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Don'tllisten To The Devil

Contributed by Tylor Cates on Apr 8, 2002

Today in our lives we let the Devil convince us God is a harsh God when really if any one’s trying to keep us from having fun it’s the Devil.

Don’t Listen to the Devil By Tylor Cates: Intro: (Gen. 2:16-17) " And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Numbering Our Days

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 6, 2007

If you want a life that counts, number your days.

Title: Numbering Our Days Text: Psalm 90-:1-17 Thesis: If you want a life that counts, number your days. Introduction In his sermon, Spending Time, Bryan Wilkerson cited the Five for Fighting song, 100 Years lyrics as a window into the way humans think of the time of their lives: I’m 15 for a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings And Birthrights

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

For every blessing there s a corresponding birthright. This message explains why some Christians go about life with out enjoy the divine blessings ordained for them. It also provides prayer.

By Bode Ayodele For every birthright there is a corresponding blessing. However, it is not he that owns the birthright in all cases who enjoys the blessings attached to it. Examine the case of Esau and Jacob. In Genesis, when Esau came in from the field hungry and asked Jacob for food, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:35-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Give Me Also Springs Of Water"

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 16, 2004

We may feel we have a bit of a raw deal- like we’re in a desert- but the key is knowing who and what to ask. We need to ask the Father for ’streams of water’.

“Give me also springs of water” Judges 1:12-15 WBC 18/7/04am You must be thinking- ‘how on earth are you going to get a sermon out of that, Ewen! Why choose this passage?” Well- I’ve felt led to it out after last week’s sermon on ‘the fountain opened in Jerusalem’ (Zech 13) - and this little ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God's Word

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000

The Importance of Reading/Studying God’s Word

FINDING GOD’S WORD INTRODUCTION: This message does not apply to those of you who spend more time reading your bible than reading the newspaper, it does not apply to those of you who spend more time in Bible Study or Church than watching TV. But this message does apply to me, and I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Fearless Focus

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 1, 2010

Keeping our focus on God is quite difficult for some, especially with the great amount of distractions found in today's fast paced world. Yet, Paul calls us to keep our devotion and single mindeness.

FINDING FEARLESS FOCUS (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Focus is a word we hear a lot in the media, in conversation and especially in sports. Having focus can insure success, being distracted almost always spells ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Benefit In Pain Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 2, 2021

To find benefit in pain, do not fear people; fear and follow Christ.

Joanna Lerud of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, was standing up to leave a restaurant when she hit her head hard on a lamp hanging above the table. As she staggered away, she heard an older gentleman, who was sitting nearby, say, “It will feel better when it stops hurting.” (Joanna Lerud, Steamboat Rock, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22, Isaiah 8:12-13, Genesis 3:15, Mark 10:38, Jude 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

On Finding The Perfect Wife

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

ON FINDING THE PERFECT WIFE

Genesis 24 v. 50 - 67 ON FINDING THE PERFECT WIFE Note 1. THE SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT WIFE - v. 1 - 14 Note:- (a) The Background to the Search - Genesis 23 - The death of Sarah - Genesis 2 v. 18 "And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:50-67

Denomination: Holiness

Finding Happiness At Home Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) It is God’s will that you should be happy - and He has provided what we need to get there - especially in our homes. ...

Series - "Living Life to the Full" Finding Happiness at Home (LTF-07) Psalm 127:1 This morning I want to wrap up our series that we have entitled "Living Life to the Full." In Genesis 2:7 we read that ‘the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: *other

How To Find Contentment

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

The teaching here is two-fold: contentment versus greed and instructions to the rich. The common bond is the purpose of blessing and contentment with provision for the greedy and for the rich.

A. Opening illustration: Contentment in wedding vows, “for richer or for poorer,” 80% 5.6 billion people live on less than $10/day ($3650/yr), half are less than $2.50/day ($912/yr). US poverty line is over $12K/yr, 4X the global rate, 44 million people. 20% of Troup Co. below poverty line, 13,510 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Hope In The Storm PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To encourage believers to trust in God's plan and find peace, hope, and strength in their faith, even in difficult times.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dig deep into Matthew 13, a chapter loaded with wisdom for those of us going through some storms, seeking hope in difficult times, and learning to lean on the power of faith when everything seems to be in turmoil. You know, I'm reminded of a quote from ...read more

Topics: Peace

Finding Christ Again

Contributed by Timothy Mize on Jan 24, 2016

A sermon on losing sight of Christ, then finding him again.

FINDING CHRIST AGAIN Gospel Text: Luke 2:41-52 First Sunday after Christmas, 2015 Introduction. We’re in that “new beginnings” time of year. Christmas Day is past, and the new year is coming. Of course, for us Christmas itself was a great beginning -- we celebrated the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Finding Your Calling

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007

Are we really listening and expecting God to speak with us or are we too busy being distracted by many things that we can’t hear Him call?

April, 2007 “Finding Your Calling” I Samuel 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION: During three centuries of rule by the judges, the word of God was rare. By Eli’s time there were no prophets speaking God’s message. In fact there had only been two prophets--Deborah (Judges 4:4) and Othniel (Judges 6:8) during ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Finding And Forming Friendships Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 3, 2021

Finding and Forming Friendships Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS September 28, 2021

Finding and Forming Friendships Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS September 28, 2021 Intro Do you remember when your parents sat you down and taught you how to make friends? Remember the 3 step process every child is given? Neither do I. The truth is... in the earliest years of our lives... ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do With What You Have

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007

There are times in life when even though we are where God sent us that things go wrong. It’s often in these times that God is leading us to another place. We need to always remember that God has a plan for our provision where ever He may lead.

1 Kings 17:1-9 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 2 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, 3 Get thee hence, and turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-10

Denomination: *other