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Taking The Splendor With You

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 20, 2004

The splendor of holy moments does not fade in the ordinary times of life.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 22, 2004 TAKING THE SPLENDOR WITH YOU Isaac Butterworth Luke 9:28-36 (NRSV) 28/ Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29/ And while he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Papa God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 24, 2015

After God created Adam, ‘Papa God’ got busy doing things one after the other for His son Adam, it was like a home with a new born baby!

Papa God! Genesis 2:8” And the LORD God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, and there he put the man whom he had formed.” I read something delightful today from the book of Genesis chapter two, and I thought it would bless you too! May be there’s something in it for each one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who God Is Not

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 28, 2007

The Book of Hebrews gives us insight into the identity of God, but also it reveals what God is not. It’s important to know what God is not.

Sermon for CATM: “Jesus, the Answer to Who God is Not!” – October 28, 2007 Last week Maryellen talked about what the Book of Hebrews reveals about Jesus Christ. That God is trustworthy, that God is serious, and that God is faithful. Today we’re looking at the opposite in a sense: Jesus also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Reigns Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 5, 2022

One of the most comforting verses in Scripture is Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know I am God." But why is it so comforting and what difference can it make in our lives?

OPEN: Several years ago, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks did a comedy skit called the “2013 Year Old Man”. In the skit, Reiner was interviewing Brooks (who was the old gentleman). And at one point, Reiner asks the old man, “Did you always believe in the Lord?” Brooks replied: “No. We had a guy in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding God's Will Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 14, 2007

Exposition of Acts 1:12-26 as it relates to determining the will of God for your life

Text: Acts 1:12-26, Title: Finding God’s Will, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/20/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Chris West, and the days that I moved in to my seminary apt with him as a roommate, and finish with the plaque on his bedpost underneath the skull… B. Background to passage: The scene ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Rod Of God

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Aug 18, 2004

Just as Moses had the Rod of God in the OT we have the Holy Spirit in the NT. The Rod was that which God used to demonstrate his power in the OT. He chooses the HS working on our lives today to demonstrate his power

The Rod of God Pastor Jamie Wright œ Maranatha Fellowship Church œ 08-15-04 Exodus 4:20 and Moses took the rod of God in his hand. Numbers 17:9 and they looked, and took every man his rod. One of the most devastating and costly mistakes made by some churches of our day is their conscious ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing God

Contributed by Tunde Edu on Jan 15, 2008

As hard as it might seem, when God banished Adam and Eve from the garden of Eden, it was an act of love.

Today is our Thanksgiving Sunday. A Sunday specially set aside to thank God for what he has done in our lives. I picked that song because we so easily forget the goodness of God and focus on the tragedies, challenges and difficulties of life. And when we do, the devil tries to make us feel that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Church Of God

A Picture Of God

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 15, 2004

The book of Nahum is basically a prophecy of judgment to a foreign nation, Nineveh. In beginning his sermon, Nahum first draws attention to the nature and character of God.

TEXT: Nahum 1:1-8 TITLE: A PICTURE OF GOD The book of Nahum is basically a prophecy of judgment to a foreign nation, Nineveh. In beginning his sermon, Nahum first draws attention to the nature and character of God. In verses 2 and 3, we see that God is a God of vengeance. There are times that ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conversations With God

Contributed by Rich Middleton on Mar 1, 2008

This sermon is about learning to have conversations with God just like we have everyday with people in our lives.

Conversations With God We are going to talk about prayer for a little bit this morning. My intended end this morning is to provide information from the Scripture that will help us improve our communication with God. This morning we are going to examine a very important principle of prayer. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking With God: The Seven Key Traits SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

This sermon explores the seven essential characteristics required to walk with God, drawing inspiration from the life of Enoch. These traits are crucial for pleasing God and potentially experiencing a personal spiritual ascension, similar to Enoch's.

Today, we will explore the seven essential characteristics that must be present in those who desire to walk with God. These qualities are crucial for us to please God and strive to emulate the life of Enoch, who was taken up by God in his own private Rapture. 1. Right Thinking: To walk with God, we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Topics: Enoch, Walking With God

Thanking God Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

Surely our Lord meditated upon Jonah’s fish story. He knew that he was heading into a mighty storm. Unlike Jonah, he was not fleeing from God’s presence. He was heading directly to the storm, and he himself would leap

Jonah 1:17-2:10 Thanking God 11/2/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction We now come to the miracle that makes Jonah famous – his being swallowed by the big fish. Text 17 And the LORD appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Good Series

Contributed by Scott Walker on Jun 3, 2011

The world's narrative about God is that God is an "Angry God" seeking to destroy us if we get out of line. But Jesus tells us that God is good and just. When we see the final picture, we will be amazed at how good and just God is.

“The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Good” John 9:1-6 January 23rd, 2011 "Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus, "but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.  As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming, when ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Proclaiming The "Unknown God"

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004

Paul is in Athens.

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. It’s been said that GOD is like Coke...He’s the real thing. GOD is like General Electric...He brings things to life. GOD is like Bayer Aspirin...He works wonders. GOD is like Hallmark Cards...He cares enough to send the very best. GOD is like Tide...He gets the stains ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To God’s Word And Action Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 1, 2011

Because God said and took action for us to experience, we are to treasure, ponder, and tell others what God has done and said, and always think highly of God and sing praises to honor Him!

We continue our study of the Gospel of Luke. Please open your Bibles to Chapter 2 of Luke. Last week we noted that through the birth of Jesus Christ: God’s plan happens at the right time and place! God shares His plans! God will use circumstances for His divine and glorious plan! God will do the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Grace Sustains Us Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of God's grace, emphasizing that His strength is perfect in our weakness and His grace is sufficient in all life's seasons, supported by various biblical scriptures.

Welcome back to another week of church! We are so excited you decided to join us today, as we continue our series, Grace Under Fire. Throughout our series we’ve talked about different ways God’s grace functions in our lives. Oftentimes, this grace is felt in the midst of a “fire” of some kind. God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, John 15:5

Topics: God's Grace, Human Weakness, Spiritual Sustenance

Sermon Series: Grace Under Fire