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Fear When Fear Deceives

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 10, 2022

Zach Williams has a popular Christian song entitled FEAR IS A LIAR. It’s a great song that identifies the lies that we believe about ourselves.

Faith When Fear Deceives    Isaiah 36, 37 Introduction 1. Zach Williams has a popular Christian song entitled FEAR IS A LIAR. It’s a great song that identifies the lies that we believe about ourselves. Beginning Lyrics: When he told you you're not good enough,  When ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sweet Like Honey - The Promise Of Goodness Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of God's goodness, emphasizing that nothing is wasted in life as God uses all situations to fulfill His plans, and encourages believers to see and trust in this divine goodness.

Good morning church! Welcome back to week 3 of our 4 part series “Sweet Like Honey,” where we are checking out some of God’s many promises made in scripture. If you missed the last two weeks, we first discussed God’s promise to give us rest. And last week, we looked at God’s promise of grace! It’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Genesis 50:19-20

Topics: God's Goodness, Faith And Belief, Divine Plans

Sermon Series: Sweet Like Honey

The Door Opener

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Oct 17, 2024

Whatever door he opens no one can shut, whatever door he shuts no one can open. Revelations 3:7

I was watching a movie earlier with my little daughter, about one Fantasia, a girl that won the American Idol competition in 2004. It was a movie based on the true story of how she won the competition. At one point when she was to move to the next level, the final level that would guarantee her a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running The Race Victoriously PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Encourage believers to persevere in their faith journey, endure God's discipline as a sign of His love, and strive for holiness, keeping their focus on Jesus and the reward of righteousness and peace.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're going to be delving into a powerful passage from the book of Hebrews, Chapter 12, verses 1 to 11. It talks about running the great race of life, sticking with it even when it gets tough, and keeping our eyes on the prize. It's all about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Topics: Finishing, Race, Well

The Focused Racer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand Jesus as our perfect coach, the importance of perseverance in our Christian journey, and the necessity of keeping our focus on God amidst worldly distractions.

Good morning, church family! I am so excited to dive into God's Word with you all today. Before we get started, I'd like to share a quote from Oswald Chambers. He once said, "Perseverance is more than endurance. It is endurance combined with absolute assurance and certainty that what we are looking ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Topics: Perfect Coach

Armed And Dangerous PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to encourage believers to recognize the spiritual battles they face and to equip themselves with the Armor of God to stand firm in their faith.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're gonna dive into a powerful passage from the book of Ephesians. We're talking about being ready for battle, standing firm in our faith, and suiting up with the Armor of God. In his book "The Purpose Driven Life," Rick Warren wrote, "God develops the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Topics: Spiritual War

Satan's Two-Pronged Attack Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 6, 2021

Before the end Satan has a good plan to be bad. His plan centers on two points. The first point is ‘lawlessness.’ The second point is ‘believing what is false.’ We need to know this plan so we do not get caught in it, trapped, and end up coming to nothing ourselves.

SATAN’S TWO-PRONGED ATTACK 2 THESSALONIANS 2:1-17 #2Thessalonians2 INTRODUCTION… TWO-PRONGED TRAVEL PLAN (p) It is always a good idea to have a plan. When I went on a road trip at the end of April to Colorado for a funeral, I had a plan. I decided to take my time driving and stop at different ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Art Of Grace

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Mar 6, 2003

This sermon is based on the story of the woman caught in adultery recorded in John’s Gospel. The idea behind the sermon is that the way Jesus handled that situation illustrates how grace works and sets the tone for how believers ought to treat one another

THE ART OF GRACE John 7:53-8:11 At a meeting of church professionals, several issues were discussed, especially as these issues impinged upon the church’s ability to govern itself. One of the issues concerned gender relations and the propriety or impropriety of sexual relationships. A pastor in ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

He Could Have Come Down, But He Didn't , Ain't You Glad?!

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Aug 21, 2002

Grace & Mercy

There is a song that was written based upon this scripture, the song writer penned, When Jesus hung on Calvary. People came from miles to see. They said if you be the Christ, then come down and save your life. But on this Good Friday I stand before you to say, well we know he could have, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Methodist

What Is The Fruit Of Anger?

Contributed by Monte Robinson on Sep 4, 2003

Give your congregation the tools they need to spot, control, and overcome anger in their lives.

Introduction: A time when I was very angry... I. Let’s take a look at two types of anger scenarios: A. One type is when we, are being petty 1. These are misunderstandings; someone has a bad tone of voice; someone takes their bad day out on us, someone messes with our pet peeves, or we don’t get ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Just Say No To Hakuna Matata Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 10, 2003

This word “ignorant” occurs 13 times in the Bible and is connected with some important spiritual facts we should all know. That is why today we cover the spiritual Truth that the past many times teaches us how to live today.

IGNORANT SERIES: JUST SAY NO TO “HAKUNA MATATA” 1 CORINTHIANS 10:1-13 INTRODUCTION According to the American Heritage Dictionary, the word “ignorant” means unaware or uniformed. I would like us, for the next few weeks, to look at some spiritual facts that you may be unaware of or have forgotten. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Hebrews 3:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Death To Life Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 30, 2005

It’s so easy to lose our focus on Jesus Christ which causes us to spend time in a far country just like the prodigal son. Only when we realize where we are, repent, and return to the Father can we enjoy life to the full.

LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST From Death to Life Ephesians 2:1-5; Luke 15 INTRODUCTION: A. Is there some thing, or some one, other than God that has your attention right now? 1. This is an every day battle for every Christian–staying focuses on Jesus Christ 2. I suppose that that is why the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Committed To Tenant Work

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 7, 2005

The reason is that we, the church, are those to whom the vineyard was given and we need to be committed to tenant work. We are now those to whom the vineyard is rented and God expects returns!

COMMITTED TO TENANT WORK LUKE 20:9-19 READ LUKE 20:9-19 I. THE SITUATION The situation that Jesus describes in the opening lines of his parable is probably not a situation that the people He is teaching are unfamiliar with. There have always been men who build and then move on. Owners of farms ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Make It Through Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

Be prepared for times of suffering, lest affliction cause you to lose your grip on your relationship with God.

Be prepared for times of suffering, lest affliction cause you to lose your grip on your relationship with God. I. DON¡¦T BE DUMBFOUNDED BY SUFFERING (12-13) 12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matters Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 24, 2009

Seek to please God more than man. Seek to bless others more than self. Seek to do everything out of love more than anything else.

THE MOST PROUD THING The President of Moody Bible Institute tells this story: A young man from school took the bus to class. It was crowded. Before the conductor came around to take the fare, he had gotten off at the school without paying. Later on, he remembered it. And he thought, "That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible