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Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2008

This series will examine seven areas that we need to give up to God’s control if we are to follow Jesus in holistic community. This sermon begins by focusing on the importance of seven as a symbol of being complete or totally used by God.

7UP: TOTAL Revelation 1:17-20 September 7, 2008 A woman went into the doctor’s office for a condition that had been going on for 7 days. She was assigned to the new doctor in the office. At exactly 7 minutes after he went in to see her, she came running out of the room and screaming as she ran ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Walk Boldly, Live Intentionally & Begin Again

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Jul 3, 2025

Each new month offers a sacred opportunity to reset, rectify, and realign. In a world defined by days, weeks, months, years and seasons—God has embedded into creation the rhythm of renewal.

Introduction: Each new month offers a sacred opportunity to reset, rectify, and realign. In a world defined by days, weeks, months, years and seasons—God has embedded into creation the rhythm of renewal. The first day of a new month is not just a turn of the calendar page; but it is a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

Is God's Word Strange To You? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025

The sermon urges us to embrace God’s Word even when it challenges us, reminding us true faith means letting God, not ourselves, define truth.

Some words woo us with comfort; others confront us with change. When the Lord speaks, His words carry weight that wakes us up. We sense His sentences brushing the dust off our Bibles and the haze off our hearts. Sometimes the pages feel prickly, passages puzzle us, and precepts press against our ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:12

Topics: God's Word, Importance

The Faith To See It Through Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Nov 7, 2007

When everyone around him saw insurmountable Giants, Joshua saw the Promise of God. He modeled for us how Faith is essential to realizing God’s promises and plans for our lives.

The Faith to See it Through Grant van Boeschoten November 4, 2007 I have heard it said that you cannot determine a man’s greatness by his wealth and ability, but rather by what it takes to discourage him. I hope that I am not talking to a discouraged people this morning. And today, I want ...read more

Stewardship:what A Way To Live!

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Aug 1, 2003

Stewardship is defined as the servant of God looking at the things he has as not his own, but through the use of time, money, and abilities gives to God’s work and God’s glory.

Stewardship: What A Way To Live! Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 9:6 – 14 Introduction I guess by now you understand that during this sermon series we have been discovering the way God intended for us to live. We have found that He wants us to live as disciples, to live as worshippers, and to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crowned Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

Smyrna

Smyrna: The Crowned Church Rev 2:8-11 Herman Lange, a German Christian who was executed by the Nazis during World War II. In his cell on the night before he was to be killed, Lange wrote a note to his parents. He said two feelings occupied his mind: "I am, first, in a joyous mood, and second, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Charge Right From The Start

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 2, 2007

Humbly embrace Jesus.

IN CHARGE RIGHT FROM THE START John 1.14 S: Incarnation C: Christmas Pr: HUMBLY EMBRACE JESUS! ?: Who? Who is He? KW: Description TS: In our study, we will discover who Jesus is and why we should embrace Him. Type: Propositional The ____ description of Jesus is He is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Naomi's Crisis Of Meaning Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Sep 16, 2024

Life IS more complicated than you think given all of our identities. Through Naomi's meaning crisis we explore our own identity crisis and how God drives home the solution.

INTRODUCTION: 196 Last week, our first reading of Ruth changed how we see God’s providence and activity in our lives. We don't get God's attention until His timer reaches zero. We learned that we can be hopeful because He's active in each of our lives all the time. His love for ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-22

True Worship: The How? The Who? The Why? Series

Contributed by Joel Jacob on Mar 3, 2021

True worship is defined by the priority we place on who God is in our lives and where God is on our list of priorities. True worship is a matter of the heart expressed through a lifestyle of holiness.

1. Worship: How do we approach it? Ephesians 4:17-31 Years ago when the billionaire Howard Hughes died, his company’s public relations director asked the casinos in Las Vegas, where Hughes owned multiple casinos, to show him respect by giving him a minute of silence. For an uncomfortable sixty ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-31, Colossians 3:12-17, Revelation 4:6-11

Trouble In My Way

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 24, 2021

Many Christians believe that if they are walking in obedience to God then they will be blessed. They define being blessed as a life without troubles. This message is about being blessed despite the troubles we experience.

Trouble In My Way Scripture: Job 14:1; Mark 4:35-41; John 14:1-6; Deut. 28:1-13 I am sure many of you know this….there are Christians who believe that because they have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior they will not have troubles in this life. As a matter of fact, they believe that ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1, John 14:1-6, Deuteronomy 28:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birth Of A Leader (Part 1 Exodus) Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 7, 2018

Like Jesus in a manger, the birth of Moses tells us much about the nature of God and his willingness to identify with the marginalized.

2 Now a man from the house of Levi went and married a Levite woman. 2 The woman conceived and bore a son; and when she saw that he was a fine baby, she hid him three months. 3 When she could hide him no longer she got a papyrus basket for him, and plastered it with bitumen and pitch; she put the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding True Greatness

Contributed by David Henderson on May 25, 2011

How do we define greatness? We often look to the world for this defintion. We look for popularity, power and to other people. We must look at the right source....JESUS!

“Finding True Greatness” John 3:22-36 There are certain words we use that have a variety of meanings depending on how they are used. For example the word “fast” carries at least 15 different meanings. It can mean ... * the speed of a runner ...fast * to do without food. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

How Good Is Good Enough?

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002

If we define goodness in human terms we will always fall short of Christ’s example. God calls us to give our concerns over to him in faith and trust.

Sermon for the Feast of Pentecost 3 June 2001 Preached at St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Acts 2:1-21 Romans 8:14-17 John 14:8-27 Psalm 104:24-35 How Good is Good Enough? What a wonderful day to raise our voices in praise of the Most High God on the Day of Pentecost. It is this day that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 14:8-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

When Religion Collides With Revelation

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 8, 2025

Cain and Abel reveal two spiritual systems: self-made religion or grace-filled revelation. God accepts only the worship shaped by surrender to His revealed way.

Some of the most defining moments in Scripture arrive without fanfare. No thunder. No angels. No miracles that split seas or shake mountains. Just a simple scene, described with almost startling brevity, that quietly reveals the inner architecture of the human heart. The story of Cain and Abel in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-7, Hebrews 11:4, 1 John 3:12, Hebrews 12:24, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Hinge Of History

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 17, 2019

What are we to make of the Resurrection?

“The Hinge of History” John 20:1-18 In my mom’s house there is a map of the history of the world, and it’s a BIG map. It wasn’t created by a specifically Christian publishing house; I believe it was put out by National Geographic, and fairly recently. Anyhow, on this map, the history of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist