Sermons on Dating Relationship:

The Climb

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 28, 2018

there’s always going to be something to take your focus off of the truth, someone telling you can’t do this or that, but God would have me tell you, you can. As long as you focus on Jesus your life coach, your guide and instructor, there’s no mountain you can’t climb

“Lead me on to the top of the mountain, lead me safe to the other side, take my hand dear Lord and guide me, as long as you're going I don't mind the climb!” Those are the lyrics from the song Lead me on, by the Ernest Carter Trio. In life, everyone wants to go to the top of the mountain, very ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Amazing Plans

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 4, 2018

What does God have planned for you today, I could offer a guess but truthfully My best guess wouldn’t be elaborate enough to describe the extravagance awaiting you!

God’s Amazing Plans Deut 2:2-3 KJ 2. And the LORD spake unto me, saying, 3. Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward. Spiritually speaking there are too many Christians this morning across this great world God created, who are in a funk. The level of their relationship ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:2, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ongoing Revelation Of God Or Growing In His Knowledge

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 11, 2018

Revelation and relationship is a result of growing in the knowledge of God. This sermon looks at Abraham as a model of intimacy with God.

THE ONGOING REVELATION OF GOD OR GROWING IN HIS KNOWLEDGE As we look at the Presence of God, we realize that there is the Person of God. The Person of God is not something that we can know in an instant. We know God progressively. Even if we go to home to be with the Lord, we won’t know God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do The Math Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 27, 2019

This is the 4th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#4] DO THE MATH Ephesians 1:15-23 Introduction: Paul opened the chapter describing our blessings in the Father, our benefits in the Son, and our belongings in the Holy Spirit. We are blessed, chosen, adopted, redeemed, accepted, sealed, and sanctified in the Holy Spirit. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing The Threshold-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2018

3 of 4. Amos declared God’s strained relationship with His people. Thus a failed relationship with God evokes His wrath. What specifically does a failed relationship with God evoke(bring about/cause)? A failed relationship with God evokes...

CROSSING The THRESHOLD-III—Amos 1:1-2 Attention: Hushers: Six-year-old Angie & her four-year-old brother Joel were sitting together in church. Mom had gone to the bathroom, so taking advantage of the moment, Joel giggled, sang, & talked out loud. Finally, his big sister had enough. ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Four Anchors For Life’s Storms

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 11, 2017

How will you respond when your storm hits? During Paul's storm, 4 anchors kept them from going under. Our four anchors are 1. Relationship with God, 2. the Word of God, 3. the People of God, and 4. Patient Endurance.

FOUR ANCHORS FOR LIFE’S STORMS Acts 27:1-44 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a farmer who had three sons: Jim, John, and Sam. No one in the family had ever attended church or had time for God. The local church and pastor had tried to reach them, but to no avail. 2. Then one day Sam was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Is My Shepherd Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 1, 2019

Israel knew God primarily by His power and holiness, but in Psalm 23, they learn of His personal love and compassion.

A. WHY IS THIS THE FAVORITE PSALM? 1. Easy to memorize. These six verses are a short “self-contained” picture of our relationship with God. 2. Intimate fellowship. Promises God’s comfort and protection when we remain close to the Shepherd. 3. Personalized identification. Demonstrates how our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Up To Something Good In My Life!

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Aug 5, 2013

God wants to restore your right relationship with Himself worse than you do

(I started with "Building Up What Was Broken Down" Sermon shared by Chris Medina. A good deal of his form and a version of his points remain. The Body of this sermon is totally different. A bit more contemporary. TITLE: God Is Up To Something Good In My Life! 08-05-2013 TEXT: Ezra 3:1-13In early ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If I Have 600 Facebook Friends, Why Do I Still Feel Lonely?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 23, 2013

This message addresses the ironic situation we find ourselves in today: more connected than ever yet lonelier than ever. The message focuses on the idea that having 2 or 3 good friends is more important than having 600 Facebook "friends."

[Video: see attached sheet – “The Innovation of Loneliness” – only use part of it – it’s at vimeo.com/70534716] FIRST THINGS FIRST: It’s a lie that you can have 600 friends. - For our purposes this morning, I want to use the terms “friends” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Your Father And Mother Series

Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Nov 16, 2013

This covers the commandment to honor our father and mother. Rather than looking from a legal standpoint or even looking at how they could do better as parents, the Bible is telling us that we are responsible for giving honor to those God has put over us.

Honor Your Father and Mother Exodus 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. With the start of the fifth commandment, we move from a framework of relationship to God and start to focus on the relationship we have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Draw Me Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2013

The SoS shows the development of a romantic-intimate relationship between the bridegroom & his bride.

The Secret of the Stairs Series “Draw Me” July 17, 2013 Introduction A The Song of Solomon is directed towards those who are already saved & have an understanding of Romans 6:11. Romans 6:11 (NASB) 11 Even so consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

An Overall View Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2013

Seeing our Lord as a bridegroom who is seeking the attention/affection of His bride helps us better understand the principles to get to know Him better - grow into spiritual maturity.

Secret of the Stairs Part 2 “An Overall View” 8/7/13 A Seeing our Lord as a bridegroom who is seeking the attention/affection of His bride helps us better understand the principles to get to know Him better - grow into spiritual maturity. 1 We’ll know/better understand His voice, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Single Eye Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2013

Doves are similar to pigeons, but the dove has a very unusual quality - single eye. A dove doesn’t have side vision... why they are referred to as “love birds.” When it sets it’s gaze upon another dove it sees nothing else - it’s not easily distracted.

Secret of the Stairs Pt 3 A Single Eye Aug. 21, 2013 A In about a week, dove season will come here in Illinois. 1 Doves are similar to pigeons, but the dove has a very unusual quality - single eye. a A dove doesn’t have side vision... why they are referred to as “love ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Means Forgetting Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 2 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: Forgiveness; just the mere mention of the word elicits a variety of feelings and reactions in us, some positive, some very much negative. Wrapped up in this word are feelings of joy and relief, and of consternation and even anger. Forgiveness is a word that indeed “moves” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Lesson 1: What Is Prayer And Why Questions?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2014

Questions about Prayer Every Christian Must Answer

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is based on a relationship to God where you simply talk with God. 2. Prayer is communication with God. 3. Prayer is family relationship. 4. Jesus excludes praying in any other name such as Buddha, Confucius, and even Allah. “I am the way, the truth, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-24

Denomination: Baptist