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What We Cannot Do, God Can Do

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 29, 2009

If salvation depended upon living a sinless life, none of us would have a hope of reaching heaven. No Christian can claim to merit God’s mercy or grace. No saved individual can state that God was compelled to grant her life because of her goodness. We are

“Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Saints In The Complaint Department Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

The God who built us this way is telling us by these negative Psalms that we have to get rid of the poison or we will have a breakdown. Our health on all levels: physical, mental, and spiritual, depends on our being able to remove the pollution from our inner life.

It is always a shock when an innocent little child all of the sudden lets loose with a swear word, or some other sort of vulgar language. We are startled because we had no idea the pollution of the world had seeped into their little mind. We have the same emotion when we read the Bible, and all ...read more

How To Gain More Self-Control Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 20, 2016

This is a sermon on self-control. It is one of the fruits of the Spirit. 1. Admit You Have A PROBLEM 2. Put The Past BEHIND You 3. Master Your EMOTIONS 4. Believe You Can CHANGE 5. Avoid TEMPTATION 6. Depend On Christ’s POWER

Fruit of the Spirit – Self-Control How to Gain More Self-Control Today we finish up the characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit. We are looking at self-control. Next week we will deal with the phrase – “against such things there is no law.” Let’s go ahead and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You And Your Vision

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2017

Fulfilling your life’s vision depends on several things. 1. Having a vision which calls for waiting on God until He reveals His plan for you. 2. Dedicating time and energy to it- which calls for patience and discipline. 3. How to overcome obstacles

You and Your Vision Habakkuk 2:2-4NLT Fulfilling your life’s vision depends on several things. 1. Having a vision which calls for waiting on God until He reveals His plan for you. 2. Dedicating time and energy to it- which calls for patience and discipline. 3. How to overcome obstacles–which ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Baby Shall Leap Again

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 16, 2016

Hopelessness is a weapon the enemy uses effectively. It is when you come to that place where you have totally given up and you feel you can do no more - that even God or those you depended on have failed you. But this Christmas you can hope again.

YOUR BABY SHALL LEAP AGAIN LUKE 1:5-44 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-44

Denomination: Charismatic

What Will People Remember ?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 17, 2023

Memory, it can get away from you. But when all is said and done, what will others remember about you? Will their memories be pleasant and good-natured, or disagreeable and unpleasant? It all depends on how we live and act around other people, doesn't it.

Alba 9-17-2023 WHAT WILL PEOPLE REMEMBER? I Thessalonians 1:1-5 Do you ever have trouble remembering things? That is not a trick question. Someone said, “I always forget things at the grocery store. Maybe I should start bringing a list – oh wait, I always forget the list too.” Someone else ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open My Eyes, Lord: Discovering The Treasures Of God’s Word - Psalm 119:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 16, 2024

“Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions.” (Psalm 119:18, NLT) This verse is a cry of humility, dependence, and hunger. It’s not just a request for physical sight but for spiritual illumination—to see, understand, and delight in the deep treasures of God’s Word.

Open My Eyes, Lord: Discovering the Treasures of God’s Word - Psalm 119:18 Introduction Today, we gather around a prayer that has been whispered by the faithful for generations, a prayer that leads us into the very heart of God. Our focus is Psalm 119:18, where the psalmist prays: “Open my eyes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18, Ephesians 1:17-18, Psalm 19:7-8, Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Service

Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Aug 12, 2003

This is a funneral message for a saved individual with the clear gosple message for those unsaved in the audience.

Funeral Service Ann Chatel Opening Song #1: Unfailing Love Song #2: Softly and Tenderly Song #3: Old Rugged Cross Song #4: In My Life On behalf of the family of ______________ I wish to thank each one of you for being here today… and though today is a very difficult day the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Taught That Sometimes Things Must Get Worse Before They Can Get Better

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Sometimes the Lord allows conditions to get worse so He can make us better. No one goes through life without difficulties. In order to get our attention; the Lord may allow adversity to bring out the best or the worst in our attitudes - depending on our p

No one goes through life without difficulties. In order to get our attention; the Lord may allow adversity to bring out the best or the worst in our attitudes - depending on our perspective. The Lord is far more interested in developing our character than in seeing us succeed in our jobs. God is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-28, Exodus 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Spirits Given To All Christians

Contributed by Mike Carmody on May 16, 2001

As we grow in the grace of God we learn that there are only 2 types of emotion that live inside the human heart. While these emotions may be shown in different ways, depending upon how emotional we are, there are still only 2 types of emotions. One is fear and the other is faith.

3 Spirits given to all Christians 2 Timothy 1:7 Intro: As we grow in the grace of God we learn that there are only 2 types of emotion that live inside the human heart. While these emotions may be shown in different ways, depending upon how emotional we are, there are still only 2 types of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Divine Gifts To Men

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 30, 2007

In this outline sermon I am listing seven of the divine gifts given from God to us, the church. It will make us know more than ever before that we are dependant upon God for all the good gifts. They come from the devil. Though we do not get into stating

SEVEN DIVINE GIFTS TO MEN In this outline sermon I am listing seven of the divine gifts given from God to us, the church. It will make us know more than ever before that we are dependant upon God for all the good gifts. They come from the devil. Though we do not get into stating that while every ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Father Heart Overview. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 19, 2006

This sermon looks at models of parental authority and discusses how they can restrict or enable us in interpreting God’s heart towards us. again depends heavily on illustrations from Floyd McClungs book The Father heart of God although don’t blame him f

Father heart of God sermon 2. 5 Sundays – Sunday 1 Father heart of God – Overview. Sermon Central Pro A gray-haired old lady, long a member of her community and church, shook hands with the minister after the service one Sunday morning. “That was a wonderful sermon,” she told him, “just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Labor Day - What Are You Worth To God?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 11, 2001

If God means what He says, & He is going to reward us according to our labor, then we ought to be asking ourselves, "What am I worth to God?" And I think the answer to that would depend upon our answer to 3 more questions:

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Tomorrow is Labor Day, & depending upon what radio station you listen to, you may have heard some reminders of that fact. That includes warnings that the Highway Patrol will be out in force, watching for speeders & ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:16, 1 Corinthians 3:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage And The Jesus Follower - Perfecting Intimacy Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 17, 2013

Desiring God leads to raised awareness of who He is and a raised awareness of who God is leads to reshaped priorities that fit His, and reshaped priorities that fit His condition us to recognize that God is enough and when we recognize God is enough we become completely dependent on Him.

Hebrews 13:4 "Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery." Our goal as followers including those of us who are married is to remain faithful. We started the series on Marriage and the Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caleb: How To Thrive At Age 85! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 9, 2010

Caleb serves as a lesson for us to never release God’s promises; never retire from serving God; and never retreat from the enemy! If you will follow God with your whole heart and depend on his strength alone, you will still be able to thrive at age 85.

INTRODUCTION This is the final message in the series from Joshua entitled “Making the Leap from Good to Great!” The title is based on the excellent book by Jim Collins called Good to Great. Our thesis has been that there is a level of Christian living that can be described as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13

Denomination: Baptist