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When I've Given Up Hope Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 28, 2004

When defeats, fears, loneliness, unworthiness, get to you, what else is there to look forward to?

When I have given up hope “Connecting with God” Series August 1, 2004 1 Kings 19:1-9 1 Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, "May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

He Knew Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 26, 2006

God’s grace - same yesterday today tomorrow

He Knew Aug 13 Ex 24:3-11 † In the name of Jesus † Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Is it a paradox? Sacrifices “commanded” and 1 Samuel 15:22 Sacrifice a “term” of covenant THere seems to be an idea out there, that God’s grace is different in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Maintain The Flame

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 26, 2007

A great message to remind us that it is our responsibility to continually seek after God.

Maintain the Flame by Pastor Donny Granberry Our family has been outdoors people most all of my life. Many of our vacations were camping, hunting, and fishing. It may be hard for some of you to imagine, but my Mom can be an outdoors lady. She always caught the most fish and she would always get a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My King, My Daddy

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

Key Point: The God of the universe is at once both a “Shock and Awe” God, and “Up Close and Personal.” Only God makes it possible for us to thrive under both sides of Him.

My King, My Daddy Two very different aspects of God we need to come to grips with Introduction: Shock and Awe bombing, quickened pulse, lump in my throat, sweaty palms, (also what is behind the scenes, kids crying) witnessing the power of something Jessica Lynch—teacher wanna be, POW, daring ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fasting

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Dec 30, 2012

There is a difference between Christians who pray and Christians who do not pray. There is also a difference between Christians who pray and Christians who fast and pray.

Fasting “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Failure Not Final Sermon I: Failure Not Final With The Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

Despite failures, sins, mistakes, errors of judgment - God can make something beautiful of our lives if we refocus our priorities and renew our trust in Him to help us make the most of the time we have left.

FAILURE IS NOT FINAL WITH THE FATHER An oft-referred-to phenomenon to make the point that “no one is perfect and all have failed enroute to their ultimate objective” is the major league baseball statistic relative to Babe Ruth’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Genesis 16:1-5, Genesis 17:18-19

Heaviness As A Choice...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 9, 2023

We are in a constant battle with depression and a spirit of heaviness. Learn to thrive in the seasons of testing.

HEAVINESS AS A CHOICE… FACING THE STRONG MEN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) We must acknowledge there is a clinical medical reason for extreme heaviness. Our discussion here will not address this problem. Matthew 12:29 Or else how can one enter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:29, Romans 8:5, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Walk With God Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jul 18, 2022

We all know that we are supposed to walk with God. We know that we are commanded to read the Bible and pray every day. Sadly, many Christians do not have a daily, fruitful, enjoyable, consistent walk with God. Why?

Introduction: * The Bible is filled with great men and women who walked with God: • Adam walked with God • Enoch walked with God. • Noah walked with God. • Abraham walked with God. • Hannah walked with God. • Jacob walked with God. • Moses walked with God. • Deborah walked with God. • Elijah ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Offering (Leviticus 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 26, 2024

What does the sin offering foreshadow about Jesus? Let's look at Leviticus 4.

What kinds of sin do we all commit that are unintentional? Why is the sacrifice for a priest and the whole congregation’s sins greater than a community leader and an individual common person’s sins? Why are these last two offerings mandatory and not voluntary like the first three? Let’s begin with ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power In The Blood PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To explore the significance of Christ's ultimate sacrifice, the power of His blood, and the understanding that the old Levitical sacrifices are no longer necessary due to His eternal redemption.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! We gather today to venture into the heart of the book of Hebrews. In our study today, we will be focusing on Hebrews 9:12-13, where we will delve into the Ultimate Sacrifice of Christ, The Power of His Blood, and why the Levitical sacrifices are no longer needed. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:12-13

Topics: Ultimate Sacrifice

Finding Comfort In Uncomfortable Times

Contributed by James Bryant on Sep 19, 2001

Where, what or who do you look to when you are faced with trouble? There is one place you can go that you can always find comfort. (Short Sermon)

FINDING COMFORT IN UNCOMFORTABLE TIMES Romans 15:4 (4) For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. All of America is looking for comfort during this time of tragedy. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

5 Benefits Of The Bethany Church Family

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 19, 2002

If somebody asked you, “Why are you a part of the church family? Why do you participate in church services?” what would you say? What would you tell them?

Last week I told you that on a typical Sunday morning, all over America, more than 100 million Americans will go to church. But most of those people have never clarified, Why? They’ve never figured out, Why do I do this? Some people go to church out of guilt. Some people go out of pressure. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15, 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Methodist

I Can't Go To Church!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 23, 2006

IT IS A WONDER ANYONE WOULD GO TO CHURCH IF THEY WATCH THE PEOPLE? CHURCH IS NOT ABOUT THE PEOPLE IT IS ABOUT THE GOD OF THE PEOPLE!

I CAN’T GO TO CHURCH! Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IT IS A WONDER ANYONE WOULD GO TO CHURCH IF THEY WATCH THE PEOPLE? CHURCH IS NOT ABOUT THE PEOPLE IT IS ABOUT THE GOD OF THE PEOPLE! TEXT: Romans 2:1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Quiet, Be Still And Behave

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 14, 2006

Being quiet and still drives us nuts! But we are told in Scripture to seek God in the stillness -- not in the noise and busy-ness of life.

If there is one thing that drives us almost insane, If there is one thing that we cannot stand, If there is one thing that makes us uncomfortable it’s... (The sermon begins with the pastor standing in the pulpit, and simply standing for a full minute, doing nothing but waiting, seeming to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sin Unseen

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 20, 2003

Saul had been given specific instructions, from the Lord, in leading the children of Israel by the Prophet Samuel. But Saul willfully disobeyed the command of God and did what he wanted to do.

SIN UNSEEN I want to thank the Lord for all of the hard work that has been done this past week. You may look around and see where the walls are unfinished. A little bit of paint here and a little there. Some have wondered - Why is it not finished? There is a very good reason. It was necessary ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:17-23, 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God