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The War Of Thoughts

Contributed by John Emilimor on Sep 15, 2004

A call for believers to take seroiously the manner of thoughts that they accomodate in thier hearts and recognise that it is an area that must be handled as a warfare if victory is to be attained.

Topic: War of Thoughts God is resolutely committed to having those of us who are born of His Spirit operate from the position of power, the realm of dominion where everything Jesus has accomplished will be translated into the physical reality by our presence. We are the “little christs” left behind ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Long Obedience

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 24, 2007

Having entered the Christian life, we need encouragement to stay the course. God, through the Apostle Paul, urges us to persevere.

2 Corinthians 4:13-18 A Long Obedience “Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, “I believed, and so I spoke,” we also believe, and so we also speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Reward For Obedience

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 15, 2008

There is a closer tie between our view of children and our view of God than we might ever suspect.

EXODUS 1:1-21 A REWARD FOR OBEDIENCE “These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. All the descendants of Jacob were seventy persons; Joseph was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering God’s Providence

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 19, 2012

Genesis records the immediate familial path to Abram. We continually walk within the paths of God’s providence. Where do we encounter it? We encounter/touch God’s Providence in/thru...

ENCOUNTERING GOD’s PROVIDENCE—Genesis 11:10-32 Attention: The House that Jack Built—All things are tied to others so that their relation one to another cannot be fully discerned. Need: Genesis records the immediate familial path to Abram. We continually walk within the paths ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:10-32

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving The Babylon’s Of Life Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 24, 2012

know how to live a life without compromise!

Surviving the Babylon’s of Life Date: January 22, 2012 Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21 PP Have you ever found yourself in the midst of an UNEXPECTED time of crisis?  One/those times when/nightmare hits/never saw it coming?  For example, there might have been a time when you got ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Does Human Life Begin At First Breath?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 21, 2022

Life is not accidental. It is intentional, and there are only two possibilities for the creation of life

Life is not a random occurrence. It is intentional, with its creation stemming from God's supernatural act. This intentional nature of life invites us to contemplate its origins, encouraging introspection and a deeper understanding of our existence. "...then the LORD God formed the man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Job 33:4-6, Genesis 9:3-6, Genesis 21:22, Genesis 35:22, Luke 1:41, Exodus 20:13, Exodus 21:22-25, Psalm 51:5, Matthew 1:20, Luke 1:31, Matthew 1:18, Genesis 3:19, Genesis 1:26, Luke 1:39-44, Jeremiah 1:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Survive A Crisis Series

Contributed by Thomas Ward, Sr. on Dec 11, 2002

This sermon deals with how God worked through the life of Joseph a spirit-filled man in order to deliver Egypt and his own family from a serious crisis--starvation. The way Joseph survived the crisis is the same today.

Introduction: “A study of 300 highly successful people like Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Helen Keller, Winston Churchill, Albert Schweitzer, Mahatma Gandhi, and Albert Einstein revealed that one-fourth had handicaps such as blindness, deafness, or crippled limbs. Three-fourths had either been born in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 1: What We Believe About The Bible

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. THE BIBLE IS DESCRIBED AS THE GREATEST BOOK IN THE WORLD. 1. It is the greatest in subject matter. 2. It is the greatest in influence on lives and nations. 3. It answers man’s greatest need: salvation. B. EIGHT THEMES TO DESCRIBE THE BIBLE. 1. Revelation – refers to the act of God, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Feb 8, 2003

Illustrated sermon: How the world has tried to change the cross of Jesus Christ so it’s easier to maneuver their way in this world instead of the Lords way.

Follow Me Intro: DISCIPLE a scholar, it principally applies to the followers of Jesus Christ. A disciple of Christ is one who, believes his doctrine, rests on his sacrifice, take in his spirit, and imitates his example A. I believe the Church is a lot like Lot and his family, many are looking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Gave Me Back My Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Aug 4, 2003

First in a series on Witness

Text: Acts 22:6-24 Sean Smuts Subject: Witnessing Theme: Cost of Witnessing "God Gave Me Back My Tomorrow" Introduction:A boy who applied for work was told by the manager he did not think they had enough work to keep another boy employed. The boy said, “But I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:6-24

Denomination: Mennonite

The Three-Fold Will Of God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 16, 2003

The will of God, as it is relates to man, is manifested in three basic expressions: sovereign, conditional and paternal. Each uniquely depicts His dealings with, and His relationship to, man in particular and His entire creation in general.

THE THREE-FOLD WILL OF GOD “Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.” Colossians 4:12. The will of God, as it is relates to man, is manifested in three basic ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Priest Among The Captives.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 21, 2003

We can choose to disobey the command of God but we cannot choose the consequences.

A priest among the captives. Ezekiel 1:1 -- 3. 09/21/02 In the book of Leviticus, God gave to Moses the Commandments for the children to follow. Among those Commandments came the Sabbath for the land. The land was to enjoy a Sabbath. The land could be farmed six years but the seventh year was ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 5: Playing To Win

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

Series: The Bible and Retirement

A. THE END OF THE GAME IS RETIREMENT 1. Retirement doesn’t happen at a chronological age, but at your age of choice. Retirement should be dreamed, planned, and worked for, then enjoyed. 2. Life is a journey to retirement. - You are gonna get in the game whether you want to or not. - You are in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Right Thing The Right Way

Contributed by Sherie Mercier on Sep 11, 2004

Even when we are right, we many times do things the wrong way, not God’s way.

Doing the Right Thing the Right Way Scripture Text: Judges 20 Why is it when we do the right thing that many times it is not the right way? Today’s lesson deals with this issue as well as how to do it the right way and not take so many times to learn it. Of course, we as humans do have the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 20:1-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of The Prophet Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Third in series. The gift of the prophets and of Christ, the ultimate prophet.

The Gift Of The Prophet John 9:1-17 Intro: Head that I bought as a senior in H.S. -made fart sounds -some would consider this gross -Time when consumption of gross items rose -Nickelodeon’s slime; "You can’t do that on Television" -‘snot’ purchased out of gumball machines Behavior/ ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-17

Denomination: Holiness