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We Learn Obedience To Become Like Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 10, 2016

The Father's free gift makes us His sons and daughters, and we grow in faith through obedience in suffering.

Our Lady of Sorrows 2016 Joy of the Gospel The commemoration of Our Lady of Sorrows comes right after the great Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross–yesterday. We cannot separate Mary from Jesus and we cannot separate either from the definitive work of our salvation that they together ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Catholic

A Father Appeals To His Children Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 24, 2014

God's love is a purifying force. God's love for us seeks to free us from all defiling influences.

2 CORINTHIANS 6:11-7:1 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] A FATHER APPEALS TO HIS CHILDREN [Ephesians 2:20-22] Love seeks to draw those loved nearer, and as we are drawn near to God our ability to love is enlarged and purified. God's love is holy and is therefore jealous of what would harm those He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Let Today Be The Day" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 21, 2014

God is faithful to forgive us but we have a tough time forgiving ourselves. This lesson will set you free.

The Ultimate Decision August 21, 2014 One evening I had the chance to meet with a man who was special forces in Vietnam. I was sharing the gospel with him and when I was done he looked at me and said , Not Me. I asked him politely why and he said, “ I have done the unforgivable”. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

The Perfect Gift Series

Contributed by Tim Strickland on Nov 27, 2014

Calling Gods people to a true relationship with Jesus this Christmas. Feel free to use any and all parts of this sermon.

11/27/2014 Pastor Tim J Strickland Friendly Center Baptist Church The Perfect Gift It is that time of year again. Most people are in rush mode trying to find the perfect gift to give their love ones for Christmas. There will be a sense of panic in the air, as request are made and Black Friday ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

From Excusing To Choosing Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

From Excusing to Choosing Series: Moving Forward: The Choices that Free Us January 6, 2018 – Brad Bailey

From Excusing to Choosing Series: Moving Forward: The Choices that Free Us January 6, 2018 – Brad Bailey Intro: Welcome to a new year. I believe God created us to enjoy life with seasons…and that which would make time…such as a year. The start of a new year stirs the desire for change. I think ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Faith.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2023

What do we need to purchase the water of salvation? Nothing at all! It is a free gift of the true and living God.

A CALL TO FAITH. Isaiah 55:1-5. ISAIAH 55:1. The Bible is full of wonderful gracious invitations. Isaiah 55 begins with a call to the thirsty to come to the waters. This is in order to quench, not a physical thirst, but a spiritual thirst. Jesus said, ‘Blessed are those who hunger and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Present Your Vessel In Sanctification And Honour

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 20, 2020

Sanctification can be defined as making something or someone holy, setting apart as sacred, purify and be free from sin.

“Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God; 2 for you know what commandments we gave you through the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 7, 2025

Being right with God is a choice to repent, believe and receive the free gift or refuse, reject and remain unclaimed for eternity

God has an amazing life of adventure and purpose waiting for us all. But very few people find it. A lot of people think “I tried the God thing, but it didn't work.” The problem is that the promises of God don't happen without the practices of Jesus. AND Most people aren't taught what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:21, John 14:6, Matthew 7:13-14, John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strengthening Your Faith In Times Of Adversity Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025

Adversity is part of life, even for believers. Jesus never promised a storm-free life but a storm-proof one.

STRENGTHENING YOUR FAITH IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: 1 Peter 1:6-7 “Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7, Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Will Drain The Swamp (James 5:1-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 9, 2022

James encourages us, that the day of the Lord is coming, and God will free us from our oppressors-- from the swamp.

The past three weeks, we've focused on James 4. The central, overriding idea in this chapter is that God expects his people to have whole-hearted commitment to himself. We have to choose between friendship with God, and friendship with the world. We can't try to have it both ways. God ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11

Stress (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022

This sermon teaches you the 7 Keys to having a stress-free life based on Philippians 4:4-9.

Opening: An old pastor was dying. He told his wife to ask James and Oscar to come. "You mean, James, the deacon and Oscar, the lawyer?" his wife wondered. Her husband nodded. And she continued, "Didn't they cause so much stress in your ministry?" But the pastor insisted, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9, Proverbs 17:22, Isaiah 26:3-4, Isaiah 12:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Empty Tomb: A Symbol Of Victory PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores the victory of Christ's resurrection, the hope it brings, and its power to free believers from the fear of death.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We're here to celebrate the greatest victory ever won, the most profound transformation ever experienced, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-55

Topics: Raised To Life, Die No More

Jesus Is The Culmination Of The Law PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 21, 2024

This sermon explores the profound truth of Christ as the fulfillment of the law, freeing believers from earning salvation through works.

Good morning, dear friends. I am thrilled to be standing before you today, in this sacred space, where we gather together, not merely as a congregation, but as a family, united in our shared love for the Lord. Each Sunday, as we come together, we have the opportunity to grow, to learn, and to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:4

Topics: Biblical Teaching

The Power Of Forgiveness SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Forgiveness is the divine method of releasing us from guilt, setting us free to continue loving God and others.

In Colossians 3:1-3:18, Paul provides us with guidelines for holy living. He instructs us to set our hearts and minds on heavenly things, reminding us that as believers, we have died to ourselves and now Christ lives in us. Paul urges us to put to death the sinful nature of our fallen selves, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-18

Topics: Forgiveness, Love, Freedom

Surely There Is An End.thine Expectation Will Not Be Cut Off

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 3, 2016

1. END OF BATTLE 2. END OF INJUSTICE 3. END OF CAPTIVITY 4. END OF AFFLICTION 5. END OF SORROW 6. END OF FEARS 7. END OF BARRIERS 8. END OF DELAYS 9. END OF SICKNESS 10. END OF SCARCITY

SURELY THERE IS AN END PROVERBS 23:18 For surely there is an end ; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. OUTLINE 1. END OF BATTLE 2. END OF INJUSTICE 3. END OF CAPTIVITY 4. END OF AFFLICTION 5. END OF SORROW 6. END OF FEARS 7. END OF BARRIERS 8. END OF DELAYS 9. END OF ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:18

Denomination: Pentecostal