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The Herods Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2022

In regard to overcoming sin, what should be your aim as a Christian? You should aim to overcome each and every temptation that you encounter, knowing that you have been given the grounds and the means to overcome such temptations,

The Herods During my study of the Herods, I realized that many people get confused about who "Herod" is in the Bible. This is not surprising since there are six different "Herods" in the New ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Worship

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

Many have preached on Isaiah 6; this is a music minister's take on the passage, and its implications on godly, righteous living.

I. Introduction A. After attending church one Sunday morning, a little boy knelt at his bedside that night and prayed, "Dear God, we had a good time at church today--but I wish you had been there!" B. In what ways do we evaluate our worship? How do we determine if “God ...read more

God Has To Bruise You, To Use You

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2022

Why do Christians suffer? For us to be a tried & tested people; to help us be sympathetic to others; to show the lost how Jesus makes a difference. God lets us suffer, then receive comfort, so that we can give His comfort to others.

GOD HAS TO BRUISE YOU, TO USE YOU 2 Cor. 1:3-7 INTRODUCTION A. WHY HAS THIS HAPPENED TO ME? 1. M. Night Shyamalan's film “Unbreakable” begins with a train wreck. Everyone on board is killed—over a hundred people—except for one. David Dunn not only survives the wreck, he walks away without a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Return For Revival

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 13, 2024

The invitation was to live in the ways of God. It was an invitation to come back to the ways that the people knew were right. When Hosea uses the words “let us”, he speaks in clear terms here to communicate that those who needed to return to the LORD were not alone.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “RESTORED.” Israel had wondered far away from its place of origin. As if a child lost in a store, she is drawn away by delights of the eye, sensual insights and an overwhelming urgency to seek her own way. She awakens; finding herself tossed into the gutter of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Worth It?

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 13, 2023

This week it's 'Christian Aid Week' (in the UK). Christian Aid calls on Christians to 'give, act and pray.' All good things to do. But we might wonder, is it worth it? Isn't the situation for Planet Earth hopeless?

This week is ‘Christian Aid Week.’ Once a year, Christian Aid especially encourages us as Christians to think about how we respond to a great sea of need in the world. Since this is Christian Aid Week, I thought I should tell you what Christian Aid want to tell us. Christian Aid has prepared ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:10-12, Joel 2:12-13, Joel 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Putting First Things First

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 15, 2023

The following sermon is going to review Psalms 51 which is David’s confession and desire to have a new heart. From it we are going to learn how important it is to always put first things first when we sin, i.e., repentance and utter reliance on the Lord!

Putting First Things First 2 Samuel 11-12 ; Psalms 51 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 It was the springtime when David sent Joab and the whole Israelite army out to war while he stayed home (11:1). While others risked their lives, little did David know how ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Difficulty Of Love Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the challenges of loving in a broken world, emphasizing the need to focus on Jesus and intentionally love God and others, despite the difficulties.

Welcome back church! We’re a few weeks into our series, Loving God; Loving People, and I imagine today’s message is going to resonate with a lot of us as it’s all about the difficulty of love. We all have these stories, and the truth is, we’re hard to love as well. None of us are easy to love, all ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3, James 4:7-10, Galatians 5:16-26

Topics: Broken Relationships, Divine Love, Redemption

Sermon Series: Love God Love People

Love Is More Than A Theory Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction explores the concept of love as an action rather than a theory, encouraging followers to emulate Jesus' love for broken and messy individuals.

We’ve all had theories. Here are a few of mine that I’d like to share with you as we get going; Before I was married, I had theories about how to have an amazing marriage. I thought my spouse would be blessed to be with such an enlightened husband. Before I pastored, I thought I knew how to handle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40, Proverbs 14:4

Topics: Active Love, Grace And Truth, Brokenness

Sermon Series: Love Has A Name

Left Alone

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 7, 2009

Even though God is omnipotent, God allows Himself to be hurt. In this sermon, Jeremiah speaks of the irony of substituting the inadequate for the Omnipotent.

Sometimes, even when a pastor is as true to God’s Word as possible and has preached a number of sermons to the text that have elucidated the Truth, God’s Holy Spirit comes back to that same pastor and causes something new to be eliminated, something passed over in previous readings and study. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: *other

Follow And Serve The One Who Will Never Leave You

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 11, 2015

We must use the courage that a life in faith with God gives us to live a life that is more revolutionary than our secular world or any other non-Christian faith. God will give us the courage to work like army commandos.

If I told you that religion is not the same as Christianity, would you be surprised? Religion is man's attempt to reach God. It focuses on our deeds. It is the broken cistern referred to in Jeremiah 2:4-13. Christianity is God's attempt to reach man. We are meant to be fully in relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Anglican

Anointed To Overflow Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Sep 10, 2007

2007 New years message- Steps of anointing, need and purpose of anointing.

Anointed to overflow John 7:37-38 37 Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. 38 "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ’From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’ " 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Out Of The Pit

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Nov 7, 2003

Evangelistic Sermon that also Encourages Christians to help others

Out of the Pit! By Tony Silveira Other Studies at http://www.carismachurch.com Jeremiah 2:13 "For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, The fountain of living waters, To hew for themselves cisterns, Broken cisterns That can hold no water. Isaiah 35:6 tells us, “For waters ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:6-13, Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Drink More Water

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008

Drink More Water

Drink More Water john 4:10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water. 11 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Need To Be Broken Before You Can Be Fixed

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 22, 2002

To often it becomes easy for the "veteran" Christian to develop a holier than thou attitude,instead of impressing the lost we drive them further away, we should never forget from whence we came!

Sermon Title: You Need to be Broken Before You Can Be Fixed Scripture: Psalm 51:14-19 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning - February 17, 2002 Scripture Introduction: We find ourselves here this morning, for obviously different reasons then others find themselves in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:14-15

Denomination: *other

We're Broken So We Need Fixin Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 10, 2001

I deal with the fact that we are not inherently good but sinners in need of "Someone" to fix us.

Tonight we are going to talk about another reason why some people are not interested in the God of the Bible. The second element of any worldview is the way it explains the human dilemma. Why is there war and suffering, disease and death? "Why?" This one word question has been the motivation ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:20, Romans 7:25

Denomination: Baptist