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When You Hit Bottom Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 30, 2001

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Life Challenges". This sermon shows how we can still praise God even in the worst of circumstances.

Sunday Morning November 4, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Life’s Challenges [#1] WHEN YOU HIT BOTTOM Job 1 Introduction: As I begin a new series this morning, I can assure you that I have prayed and prayed about what God would have me to preach. I stayed up almost all night ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming A Critical Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Aug 1, 2007

A Sermon from the what ever believer should know series

OVERCOMING A CRITICAL SPIRIT WHAT EVERY BELIEVER SHOULD KNOW Rom. 14:10-13 Critical Spirit: an attitude of criticism and fault-finding, which seeks to tear others down I. What Causes a Critical Spirit? 1. Having a bad attitude and a negative view of life. You may ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-13

Denomination: *other

Cast Your Cares

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

Jesus calls us to cast our cares upon Him.

Cast all your anxiety on him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. Psalm 55:22 *In 1 Peter 5, the first word “CARE” or “ANXIETY” is “merimna” in the Greek which carries the idea of a distraction, care or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Changeless God For Changing World

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2006

God is God in the midst of crisis

Intro: someone said to me this week, it only takes a second for the world to change. This week the world changed for the Barrett family, the Reese family, our youth group, our church and this community. People have suffered significant loss, for some the world seems to be spinning out of control. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beyond A Comfortable Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 26, 2007

Mature Christian faith moves beyond a Santa Claus God, who lives to serve us, to a God who calls us to discipleship and faith.

Luke 4:21-30 “Beyond a Comfortable Faith” INTRODUCTION After the State of the Union address by President Bush, the pollsters were out trying to get his job approval rating. The latest figures are in and now only 28% approve of the way President Bush is doing his job. Bush low approval rating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Conducting Yourself In The House Of God- Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 30, 2007

Qualifications of Pastor/Elder/Overseer

5 Commands/Charges to Timothy Last week “WAGING A GOOD WARFARE” 1 Timothy 3:14-15 Tonight I want to discuss “Conducting yourself in the house of God” In VS 14 — These things I write.... WHAT THINGS? VS 1-13... These we’re given as the first part of conducting yourself in house of God Read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“be A Responsible Christian”

Contributed by Chris Carter on Apr 20, 2010

The Christian has been given the responsibility to not sin.

I. Sin shall not reign over you (vs12) A. The wording of 12 and 13 states that we have an option. 1. At the very base of love lies choice. 2. God is desiring of our love and therefore placed obedience in our lives to demonstrate that love to Him. 3. The mere fact that we are able to choose to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Toxic Behavior Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 26, 2024

we gather to address a critical issue that affects us all is toxic behavior.

we gather to address a critical issue that affects us all is toxic behavior. It's a poison that seeps into our relationships, our communities, and even our own hearts. But we have hope in Christ, who came to set us free from the shackles of toxicity and empower us to live a life of love, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, John 8:32

What Is Your Life?

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 5, 2023

Is your life devoted to acquiring things? Is it devoted to doing God's will? What are your priorities? What is your life?

TEXT: JAMES 4:13-15 (NIV) Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:11, Matthew 6:33, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Visionary View: An Insightful Perspective” Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Gaining an insightful perspective is an ongoing journey. Trust in the Lord, seek His will, and He will illuminate your path.

"Visionary View: An Insightful Perspective" Today, we embark on a journey to gain an insightful perspective through the wisdom of the New Living Translation of the Bible. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT): "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 3:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fruit Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Oct 21, 2023

In Galatians 5:22–23, Paul shifts to happier thoughts, saying, “But the fruit of the Spirit is …” In what follows, he gives nine characteristics of the Holy Spirit’s work in the life of a born-again believer.

Unlike the word works (of the flesh), fruit is singular, indicating that the nine characteristics are part of a unified whole and are not separable. In other words, a believer doesn’t have some and not others, though their relative strength may vary. Love, by which Paul means the love of God ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Loveless Man Lacks The Fruits Of The Holy Spirit. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 28, 2024

A loveless man, is a person who struggles with emotional unavailability, intimacy issues, and a lack of empathy.

In Galatians 5:22-23, the apostle Paul writes, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." These nine fruits of the Holy Spirit are the characteristics of a person who is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

The Character Of A Godly Person Is Defined By God's Word, Not Someone's Accusation Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 17, 2024

When a godly person is attacked by someone who seeks to dominate and exert power over them, it's essential to remember that our character is defined by God's Word, not by someone's accusation.

As believers, we are constantly faced with challenges and criticisms from those around us. Sometimes, these criticisms come from within the church, from individuals who claim to be Christians but whose actions and words betray their true intentions. When a godly person is attacked by someone who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, John 17:17, Hebrews 10:24-25

Let Go Off Toxic Relationships. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 8, 2024

Bad relationships can be toxic and harmful to our mental, emotional, and even physical well-being.

Have you ever felt trapped in a relationship that was draining your energy, suffocating your joy, and hindering your walk with God? Maybe it was a toxic friendship, a harmful romantic partnership, or a family bond that was weighing you down. Are you tired of being weighed down by relationships ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17, Galatians 5:1, Psalm 119:130

Love-It's Supernaturally Natural Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Feb 7, 2023

Love, we all need it. We all want it, but we rarely get it. We long for others to love us. But most people don't have any love to give. Most humans only know selfish love.

I. Love does not come naturally. That should be quite evident from the selfish attitude prevalent among us. All humans are born with an evil nature, which means it’s our nature to be selfish. Hence, we cater to our flesh. A. Selfishness - Such selfishness causes us to use and abuse others, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, 1 John 4:8, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational