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Sermon On A Paradigm For Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 14, 2024

A Paradigm is defined as a standard, perspective, pattern, or example.

Bob Proctor, a Canadian author once remarked: “Awareness is the key. We want to become aware, I believe, of our oneness with God, with infinite intelligence. The more aware we become, the more it’s reflected in our results. A lack of awareness is also reflected in our results.” Proverbs 1:5 reminds ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:2-5, Proverbs 18:2, Romans 1:32, 2 Peter 3:15-16

A Fresh Start For A New Year Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 4, 2009

In Galatians 4:12-20, God shows: 1) The Godly Example. 2) The Godly Focus. 3) The Deadly Distraction. & 4) The Godly Objective

Dr. Yoel Abells in his article this week, Avoiding the failure trap of New Year’s resolutions wrote this: (A New Year) is an opportunity to reflect on days past and to consider the future. Typically at this time, each of us makes resolutions --commitments to change something (or multiple things) ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Other

Loving God With Your Mind Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003

This messages encourages you to think about ways to love God. It encourages you to worship with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength.

Loving God with Your Mind Dr. Marty Baker / Mind Games #5 / February 16, 2003 stevenscreek.net Over the last few days, I’ve heard several comments about the laptop computer story last Sunday. I’m still clean. There is one thing that I failed to tell you and that is, what’s inside this machine ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Mark 12:30

Denomination: Church Of God

Being Encouragers, Equippers And Trainers Of Children, Youth And Families Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 14, 2012

A sermon that focuses on the congregation and individual members being encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families

This week we explore what it means for us as individuals and God’s congregation to be encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families… Today’s reading from Mark 10:13-14 highlights how the Christian faith is different from many views in the world about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

Explores the deep connection between belief, faith, and prayer, emphasizing prayer's role in spiritual warfare and its significance for all believers.

Ladies and Gentlemen, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today under the banner of our Lord, drawn together by our shared faith, bound by our love for Jesus, and united by our commitment to serve Him in truth and spirit. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. It's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Topics: Power, Prayer

Imitate The Perfect Example

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 15, 2009

Paul tells us how we can imitate God who is our perfect example.

Text: “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children” (Ephesians 5:1). Have you ever imitated anyone? When I was a child I remember imitating or mimicking my dad while he was driving the car. I would sit beside him and watch his every move. My pretend steering wheel would turn every time the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

A Psalm Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 1, 2025

God invites us to enter His gates with thanksgiving and we have many reasons for which to be thankful.

Introduction: A. I hope that everyone had a special Thanksgiving Day last Thursday. B. I want to start with a little Thanksgiving humor. 1. Here are a few suggestions you might consider to bring a little fun to next year’s Thanksgiving Day meal and experience. 2. Suggestion #1: During the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Powerful Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025

The sermon emphasizes honest confession, community prayer, and faithful living as the pathway to experiencing God’s healing power and transformative presence together.

Friends, I’m so glad you’re here. I don’t know what kind of week you’ve had—messy or marvelous, hurried or hopeful—but I do know this: God meets us where we are and loves us too much to leave us there. He meets us in living rooms and hospital rooms, in traffic and in tears, in quiet corners and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Topics: Prayer, Effectiveness, Importance

Running The Race

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

The question is not if we will run the race, but how we will run; not if we will enter the race, but how we will run.

1 Cor 9:24-27 Running the Race When I was a young CPT in the army - I was sent to Fort Sill, Ok - For Officers Advanced Course - I was to be in the school for 6 months - Now I had come from Fort Ord, CA and the 7th Division - And we were a very physical division - Our division commander loved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

What About The Children?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 21, 2008

What does God’s word say about children and our responsibility to them. Who are the children anyway?

Today’s lesson is about family. Specifically I want to talk about children. Let me start with a childhood story and see if I can connect with some of you kids here today. When I was growing up in North Alabama, I remember every year around this time Mom, Dad and all us kids would pile into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Connecting With Others Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 22, 2016

In order to fulfill Christ's command to share the gospel and build disciples, Christians must be connected with one another.

LAST WEEK we examined Ephesians 2:21-22 “in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.” The theme of this passage and last Sunday’s sermon was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready For His Return Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 29, 2025

Christ's return is certain, but its timing is not. We can be ready for Him. Our salvation is assured and He has destined us to be with Him forever.

1 Thess 5:1-11 Ready for His Return Two things often fascinate people, if they do not know what God says in His Word. • One is regarding the end of life and the other, is the end of the world. What happens when we die, and what happens at the end of the world? • Paul addresses these issues as he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 24:37-39, Matthew 24:42-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Centered Lives

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 24, 2004

We always need to remember the focus of the Bible is God. It is God accomplishing His will through willing, obedient, God centered lives.

God Centered Lives November 11, 2001 PS 81:10 I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it. PS 81:11 "But my people would not listen to me; Israel would not submit to me. PS 81:12 So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts to follow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:10-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Suffering

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

overview of Job

Job: The problem of Suffering We have been going through the OT together, and we have been in the time frame of the kingdom. We have looked at King David and his son, King Solomon, and have learned from their wisdom and their foolishness. They wrote books of scripture, Psalms, Proverbs, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Single Parents

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

This is a message about and for single parents

Single Parents Genesis 21:8-19 In this series, we’ve been looking at the Book of Genesis and the beginning of families. Families are not what they used to be. They come in all different kinds of configurations. Today we’re going to look at the fastest growing type of family in the US: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-19

Denomination: Methodist