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A Heart Grown Cold Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 29, 2007

We live in a world today where God is secondary to our needs and desires. As it seems, gone are the day when there was a fervent, passionate and deep love for God and His Word. We need to remember the first things and get back to our roots if we ever ex

A Heart Grown Cold Griffith Baptist Church – 10/15/06 A.M. Service Text: Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: As Christians, our lives get busy: • Work • Family • Church • Entertainment • Education We begin fine and continue to do the good works God asks of us Somehow, those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

Sin looks appealing to us • When it’s pleasure is dangling on a hook right in front of us, • We have to remind ourselves that the pleasure is only temporary. • And it’s this fact that we have to remember to control our desire. • Have you ever seen

Why does it seem like everything in life is better than what we have? • Webster’s Dictionary tells us that temptation is “the act of enticement to do wrong by the promise of pleasure or gain.” • Isn’t that just like the Devil, getting us to do something wrong by promising us something good? • To ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Ingredients Of A Healthy Church-Part 2

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

We need to be a church that accepts one another...even if we don't always agree on each and every little thing. That takes work...and forgiveness...and a desire to put God's will above our own. Today I want to continue on with the next ingredient, and for

INGREDIENTS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH-PART 2 1 CORINTHIANS 12:7 Last week I began to look at the ingredients of a healthy church... and I began with the unity that must take place if we are to ever experience the move of God that is promised in these last days. We need to be a church that accepts one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Qualities I Like In Men And Fathers

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005

The world needs godly Fathers. I desire to be a good father, it is a priority for my life, and like many of you, my children say I am the very best dad in the world. That’s important to me. The text will guide any father to do better.

Scripture: Romans 5:1-4

Denomination: *other

Open Handed Blessings, Closed Handed Consequences

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jul 30, 2006

When we look back on all of the gifts that have freely been bestowed upon us by God we clearly see richness, yet how freely are we giving it away? I believe that Jesus desires that we not hoard these gifts, but give them away...

How many of you know what it is like to have a kid coming up to you asking for candy? I had Pastor Adam and Emi’s kids Harry and Jordan in my office the other day wanting a lolly. How do you look into the faces of those cute kids and say, ‘no’? You can’t. I opened up my drawer and gave them each a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-8

Experiencing The Power Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 4, 2015

We all desire to be used to affect the world in a positive way, but we feel like we can barely make changes in our own life let alone in the world around us. Why is this and how can any of us experience the power to change the world?

Experiencing the Power Acts 1-2 Well, here we are at the beginning of another year. The beginning of the New Year can be an exciting time and a scary time as well. It can be exciting because the New Year offers an opportunity for a fresh start. People start diets, they start working out, they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Priest Passed By On The Other Side

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2015

To show that mercy is needed in this ministry of love the LORD JESUS has bestowed upon us. A ministry of mercy and love. Matthew 9:13 (Amplified Bible) Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy [that is, readiness to help those in trouble] and not sa

I. EXORDIUM: Are you merciful? Yes. That's why I can share the Gospel right away to strangers. Matthew 9:13 (Amplified Bible) Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy [that is, readiness to help those in trouble] and not sacrifice and sacrificial victims. For I came not to call and invite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Living Water

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 3, 2012

He issues the call, “Are you thirsty? Come and drink!” Do you desire satisfaction? Come and Drink! Are you burdened by the bad things you’ve done? Come and Drink! Are you weighed down by the struggles of life? Come and Drink!

The Call of Jesus John 7:37-39-On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” But this He spoke ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Glorious

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Aug 28, 2011

Let us be like Christ Jesus and be transformed —in our hearts and minds — into the gloriousness of God; and let us reflect the light and love of God for all to see, so that those with veiled faces can see the glorious face of God in us, and desire that to

INTRO Ya know, sometimes it’s good for us to get out of our environment to see the glory of God, and to be even more thankful for all he’s done and given, for that which he is doing now, and forevermore will do for all of creation. I have to say, going on vacation last weekend to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Main Thing

Contributed by Cleveland B. Bishop on Sep 6, 2011

“The Main Thing” is a sermon which assumes you have placed your faith in Jesus the Christ as your Savior & Lord and eagerly desire to live a life that is pleasing to God. It is also for those who want to know what true Christianity is really all about.

THE MAIN THING C. Bishop For the [true] love of God is this: that we do His commands [keep His ordinances and are mindful of His precepts and teaching]. And these orders of His are not irksome (burdensome, oppressive, or grievous). 1 John 5:3 (AMP) I want to impress on your mind that God says we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Fire At All Times

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 18, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen sweethearts or newly-weds holding hands? Like sugar desired by ants. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prioritize our relationship with GOD more than anything else. IV. TEXT: Leviticus 6:1

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen sweethearts or newly-weds holding hands? Like sugar desired by ants. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prioritize our relationship with GOD more than anything else. IV. TEXT: Leviticus 6:13 Remember, the fire must be kept burning on the altar at ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Struggle To Be Holy

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 1, 2012

Then there are those who have a genuine desire to live a life that is pleasing to God but become discouraged when they aren’t where they want to be. I want you to see God’s call for us to be holy, the obstacles to being holy, and the path of holiness.

The Struggle to Be Holy Romans 7:14-25 Living the Christian life involves facing both conflict and struggle. You cannot live the Christian life without being confronted with such. Because of these struggles, there are those who would say that it’s impossible to live the Christian life and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Horses, Egypt And The King

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that JESUS is our riches and wealth and we must delight ourselves before Him, not to our properties, riches or the things He has entrusted unto us. Psalms 37:4 (Amplified Bible) Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires

I. EXORDIUM: Are you mightier than anyone else? No. but JESUS is Mightier not me 1 John 4:4 (Amplified Bible) Little children, you are of God [you belong to Him] and have [already] defeated and overcome them [the agents of the antichrist], because He Who lives in you is greater (mightier) than ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Condemnation!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 2, 2016

Many of God's people walk in condemnation when God not only has provided victory but desires us to walk in life, peace and victory. In this out line we share some of the promises God has given to His people to help them overcome in their walk with Him.

NO CONDEMNATION! John 8:10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? 11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. 12 Then spake Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:10-12

The Waiting Bride

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 9, 2011

God’s word is the water that we must bathe in daily. We wash away everything that does not conform to the image of Christ. As God’s ’wife’ it must be our earnest desire for him to see us as beautiful and pleasing. O that we could be his delight.

Opening illustration: Watch the video clip ‘God’s Valentine.’ Let us turn to Revelation 19 and catch up with John’s vision of the ‘Bride of Christ’ and how she gets herself ready for her Bridegroom. Introduction: The imagery and symbolism of marriage is applied to Christ and the body of believers ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational