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Deliver Me

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 19, 2010

The truth will set you free - Be set free from the habitual sin that dominates you and inhibits your spiritual maturity.

Way back in the day when Katie and I were dating, I got this phone call from Katie. She was very excited. She had just purchased a discount coupon book for discounts on various restaurants in town, for only $25.00. If you are familiar with the Entertainment Coupon Book, then you know what I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accountable Stewardship Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 12, 2026

In the parable of the minas, Jesus uses recent events to prompt His followers to be faithful stewards.

Introduction Herod ruled over Judea in the decades leading up to the birth of Christ. He was the same ruler (Mt. 2) ruler who killed hundreds of babies in response to the visit of the magi. As he was nearing the end of his life, he divided his kingdom between a couple of his sons. Around 4BC, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27, Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 1:8, John 14:15-17, Romans 11:36, Acts 17:24-27, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Revelation 2:10, James 1:12, 2 Timothy 4:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Lets Get Real Church About Community Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 8, 2012

God calls us to devote ourselves to authentic community

Let’s Get Real, Church About COMMUNITY Acts 2:42-44; 4:30-34 INTRODUCTION I am going to test your memory banks this morning. I will give you the first few words of a familiar TV show, and you tell me the shows name. They're creepy and they're kooky, Mysterious and spooky, They're all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Baseball Parable

Contributed by Sam Martin on Aug 15, 2002

Jesus often spoke in parables. He used common experiences such as fishing and farming in His parables to teach a valuable lesson. Baseball is a very common activity in our culture, so I would like to use it to illustrate the Christian life.

Text: Mark 4:33-34 Introduction: Jesus often spoke in parables. He used common experiences such as fishing and farming in His parables to teach a valuable lesson. Baseball is a very common activity in our culture, so I would like to use it to illustrate the Christian life. I. First Base - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:33-34, Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Member Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Apr 13, 2003

Ephesians Series #15.Paul is appealing to our position in Christ in order to make a statement concerning our activity. We must treat each other how we want to be treated or we put ourselves in jeopardy with the Holy Spirit.

A Walk That Is Worthy Part 15 Marks of A Member Text: Eph 4:25-32 Intro: This morning I would like to continue on in our text in Ephesians.The series we have been in has been called a Walk that is Worthy. This morning I would like to bring a message entitled…” Marks of A Member” -I am going ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer And Our Great Salvation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

Introduction: Our salvation is so great that most of us never enter into an understanding of its full significance. The word salvation is a word that refers to many of God’s activities on our behalf. For example, it is used to refer to our initial experi

Prayer and Our Great Salvation Text: “Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up" (Luke 18:1 NIV). Scripture Reading: Luke 18:1-8; Matthew 7:7-11 Introduction: Our salvation is so great that most of us never enter into an understanding of its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Jesus Said About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 10, 2009

Walk in any library; sit down at any internet browser, search the word “GHOST” and you will be inundated with information. The Holy Spirit is not a ghost at all, but a real and active personal presence in our lives. He is referred to as the third person o

“Jesus Said” What Jesus said about the Father “The Holy Spirit” Michael Wiley February 22, 2009 John 3:1-8 John 16:7-16 Matthew 10:19-20 Introduction: Walk in any library; sit down at any internet browser, search the word “GHOST” and you will be inundated with information. Ghost stories date back ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle Against The Wasters

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010

The Bible says that no man can enter into the house of a strongman and spoil his goods except he first binds the strongman. This book focuses on the activity of the evil powers that has dealt a deadly blow on the black race in particular and has truncated

THE BATTLE AGAINST THE WASTERS Dr. D. K. Olukoya The Bible says that no man can enter into the house of a strongman and spoil his goods except he first binds the strongman. This book focuses on the activity of the evil powers that has dealt a deadly blow on the black race in particular and has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power To Bind, Loose And Spoil

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010

To every Christian, it is given the power to bind and loose. As David was instructed by God to pursue, overtake and recover his possession, any born-again child of God has received the license to stop the activity of Satan and loose his possession out of

POWER TO BIND, LOOSE AND SPOIL Dr. D. K. Olukoya Wonderful God, we bless and thank You for it is written that the name of the Lord is a strong tower and the righteous runneth therein and is safe. Because we have escaped into this Tower and Power, anything pursuing us is just wasting its strength. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Young People, Music And God

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 24, 2003

The music appears first pages of the Bible. In Gn. 4.21, we read that "Youbal was the ancestor of all those which play of the toothing-stone and the blowtorch". Thus, the Bible gives to the music an important place in the human activities, as well as agri

Les jeunes, la musique et Dieu La musique apparaît des les premières pages de la Bible. En Gn. 4.21, nous lisons que "Youbal fut l’ancêtre de tous ceux qui jouent de la harpe et du chalumeau". Ainsi, la Bible donne  la musique une place importante dans les activités humaines, au même ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus In The House

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 10, 2012

The number one priority of a church is to welcome, nurture, and concentrate on the presence of the living God being active among us. After we get that right everything else will flow out of it: evangelism, bible teaching and preaching, outreach etc.

Jesus in the House Text: Mark 2:1-12 1. When Jesus is in the house stuff happens 2. When Jesus is in the house people still need to be brought to Him. 3. When Jesus is in the house it still requires work to get some people to Him. 4. When Jesus is in the house mercy is present. 1. When Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 21, 2015

Jesus, through the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit, has given us all that we need to live in the realm of the supernatural. The mind of Christ is given to all believers through the Spirit of God. But we must activate the mind of Christ ourselves!

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Not Loving The World

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. - 1 John 2:15 This world is so busy, crowded and full of activity. Men going here and there always trying to accomplish something significa ..

Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. - 1 John 2:15 This world is so busy, crowded and full of activity. Men going here and there always trying to accomplish something significant in their eyes. It has happened to me more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Authority Of His Church—forever Presence.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 1, 2021

How important is the body? Jesus won’t function without His hands and feet. The head is just a head. It takes an active body. Finally, the head wants to call the shots therefore, His body has to learn to flow with the head.

The Authority Of His Church—Forever Presence. Matthew 28:18-20TPT Upon Peters confession that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Jesus made this proclamation over His church (the body of Christ), “By saying, that Jesus is the Christ, the son of the living God.” Upon Peters answer, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 4:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Got Faith?

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 11, 2019

Abraham and Sarah point us to a kind of faith that can help us make temporary sacrifices for our heavenly home. This faith opens up our eyes to God's activity. And it actually makes God proud of us!

Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-16 Got Faith? Remember the old milk commercials, with famous people wearing milk moustaches? The caption at the end simple said, “Got milk?” It was catchy. It grabbed your attention. So I thought about that when it came to naming today’s sermon. We’re looking at the famous 11th ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2, Hebrews 11:8-16, Matthew 25:21, Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Baptist