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God's Word

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 15, 2023

Today our reading is about a people seeking restoration Isaiah tells them they need to focus on The Word. The word gives Purpose, Gives Comfort, Gives Peace, Gives Power, and the word of God is a better way to live.

Isaiah 55:10-13 Gods Word in today’s reading it's about Gods restoration of a people. 1. God’s word has Purpose • He gives the example: “the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish.” • Yes, the rain and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

How Do I Avoid Greed? Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 9, 2021

Greed happens when we stop worshipping the creator of things and start worshipping things created.

Proverbs How Do I … Avoid Greed June 13, 2021 Proverbs 1:10-19 NIV My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them.11 If they say, “Come along with us; let’s lie in wait for innocent blood, let’s ambush some harmless soul; 12 let’s swallow them alive, like the grave, and whole, like those ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:10-19, 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philippians 3:7-11

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024

Philippians 3:7-11

Philippians 3:7-11 (Acts 9:1-9) The Point | What you value the most will determine how you live your life. ((Your values determine your direction)) This is, in my opinion, one of the most simple and beautiful pictures in all of scripture that gets to the heart of what our faith is all about. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Still Speaking

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 3, 2024

God had been silent for hundreds of years and finally God speaks through John The Baptist.

God is Still Speaking Luke 3:1-6 1. God no longer spoke to the people the prophets don’t exist anymore! • At the beginning of the first century, the people of Israel believed that the prophets were extinct. • Elijah and Elisha had roamed the land about 900 years earlier. • Then came Jonah, Amos, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding Time And Seasons SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

A reflection on the significance of time and seasons in our lives, especially during the period of mourning and remembering.

Today, we gather to remember and find comfort in the midst of loss. Funerals serve as a time for reflection and solace. In the book of Ecclesiastes, King Solomon wisely reminds us that there is a season for everything under heaven. This passage speaks to the various stages and emotions we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Topics: Funerals, Non-Christian Perspectives

The Marine Kingdom And Discerning Spiritual Operations And Finding Victory In Christ Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 17, 2026

In this sermon, we will explore the concept of the marine kingdom, its operations, and how believers can find victory in Christ.

The Bible often uses the sea and deep waters to represent spiritual opposition and dark powers that only God can subdue. In this sermon, we will explore the concept of the marine kingdom, its operations, and how believers can find victory in Christ. Biblical Glimpses of the Waters as Realms of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:13, Numbers 21:6-9

Beat Down? Series

Contributed by Greg Huguley on Jul 24, 2003

First in a series of sermons about the things in life that beat us down. Here we explore how other people beat us down and how we respond in a CHristlike and God-honoring way

LifeBeaters: Taking Back The Life God Promised You (Wk. 1, 7/13/30) Beat Down? 2 Corinthians 4:8-10,17 Introduction—What’s A Life Beater? Lifebeaters? The things in this life that beat you down. There are a lot of them you know, Things like worry, stress, depression, anger, guilt . . . They have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mind Control 2 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 31, 2006

Almost any Spiritual action can be imitated by the energy of the flesh, or the control of the mind OR by demons. Therefore, we must be very careful to make sure that what we attribute to God is not, at its best carnal or at its worst demonic.

It is important to be alert to false doctrine, at all times. It is especially needful for a church that has "Systematic Teaching" as its foundation to be on high alert. False doctrine allowed to go unchecked can and often will destroy a Bible teaching church. Almost any Spiritual action can be ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-5

Singing The Lord's Song

Contributed by John White on Dec 20, 2006

An appeal to God’s people to live a life of real praise, bringing glory to God and a witness to the world around them.

SINGING THE LORD’S SONG Psalm 137:1-4 "By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us [required of us] ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Bondage Of Debt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 16, 2006

How many credit cards are in your wallet? And is debt a good thing for Christians?

OPEN: How many of you have at least one credit card in your wallets or purses? How many have 2 credit cards… How many have 3? According to one of the most recent reports the average American household holds 12 Visas, MasterCards and various other cards. Credit card companies send out more than 1 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Devil Is In The Debt Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 19, 2015

Dealing with financial debt and spiritual debt

DEFINING MOMENTS – PART FOUR THE DEVIL IS IN THE DEBT Matt. 18:21-35 - Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2015) Introduction: Today’s Defining Moment is relevant for all of us. It is going to be an uncomfortable topic for some and yet it has the potential to be liberating for everyone. My goal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining Healthy Boundaries (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017

Message focuses on setting boundaries in our lives shows how God Himself is a boundary setter. This message deals with the discipline of setting boundaries for our own behavior. The next message will deal with setting boundaries on others in our relations

Romans 14:12 6-7-15 This morning I want teach on the subject of boundaries. What are boundaries? Why are they important? What happens when I don’t set them? How do I establish healthy boundaries? I was going to share this in the Monday, Overcomers Outreach because it is so important to staying ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12, Genesis 2:16-17, Ephesians 4:26-27, Romans 14:12-13, Deuteronomy 27:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Many Miraculous Signs And Wonders

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 9, 2015

The most overlooked social class by the church in America are people in the middle class and the people who are wealthy.

“Many Miraculous Signs and Wonders” "The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade.” Acts 5:12 Intro: “Two Blondes.” (pause) Two blondes were shopping at a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 29, 2011

This sermon answers 5 questions: (1) What is forgiveness? (2) Why is forgiveness needed? (3 ) Who needs forgiveness? (4) How do I receive and give forgiveness? (5) What are the results of forgiveness having been received or extended?

Forgiveness Matthew 18:21 – 35 By: JB Hall Introduction: Central to salvation and the entire Christian life and experience is the issue of forgiveness. One who needs forgiveness is indebted and in bondage. The one who needs to forgive is also in bondage. This morning we want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Our Behavior In The New Year

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 30, 2002

This message confronts Herod’s behavior, and how we as Christians need to change our behvior to be more reflective of a Christian lifestyle.

This time of year, many people get around to making some "New Years Resolutions". No doubt, some well intended resolutions that may last for a while, but not all resolutions get kept, and most have gone by the way saide within just a few short weeks. But I want us as we approach a New year to think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist