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How To Prepare For Christian Persecution

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. - Matthew 10:16 Of the many passages in the Gospels, Matthew 10, is one of the key chapters where Jesus prepares his Disciples to understand that they will suffer in service for Him. I want to encourage ..

I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. - Matthew 10:16 Of the many passages in the Gospels, Matthew 10, is one of the key chapters where Jesus prepares his Disciples to understand that they will suffer in service for Him. I want to encourage you to read this chapter over many times ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road Not Taken

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 16, 2021

There are many options in life, but only two outcomes. There are many roads, routes and paths but only two eternal destinations. Where is the road you have taken leading you to?

TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. YOU HAVE A CHOICE God gave man the unique privilege of choice and our first parents used it to their hurt and man it still suffering from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Silence Is Your Sermon

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on May 17, 2023

Silence is essential for growth in the spiritual life every season of our lives has its joys and its challenges

Silence is essential for growth in the spiritual life every season of our lives has its joys and its challenges -MAGNIFY THE NEGATIVE- -Details to our pain but short version to our joy -Some folk ANOINTED TO TALK-SHARE -At the wrong or worst times -Example- sleep or watching a game -IT TAKES ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7, Matthew 26:62-63

Denomination: Other

Character And Spiritual Power

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Feb 22, 2023

The Power we need to fulfil the Purpose of God for our lives in our generation rests solely on having, maintaining and retaining the Character of God in our lives.

God's strategy to defeat the enemies and fulfill His plan through man is character. The character of a man is God's strategy. That's why the matter of character is so important to God. When you check the method of God from the Garden of Eden, the only thing He tied the fulfilment of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:9, Psalm 105:17-22, Romans 8:19

Denomination: Apostolic

Why God Places Us In Difficult Relationships Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 24, 2025

God's ways are often mysterious, and His plans may involve placing us in challenging relationships, including those with narcissistic individuals.

God's ways are often mysterious, and His plans may involve placing us in challenging relationships, including those with narcissistic individuals. Here are few examples of why God might do so: To refine our character: Difficult relationships can help us develop patience, empathy, and ...read more

The Power Of Faithful Friendship SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Loyalty is a virtue. Loyalty seeks to honour God, it values the relationship and God rewards our faithfulness. God is loyal.

Introduction: Loyalty is a virtue that is often undervalued in today's society. People no longer see loyalty as a positive trait and are quick to abandon commitments and relationships. However, loyalty is a quality that God values and rewards. In this sermon, we will explore the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Topics: Friendship, Faithfulness

Pbpginfwmy Series

Contributed by David Estes on Oct 2, 2005

Please Be Pateient With Me God Is Not Finished Me Yet. Part 1 in a series on Philippians.

PBPGINFWMY INTRODUCTION “I love my work, but I can’t stand the people I work with?” - People are difficult; complain & criticize - Trusted friends can betray you - Family members leave you out of the loop - Authority figures snub you  Robinson Crusoe (island) Daniel Defoe  “Though ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Objects Of Passion Week

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Feb 7, 2003

An illustrated sermon using various objects to tell the story of Passion Week.

First preached on March 13, 2002 am Objects of Holy Week Matthew 21:1-11 Rope - Used to tie the donkey upon which Jesus rode into Jerusalem. Garments - Laid upon the donkey and strewn in the streets. Branches - Waved and laid in the streets. Bag with coin money in it - The price for which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Celebrate Life

Contributed by John Harvey on May 20, 2004

We celebrate our life in Jesus with remembering what he has done for us.

Celebrate Life! 05/23/04 Intro: Today we are celebrating the life we have in Jesus by observing communion together. It is through the life and death of Jesus that we are able to have a relationship with God. The Bread Of Life Jesus begins the communion by breaking bread with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Communion Of The Lord's Table

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 8, 2003

The term "communion" can appropriately be applied to "The Lord’s Supper". This outline sets forth the four-fold aspects of that communion.

THE COMMUNION OF THE LORD’S TABLE "The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? I Corinthians 10:16. IT IS A SUPERNAL COMMUNION Supernal: "being or coming from on high". The very ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16

Denomination: Baptist

Watch What You Say

Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 29, 2001

What you say, reveals what you are.

WATCH WHAT YOU SAY I. OUR WORDS REVEAL OUR CHARACTER. The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. (Proverbs 10:11 KJV) A. THE LORD DETESTED HYPROCISY. Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:18

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful In Every Circumstance

Contributed by Chris Herring on Oct 11, 2001

Joseph had a variety of trials before him but through it all he remained faithful to God.

Faithful in Every Circumstance Preparing the group for the message: How was your week? Was anyone put in a place of Fear Sadness What was the happiest moment of the week? The hardest? Any fighting Loneliness Bible teaches that a Christian = can find joy through any circumstance. Doesn’t need to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Last Words Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 19, 2014

Jesus last words were those of love, forgiveness, pain, and victory

John 19:23-30 “Last Words” INTRODUCTION None of us like change. Sometimes even being introduced to something new is threatening. As we ponder the events of the first Good Friday, we are witnesses to the response of the world powers (at that time) to a message of love and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Mocked Today?

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 19, 2014

Mockery is a powerful way to break a person mentally and especially emotionally! Mockery does not affect the body but it puts tremendous strain on the mind and shatters the heart of a person.

Are you mocked today? Listen as I read Matthew 27- 28 “Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him.” Mockery is a powerful way to break a person mentally and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hinderances To A Relationship With God

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Youth talk comparing relationship with someone from oppositte gender to relationship with God

Girls: what are complete turnoffs in guys Guys: what are complete turnoffs in girls Our relationship with God is illustrated by the human picture of marriage. We can therefore take courtship as a picture of intimacy with God. Things that will hinder a guy/girl relationship, will also hinder our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:28

Denomination: Pentecostal