Sermons on Cleaving:

Abraham: When God Calls

Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 17, 2003

Learn what to do when God calls.

The message this morning is the beginning of a four part series that I’ll teach when I’m here. We will study the character of Abram or Abraham. Abraham is an important character in the Bible, and his life deserves our careful study. We find the first mention of Abram in Genesis 11:26. The ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Spirit Led Life Part 8 (Goodness) Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 11, 2002

Goodness has everything to do with morality according to God’s standards as lived through the life of the Son.

Joe Bedy Central Christian Church April 9 2002 Goodness Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. The Greek word for Goodness is "agathosune" and means "in all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fatal Food On The Fire

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 14, 2002

The child of God must be careful of false doctrine, which often looks good on the surface, but is spiritually fatal just the same.

FATAL FOOD ON THE FIRE Text: II Kings 4: 39-40; Matt.16: 6-7, 11-12 Intro: Not too many years ago, a law was passed which dealt with truth in advertising. That law required companies not to make false or misleading claims about their products. But in spite of that law, consumers must still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6-12, 2 Kings 4:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Presence Of God

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002

The Bible says that if we realize that GOD IS WITH US it will radically change our lives. We will have the peace that the world does not have. Tonight we are going to briefly look at three things that will keep us living in the presence of God.

Psalm 1:1-3 Introduction: Today men everywhere are searching for happiness, fulfillment, and love. They are searching in all the wrong places. Peace can only be found in the Lord Jesus Christ. HOW CAN WE LIVE IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD? The person who is saved has God’s presence with him. Did ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Second Home

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Sep 15, 2004

Celebacy is an acceptable lifestyle in God’s eyes

1 Corinthians 7:6-9 A Second Home Introduction A first grade teacher gave each child in her class the first half of a proverb. She then asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. Now, keep in mind that these are 6 year-olds who responded. [Power Point:] · Better to be safe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Defense Of Marriage

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001

An effort to promote the concept of commitment to marriage.

In Defense of Marriage Matt 19:1 (KJS) And it came to pass, [that] when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan; 2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there. 3 The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Shall Not Be Found Naked

Contributed by David Johnston on Mar 29, 2008

Church, we need to be clothed! The clothing is available. It’s been made accessable by the blood of the lamb...BUT it’s up to US to put it on!!!!

We Shall Not Be Found Naked 2 Cor. 5:1 1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Vision For Marriage

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 6, 2007

Brings out the importance of Marriage in God’s priorities. Ends with an exposition from Ephesians 5.

A VISION FOR MARRIAGE Pastor Eric Hanson March 21, 2004 We are living in curious times regarding marriage. There are those who would like to abolish marriage altogether and replace it with various legal arrangements having to do with property and finances. At the same time, there are others who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heart That Is Completely God's!

Contributed by Joey Reyes on Aug 26, 2006

“My son, give me thine heart…” (Proverbs 23:26a) God wants our hearts! He wants FULL CONTROL OF OUR HEARTS. God requires WHOLE-HEARTED OBEDIENCE.

A Heart That Is Completely God’s! 2 Chronicles 16:7-9 Introduction: A “perfect” heart means a heart that is entirely dedicated to God. A heart that desired, above all else, to serve and please God. God can give you a perfect heart. If you have believed in Jesus Christ, this is already ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Communion And The 23rd Psalm

Contributed by John Ingham on Oct 11, 2005

A new look at the Communion Table

Communion and the 23rd Psalm INTRODUCTION: 1.There are some things that are very important and you usually spend more time studying and delving into the history of the subject. 2.There is no more important ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lion And The Lamb

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2004

Isaiah 9:6 talks about two aspects of Christ in one verse and appears to blend them into one event while in reality the verse combines elements of both the first advent and the second advent of Jesus Christ. It speaks of His birth and earthly ministry as

THE LION AND THE LAMB ISAIAH 9:6 Introduction: Isaiah 9:6 talks about two aspects of Christ in one verse and appears to blend them into one event while in reality the verse combines elements of both the first advent and the second advent of Jesus Christ. It speaks of His birth and earthly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Confrontation With The Devil

Contributed by John Gerald on Apr 29, 2005

How to face the devil with confidence, and not be taken with his lies.

CONFRONTATION WITH THE DEVIL Rev. John W. Gerald I. CONFRONTATION WITH THE DEVIL Gen. 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Satan challenges ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

John, The Baptist Don't Know God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you boast in your love for GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To persuade us to boast GOD's love on us. 1 John 4:10 (Amplified Bible) In this is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and

I. EXORDIUM: Do you boast in your love for GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To persuade us to boast GOD's love on us. 1 John 4:10 (Amplified Bible) In this is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation (the atoning ...read more

Scripture: John 1:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wicked Fertilizer

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012

It means to enrich a thing. A fertilizer is something that is used to enrich something. When you supply a thing with nourishment, you are fertilizing it. When you do something that will make another thing to germinate quickly, you are fertilizing the thin

Our message this week, entitled, “The Wicked Fertilizer” is a warfare message. In it, we would be looking at one of the wicked operations of the enemy. Therefore, I would like you to read it carefully. THINGS TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT THE WICKED 1. If God opens your eyes to see the wicked ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Making Of A Leader

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 23, 2012

God will work upon a man before featuring him in His service. If any man will be relevant in the programme of God, he must submit himself to the preparation by God.

THE MAKING OF A LEADER Study Text: 1 Kings 6:7. And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building. - God takes time to prepare a man before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 6:7, 1 Kings 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal