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  • The Importance Of Missionary Work Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 6, 2024
     | 1,469 views

    Being a missionary is not glamorous, but it is the work that matters to God. These men were called to simply go and share what they knew, are we not called to do the same?

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 18 The Importance of Missionary Work Acts 12:19 – 13:12 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of ...read more

  • Divorce Or Separation? Which Is Acceptable By God?

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 8, 2024
     | 500 views

    We have learned God's statutes for marriage. The world does not follow these statutes very well; they did not at the first of mankind, nor are they any better today. Many believe divorce is a righteous means to dissolve unwanted marriages.

    We have learned God's statutes for marriage. The world does not follow these statutes very well; they did not at the first of mankind, nor are they any better today. Marriage is to be between a man and his chosen bride; one woman. In the Bible we see the selection of the wife is either by the ...read more

  • Personal Relationship With The Church And Its Congregation Series

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 4, 2025
     | 446 views

    1 John 3:18: “Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” (NIV).

    PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CHURCH AND ITS CONGREGATION 50th Cornerstone Evangelical Baptist Church, San Francisco By: Rev. Saumiman Saud *) A healthy church is a church whose parishioners have a good relationship with the Lord. To establish a healthy relationship with God, it is necessary to ...read more

  • Why Must We Fear God?

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 19, 2025
     | 441 views

    “Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.” (Psalms 86:11; KJV)

    WHY MUST WE FEAR GOD? “Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.” (Psalms 86:11; KJV) What do you fear most in this world? Some people are afraid of satan, so they give offerings to devils. They are worried that the devil would get furious, so the devil ...read more

  • Title: "Conflict, Converts And Commerce In Corinth”

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 23, 2025
     | 272 views

    A message of the beginning of the church in Corinth - celebrating ministry partnerships

    Title: “Conflict, Converts and Commerce in Corinth” Subject: How did Paul and the Holy Spirit begin the church in Corinth? Complement: by providing Paul with ministry partners Big idea: God calls his people into partnership to advance the mission. Acts 18 - Paul plants a church… 1 After this, ...read more

  • Don’t Poke The Lion

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 22, 2025
     | 661 views

    We humans are wrongly unafraid of God's fiercest creatures. Wisdom dictates we shouldn't "poke the lion." There are at least 3 lions in Scripture: the devil, the church, and the Son of God, Jesus.

    DON’T POKE THE LION Num. 24:8-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SNORING IN CHURCH 1. A man went to see his doctor for advice about being cured of snoring. The doctor asked, “Does your snoring disturb your wife?” 2. The patient replied, “Does it disturb my wife? Why it disturbs the entire ...read more

  • Light In The Darkness: A Call To Holiness

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 26, 2025
     | 195 views

    Church, we are living in a time when the lines between light and darkness are blurred, when the world celebrates what it calls “harmless fun.” But I came to tell you today: God is not mocked! What fellowship does light have with darkness? What communion does Christ have with Belial?

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “Ghouls, Grace and the Gospel.” INTRODUCTION: A PAGAN LEGACY Brothers and sisters in Christ, as the people of God chosen to walk in His marvelous light, we are called to live separated from the unholy ways of the world. Today, as we reflect on the culture ...read more

  • No More "but Lord"

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025
     | 141 views

    Elijah’s call on Mount Carmel still confronts us: in a world of divided hearts, choose Christ decisively before silence becomes surrender.

    1. The War No One Sees There was no trumpet, no sword, no marching army that morning on Mount Carmel. The battle Israel faced wasn’t visible—it was spiritual. It was a war for allegiance. They still attended worship. They still claimed to be God’s people. But their hearts were split between two ...read more

  • Overcoming Fear PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 973 views

    Encourages embracing God's gifts of power, love, and a sound mind to live out our faith courageously amidst fear and uncertainty.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. There is a sense of anticipation in the air today as we gather in this sacred space, united in faith and fellowship. We are here to share, to listen, and to learn. We are here to be comforted and to be challenged. We are here to be reminded of our divine ...read more

  • The True Corner Post Of The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 638 views

    Explores knowing God personally, encouraging energy to serve Him, boldness to share Him, and finding contentment in Him.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is always a joy to gather with you, to share in the warmth of our fellowship, and to open the rich treasure chest of God’s Word together. We are not here by accident. We are here by divine appointment, called together by the One who has written our stories and holds ...read more

  • The Courageous King Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,503 views

    This sermon will explore Jesus' courageous entry into Jerusalem, his authority over all things, and challenge listeners to consider if they have given him authority over their lives.

    Main idea: Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey knowing full well he would trigger the religious and political authorities. Jesus’ mission required him to demonstrate incredible courage regardless of the reactions of others. He is Lord, the absolute authority over all things. The question is, does ...read more

  • Resolved

    Contributed by Jerry Elvis on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,454 views

    Making more than a resolution - resolving to live the life God wants for you.

    BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED Philippians 3:7-16 INTRODUCTION: In just a few days, we will bid farewell to another year. I am always amazed at how fast time flies. 2002 has been an exciting year filled with challenges and changes for each of us. This is a natural part of the life cycle. It is at ...read more

  • The Presence Of God Or I'd Rather Have Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 119 ratings
     | 14,602 views

    Why do we Pray? Why do we read our Bibles daily? Why do we Give? Why are we at the Church when the doors are open? Do we think that by doing these things that we are earning "points" with God? Are we trying to obligate God to bless us? Duty or Desire?

    The Presence Of God Illustration In 1943, a lady by the name of Rhea B. Miller wrote one of the greatest hymns ever written: I’D RATHER HAVE JESUS! This wonderful hymn so influenced one young man that it determined the direction of his entire life. This young man had grown up with devoted ...read more

  • Solomon, A Man Who Grew To Hate Life

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 20, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,176 views

    As we approach the book of Ecclesiastes, we get a profound glimpse into the later years of the life of Solomon, King of Israel, and gifted by God with intelligence far beyond his contemporaries. Yet, as Solomon aged, his focus changed, he was drawn away

    KING SOLOMON A Man Who Grew To Hate Life Ecclesiastes 2 INTRODUCTION: As we approach the book of Ecclesiastes, we get a profound glimpse into the later years of the life of Solomon, King of Israel, and gifted by God with intelligence far beyond his contemporaries. Yet, as Solomon aged, his focus ...read more

  • The Church Without Passion

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 2, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,537 views

    A sermon dealing with the problem within the church at Ephesus !

    The Church Without Passion Rev. 2:1-7 I. Notice What Was Good ! a. Their deeds. Jesus uses the word “works” and “labor to describe their acts and activities. Both speak of labor to the point of exhaustion. The church of Ephesus was a church of do gooders ! They worked hard for the ...read more