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Discerning God's Voice Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Your very presence here today is an indication that you have heard, or are hearing his voice. But developing that companionship often remains a challenge; learning to listen to God is not always as simple as we’d like?

The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:2-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good For Nothing?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 26, 2009

A sermon on Ephesians 4:11-12 (Much material adapted from Lynn Anderson’s book, "They Smell Like Sheep")

Morning Sermon for 8/23/2009 Ephesians 4:11-12 Introduction: A child once said: “The preacher is paid to be good. The rest of us, we’re good for nothing!” WBTU: A. Vs. 11- Church leaders are one of Christ’s gifts to the church. 1. Apostles- These do not exist today. An apostle was an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Waste Your Storms

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 29, 2011

An sermon that is meant to encourage us when we are going through storms in our lives.

Title: Don’t waste your storms Text: Mark 4:35-41 Introduction Verse for the week “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) God works all things out for our good God works in the good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Texting God

Contributed by Michael Vaughn on Dec 19, 2012

Going deeper in your relationship with God, why that is important, and how you can be excited about it. Move beyond texting God to being in relationship with God.

I talked to someone who had recently lost a loved one, and I talked to someone who had a loved one in ICU this week. And I was thinking about Sunday mornings, and thinking about this small amount of time we have together, and thinking about how I want to say something to help encourage you, to try ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Healthy Habits For A Deeper Walk With God Pt 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

Message 4 in our series exploring the regular practices that deep our relationship with God. This message touched on the regular practice of worship and thanksgiving.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Thanksgiving or Thankskeeping” Review We have been looking to understand and implement into our lives the habits or discipline that conditions the spiritual dimension of our lives that in turn increases our capacity to relate to God. Only when these ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Restoring Time God's Way Series

Contributed by Ethel Lamazon on Sep 22, 2021

If I could turn back the hand of time is a familiar slogan spoken by many people, but what if I told you that time can be restored God's way and your latter days can be greater than your former days, if you can just believe that keep reading this message.

Money can be restored. Property can be restored—broken-down cars, stripped painting, old houses, old pictures can now be restored. Relationships can be restored. But there’s one thing that can never be restored is time. Time flies and it does not return. Years pass and we never get them back. Each ...read more

The Transformative Grace Of Psalm 86:5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 31, 2024

Today, we turn our hearts to the profound words of Psalm 86:5, a verse that encapsulates the transformative grace of our Lord. In a world often marked by uncertainty, the unchanging nature of God's grace remains a foundation for our lives.

The Transformative Grace of Psalm 86:5 Introduction: Today, we turn our hearts to the profound words of Psalm 86:5, a verse that encapsulates the transformative grace of our Lord. In a world often marked by uncertainty, the unchanging nature of God's grace remains a foundation for our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:5, Psalm 103:8, Isaiah 1:18, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Power And Precious Promises 2 Peter 1:3-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 23, 2024

2 Peter 1:3-4 is a passage rich with encouragement and assurance for every believer. Through His divine power and precious promises, God equips us to live godly lives and partake in His divine nature.

Divine Power and Precious Promises 2 Peter 1:3-4 2 Peter 1:3-4 (NLT): "By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvellous glory and excellence. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4, Ephesians 1:19-20, Philippians 3:10, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship In Spirit And Truth John 4:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 23, 2024

John 4:24 is part of Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, where He reveals what true worship entails. Let us explore four key points which affect our daily lives.

Worship in Spirit and Truth John 4:24 Introduction Today, we delve into the profound truth found in John 4:24 (NLT): "For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth." This verse is part of Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17, Romans 8:26, John 4:24, Psalm 145:18, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trinity Sunday - Embracing The Mystery: Understanding The Trinity Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 24, 2024

The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most profound and foundational truths of our Christian faith. It may be challenging to fully grasp, but it is essential for us to understand and appreciate the nature of God and His work in our lives.

Embracing the Mystery: Understanding the Trinity Introduction: Today, we gather to celebrate Trinity Sunday, a day dedicated to contemplating the mystery and majesty of our Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most profound and foundational truths of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4, Genesis 2:24, Matthew 28:19, John 14:16-17, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Ephesians 2:18, Romans 8:26-27, John 14:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the biblical concept of giving, emphasizing that God blesses us not to increase our standard of living, but to enhance our standard of giving.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we are diving into the rich and profound message of giving as illustrated in the book of Exodus. This theme is beautifully captured in the words of Randy Alcorn, "God prospers us not to raise our standard of living, but to raise our standard of giving." Let that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:20-29

Topics: Give, Freely

The Deity Of The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the profound truth of the Holy Spirit being God, distinct from the Father and the Son, and the importance of honoring the Spirit through worship.

Good morning, church family. I'm sure many of you have heard the phrase, 'The Holy Spirit is God.' This simple statement carries a profound truth about the nature of the Holy Spirit, a truth we'll be exploring today. We'll also delve into the distinctiveness of the Holy Spirit from the Father and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Topics: God, Holy Spirit

The Building Blocks PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore how our faith in Jesus Christ serves as the foundation, cornerstone, and building blocks of our spiritual lives, with God as the ultimate builder.

Good morning, family of faith! Today, we're going to dig into a real gem from the book of Hebrews. Our topic? The foundation, cornerstone, and building blocks of faith in Christ. We'll explore how our faith in Jesus forms the bedrock of our spiritual life, undergirds all we do, and provides the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:4

Topics: Faith, Christ

Developing A Root System PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Develop a strong spiritual root system in God's love and purposes to endure life's challenges and remain steadfast in faith.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to be talking about roots. Not the ones in our gardens, but the spiritual roots that ground us in our faith. As Henri J.M. Nouwen once wrote, "Those who are deeply rooted in the love of God can enjoy human praise without being attached to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:13

Topics: Spiritual Roots, Stand

The Atonement Cover - Throne Or Footstool? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the deeper meaning and significance of the Atonement Cover or Mercy Seat, and its connection to God's throne and dwelling place, and what these concepts mean for believers today.

Good morning, church family. Today we're going to dive deep into some fascinating passages of Scripture and explore a somewhat enigmatic concept - the Atonement Cover, or as it's also known, the Mercy Seat. Now, you may be thinking, "Wait a minute, isn't that just a piece of furniture from the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1, Acts 7:48-49

Topics: Earthly Patterns, Heavenly Realities