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  • Paul: Man Of Zeal Series

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Oct 21, 2021
     | 3,238 views

    9th in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Paul's great, heroic attribute of zeal.

    INTRODUCTION On an autumn day nearly 200 years ago, Ray Palmer met his friend Lowell Mason on a busy Boston Street. Mason was a collector and publisher of hymns, and he asked Palmer if he had recently seen any good religious verse. Palmer thought a moment, then pulled out a little book in which ...read more

  • It’s Time To Wake Up! Time Is Short Series

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 3, 2025
     | 656 views

    Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On Sunday I actually still had a chance to chat with him after my sermon. That makes me realize that our time always gets closer. Then what should we do with such a short time?

    It’s Time to Wake Up! Time is Short by Rev. Saumiman Saud THE TIME HAS COME (It’s Time to Wake Up! Time is Short) (Romans 13:11-14) Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On ...read more

  • Overcoming Contentious People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,597 views

    Paul teaches us how to overcome contentious people as well as our our self-destructive tendency to argue

    Overcoming Contentiousness (Acts 15:36-41) Illustration:Advice from Dr. Mitchell’s life: Someone in his congregation pointed out several faults in him and his preaching. Instead of retaliating, or trying to defend himself, he looked at the woman and said, "If what you say is true, would you mind ...read more

  • How Much Is The Church Worth

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,285 views

    Ephesians presents a picture of the glorious church and her value in the eyes of God.

    Ephesians presents to us portraits of the church as the body and bride of Christ as perhaps no other book in the New Testament does. The church is also referred to as the family of believers, and pictured as the army of God fully protected in armor and wielding the mighty sword of the ...read more

  • What Does It Mean To Fear God?

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,810 views

    Our fear of what he might do to us is transformed into a reverence and awe before his great mercy. Although our sins deserve severe judgment, God has chosen to show love and mercy to all who seek him.

    What does it mean to fear God? APPROPRIATE FEAR BIBLE READING: Deuteronomy 10:12-22 KEY BIBLE VERSE: And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, ...read more

  • Seven Things Your Faith Can Do (If You Let It)

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 267 ratings
     | 58,441 views

    The reason that the church does not achieve as much is not God’s fault, it is our fault of faithlessness. Let us look at serven things faith will do if we just take advantage...

    INTRODUCTION In the scripture read, the disciples were perplexed as to why they could not rebuke the devil and thus heal and restore the boy. Jesus answer was simple—they had a lack of faith. Webster defines faith as “unquestioning belief, complete trust or confidence, loyalty.” Hebrews 11:1 ...read more

  • The Stigma Of Being Christian

    Contributed by Michael Bell on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,639 views

    There are stigmas to bear if we are to be genuine Christians in this world.

    I¶ - If you were on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you? For so many so-called Christians the answer is "no". Because all they have is a profession they made years ago. They bear no marks of Christ’s ownership. Think about yourself this morning. What ...read more

  • Lost Sheep & Prayer

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,405 views

    Right now the Holy Spirit is touching someone I can guarantee that! Why not take five minutes now to pray for someone you know who needs Jesus.

    I have been moved by the Lord to share some amazing ways that He has reached down and touched some people I know to win them into the Kingdom and to remind us all that it is he who calls us! JOHN 6:44 kNo one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me ldraws him; 1) Barry: Barry was a ...read more

  • Part 1: Cleansing Of The Temple Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,411 views

    Part 1: The beginning of Jesus’ ministry and the First cleansing of the Temple.

    The Great Commission Part 1 – The First Cleansing of the Temple Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † God has prepared Jesus for ministry † Jesus was called, baptized, filled with and the Holy Spirit † Resisted the Devils attempt to stop His ...read more

  • Looking For The Lord's Leardership

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,843 views

    Looks at how a believer cabn find the Lord’s guidance. Expanded outline.

    LOOKING FOR THE LORD’S LEADERSHIP - Read 2 Kings 6:8-23 We find here, an interesting account of the Lord at work. The king of Aram was waging was against Israel. In the war, he would make his battle plans and plan when and where he was going to attack Israel. Every time he made his plans, ...read more

  • How To Handle Criticism

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,586 views

    The Bible tells us how to handle the criticism that we receive from other people.

    MATTHEW 5:11-12 “HOW TO HANDLE CRITICISM” A) Criticism has had as much adverse effect on the body of Christ as anything that has ever come up against it! * Someone has said, “Christianity is the only army that shoots their own wounded.” * We have far too many in the body of Christ that the ...read more

  • Armor Of God Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,591 views

    Gives a synoposis of the Armor of God and how to apply it to our lives.

    Armor of God Theme: Show the importance of putting on the armor of God in our lives Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction Paul begins this chapter talking about the walk Eph 4:1 – 6:9 . Yet he seems to interrupt his thought and bring up spiritual warfare. Yet isn’t that a part of the believers ...read more

  • Beautiful Things For Jesus

    Contributed by Ken Durham on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,070 views

    Let’s be open to the heart of Jesus that He may reveal to us the beautiful things He has planned for us to do.

    1. Introduction: You know Jesus has some very strange friends! We are told that this dinner was held in the home of Simon the Leper from the details recorded both in Matthew 26:6 and Mark 14:3. I don’t think His friends would be considered “Cool” do you? After all, we can be sure that no ...read more

  • Remember, Lest We Forget

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,287 views

    This message encourages us to not only remember those who have died to preserve our country’s freedom, but also to remember the One who suffered and died to set us free from the law of sin and death, providing us with eternal forgiveness and salvation.

    REMEMBER, LEST WE FORGET Text: Ps.103: 2 Intro: Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day. It is a day set aside by our nation to remember and honor all who have paid the ultimate price to preserve and maintain our freedom. It is certainly befitting that we should honor those brave men and women ...read more

  • Wearing God's Armour

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Mar 10, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,123 views

    Although many of us would rather deny it, we are in a constant battle. This battle is not against other men, but against Satan and his demons. In order to be successful in our battle, we must wear each piece of God's armour. What are these pieces?

    Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: Although many of us would rather deny it, we are in a constant battle against Satan and his demons. As with any good soldier, we must not only wear our armour, but use the pieces of our armour in our defense against the archenemy Satan. ...read more