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Risky Ministry

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 22, 2015

When risky moment arise so does God.

Mark 4:35-41 Risky Ministry On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, ‘Let us go across to the other side.’ 36And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. 37A great gale arose, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Methodist

Will You Build A House?

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Apr 27, 2013

Offer God nothing that does not cost you something!

“WOULD YOU BUILD A HOUSE?” INTRODUCTION: I spent a few days in a hotel this past week. It had all the amenities needed for shelter. A bed, a bathroom with shower, towels, blankets, lights, mirrors, air conditioning, oh and REMOTE CONTROL TV WITH CABLE! It was comfortable and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Body, God's Temple: Living A Life That Glorifies Him 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 12, 2024

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 reminds us of a profound truth — our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit.

Your Body, God's Temple: Living a Life That Glorifies Him Introduction: Today, we are considering a powerful passage from the Apostle Paul, found in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. These verses remind us of a profound truth—our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NLT): ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Romans 12:1, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Romans 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consecrated For Divine Purpose Romans 12:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 9, 2024

The call to consecration is not merely a religious act but a transformational process where we yield ourselves completely to God. Let us explore this theme through Scripture, exegesis, and the insights of renowned Christian authors and preachers.

Consecrated for Divine Purpose Romans 12:1-2 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey of understanding and renewal as we delve into the concept of consecration—a season of setting ourselves apart for God's divine purpose. The call to consecration is not merely a religious act but a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 2:9, 2 Timothy 2:21, Mark 8:34-35, Galatians 2:20, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Foolishness Of God

Contributed by Rick Balmer on Dec 14, 2007

What seems to be foolish to us, God counts as wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:21-29 (KJV) “For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

A Spirit Filled Life

Contributed by Mark Taylor on Nov 14, 2000

Make your life count by living life in the Spirit.

A SPIRIT FILLED LIFE 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 Dr. Mark Taylor Most people tend to focus only on the physical nature of their lives We tell ourselves that this life is all there is. However, we have a built-in spiritual vacuum that must be filled. This is why all cultures primitive or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: *other

It’s Who You Know

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 10, 2012

Somtimes it’s who you know that counts.

“It’s Who You Know” Heb. 2:5-18 & 4:14-16 I had a boyhood friend named Dale. Dale’s dad operated the projectors at a local movie theater. If I went to a movie with Dale, I got in free and sometimes even sat in the projection booth. But if I went to the same theater alone I had to pay the same ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Edifying Worship Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 12, 2012

As nice as emotion may be, it is worship that edifies that counts.

Introduction Have you ever heard prophecy spoken? Have you heard a prophet speak forth a word from God intended for you? Could that happen today, here, in this church? Let’s consider what our passage has to tell us. Text Here is the situation. The Corinth believers love speaking in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Keys To A Significant Life

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 13, 2012

A sermon for those who want their life to count for Christ.

“Three Keys to a Significant Life” 1 John 2:15-17 Scripture Reading 1 John 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Standing On The Promises Of God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 26, 2011

In a world of broken promises, God can be counted on.

Standing on the Promises of God 2 Corinthians 1:20 Rev. Brian Bill 6/26/11 In 1994, a 67-year-old carpenter named Russell Herman died in Marion, Illinois. In his last will and testament he bequeathed the following: • $2.4 billion to the town of Cave-In-Rock • $2.4 billion to the city ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Trust You? Can You Trust Me?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

First of a series based on the six pillars of 'Character Counts!'

Today, we are part of six or seven congregations in the East Noble School district that are addressing the six pillars of 'Character Counts!' program that East Noble has been running for the past couple of years. It is not often these days that the church and the school get together on the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:12

Denomination: Church Of God

A Good Prayer Life Will Make You Strong

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 10, 2019

Make your life as a Christian count pray more.

A GOOD PRAYER LIFE WILL MAKE YOU STRONG 1 Timothy 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; Acts 10:4 And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1, Acts 10:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Steadfast Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

The church needs to stand up and be counted on in this dark world.

A STEADFAST CHURCH ACTS 7:54 – ACTS 8:4 AS I WAS PREPARING FOR TODAYS MESSAGE I CAME ACROSS AN ILLUSTRATION THAT I FOUND TO BE QUITE INTERESTING, AND APPROPRIATE FOR TODAY’S WORLD. A MAN WHO WAS TAKING A TOUR OF MILITARY CHAPELS, SAID THAT ONE PROBLEM THEY WERE FACING WAS HAVING A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering Jesus Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 2, 2011

Part 1 of a new series about encountering Jesus. This message addresses the cost of encountering Jesus and why it is worth the cost.

Sermon Series: Encountering Jesus We are going to start a new sermon series today called “ENCOUNTERING JESUS.” Because what you and I need more than anything else in the world is…An encounter with Jesus! In this series we going to look in the Bible at different people’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God