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  • When Your Attitude Goes Against God Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,978 views

    Jonah did not know the mind of God or feel the heart of God or accept the will of God. Therefore Jonah quarrels with God, quits on God and is quietened by God.

    INTRODUCTION I like Charles Swindoll’s outline of the Book of Jonah. He says in chapter 1 Jonah is running away from God; in chapter 2 Jonah is running to God; in chapter 3 Jonah is running with God; and, in chapter 4 Jonah is running against God. I have preached a message on each of the first ...read more

  • I Have A Dream

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,581 views

    Using the pattern of MLK’s famous speech, this message tries to set forth a congregational vision.

    I have a dream (With apologies to MLK, jr. 1962) In the Old Testament we are told that young men shall see visions and old men shall dream dreams (Joel 2:28). Some of you know that 3 or 4 times a year I am blessed with dreams about this congregation while I sleep. In most of these dreams I see ...read more

  • ' I Can Do All Things Through Christ'

    Contributed by James Mcgee on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 66,216 views

    Gaining and maintaining a confidence in the ability of Christ in our daily lives.

    “ You Can Do All Things Through Christ ” Philippians 4:13 ’I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.’ Introduction : We need to leave here today with a renewed confidence in our divine call from God! Confident that God has called us to this time for a divine ...read more

  • How To Overcome In A Crisis Situation Through Trusting In The Lord.

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on May 23, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,577 views

    When a crisis struck, what do we do? Do we look at the problems as a giant and ourselves as grasshoppers? Or do we look unto our God as the great and mighty one able to do above what we know and believe?

    All over the world the story is the same as people are facing hard times. The coronavirus outbreak has caused untold pains to many families, not only of the loved ones lost but economic difficulties as well. In that situation you might ask what to do to beat the odds? Or how do I cope with the ...read more

  • Sermon On Calmness Or Fear?

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 17, 2025
     | 228 views

    Calmness is an ataraxia of serenity that aids freedom from worry or agitation.

    Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States of America once remarked: "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests ...read more

  • God Turns Setbacks Into Platforms For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 149 views

    God can transform every difficulty, delay, or disappointment into an opportunity for greater testimony and ministry impact.

    GOD TURNS SETBACKS INTO PLATFORMS FOR MINISTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 28:1-10 Key Verse: “Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.” — Acts 28:10 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28; Philippians 1:12; Genesis 50:20; ...read more

  • Be Joyful In Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,794 views

    Explore and understand the depth of Romans 12:12, emphasizing the importance of being joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a Scripture that I know is going to speak to your heart. It's a verse that encapsulates the spirit of our Christian walk, and paints a beautiful picture of hope, patience, and the promise of what's to come. The verse is Romans 12:12, and it ...read more

  • Keep The Way Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,006 views

    This sermon explores the challenging journey of faith, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a Christ-like heart and persevering in righteousness, as Jesus reinterprets primary teachings from the Rabbis of His time.

    How important are the true motives of the heart? And how important is it that your actions align with your motives, values, etc…? To some, the discrepancy between the two may be seen as hypocrisy. The idea of saying one thing and doing another. Have you ever done anything like that? The truth is ...read more

  • What Jesus Said About Pursuing Peace And Planning For Persecution Series

    Contributed by John White on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,737 views

    A review of what a faithful Christian should expect in a world at war against God and His people.

    What Jesus Said About Pursuing Peace And Planning For Persecution Matthew 5:9-13 "Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when [men] shall ...read more

  • God's Chosen One PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 147 views

    God calls ordinary, imperfect people to carry His name, assuring us that our past doesn’t disqualify us and His presence empowers our purpose.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile that hides a sigh. Your hands shook a little when you poured the coffee. Your thoughts carried old regrets like heavy suitcases. You wonder, “Could God still use me? Does Heaven have a purpose for someone like me?” Friend, lift your chin. The heart of God is ...read more

  • Think About It Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,019 views

    Those who want nothing to do with God will receive their request when Jesus returns.

    INTRODUCTION • People were longing for the return of the Lord, and some were more or less checking out of life, expecting Him to come at any moment. • In the last couple of chapters of 1 Thessalonians, Paul wrote to comfort and encourage the folks concerning what would happen to those who died in ...read more

  • Pressing Onward And Upward

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,652 views

    Remember how God used affliction in the lives of the Godly prophets. James writes, "Brothers, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we consider blessed those who have persever

    Pressing Onward and Upward (James 5:10-12) Press onward for the upward call of God in Christ Jesus... (Phil. 3:8-10) Know that the Lord allows adversity to make you stronger, better and not bitter or discouraged. Illustration: I’ll say this for adversity: people seem to be able to stand it, ...read more

  • Sweet Bitterness From God Series

    Contributed by Ron Ethridge on May 5, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,379 views

    Those who God uses have one common experience... brokeness.

    “Sweet Bitterness From God” March 21, 1999 Do people that are used by God have something in common? Before we answer that question, you need to know that today’s topic will be bitter before it is sweet. However, if you embrace it, satisfaction will pervade to the depths of your soul! The topic ...read more

  • The Most Happy People

    Contributed by Jeff Kolk on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 195 ratings
     | 17,075 views

    The most happy people are those content in the fact that God is in control.

    The Most Happy People Phil. 4:10-13 Jeff Kolk - Cross Road Baptist Church - Lufkin, TX INTRODUCTION: Who are the most happy people? The rich? - No, both rich and poor suffer from discontentment. I would say the most happy people are the content people. Let’s see what Paul says to the church at ...read more

  • Surviving The Battering Storms

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 31, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,222 views

    Storms of life will manifest themselves but with Jesus we overcome and are victorious through it all.

    Mark 4:35-41 KJV And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. 37 And there arose a great storm of ...read more