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  • Cheating On God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,368 views

    We need to realize that when we cheat on God we do a lot of damage to ourselves. James shares with us how to cheat-proof or relationship with God

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The issue we will examine this morning is not a particularly fun one or a comfortable one to talk about. I pray it will open our eyes to the potential problem it can become in our relationship with Jesus. • For those who are married, do you remember your wedding day? It ...read more

  • Revival Amongst Religious People Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 22, 2011
    based on 36 ratings
     | 16,066 views

    In the providence of God the gospel moves westward into the center of the morally decaying Roman empire. It is not possible to even allude to every revival included in the Bible. But the turning of Paul to evangelize the west instead of the east is so i

    ACTS 19: 1-20 REVIVAL AMONGST RELIGIOUS PEOPLE It is not possible to even allude to every revival included in the Bible. But the turning of Paul to evangelize the west instead of the east is so important to us today that it should be mentioned. Paul and his second missionary journey team ...read more

  • Heavenly Wisdom Not Earthly Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 24, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,950 views

    These verses put our hearts in the dock. God wants to cast out earthly unspiritual wisdom. He wants us full of his heavenly, considerate, merciful wisdom.

    (This illustration comes from Simon Coupland’s Book Spicing up your speaking): Robert Greene wrote a self-help manual for people who want to be amongst life’s winners. He called it ‘The 48 laws of Power’. Here are some of his 48 laws: Never put too much trust in friends; learn how to use enemies. ...read more

  • Getting Control Of One's Anger Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 831 views

    In difficult situations, instead of simmering in anger or resentment, we are invited to release our desire for control and trust in God’s sovereignty, allowing His peace and love to replace our anger.

    Self-Talk and Anger Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Have you ever felt so angry that you just wanted to scream out in fury? The Israelites, wandering in the wilderness, once again complained to Moses and Aaron about their lack of water, expressing their ...read more

  • Finish The Assignment PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,345 views

    Emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commands, highlighting that true discipleship is reflected in our actions, not just our words.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather here again, in this sacred space where we come to be nourished by the Word of God, to be strengthened in our faith, and to be reminded of God's unwavering love for us. As we open our hearts and minds today, let's remember that the Bible is ...read more

  • Opening Our Eyes To See The Fields Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010
     | 6,319 views

    We need to have new eyes for people, seeing them as being made in the image of God, seeing them as precious like God sees them.

    Intro This past week I met a young woman who takes 911 calls. I asked her about the craziest. She said one was the night before Thanksgiving… a woman called screaming. When finally calm enough to understand… she shouted.. “I don‟t know how to cook a turkey.‟ Nothing ...read more

  • The Wisdom Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2017
     | 10,484 views

    God's wisdom is far superior to the wisdom of this world.

    The Wisdom Of The Cross Text: 1 Cor. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus Christ is the only who lived who claimed to be God and proved to be God. When I compare this to all other claimants of all other religions, it is like the poet who said, 'The night has a thousand eyes and the day ...read more

  • Watch Out For Liars & Lions !

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 124 ratings
     | 23,252 views

    Lies, and deception often come from unusual sources. The results of deception often lead us to the lion that is ready to destoy us !

    Watch Out For Liars & Lions ! Introduction: Jeroboam was the first King of the divided kingdom of Israel. He was a wicked king who erected two golden figures as worship. One at Dan and the other at Bethel. He also instituted a non-Levitical priesthood. It is at the dedicating of the altar at ...read more

  • Beyond Reason

    Contributed by Mike Shreve on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,582 views

    There are many unwilling heroes throughout Scripture. Humble men that recognized their own incompetence, and yet God sought them out in order to use them for His glory. Recognizing these were men that would shy away from resting upon their own abilities a

    Joshua 1:10-18 A Study of the Book of Joshua Sermon 2 “Beyond Reason” Joshua 1:10-18 Slide 2>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A.W. Tozer writes, we cannot think rightly of God until we begin to think of Him as always being there, and there first. Joshua had this to learn. ...read more

  • Judging Others

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,692 views

    What did Jesus mean when he told us not to judge? Is all judging bad and forbidden by Jesus?

    Judging Others 1/15/06 Lighthouse A/G Pastor Greg Tabor Text: Matthew 7:1-5 NIV What did Jesus mean when He said ‘Do not judge’(v.1a)? First of all, this is not a statement condemning all judging. Look at Scripture. · Paul clearly wanted a judgment call made concerning the character of ...read more

  • How To Inherit God's Kingdom

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 24, 2010
     | 5,316 views

    God's eternity is received only when we realize that we cannot attain it on our own but must rely on God's grace-we must be poor in spirit.

    How to Inherit God’s Kingdom Matthew 5:1-3 INTRODUCTION I suppose since time began people have made a mad pursuit to find happiness. Many have tried money. One such Texas millionaire said; “I thought money could buy happiness. I have been miserably disillusioned.” Actress Sophie ...read more

  • Sheep Amongst The Wolves

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 21,722 views

    The environment in which we find ourselves is a very hostile one. The Bible does not use kind words to describe it. The Bible talks about the environment being filled with serpents, scorpions, lions, foxes and all kinds of terrible creatures.

    SHEEP AMONGST THE WOLVES Dr. D. K. Olukoya Sheep amongst the wolves is the title of our message for this week. Matthew 10: 16 says, “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” ln this passage, Jesus is warning us ...read more

  • Drop Dead Fred Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,365 views

    Exposition of Acts 5:1-6, about the results of Ananias and Sapphira’s lies upon the church

    Text: Acts 5:1-16, Title: Drop Dead Fred, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/2/07 A. Opening illustration: Tell about that Church of God evangelist praying at the invitation…At the end of the island I noticed a small green frog. He was exactly half in and half out of the water. He was a very small frog with ...read more

  • Debate Over The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 19, 2017
     | 8,034 views

    Jesus remained under attack from the Pharisees. Their demands for adherence to unbiblical standards clouded their vision and desire for Christ. Sadly these attitudes remain today. While we must adhere to doctrine, the Lord affords liberty through grace.

    Debate over the Sabbath Mark 2: 23-28 Have you dealt with a season in life when others acted as if you could do nothing right? Surely we have experienced times when people criticized our efforts or challenged our motives. It seems as if everything we tried to accomplish was met with skepticism and ...read more

  • No Regrets I

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022
     | 1,396 views

    Two fundamental truths that I want to establish before I preach on revival in our month of prayer and fasting: first that revival is “fresh life based on a renewal to closeness to God,” and second, revival presupposes a church with a tainted or languishing intimacy with God.

    Background to passage: Paul is talking about a letter that he wrote to confront the church about a sin in the church. In brief, there are two kinds of sorrow/grief in view; godly sorrow vs. worldly sorrow. “The difference between godly grief and worldly grief is that the first issues in repentance ...read more