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The Hope That Comes From Being Transformed Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 1, 2017

This is the 36th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#36] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM BEING TRANSFORMED 2 Corinthians 3:16 Introduction: How many times have you said this week, “I wish I could change who I am and how I do things”? As Paul said, “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

“being” In Relation To The Lord

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 28, 2014

Sometimes we can be guilty of putting too much emphasis on DOING things for the Lord. This sermon talks about 4 practical things believers should BE that will facilitate spiritual development.

“Being” in Relation to the Lord Chuck Sligh September 28, 2014 (A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com.) TEXT: 2 Chronicles 25:1-2 – “Amaziah was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Is A Time To Be… Thankful.

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 25, 2014

There are many people aren’t really thankful. They believe that they deserve what they have and – what they don’t have – and what they should.

Thanksgiving is a time to be… thankful. There are many people aren’t really thankful. They believe that they deserve what they have and – what they don’t have – and what they should. And there are others who ARE thankful, but they’re very quiet and discreet about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Hope That Comes From Being Ready Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 29, 2017

This is the 41st sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#41] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM BEING READY 2 Peter 3:16 Introduction: It is hard to believe that we are on the 41st sermon of this series. Generally speaking, when a pastor preaches about hope; most of us think about Heaven. As a believer in Jesus Christ, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live After Being Anointed Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Jan 22, 2019

Today we take look at the aftermath of David’s anointing and how you too can learn how to live your life after being anointed.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Last week I talked about the lifestyle David demonstrated which resulted in God recognizing the potential in the next king of Israel within him. David lived a life of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-17, 1 Samuel 16:18, 1 Samuel 16:21-23, John 13:14-16, Matthew 20:26-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Daniel 5: Being A Person Of Substance Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

Belshazzar is "weighed in the balance and found wanting," while Daniel is strong in his faith in God. Our substance is found in the kingdom of God, as described in the Beatitudes and Sermon on the Mount.

BEING A PERSON OF SUBSTANCE—Daniel 5 ***A few years ago, a best-selling book was titled, “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.” It gave advice from experts in a variety of fields, all telling “How to”: How to…fend off a shark, deliver a baby in a taxicab, jump from a moving car, survive if a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31, Matthew 5:1-10, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Ready To Share Your Testimony Series

Contributed by Leon Dasrath on Jul 30, 2015

Jesus has given each and everyone of us a testimony of His grace over our lives, use it for His glory

BEING READY TO SHARE YOUR TESTIMONY ACTS 21:37 – 22:21 BACKGROUND Pauls missionary journey is now coming to an end After a lengthy trip by ship to different places, his mission is to encourage the disciples across the land He meets with many of the Apostles and disciples All of them caution ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

30 Days To Live- The Art Of Being There Series

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 15, 2015

Listen to what Bill Gates said about being there and staying focused, “Only through focus can you do world-class things, no matter how capable you are.”

30 Days to Live- the Art Of Being There Acts 16:16-34NLT Sometimes you’ve got to zoom out and look at the big picture. That’s what the following college student did in writing this letter: Dear Mom and Dad, I have so much to tell you. Because of the fire in my dorm set off by student ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fish And Chips Or Being Jesus To The World

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 19, 2022

What do we do after Resurrection? Jesus shares with us four quick lessons on some things that He wants us (His Church) to do today, tomorrow and for the rest of our time here on earth.

Scripture: John 21:1-25; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Title: Fish and Chips or Being Jesus to the World What do we do after Resurrection? Jesus shares with us four quick lessons on some things that He wants us (His Church) to do today, tomorrow and for the rest of our time here on earth. INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Be Good Without Being A Hypocrite Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 8, 2022

It seems that the more strongly we hold moral views the more we insist others hold them as well, and the harder it is to live by them, and we get into this cycle of bullying, hypocrisy and moral failure. So how can we be good without being a hypocrite?

HYPOCRISY IN THE CHURCH When I was younger, the church pretty much had the corner on hypocrisy, at least as society told the story. People didn’t want to go to church because it was full of hypocrites. To which we sometimes replied, come on in then, we’ve room for more. And that’s not an unfair ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Being Certain You Are Certain (Salvation)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 10, 2022

Christians are commanded to witness to the lost. It is not a suggestion, it is a COMMAND

God’s command for us Christians is to, “GO YE INTO ALL THE WORLD AND PREACH THE GOSPEL.” Look at that word “GO”. Have you ever been behind a car at a red light and when the light turned green they just set there? After a little while you start talking to yourself “GO MAN! DON’T YOU KNOW WHAT GO ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Disciple In The Post-Truth World

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Aug 24, 2022

Being a Disciple in the Post-Truth World

Being a Disciple in the Post-Truth World   Scripture Luke 14:25-33   Reflection   Dear sisters and brothers, Today’s scripture text starts with a sentence: “Large crowds were travelling with Jesus.” This sentence is the context in which Jesus further builds the responsibility and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Other

Uprooting Trees And Being Unprofitable Servants

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 30, 2022

God’s gift is enough for us. We just have to apply that mustard-seed faith we are given and trust that God will give us what we need.

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Course 2022 Today’s Gospel might whipsaw our brains a little, particularly if you read the whole chapter. Right before this passage, Jesus has been warning His disciples, and therefore us, against teaching others to sin. That’s called scandal. Here He speaks about the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-3, Habakkuk 2:2-4, 2 Timothy 1:6-14, Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Catholic

Being United In Body, Soul, And Spirt Series

Contributed by Lynn Sims on Apr 3, 2024

We must be United in Body, Soul, and Spirit

United We Stand - "Being United in Body, Soul, and Spirit for God" 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 (NKJV) 12 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. 13 Foods for the stomach and the stomach for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Other

The Consequences Of Sin Is Being A Child Of The Devil. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 4, 2024

The Bible teaches that sin has severe consequences, not only in this life but also in the life to come.

The Bible teaches that sin has severe consequences, not only in this life but also in the life to come. When we live in sin, we are said to be "dead in our transgressions and sins" (Ephesians 2:1). Moreover, the Bible goes further to say that those who live in sin are children of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:1