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Praying Like Elijah - James 5:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 2, 2022

Elijah was a regular person just like us. Yet his prayers were incredibly effective. Why?

James 5:12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, or you will be condemned. 13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 14 Is any one of you sick? He should ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

The Greater Righteousness - Matthew 5:20-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 3, 2024

How can Jesus say anger is equivalent to murder? Killing a human being has such greater consequences and is so much more extreme. This message will show how the two sins have the same DNA and will expose how even our best efforts to obey God’s Word can degenerate into legalism.

Matthew 5:19-26 Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-21

A Return To True Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 21, 2024

God is to be worshiped as both "Father" and "Spirit.” Spirit is nature. Father is relationship. The issue of worship is not where and when it is done as much as who and how.

Topic: A RETURN TO TRUE WORSHIP: Objective: “Understanding the meaning, function, purpose and responsibility of being a New Testament priest” KEY SCRIPTURE; 1 PETER 2;1-10 The Ark of God's presence will return to our midst when we return to true worship. This is not worship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Ancient Wells Of Living Water

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 13, 2006

If we will dig again these ancient wells we will find living water flowing out of these wells. Let us now examine the many wells that we must redig so that we can once again have living water flowing out of our lives.

Ancient Wells of Living Water Text: Genesis 26:12-19 Introduction: In Genesis 26 verse 12 we read where Isaac had sowed in the land and had received a hundredfold blessing from God the same year. Verse 13 explains to us that Isaac became great, he went forward, and he grew until he became very ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Pray? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 12, 2010

We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in our lives. The song you heard reflects the importance of prayer and really how natural it is to pray.

Why Pray? Series:"Why?" Opening Illustration: Song and clip from "Jesus take the wheel." This little clip we just heard reveals how prayer is only a breath away. It’s really more natural to pray than not to pray. Thesis: We need to understand the importance of prayer and the impact of prayer in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Legacy Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 16, 2013

Thesis: Life is not about how much money you make but how you invest your money, your resources and your time in God’s Kingdom and other people.

Series: Beyond the Benjamin’s – Benjamin on the $100 dollar bill. Introduction to series: Hold up a $100.00 dollar bill and show the church. Thesis: Life is not about how much money you make but how you invest your money, your resources and your time in God’s Kingdom and other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Comeback Anointing Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 26, 2024

The Anointing attract trouble. But don't give up ! You will bounce back by fire !

THE COMEBACK ANOINTING pastor tom teaching SERIES; UNDERTANDING THE ANOINTING READING; John 10;31-42 John11;1-45 Before we proceed with this teaching, I would like to bring to your attention that anointing attracts trouble! Examples a.David 1 Samuel 16:13 Then Samuel took the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:31-42

Sceptre Of Power Series

Contributed by Daniel Njoku on Jun 17, 2017

Teachings Inspired by the Holy Spirit on the nature of man and relationship with the father

GOLDEN OLIVE SCEPTRE Who elsewhere has the most Wealth Who elsewhere has the most Swag Who elsewhere has the most Connections Who elsewhere has the most friends Truly, None but The ALL-MIGHTY Who anywhere gives the most freely Who anywhere pays to give you freedom Who anywhere gives ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:15

Avoiding Personal Burnout

Contributed by Rick Warren on Sep 22, 2008

Pastor Rick teaches what God has to say about burnout - looking at the life of Elijah.

For other sermons and tools to grow your ministry, visit SaddlebackResources.com AVOIDING PERSONAL BURNOUT 1 Kings 19:1-16 Rick Warren We’re going to look at what God has to say about avoiding burnout. We hear a lot today about burnout. Emotional burnout, relational burnout -- but it’s not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Jesus Really? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

This series is designed to help you identify and understand who Christ is as the Bible says.

Let’s turn to Exodus 3, Exodus 3. Let’s do a little quiz. How many books in the bible? How many books in the bible? Everyone say 66. How many in the Old Testament? Everyone say 39. What’s 3x9? So therefore how many books in the New Testament? Very good. So if ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exodus 8:1 - 11:10 The Plagues

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 18, 2024

This story isn't really about Moses, it's not really about the Israelites, and it's not really about the Egyptians; it's about God revealing himself to men and it's about God dealing with the condition of men's hearts.

We are in Exodus chapter 8 this morning, and we're actually going to go through chapter 11, so you'll want to order a pizza. I'll try to get any of you out of here by five o'clock this evening; it's going to be a long one. Alright, now we'll try and keep it short, but what ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Word Series

Contributed by Mark Driscoll on Oct 12, 2011

John sought to bring the good news of Jesus in our own language and our own words to our own world that is dark and so desperately needed.

Before I get into John’s Gospel tonight, I have to do a lot of historical work for you, to give you some sort of foundational understanding. We’ll talk about Hebrew theology and its history. We’ll talk about Greek philosophy and its history, and seek to bring those together for you guys in some ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Children's Stories? Jonah And The Whale

Contributed by Todd Wagner on May 1, 2013

This book is about God's great love for everyone and about man's stubborn refusal to participate with God in loving others.

Well, we have been looking at children's stories. Stories we've just kind of always known. In fact, what we do with our 0- to 4-year-olds here is we have a curriculum called Bible Biggies where we tell them all the big stories of the Scripture so they can be aware of those stories. Way too often, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Push Back Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 20, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 13: 1 – 52

Acts 13: 1 – 52 Push Back 13 Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Psalm 103 - A Psalm Of Personal, Passion, Perpetual Praise! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Mar 23, 2021

We spend most of our time in prayer asking for things, that are many times related to this lifetime, but we should spend more time in prayer praising and thanking God for what he has already given us eternally in Christ!…

I once heard a humorous little story, that is based on the imagery that is captured in Revelation 5:8, that will serve well as an introduction to today’s message… Revelation 5:8b the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22