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Suffering For Jesus Series

Contributed by Allen James on Feb 14, 2010

Final message in Approved series through the Beatitudes explores the idea of being persecuted for righteousness sake.

Suffering for Jesus • Matthew 5:10-12 Two Common Approaches re: Suffering for Jesus: Too Light-hearted about it… Confuse Temptation and Trials with persecution… Introduction: Persecution is more about our spiritual preparation than it is about our personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of The Armies Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 21, 2023

God has said that every opposing force to the kingdom of God will be destroyed. We need to be on his side. As soldiers in the Army of God, what characteristics should we nurture in our lives?

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ARMIES OF GOD 1 Chron. 12:1-2,8,18,23,32-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Regular Feeding -- 1. Susan Ward and her daughter caught only one perch on their fishing trip— too small for even a modest lunch. So they decided to feed it to her two cats. She put our catch in their dish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:1-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of God's Word PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 20, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power and promise of God's Word, emphasizing its living, active nature and its ability to deeply impact our lives.

Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, fellow sojourners in this grand adventure we call faith, I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to stand before you today. We gather here, not as strangers, but as family, united by the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Isn't it remarkable ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Topics: Power, God's Word

The Conscience Of Man And The Word Of God

Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 26, 2003

What brings a person to the place where they willfully do what they know is wrong?

TITLE: The Conscience of man and the Word of God (4/25/99) I. Introduction Have you seen the Sunglasses and seminars commercial – this fellow is supposed to be attending seminars for his work, but decides to spend time in the sun. Only problem is – He falls asleep at the beach and gets really ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Commit Your Plans To God

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004

This is a sermon that encourages the hearers to commit their plans to God. Could be used for a baccalaureate message.

“COMMIT YOUR PLANS TO GOD” Prov. 16:3 INTRO – Army – “Be all that you can be.” Boy Scouts – “Be Prepared.” Someone once said – “Wherever you are, be all there.” Another person once said, “Be alert. We need more lerts.” I think I’ve heard Ken Bailey say, “If I weren’t an LSU Tiger, I’d be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Dad God Used As An Example

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

describes the qualities of a godly Dad, expanded outline.

THE DAD GOD USED AS AN EXAMPLE It’s good to be a man, isn’t it, men? 12 top reasons it’s good to be a man. 1: Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. 2: A 5-day holiday requires only one suitcase. 3: When clicking through the channels, you don’t have to stall at every shot of somebody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Power That Works In Us - The Word Of God

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's wil

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:13

The Power That Works In Us - The Word Of God

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's wil

Intro: Last Sunday I began a series on, "The Power That Works in Us!" I want you to get your prayers answered! I want to get my prayers answered! There are two extremes in the world today when it comes to receiving an answer to prayer: let God do it all-that is, everything that happens is God's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Change My Heart O God Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 19, 2011

Are we flexible or inflexible? Churches and Christians tend to lean more toward inflexibility with a “This is the way we’ve always done it" attitude.

A Jewish man moved into a Catholic neighborhood. Every Friday the Catholics went crazy because, while they were unhappily eating fish, the Jewish man was outside bar-b-cuing steaks. So the Catholics went to work to convert him. Finally by threats and pleading, the Catholics succeeded. They took ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian Church

To Love Is God’s Commandment Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 28, 2015

The world’s values do not last for eternity, they are self-centered and empty. John’s cry to the believer here is asking, “Who do you live for?” Will we love and live for God or ourselves?

To Love is God’s Commandment 1 John Bible Study, Part 4 1 John 2:7-17 Introduction - Last week, John gave us tremendous insight into living fully for Christ • We have an Advocate • We must live for Him • God makes us complete - V4 is the confirmation of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rethink Your Story

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 4, 2024

God's Story, His Story, is our story.

Rethink your story. Mark 1:14-15 NIV God's story, His Story, is our story. Creation, the Fall, God's Covenant with man, the need for a Savior "After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. "The time has come," he said. "The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look What God Has For Us Who Serve Him

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 10, 2012

Why not be a winner not a looser.

LOOK WHAT GOD HAS FOR US WHO SERVE HIM Each and every one who does his best for the Lord will have a reward in the end. We find in the new testament five crowns we can win. This is a promise of our Father. These crowns show our qualities of accomplishments in our life time. These ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God Part 5: Salvation And The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 26, 2020

Looking at the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit. All Bible quotes are from the NASB 95 update.

We are all in a spiritual war, every day, every hour, and every minute. We considered the enemies we fight, whether it be the devil, the world, or even ourselves. But the word tells us: Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God's Will Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 6, 2009

If you’re serious about knowing God’s will, then don’t say no to God’s will.

Knowing God’s Will Romans 12:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 9/6/09 An older lady came out on her porch every morning, and would raise her arms to the sky and shout, “Praise the Lord.” One day an atheist moved next door and over time he became very irritated with this worshipping woman. So every morning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 22, 2005

She left everything in Sodom, including her heart, and that killed her.

REMEMBER LOT’S WIFE Luke 17:32 32 Remember Lot’s wife. Gen 19:17-26 17 And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed. 1. Escape for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God