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Selling Out To God Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 20, 2021

Jesus's Parable of Hidden Treasure teaches all-out commitment to the kingdom of God. Christianity is not a little add-on to our busy, selfish life. It is a call to something so valuable that we would give up everything else to have it.

Last week we began a message entitled “Valuing the Valuable.” That teaching led us to the Parable of the Treasure in Matthew 13:44. That is our text for today. There Jesus said, “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11, 2 Peter 1:3, Luke 12:1-22, 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 6:19-34, Luke 14:25-33, Hebrews 4:2, Isaiah 12:3, Romans 8:1-23, Psalm 16:11, John 3:1-17, Proverbs 13:15, Psalm 90:1-17, Proverbs 4:1-27, Matthew 13:44-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Practical Examination And Suggestions – Part 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 21, 2024

Some important things here. Firstly, the church business meetings! The trouble these have caused. We look at Pastors’ and elders’ wives and behaviour. What about the leaders’ kids running around unsupervised? All dealings must be impartial. Must teach on Christian responsibility.

DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 5 This is the final part in the series. This next subject is near the end in the collection I had, but for some churches it can be a nightmare. I am going to share some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Timothy 3:10-11, Titus 2:2-3, John 21:20, Matthew 5:46-47, Revelation 2:4-5, Ephesians 4:25, Ephesians 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recapture

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 23, 2024

Sometimes due to a wrong marriage, disobedience and unwise decisions, imprudent business dealings, many such things can take you to utter chaos and destruction; however, God does not leave you there to rot, He wants to connect with you, help you join the dots.

JOSHUA 8: RECAPTURE Joshua 8: The Conquest of Ai 1 “Now the LORD said to Joshua, "Do not fear or be dismayed. Take all the people of war with you and arise, go up to Ai; see, I have given into your hand the king of Ai, his people, his city, and his land.” Outline: 1) LISTEN TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Peace I Give To You Series

Contributed by Jyotirmaya Deep on Nov 29, 2022

We live in a world of crises where disasters, conflicts and wars are frequent. We face struggles at workplaces, businesses. We struggle because of sicknesses and broken relationships. At such a moment of our lives, Jesus says, "My peace I give to you."

“MY PEACE I GIVE TO YOU” Isaiah 9:6, John 14:27 1. INTRODUCTION: We remember a time when everything had capsized for us. Schools, colleges, offices, businesses, transportation had stopped working completely. Roads were empty. Everything had silenced. People were worried, troubled and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Other

How To Become Obsessed With God's Word

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002

I find that to day we are so busy and we want to do the right thing so the day may start out right with reading God’s word and that is all that we do then you forget about it for the rest of the day. That trane of thought must change.

HOW TO BECOME OBSESSED WITH GOD’S WORD Text: Joshua 1:8 Introduction Back in the sixties all I did was listen to music. As a matter of fact so much of it I listen to was over and over and so repetitive that I cannot to this day get it out of my head. I have found that no matter what you do you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Place To Be

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 5, 2003

Sometimes we preach and preach and forget that our churches need to be encouraged and reminded that we as pastors love them. I used this message to tell the church I pastor why I love being their pastor after a busy week of working together on a church ga

Psalm 84:10 A Great Place To Be Kevin Higgins Woodlawn Baptist Church Denison, TX Sometimes we preach and preach and forget that our churches need to be encouraged and reminded that we as pastors love them. I used this message to tell the church I pastor why I love being their pastor after a busy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer The Dark Side

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Jesus was a man of prayer. We know very little of his boyhood days, but a boy who at the age of 12 said, "I must be about my Father’s business" surely must have spent much time alone in communion with his Heavenly Father.

PRAYER THE DARK SIDE Jesus was a man of prayer. We know very little of his boyhood days, but a boy who at the age of 12 said, "I must be about my Father’s business" surely must have spent much time alone in communion with his Heavenly Father. After he was baptized by John the Baptist at the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-3

The Last Mountain

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 4, 2007

Did you ever wish that leaders were held accountable? Today it seems so many leaders in every field of human endeavor politics, business, sports and even religious leaders get away with their offences and sometimes end up pretty well off. Is there some

The Last Mountain Did you ever wish that leaders were held accountable? Today it seems so many leaders in every field of human endeavor politics, business, sports and even religious leaders get away with their offences and sometimes end up pretty well off. Is there some day of reckoning for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:48-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deliverance From Snares, Traps And Evil Networks Of Life

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

Satan on daily basis is seeking to trap and snare God’s children. Many relationships, business ventures and decisions taken end up being cleverly covered snares. Unfortunately, most people realise this too late and even when they do, they do not know how

By Bode Ayodele The bible admonishes us not to be ignorant of the devices of the Devil: Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. (2Co 2:11) Unfortunately, this is not the case as many Christians have ended up falling into trouble as a result of one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just Try It Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 18, 2015

In the midst of His busy schedule, Jesus made time for God. Jesus shows gives us an example to follow so that we can be more deeply connected with God! (This series was developed from the Next Steps series available from SermonCentral for purchase.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I am glad you are here today as we continue on with our Next Steps series. The other 2 messages are on our web site or you can access them with the church app! • Thus far in this series, we have discovered that God wants us to grow into spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Enemy Knows Your Schedule

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 24, 2016

Christians have often been caught asleep when they should be awake. While on earth, Jesus stressed the importance of readiness, alertness, preparedness: “Work while it is day for the night comes when no man can work.” The enemy is watching you. Get busy.

THE ENEMY KNOWS YOUR SCHEDULE MATTHEW 13:24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away.26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Charismatic

Roman Governor Who Rejected Jesus Because Of Inconvenience Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 11, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you busy? Do you have time for GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that time needs to work for our benefit not for our disadvantage. IV. TEXT: Acts 24:22 (New Living Translation, Second Edit

I. EXORDIUM: Are you busy? Do you have time for GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that time needs to work for our benefit not for our disadvantage. IV. TEXT: Acts 24:22 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) At that point Felix, who was quite familiar with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

There’s Hope For The Dried Up

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2012

God was and is still in control. He can and will give life to that which appears to have shriveled up and died. Ezekiel’s vision has applications for our lives today. As in Ezekiel’s day, God is still in the business of giving hope to the dried up.

There’s Hope for the Dried Up Ezekiel 37:1-14 The children of Israel had begun to lose their hope. The nation had dried up politically, spiritually, and morally. Many had gone into captivity. Despair and pessimism were rampant. Gloom and doom filled the air. They had become a dried up exiled ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Hospitality Of Mary And Martha Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 14, 2017

When Jesus entered the house, He began to preach to those that were there, and to those who came along with him. Martha was extremely busy getting everything ready for the meal, but her sister Mary set down at Jesus feet to listen to what He said.

Judea Lesson: The Hospitality of Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42 Our lesson this morning is from Luke 10:38-42, and I want to read it first from the Living Bible, because there it is easier to follow and understand. 38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem they came to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Don't Have A "Vision" Or "5 Year Plan" For Our Church

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 13, 2018

This is an abbreviated sermon used after my annual pastor's report to the congregation explaining why we do not have a written "business plan" for church growth. Instead it lays out the 3 foundational steps the Lord has put in my heart as I serve here.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8, Jude 1:1-4, 1 Corinthians 3:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene