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Self Absorbed Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The importance of not being consumed by worldly desires and self-absorption, but instead focusing on the love of God and doing His will.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We're diving deep into the Word today with a passage from 1 John 2:15-17. You know, it's easy in our modern world to get sucked into a self-absorbed lifestyle where our focus is all about us, our wants, our needs, and our desires. But John warns us against this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Topics: Inside Out

A Word On Encouragement PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

How to find strength and encouragement in God during times of adversity, as exemplified by David in 1 Samuel 30:1-6.

Good morning, church family! When life gets tough, we all need a little encouragement, don't we? And sometimes, we can't find that encouragement from the people around us, but we can always find it in God. Today, we're going to dive into 1 Samuel 30:1-6, where David found strength in the midst of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Topics: Encouragement

If The Foundations Are Destroyed

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 30, 2016

The one who follows the Master must focus on Him and His will, proving to be righteous rather than responding to the disintegration of society as do the wicked.

“In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, ‘Flee like a bird to your mountain, for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Our Service Is Useless And Fruitless Without The Empowering Of The Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001

Our service is useless and fruitless with the empowering ministry of the Holy Spirit

Isa 61:1-4 Theme - Our service is useless, hopeless, and fruitless without the Spirit of God’s facilitation. Why are some people so unfulfilled with their work, study, or relationships? Unless you are willing to admit your helplessness you will miss out on the Spirit’s blessings. Stop being ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hold Fast What You Have Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004

From the church of Thyatira we learn that we fall from grace when we allow any other authority than Jesus Christ to rule in our lives, and His church is weakened by rebellion against His established church leadership.

If there’s one thing we’ve learned as we’ve studied the first three churches of Revelation, it’s that there’s nothing new under the sun. As we’ve taken the time to look so far at these churches, we can see that no matter what we as a church are going through at this point in history – whatever it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Enemy Of The Best

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 5, 2006

Not Coveting means choosing to align your desires with God

Title: The Enemy of the Best Text: Exodus 20:17 FCF: Choose God, because he’s better than anything he has made. Intro: With all the financial shenanigans of the last few years, we tend to forget that the ambition, drive, and sheer lust for wealth that characterizes Wall Street is nothing new. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Granparenting Your Children

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 25, 2006

Single sermon on the biblical role of grandparents.

"GRANDPARENTING YOUR CHILDREN" TITUS 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: "Where’s Our Old Fashioned Grandma?" "Where did the Grandma of yesterday go? The Grandma that took all the kids to the show; who stopped by to chat & before we could ask it; had tackled the laundry that spilled from the basket. Who ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas?

Contributed by Hal Seed on Sep 6, 2005

Using "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" this sermon explores the necessity of Christmas for our salvation.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Withstand Trials

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 25, 2001

How to handle the trials of life

HOW TO WITHSTAND TRIALS Part 1 Matt 5:48 James 1:2-12 Pastor Jeff Seaman Introduction A pastor once asked his congregation, “Does anyone here Know any perfect people?” A short man stood up and shouted, “Yes, my wife’s first husband” This man had learned from experience how hard it is to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit And The Bible

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 9, 2001

The Gospel of John, with its long intricate discourses, written by a very old man many years later, is an illustration of the Inspiration and Illumination of Scripture.

A man whose hobby was collecting old books was talking to a friend, who mentioned he’d just thrown out an old, tattered Bible while cleaning out the attic. “Who printed it, do you know?” the book lover asked. “Oh, someone named Guten- something,” he replied. “Gutenberg?!” the collector gasped. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-31, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Prisoners Of War Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Apr 26, 2007

A "behind-the-scenes" look at the cosmic battle over planet earth, and how we can be sure to overcome in the end.

I’m sure you all remember how, just a couple of weeks ago, the world watched with anxious attention, awaiting news of the fates of 15 members of the British Royal Navy who were captured after supposedly entering Iranian waters. The crew of the HMS Cornwall were taken into Iranian custody and held ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

On Guard!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 8, 2002

A message to encourage the saints to guard their hearts...especially taking great care to watch their communication, attention, and behavior. These things, if left unchecked, can lead to drifting from the Lord.

Stand & Read - Proverbs 4:20-27 ?My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. [21] Do not let them depart from your sight; keep them in the midst of your heart. [22] For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their whole body. [23] Watch over your heart ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Other

The Price Of Unbelief

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 27, 2002

David: From sheperdess to royalty. Can you believe? Today chased by Saul/Lucifer but tomorow - king. Are you ready?

Just before the madness briefly named Y2K, Christians, Muslims, Jews and even Budists, exceeded themselves to examine an idea: “The strategy for the third millenium”... I received an invitation for an Evanghelistic meeting with this specific topic! Human plans for a new world worder (did you ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Tribulation And The Second Coming Part Ii Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 2, 2003

This message brings us to Revelation chapters 8 through 11. These scriptures deal with the trumpet judgments. With the blowing of the seven trumpets a new dimension of horror is introduced into human affairs.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION The following is an overall outline of the Book of Revelation. We pick up with part 2 of this message, “The Tribulation and the Second ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy Rebellion

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

The apostles of old had cause to report some people to God: They said, “O Lord, behold their threatening.” Many of us reading this message have been threatened in the past, while some are now living under the threat of their enemies. What a big insult to

HOLY REBELLION Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, this week, we are considering a message entitled, “Holy Rebellion.” Sometime ago, a relative of mine brought a girl who had just arrived from the village to my house. The first night, she talked throughout in her sleep. I got angry in my spirit that day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-40

Denomination: Pentecostal