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Choose Life

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 7, 2019

A message about being the crown of God's creation. We must choose life.

Crown of God’s Creation Genesis 1:26-31 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Denying Yourself

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Revival revolves around this very notion and directly balances on the denial of ourselves and the cross we carry. Are we ready to take it on? Are we ready to carry our cross?

Illustration: Passion Season - Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey. What is He denying himself? Jesus is in the garden of gethsemane. What is He denying himself? What cup does He choose? Jesus is put on the cross. What is He denying himself? The path is different because it is the path of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Love: Fulfilling God's Commandments Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 21, 2024

In our journey of faith, we are called to live in love, fulfilling the commandments of God. In Romans 13:9-10, Paul discusses the importance of love in relation to God's commandments.

Living in Love: Fulfilling God's Commandments Introduction: In our journey of faith, we are called to live in love, fulfilling the commandments of God. Today, we will explore Romans 13:9-10, where Paul discusses the importance of love in relation to God's commandments. Let us dive into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9-10, Matthew 22:37-40, Galatians 5:14, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Ephesians 4:2-3, Colossians 3:14, 1 Peter 4:8, John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:11-12, Matthew 5:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strength In Service

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Jun 24, 2022

God has blessed us with the gift of masculine strength--not only physically, but with a crucial moral and spiritual responsibility--to be used only and always in the service of love.

You may have seen the maternity shirt that says, “A man did this to me, Oprah.” Men are responsible for a lot of things that determine the kind of world we live in, for better or worse. This morning, Father’s Day, I’d like to highlight the “better.” (I’ve never understood why someone would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Words From The Cross: "today Paradise Is Yours"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 1, 2023

Friday afternoon. It’s another hot day in Jerusalem. You could never call crucifixion ordinary. But the Romans did it all the time. Two Thieves, three crosses. Who is the man in the middle who offers paradise?

In Jesus Holy Name March 5, 2023 Lent II Luke 23:43 Redeemer “Words from the Cross” “Today you will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer Matters Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 14, 2019

We see the hearts of Godly men - Ezra and now Nehemiah - mourning with the people for their sin and praying for the restoration of Jerusalem and the glory of God.

Let me paint the BIG PICTURE again: • First group of returnees came back with Zerubbabel in 538BC (50K). • After much opposition from the Samaritan locals in the land, they managed to rebuild the Temple. After a gap of 57 years, Ezra came back with 2nd group (5K). • Found out that the people had ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Presence Of A Loving God. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 29, 2014

Then Moses said to Him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here"(.Exodus 33:15)

I want to encourage you this morning by speaking about the power of God's loving presence. Bible provides endless examples of how the presence of the Lord empowers his people to live for him, to overcome all hurdles and deception of the adversary. And one of the most powerful of these is found in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"yielding All Things: Faith Vs. Fear"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 2, 2019

A sermon in a sermon series for a stewardship campaign

“Yielding All Things: Faith Vs. Fear” Genesis 3:1-15, 21-24 Let’s try and imagine the original Eden. Animals roam freely and peacefully. A mist goes up from the earth, watering the green land and the blooming flowers. The birds chirp, the fish swim in glistening water. Trees are filled ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: United Methodist

I Have Cancer But I Still Worship God

Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 31, 2024

Don’t think for one moment that I am feeling sorry for myself. I am not. I am not angry with God. I am not questioning God. I don’t know what tomorrow will bring.

In March of this year, I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, and I am at Stage 3 in the progression of the cancer. Two weeks ago I had a urine flow measurement, and last week I had a nuclear injection for a whole-body scan to see if there are any other tumours in my body. ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:22, Isaiah 6:1-3, Numbers 21:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth Will Make You Free

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 28, 2024

A sermon for Reformation Sunday

October 27, 2024 Reformation Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36 The Truth Will Make You Free Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our director of youth and family ministries, Grace, is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28, John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

"bethlehem"

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 10, 2024

Why would the wise men go to Jerusalem? Why would they connect the special star in the sky to a king's birth? Scripture must be the answer, but how?

Last week, we covered Joseph’s first dream in Matthew 1 and its related tie-in to Isaiah's prophecy. For Matthew's intended Jewish readers, we uncovered many details that would shock them. If you missed last week, you can listen to it as a devotion at fruitportcrc.org. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 5:2

Have You Lowered Your Worship Standards?”/ Not Stuck In The Past: Worship That Inspires And Connects” Series

Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024

The importance of offering God the best in our worship and lives.

1. Introduction: Embracing a New Approach to Worship Last week in our first sermon, we reflected on the boundless and unchanging love of God, (God's deep, unchanging love for His people ) which calls us to respond with heartfelt worship. Today, we’ll explore how our response can move beyond ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Heaven’s Praise To God’s Final Preparations Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 8, 2023

Seeing how God prepares for judgment is critical, and a vital lesson for us today. If we die without Jesus as our Savior, the judgment is the same: to be discarded from His presence and put into the same category as this world.

Alpha and Omega, Part 43, Revelation Part 20 Heaven’s Praise to God’s Final Preparations Revelation 15:1-8 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice - Last time we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8, Matthew 3:2, Exodus 15:1-19, Psalm 116:13, Psalm 75:8, John 3:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Helper, Ebenezer

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Dec 9, 2023

Anyone that call on the name of the Lord, shall be safed. All that called on Him like the Blind Bathemeaus then and those calling on Him today, without exception, receives help no matter how terrible the situation may be hence He is Jehovah Ebenezer, our Helper!

Psalms 44:1-26 1. We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old. 2. How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them; how thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out. 3. For they got not the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Psalm 44:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is Finished

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025

The words “It is finished,” spoken by Jesus on the cross, were not words of defeat but a shout of victory. With those three words, Jesus brought to completion the most significant assignment ever carried out on earth: redemption for mankind.

IT IS FINISHED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 19:30 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 53:4–5, Colossians 2:14–15, Hebrews 9:12, Revelation 12:11, Romans 8:1–2 INTRODUCTION: The words “It is finished,” spoken by Jesus on the cross, were not words of defeat but a shout of victory. With those three ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God