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  • Ok To Have A Beer? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,941 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 6:12-14 regarding Christian liberty and purpose of the body.

    Text: 1 Cor 6:12-14, Title: OK to Have a Beer? Date/Place: A. Opening illustration: tell about people offering me alcohol, cussing, and drinking with the preacher in ME B. Background to passage: not really all that sure about how this flows into the context of the entire letter, except that Paul ...read more

  • Creation: The Big Bang Reality Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 8, 2016
     | 3,873 views

    We don’t hear first that God is Love, Holy, Good . . .but that He is the Creator.

    10 Amazing Miracles from Scripture Series (10 of 10) Creation: The Big Bang Reality December 13, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A The Bible puts tremendous significance upon the fact that God created the universe, the Creator of Creation. 1 Genesis 1:1 (NASB) In the beginning ...read more

  • Consecrate Youselves

    Contributed by David Mende on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 39,808 views

    Many Christians want to receive miracles from God, but they are not willing to obey him. However, we need to first consecrate our lives in order to see wonders from God. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. How many of you want to receive blessings from God? I’m sure all of us want to be blessed. However, very few Christians are willing to live the way God wants us to live. They like to listen to ...read more

  • I Am, Am I Going To Follow Him Or Shall I Remain In The Darkness? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,971 views

    Jesus the light of the world, in him is the light that will never (and thats the biggest ever never)allow you to walk in the darkness again, all that is required is that you follow him!

    John 8:1-12 I Am, am I going to follow him or shall I remain in the darkness? Talk about being put on the spot, a life and death decision “….Jesus had gone up to the Mount of Olives 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat ...read more

  • In The Safe Hands Of God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,540 views

    How can we respond to difficult circumstances with acceptance and abandonment? Mary’s response to the angel in Luke 1: 38 shows us. The only way to have that same attitude is to believe that God’s will is “good and acceptable and perfect”, and to lay down

    Opening illustration: At age 16, Madame Jeanne Guyon (1648-1717) was forced into an arranged marriage with an invalid 22 years older. She found her marriage to be one of utter humiliation. Her husband was often angry and melancholy. Her mother-in-law was a merciless critic. Even the maid despised ...read more

  • Godly Contentment

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,655 views

    Being content is critical to experiencing joy in life. It is key to a happy life!

    In the wake of many natural calamities in many parts of the world, the world needs generous people more than ever. We are on our 4th week of bushfire appeal, and thank you so much for your generosity and willingness to help. We have heard pledges of financial support around the world to the ...read more

  • Stewardship In My Life

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 25, 2016
     | 2,386 views

    This sermon is about the importance of honoring God with our money, and the blessings that come when we put the Lord first in our finances.

    "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to ...read more

  • I Don't Have Much PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 987 views

    No matter how small or insignificant we may feel, God can use us to create wonders, and we don't need to be perfect or have it all together for Him to do so.

    Good morning, family. Today, we’re going to dive into the heart of a message that, I believe, needs to be heard in every corner of the world. It's a message that reminds us that no matter what we've got, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, it’s enough for God to create wonders. It's ...read more

  • So Quickly Thou Persuadest Me Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 14, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,087 views

    To establish that the prophets' truth regarding Christ is discernable to any with an open heart. King Agrippa was "quickly persuaded to become a Christian” due to Paul’s gospel preaching. He was convinced and convicted but was not converted to the faith of Christ. He was almost saved!

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. So Quickly Thou Persuadest Me Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “So Quickly Thou Persuadest Me." This is the tenth lesson in the sermon series, "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are ...read more

  • If You Treat Your Wife Like A Thoroughbred, You'll Never End Up With A Nag Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Mar 28, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 11,498 views

    A Father’s Day sermon to men on how to treat your wife.

    SERMON.956 “IF YOU TREAT YOUR WIFE LIKE A THOROUGHBRED, YOU’LL NEVER END UP WITH A NAG!” COLOSSIANS 3:18-19 THE FIRST INSTITUTION GOD ESTABLISHED ON EARTH WAS THE HOME! YET, IN OUR DAY AND TIME, A HAPPY MARRIAGE DOESN’T COME AUTOMATICALLY, BUT INSTEAD MUST BE MAINTAINED CONSTANTLY BY BOTH ...read more

  • Self Control

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,417 views

    This message address some of the root causes of many personal and societal problems.

    Self Control Text: Prov. 25:28 Intro: It is evident that many personal and societal problems stem from lack of self control. Look at the evidence-lack of control in: addictions anger divorce drug abuse greed illicit sex materialism murder rudeness unwise spending etc, ad ...read more

  • Self Control

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 24, 2013
     | 8,873 views

    The secret of self control is Christ control.

    Self Control Text: Prov. 25:28 Intro: It is evident that many personal and societal problems stem from lack of self control. Look at the evidence-lack of control in: addictions anger divorce drug abuse greed illicit sex materialism murder rudeness spending etc, ad nauseum Theme: We want ...read more

  • Why Read The Old Testament?

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019
     | 3,383 views

    By Rejecting the Authority of all the scriptures, we display the root of our sin.

    Today, we heard the word of the Lord through our reading of Jeremiah. If you are not familiar with the scripture, the background is this: Jeremiah was the ultimate survivor. He was the pastor kid of a pastor kid. He was a prophet at 18. He was biblical theologian long before the world knew what ...read more

  • Sermon On A Book Of Genealogy

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 23, 2024
     | 420 views

    Genealogy is defined as the study of family origins and history.

    Hodding Carter, an American progressive journalist and author once remarked: “There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.” 1 Timothy 1:4 reminds us: “Nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote ...read more

  • The Shocking Good News: God Redeems The Ungodly Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023
     | 850 views

    The Bible – God’s life-giving word – that leads us to life in Jesus. What a great privilege you and I have to have a book or a device – earlier scrolls.How did you feel reading this passage?

    For more sermons visit our: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/the-shocking-good-news-god-redeems-the-ungodly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: ...read more