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A. W. O. L. (Absent Without Leave)

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001

This sermon addresses the problem of Christians leaving their post of duty and the dangers of their actions and how to prevent dropping out of service as a Christian.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1 - 4 Title: A. W. O. L. (Absent Without Leave) Introduction: From 1496 B.C. to A.D. 1861,the world knew 2,130 years of war and 227 years of peace. In the last four hundred years European nations have signed more than eight thousand peace treaties. In this century 37.5 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dare To Be A Daniel: Dare To Pray Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

Daniel in the face of persecution and threatening circumstances prayed as he always did.

Daniel is an incredible person to look at for a life study. He shows us with living example what it is to live in a society wants nothing to do with God and His Word. Looking to his life we learn how to live in the world around us … to separate ourselves from the grip of the world and at the same ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Open Doors

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 19, 2007

Open Doors There are many kinds of doors spoken of in the Bible and there is a spiritual picture found at each door. Some doors we are to walk through and some doors that are open to us can lead to problems. Not every door open before us is of the Lord.

Open Doors There are many kinds of doors spoken of in the Bible and there is a spiritual picture found at each door. Some doors we are to walk through and some doors that are open to us can lead to problems. Not every door open before us is of the Lord. This is why it is so important that we know ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Building An Alter

Contributed by Michael Greer on Jan 27, 2003

This sermon focuses on Abrams reasons for building an Altar. Reasons we should apply to our lives.

Building An Altar Genesis 12:6-8 Intro: As I walk into a Church one of the first things I do, is look for the Altar. I like to see the different styles of Altars, I notice if they are straight ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:6-8

Denomination: Holiness

Christmas: To Grandmother’s House We Go? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2008

The genealogy of Jesus Christ demonstrates how gracious God is and His love for sinners, because God included some unlikely grandmothers in the mix.

To Grandmother’s House We Go? (Matthew 1:1-16) 1. What scandals does your family have in their closets? A few years ago, I wrote up the Vasicek family history for our family members only. On the front page, I wrote, "Not suggested for those under 18." Most of you, if you traced back a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good News About Prayer

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 1, 2013

Everything about Jesus and what he has done for us is a message of Good news. Jesus has brought us good news in our prayer lives because of what he had done on the cross.

*THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT PRAYER* MATTHEW 7:7 – 11 INTRODUCTION 1.) For several weeks we have been looking at the good news of a relationship with Jesus Christ. 2.) Some of the best news that ever came from the lips of our Saviour concerns our privilege that we have of entering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Except The Lord Build...

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 8, 2012

The Church’s has but one foundation – Jesus Christ. The building of it belongs to Him – not us. As its members, we are to be engaged as instruments to build the church.

Except the Lord Build Matthew 16:13-18 / Psalm 127:1-2 A certain congregation was about to erect a new church edifice. The building committee, in consecutive meetings passed the following resolutions: 1. We shall build a new church 2. The new building is to be located on the site of the old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Set Me On Fire Once More

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 14, 2020

So today we are going to talk about 3 sources of fire that God will bring into believers lives that will drive us to our knees, provoke us to much prayer, and that will reignite our spiritual fervor. Fire from the word, the world, and within.

Set Me on Fire Once More In the early 1980's there was a chorus popular in the United States and here are the lyrics: SET ME ON FIRE ONCE MORE I WANT TO LIVE MY LIFE TO PLEASE YOU IN EVERY WAY SET ME ON FIRE ONCE MORE SO THAT THE WORLD CAN WATCH ME BURN FOR YOU. In the words of that song is ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready To Listen

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 12, 2023

Today how many can say, "Lord, I am ready to listen to your voice through this devotion!?"

Ready to listen Acts 10:33"So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us.” READY TO LISTEN: Today how many can say, "Lord, I am ready to listen to your voice through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tragedy Of The Rich Young Man

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2008

Dump all the stuff that gets in the way of your relationship with Jesus and His people.

The mysteries of life exist on the boundaries between the infinite goodness and power of God and the reality of human weakness of will and intellect. People ask God, “why did you do that to me?” when the real miracles of God involve His preventing bad things from happening to us. Take the lesson ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

An All Knowing God Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 28, 2006

This is the sixth in a series of dialog based sermons based on A W Tozers book "The Knowledge of The Holy". It is in outline form and is intended for a contemporary dialog series or even a small group setting. This message deals with the concept of an all

What is God Like? Pt 6 - An All Knowing God Psalm 139 Tonight we continue in our question of What is God like? To do that we are using AW Tozer’s book “The Knowledge of the Holy.” Tonight we I want us to look at an all knowing God. When we say that God is Omniscient what does that mean? “God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: *other

Let's Get Back To Our Senses

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 1, 2005

When was the last time that you sensed God’s presence in your life?

LET’S GET BACK TO OUR SENSES Gen 28:16 16 And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place ; and I knew it not. My heart is burdened this morning. I feel that we have allowed complacency to creep in. Maybe not on purpose, but maybe by carelessness. (too busy, too ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Righteous Among The Wicked

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 6, 2018

Righteous among the Wicked

In the temple of Nob – Ahimelek the Priest helps David who entered the temple as he was hiding from Saul. Gave him food, sword of Goliath etc. Doveg went and told Saul; Saul killed 85 people including Ahimelek and destroyed the city (1st Sam 22) David angry at Doveg 1- 7 is self-lamentation; ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"fill My Cup, Lord"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 14, 2002

Prayer has been called "breathing for the soul" yet so many of us are spiritually suffocating and don’t understand why.

“Fill My Cup, Lord” The subject upon which we will dwell this morning, is no doubt one that Satan would rather we not explore. Why? because today it is my intention to make known to you an unbeatable weapon provided to us by God. Now this particular weapon is included in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6, Mark 11:24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

12 Steps To God's Way Of Living – Part 2

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006

Part 2 of a 6 part series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline

When I was a kid, and I do not remember how old I was but I was still in grade school, I ran away from home. I ‘ran away’ to a former neighbor’s home that had moved one street over from the street I lived on. I remember hiding under the bed in one the children’s rooms and having the mom and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God