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Living In The Kingdom 20 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 3, 2022

In this message we begin our look at what Jesus said about the narrow gate leading to eternal life with Him and the wide gate leading to the lake of fire. Jesus makes it clear that more people will go to hell versus heaven.

Living in the Kingdom 20 Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14; Deuteronomy 30:19; Jeremiah 21:8 This is a continuation of my series “Living in the Kingdom” and this morning and next Sunday we will be looking at two verses that truly stand out in this whole series. The two verses are Matthew 7:13-14 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Deuteronomy 30:19, Jeremiah 21:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Can Be Perfect? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

One of the most wide spread heresies among Christians is the idea that all God cares about is getting people saved. The Bible, however, makes it clear that God is not satisfied until His children are perfected, and made complete and mature in Christ.

Mozart was only 25 years old when he settled in Vienna in 1781. Ten years later he was dead, but his commitment to perfection made his mark live on and crown him as one of the princes of music. Those ten years were years of struggle for survival. He lived in poverty with little food, and often ...read more

Scripture: James 1:4

Where Knowledge Begins Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. We have made it clear that fear means reverence, and the Lord means Jehovah, but the hard part is still ahead. What does it mean that the attitude of reverence toward the one true God is the beginning of knowledge?

A millennium and a half ago Diogenes said, "The foundation of every state is the education of its youth." Both ancient and modern philosophers have recognized that education is basic to the making and keeping of any great and strong nation great and strong. Lowell said, "It is in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

The 3 Ingredients Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Chris Beam on Nov 2, 2014

However you decide to celebrate Thanksgiving, the fact remains that it’s a time for us to count our blessings. Scripture is very clear to us that every blessing in our life is a result of God’s provision…

The 3 Ingredients of Thanksgiving (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Thanksgiving is a very special time of the year. Traditionally, it’s a time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude in general. The worldly perspective of thanksgiving however has turned it into a time of gathering with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Transfiguration Sunday 2018

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

Many Christians in our churches follow Jesus but still have doubts. Their faith has not become crystal clear for them. There are things about Jesus that are cloudy for them like looking through a dark glass. Maybe you are one of them?

Transfiguration Sunday Seeing is Believing Mark 9:2-9 2Corinthians 4:3-6 1 Corinthians 13:12 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. KJV This passage from St. Paul tells us that we do not have clear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Mark 8:22-26, Mark 8:27-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Saved By Grace, But The Choice Is Ours.

Contributed by James Linders on Sep 9, 2015

Each of us is born with a preordained purpose and destiny. NOTHING on this planet happens by chance. Zacchaeus' life is a CLEAR example of this. HE drifted from God's plan of salvation, but was brought back by God to fulfill his destiny...his purpose.

….so when Jesus got there, He looked up and said: “Zacchaeus hurry down! I want to stay with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On The Clarity Of Mindfulness

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 9, 2025

The clarity of mindfulness can be associated with a state of mental sharpness where one can think clearly, focus attentively, and process information efficiently without feeling bewildered or enraptured, essentially allowing for rational decision-making and a clear understanding of situations.

Jon Kabat-Zinn, an American educator once remarked: “Mindfulness is about love and loving life. When you cultivate this love, it gives you clarity and compassion for life, and your actions happen in accordance with that.” Acts 17:29 reminds us: “Being then God's offspring, we ought not to think ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Colossians 3:2, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 12:2

The God Who Cannot Lie

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025

In a world where people break promises and fail to keep their word, we serve a God who is completely trustworthy. The Bible makes it clear that God cannot lie. His words are true, His promises are sure, and His character is unchanging.

THE GOD WHO CANNOT LIE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Numbers 23:19 "God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?" Supporting Texts: Titus 1:2, Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19, Titus 1:2, Hebrews 6:18, Isaiah 55:11, Psalm 89:34, 2 Corinthians 1:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Turn Your Face To The Wall Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

Hezekiah’s story is a clear testimony that prayer can overturn prophecy, that divine judgment can be interrupted by sincere intercession. It also reminds us that God is not a tyrant looking to destroy lives—He listens when the righteous cry out.

TURN YOUR FACE TO THE WALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 20:1-11 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 38:1-5; Psalm 102:17; James 5:16-18; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 34:15 INTRODUCTION: This powerful narrative focuses on King Hezekiah, a righteous man confronted with a terminal prophecy: “Set ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why The Gospel Is Greater Than Miracles

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 22, 2025

The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus is amazing for a number of reasons. One reason that we will look at today is that Jesus makes a clear statement that what will bring people to Christ is not great miracles, but simply God's Word shared with them.

Why the Gospel is Greater than Miracles Good Morning. Our lesson this morning, Jesus’ Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, comes in response to the Pharisees having come once again to argue with Jesus. That’s a big point to the parable, the whole idea that we so much want to try to justify ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

What In The World?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 8, 2024

There is a lot in this world that is out of joint with common sense. But that is nothing new. The apostle John gives us a warning about how things can go haywire. He makes it clear that many things in this world get in the way of good living.

Alba 7-7-2024 WHAT IN THE WORLD? I John 2:15-17 Have you ever been in a situation that makes you say, “What in the world!” There are some crazy things out there that could cause you to say that. James Snyder in a sermon entitled, “What a Crazy World We Live In” shared some things that made him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-6, Matthew 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Secure In The Hand Of The Shepherd

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 8, 2025

The believer’s security is not in man but in the Messiah. Jesus made it clear: you are known, loved, saved, and secured. No one can undo what God has done. He knows you, He leads you, and He keeps you.

SECURE IN THE HAND OF THE SHEPHERD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:22-30 John 10:28–29 (KJV) "And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Have It Your Way?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 13, 2002

Many times we seek to understand and manipulate God by our human ideas. We need to get rid of our preconceptions about what God is doing in our lives and let Him direct how we think and pray.

Do you ever watch one of those martial arts movies – pick one, any one, it doesn’t matter – how about "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon?" There is always a scene, at least one, where the hero or heroine is taking on a whole group of bad guys or gals. Two of them square off in the middle – and when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Spiritual Disciplnes Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 17, 2011

Looks at the type of community God wants us to be from a biblical perspective. Is the vision for your church biblical, are we moving in the right direction? Is our teaching biblical? Is our prayer life vibrant? do we welcome the stranger into our home?

South Perth Baptist Church Vision for 2011 The Goldfields Water Supply Scheme is a pipeline and dam project which delivers water to communities in Western Australia's Eastern Goldfields, particularly Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie. The project was started in 1896 and was completed in 1903. Taking 7 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

When To Be Stubborn

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 25, 2002

There are times to be definite, clear, even stubborn: when you know the truth, when you understand your own motives, and when you can turn your stand into good news. Parts of the sermon were drawn from testimonies solicited earlier in the service around

Indelibly etched on my mind is the photograph of one of our members, now deceased. If you go to Frances Flippen’s apartment, you can see a picture of her late husband, John, a military man, in full battle dress, helmet and all, standing with his legs spread apart and his arms folded, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-17, Proverbs 25:25-26

Denomination: Baptist