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I'm Saved...now What? (1 Peter 1:22-2:3) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 1:22-2:3

I’m Saved…Now What? Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 20, 2008

When God doesn’t make sense, He’s on the move.

There are two kinds of rollercoaster riders. The first kind gets in the car with hesitation and fear. They white-knuckle the lap bar in a death grip and either sit there in complete silence or scream their heads off the entire time. In this case, the rollercoaster produced anxiety and nausea. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Receptivity Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011

Part 1 in series How to Listen to a Sermon, this message observes Christ's words about receptivity being the essential thing that is needed, and explores the idea of receptivity.

Receptivity How to Listen to a Sermon, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 2, 2011 Welcome to our first church service of 2011! What I am going to talk to you about today is something I have known for a long time I wanted to approach with you, but I didn’t know when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:9-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Is In Your Hand? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 4, 2015

With a rod in Moses’s hand he was able to save the Israelites from Egypt. God has already given each one of us something in our hands. What are we doing with it? Our choice to use, misuse or abuse the thing in our hands will also reap the same consequence

Opening illustration: My mother’s uncle was a soldier in WWII. He had served the British Army in the course of the colonization of India. During the war he was captured by the Germans and sent to the concentration camp. To India he became a MIA. His family was in shock and cried their life ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-9, Exodus 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rewards For Serving Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 7, 2015

After many stern warnings and instructions to His missionaries, to His disciple makers, Jesus closes the discourse with a promise. Those who faithfully served the Lord & who faithfully support these workers will be rewarded.

MATTHEW 10: 40-42 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED Series] REWARDS FOR SERVING CHRIST [Revelation 22: 10-17] After many stern warnings and instructions to His missionaries, to His disciple makers, Jesus closes the discourse with a simply amazing promise. Jesus had instructed His disciples to stay in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

Plugging Into The Power Of God

Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 24, 2018

We need to plug into the Power of Prayer, the Power of Passion and the Power of Proclamation. Doing that will allow us to shake our world for Jesus!

PLUGGING INTO THE POWER OF GOD Acts 4:31-33 As Peter and John passed through the Gate Beautiful on their way to the Temple, they saw a man who sat there daily to beg alms. Peter told the man, "Look on us." The beggar looked up, expecting to receive some coins. Peter said, ". . . Silver and gold ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

2. A God Of Unity, Relationship And Love Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 1, 2018

A Trinity of Love

IN GOD'S IMAGE 2 - A GOD OF UNITY, RELATIONSHIP AND LOVE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, Mark 12:28-29, John 14:15-18, Acts 5:3-4

Denomination: Christian Church

God’s Dreams For You

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 26, 2020

The Hebrew word translated “plans” in Jer. 29:11 (machashabah) means “imaginations” (Prov. 6:18; Lam. 3:60-61). It could read, “I know the imaginations I have for YOU…” God has dreams of what He'd like to do for you; are you willing to step into them?

GOD’S DREAMS FOR YOU Jer. 29:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOT FORGIVING, GOING FISHING 1. There was a little boy in the grocery store with his mother. He’d already gotten in trouble for touching things, and was forbidden to touch anything on the shelves. 2. When his Mom had her back turned, she ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let The Blessings Flow

Contributed by Robert Brent on Sep 1, 2004

This simple and touching story gives us several important insights into the blessings of God flowing into our lives.

"Let The Blessings Flow" 2 Kings 4:1-7 God wants to pour His blessings into our lives. This passage teaches us four principles of how we can receive His blessings: 1. We must be aware of our need. (1) She was about to lose her two sons to a creditor. A desperate need = "If God does not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Calmness In The Storm

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Feb 21, 2019

Life is not a bed of roses.

Storms will come. Everyone has their own definition of what they are going through. You may say you are going through fire,or many waters. No matter how you define your challenge allow me to call it the storm. According to the Webster dictionary a storm is a a violent disturbance of the atmosphere ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#1 Exclusive Faith Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

The issue our text addresses is that it insists that Faith in Jesus Christ Excludes Every Other Option. For the fact of the matter is that, for the most part, we only turn to Jesus when we have ran out of options: He’s usually our last option.

One of the greatest affronts to the majesty of the Master occurs when we ask His help in prayer, and then rely on Something or Someone else in addition. We have this tenacious tendency of using this Jesus/And strategy; Jesus/And… my money, my medicine, my doctor, my parents, my spouse, my friends, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:36

Denomination: Baptist

A Day Late And A Dollar Short Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003

What it takes to be prepared for the coming Kingdom.

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: A Day Late And A Dollar Short March 10, 2002 Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction: Pop Quiz A teacher’s ultimate torture [use it, or lose it-my interview experience] -tests how prepared we are, or how well we are preparing ourselves In Matthew 24 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Stewardship: Risk & Investment

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Stewardship, investing in the kingdom of God also Eccl 11:1-6

What Does It Mean To Be A Citizen In The Kingdom Of God. Our Scriptures this morning address this issue: what does it mean to be a citizen in the kingdom of God? More importantly, what does it mean to be a citizen in the kingdom of God, when the Master, Jesus, is gone? When we become Christians, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Lost The Wonder In The Wonderful Counselor?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2008

Today it seems that many Christians have lost the sense of excitement, surprise and curiosity to know more about the wonderful Counselor? Here are nine ways to rejuvenate that sense of wonderment about the Lord we love.

How to Regain the Sense of Wonder of the Wonderful Counselor (Isa 9:6-15) His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isa 9:6) In the context of this chapter the Israelites are going through a period of darkness, despair and depression. In our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Remember Them

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Nov 1, 2008

A sermon for Remembrance Sunday (UK); Veteran’s Day (US)

John 15:1-15 We Remember Them The verses we’ve heard from John’s Gospel this morning are part of what we know as the ‘Farewell’ discourse of Jesus, as he speaks to the closest of his friends about his impending departure from them. Jesus, as he speaks to his friends, seeks to offer them comfort ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed