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How To Recover From Spiritual Victory Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008

Satan’s fiercest attacks often come in those moments when we are basking in our spiritual victories; when our strength is exhausted and our defenses are down. Elijah helps us to find ways to overcome those moments of great temptation.

Title: How To Recover From Spiritual Victory Series: God Uses Broken Vessels Text: 1 Kings 19 Introduction It was the final hole of the 1961 Masters tournament, and Arnold Palmer had a one-stroke lead and had just hit a very satisfying tee shot. He felt he was in pretty good shape. As he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Declaration Of Independence Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

The sermon examines our human tendency to rely on self rather than seek God.

The Declaration of Dependence (Why Men Don’t Ask For Directions—Part 2) James 4:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Review: In our previous study we explored the normal human tendency to be independent and self-reliant. Independence and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mighty Revival

Contributed by Dan Stires on Apr 28, 2018

This sermon is based on Acts Chapter 8. We desperately need a revival to sweep our nation and the world. The sermon outline is borrowed from Sermon Central, but the sermon was built by myself to fit the church I pastored at the time.

City-Wide Revival Acts 8:1-8 8 And Saul approved of their killing him. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 2 Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. 3 But Saul began to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 18, 2018

Part 7 focuses on Romans 12:13 which discusses our obligation to take care of the needs of others.

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 7 Scriptures: Romans 12:13; James 2:15-16; 1 Timothy 3:2 This is part seven of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” As many of you know I grew up in a small country Church in Tennessee. While most of the older members of the Church were not the most educated ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13, James 2:15-16, 1 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Crucial Help For Christians Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 24, 2018

Christians: God will help us... 1. walk in good works (vs. 19-20). 2. make it through our trials (vs. 21). 3. take a stand for our Savior (vs. 22-23). 4. love the unlovely (vs. 24-26).

God's Crucial Help for Christians The Book of Acts - Part 86 Acts 26:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 7, 2015 *If anybody ever needed help, it was Paul in Acts 26. After he got to Jerusalem, Paul was almost murdered three times. He had also been held as a prisoner for at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

In This War

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 15, 2017

From the lesson of the victory that was fought and won by Moses' hands being held up by the aid of others, we learn three things we must remember about this spiritual war.

In This War Introduction: I would like to leave you with a lesson this morning of what it will take to make this church victorious going forward. Having many members does not mean you have an effective church. Having an emotional experience does not mean that you have repented of your sin. In ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship (2of 4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022

Today we want to look again at the scriptures to see what is required of us if we are to be good stewards.

Our text says, “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” EVERYONE here today is a steward. That is, everyone here has been entrusted by God with certain things. We have... • Been entrusted with the gospel. • Been entrusted with talents. (Some more than others.) • Been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Discouragement #2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 23, 2022

In a previous sermon, we discovered something that we all have in common, that is, we all get discouraged.

And if you ever hear a fellow say that he never gets discouraged, watch out for him! Illus: He will also probably tell you he likes to take cold showers when it is 30? below zero. For some, discouragement has become a way of life. That is, if you talk to them today they are discouraged, and if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Treat The "Jerks” In Your Life?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

It is not difficult to love people who love us…IS IT!

But everybody does not love us. There are people who hate us: ? If we do not think the way they think or ? Do things the way they do things In their warped way of thinking this is grounds for hating you!!! That is, you can do and say 99 things they would like you to do or say but that does not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27

Denomination: Baptist

5th Sunday After Epiphany, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2023

FEBRUARY 4th, 2024.

Isaiah 40:21-31, Psalm 147:1-11, Psalm 147:20, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39 A). WITH WINGS LIKE EAGLES. Isaiah 40:21-31. When Isaiah was first commissioned (Isaiah 6:8-9), he saw the LORD ‘high and lifted up’ (Isaiah 6:1). Now at his second commissioning (Isaiah 40:6), he sees the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31, Psalm 147:1-11, Psalm 147:20, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, Mark 1:29-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware Of Favoritism

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 7, 2019

A study in the book of James 2: 1 – 26

James 2: 1 – 26 Beware of Favoritism 1 My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. 2 For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, 3 and you pay ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Rapture: Will You Be Left Behind?

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001

Rapture

TEXT: Matthew 24:37-42 (READ) INTRO: Much has been written and said about the Rapture of the Church. Best-selling books (like the popular “Left Behind” series) have been written. Countless sermons have been preached on the subject. Many of us have watched gospel films (like the old Billy Graham ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-42, 1 Corinthians 15:51

Denomination: Pentecostal

'god's Family' Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 27, 2006

This is the last in the series of seven from firm foundations series looking at Christian basics this one is entitled Gods Family.

Gods Family Heb.10.19-25. Introduction. From filling up at the petrol station, shopping at the local shopping centre, buying the flat pack from Ikea, Its very rare you find others filling your car at the pump, or somebody else taking your shopping to the car or even the Ikea building your flat ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Favour

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 19, 2012

The favour of God will come upon every one that lives in righteousness and will bring divers blessings upon them. A man that refuses to please God will be separated from His favour.

DIVINE FAVOUR Study Text: Psalms 5:12 For You; O Jehovah, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield. - It is seen here that God is willing to bless the rightoeus and also protect him with the weapon of favour. When the favour of God is upon a man, he will be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thou Shalt Not Grumble

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 20, 2013

Christians should be positive and optimistic people if they want to witness to unbelievers for no one likes a negative, pessimistic person. The Hebrews on their Exodus journey should have known better than to grumble against God and Moses after all the bl

Grace, mercy and peace, from God the Father and our Lord, Jesus Christ. Exodus 16: verses 1 – 8 but especially verses 2 and 8 In the light of these words, it looks as if the Lord is suggesting an 11th commandment: ‘Thou shalt not grumble’. Psalm 145, ends with these words in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational