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Renewal Necessary

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 14, 2017

Every Christian has the tendency to backslide. Here's how to recognize a backslidden heart. Therefore, continual renewal is necessary. Metamorphosis is the key to transformation. Here's how to facilitate it.

RENEWAL NECESSARY 2 Cor. 4:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Too Late 1. Friends of George Burns have always kidded him about his singing. Burns, a master of self-deprecating humor, decided to take advantage of this and insure his voice for a million dollars. He thought it would be a wonderful publicity ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blessings Of Children

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2017

When can a blessing be the cause of cursing?

The Blessing of Children Genesis 29:31-35 The Bible says that children are blessings. Psalm 127:3 says they are the “heritage of the LORD, and that the man who has many of them is blessed. Jacob would eventually have 12 sons and at least one daughter. So in one way we can see that Jacob was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:19-34, Genesis 29:31-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Power And Strength Comes From The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 10, 2014

To show that our power, strength and salvation only comes from the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have power and strength? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our power, strength and salvation only comes from the LORD. IV. TEXT: Psalms 118:14 (Amplified Bible) 118:14 The Lord is my Strength and Song; and He has become my Salvation. Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Time Of The Signs: Revelation 13:16-18 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 6, 2013

Five Indicators we are in the Time of the Signs-the Last Days

October 6 Revelation 13 16 He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, 17 so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. 18 This calls for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:16-18

Denomination: *other

The 21st Century Christmas Star Series

Contributed by Bradley Berglund on Dec 23, 2013

The lights that lead people to the Savior today are called CHRISTIANS

The 21st Century Christmas Star! Daniel 12:3 & Matt 2:1-12 When I was a youth, the planetarium had an annual program that explained the “Star of Bethlehem” Johannes Kepler, a Reformation era astronomer and mathematician, calculated that Jupiter and Saturn aligned in 7 b.c. This rare ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Be Imitators Of Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 19, 2014

To show that there's laziness because there's lack of understanding in GOD's WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you lazy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that there's laziness because there's lack of understanding in GOD's WORDS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:12 (Amplified Bible) 6:12 In order that you may not grow disinterested and become [spiritual] sluggards, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter Message

Contributed by Ken Henson on Apr 28, 2014

How much evidence is necessary for belief? By any measure the evidence of the resurrection of Jesus is sufficient for belief. Why not take that step of faith?

A young software engineer was asked by his manager Do you believe in the resurrection of the dead? . . . the day you took off to attend your grandfather’s funeral he stopped by to visit you. It seems to me most people here this morning are probably not interested in the evidence of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: *other

Filled To Be Witnesses

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 10, 2012

God sends the Holy Spirit to fill us--gives us intimate knowledge of Him--in order that we may be His witnesses to the world.

It’s Memorial Day Weekend. And, to follow contemporary American traditions, I am about 7 hours from being filled with burgers and hotdogs and chips and pickles and macaroni salad; and I’ll do the same thing tomorrow. Do you have any idea what I mean by filled? Yes? We all know what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Passionate Worship Series

Contributed by Roy Probus on Jul 5, 2012

Worship is more than music but is the culmination of different elements in the life of the worshiper.

Passionate Worship 5 Practices of a Fruitful Youth Ministry 2 Samuel 6:14-16 - "14And David danced before the Lord with all his might. And David was wearing a linen ephod. 15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting and with the sound of the horn. 16 As the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Throne Of David Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

In verse 30 we see David was writing about one whom he knew would come because God had promised that a Messiah would set on his throne.

A. M. Fairbairn said, “The task of reason is to make impossible all religion save the best.” This was the attitude of Peter and Paul the great evangelists of the early church. They were determined to use all the reason and logic at their disposal to persuade men to see that Jesus Christ was the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Full Or Empty (Palm Sunday)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 22, 2021

There is a difference between being full and being empty. There is also a difference between being empty and emptying one's self.

FULL OR EMPTY Text: Philippians 2:5 - 11 The late Bishop Fulton J. Sheen was greeted by a burst of applause when he made his appearance as a speaker at a meeting in Minneapolis. He responded by saying: “Applause before a speaker begins is an act of faith. Applause during the speech is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: United Methodist

He Leads Us Through Wilderness Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 8, 2021

Moses the Man of God has assembled the Children of Israel at Mount Sinai before his death, he taught them the importance of remembering the Past, revering Lord, and revalidating life.

Theme: He Leads me through Wilderness Text: Deuteronomy 8:1-20 Introduction: The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Lord Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” based on John 14:6 which is our annual theme; ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Consider Your Ways: An Overview Of The Book Of Haggai

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 12, 2021

This is part of a series on the study of the Minor Prophets.

Consider Your Ways: An Overview of the Book of Haggai Introduction As we continue our study on the Minor Prophets, we come to the Book of Haggai. Haggai was one of three prophets who preached to Israel after Judah had returned from the Babylonian Captivity. His ministry predates that of his ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15, Haggai 2:1-23, Matthew 6:33, 2 Samuel 7:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Impossible For God To Lie

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Feb 21, 2021

The word of God is forever settled in heaven.

I saw a scripture recently and on meditating on this powerful verse in the word of God it amazes me that we do have an amazing God. Who truly cares for us all and loves us with an everlasting love. This scripture will help us to trust in the promises of God in our lives and to know that indeed what ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:2, John 8:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Renewed (Graduation Sunday) Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jun 5, 2021

We think home is a place of renewal. We think we can go home and rest. And we can, but only if our focus is right. Home won’t renew us, won’t build us up, unless the focus of our home is on the One who raises us into a new kingdom, a new reality.

Main: If you’re looking for snapshots of well-adjusted and happy parent-child relationships from the ancient world, the Bible probably shouldn’t be on your short list of sources. Consider even Jesus’ family, for example. The New Testament preserves evidence suggesting that Jesus’ relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:21

Denomination: United Methodist