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

When we give, not just out of our wealth, but as a sacrifice it counts as a credit with God, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God, that opens up God’s riches to meet our needs.

Textual Idea Paul praised the Philippians for their sacrificial giving, not as something that he needed, but as a credit to their account with God, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God, that opened up the heavens to meet their needs. Sermon Idea When we give, not just out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 15, 2021

Mary accepts her bearing the Son of God without fear

“DO NOT BE AFRAID” This is the fourth Sunday of Advent, and we just heard a gospel reading foretelling the conception of Jesus – just two days before we celebrate His birth. The timing of this gospel reading often confuses people – why do we hear about Mary being called to be the mother of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-38

Denomination: Episcopal

You're Invited

Contributed by Robert Osborne on Nov 19, 2022

You are invited to be a citizen of the Kingdom of God. Please accept the invitation.

Luke 14:15-21 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Luke 14:15-21

Denomination: Apostolic

"Living God’s Way" Series

Contributed by Cameron Mays on Mar 25, 2013

The implication of God’s grace which is through Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit, aiding the believer in embracing righteousness & sanctification!!!

Text: Romans 12:1-2 Thought: “Living God’s Way” Theme: Christian Ethics & Conduct Point: Accountability Introduction Our epistle identifies its author as “Paul the Apostle”. A few people from past centuries questioned the Pauline authorship of the Epistle to the Romans, but no one has ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational