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Revival: Stronger Than Ever - The Plague Was Cut Short Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the beginning of recovery from a difficult period, drawing parallels between the current situation and the biblical book of Ezra.

Today we are starting an adventure in recovering. Open a Bible to the book of Ezra and put a bookmark in it. - I know. Ezra is not a place you turn to very often. So you may need to use your table of contents. Take a minute to get there, because the book we are going to begin studying today is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:9-28

Topics: Revival, Recovery, Hope

Sermon Series: Revival: Stronger Than Ever

Unhindered Power Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Through the Holy Spirit, we have the strength to share the gospel, persevere through difficult times, and love others with the love of Christ.

Today, we're going to talk about power! But not just any power, we're talking about the power that comes from the Holy Spirit. It's an awesome gift from God that helps us do amazing things in our lives. We're going to look at three ways the Holy Spirit gives us strength: to share, to persevere, and ...read more

Topics: Spiritual Power, Divine Guidance, Holy Spirit, Unhindered Faith

We Have Hope Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Because Jesus is alive, we can place our hope in His plans and purposes for our life, even in difficult times.

Today, we're gonna talk about hope. You know, that feeling you get when you're looking forward to something awesome? Well, we're gonna see how Jesus gives us the ultimate hope. So, let's dive in! Object Lesson: Bring in a small plant or seedling. Talk about how it starts as a tiny seed, but with ...read more

Topics: Hope In Jesus, Divine Embrace, Spiritual Discovery, Christian Hope

Who? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

God uses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes, and we should have the faith and courage to obey Him, even in difficult circumstances.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We're about to delve into a scripture that's going to challenge us, inspire us, and motivate us to action. Our focus today is on Jeremiah 38:1-13, a story that perfectly illustrates that God uses ordinary folks like you and me for extraordinary purposes. As C.S. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-13

Topics: Ordinary People, Call To Action

Hero Of Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Unwavering trust and obedience to God, even in difficult circumstances, leads to blessings and serves as an inspiring example for our own walk with the Lord.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a story from the life of Abraham – a story that teaches us about obedience to God. As A.W. Tozer once wrote, "The world is perishing for lack of the knowledge of God and the Church is famishing for want of His Presence." In order to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Topics: Obedience

Repositioning For Destiny Fulfillment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Encourages trusting in God's presence and promises, even in difficult times, drawing inspiration from Gideon's faith and courage in the book of Judges.

Beloved friends and family, gather near as we open our hearts and minds to the divine wisdom that awaits us in the sacred pages of our Bibles. Today, we find ourselves drawn to the Old Testament, to the book of Judges, chapter 6, verse 12. It reads, "When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12

Topics: Arise, Shine

Worshipping God From The Bottom Of The Barrel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon explores how faith and obedience during difficult times can lead to experiencing God's miraculous provision and blessings. Key

Warm greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am overjoyed to be standing before you today, basking in the warmth of our shared faith, and eager to share the divine wisdom found in the sacred pages of our holy scriptures. We gather in this place, not merely as individuals, but as one body, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Topics: Worshipping God, Lean Times

The Song In The Night – Trusting God's Love Through Darkness Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2024

Psalm 42:8 carries profound encouragement for those who are navigating through the dark nights of the soul.

The Song in the Night – Trusting God's Love Through Darkness Introduction Today, we dive deep into the rich waters of Psalm 42:8, a verse that carries profound encouragement for those who are navigating through the dark nights of the soul. Psalm 42:8 (NLT) says: “But each day the Lord pours ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:8, Psalm 136:1, Romans 8:38-39, Acts 16:25, Psalm 77:6, Philippians 4:6-7, Luke 18:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of Just A Few Years Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 5, 2001

We must keep hoping in God’s help for us in the face of difficult odds, just as Moses’ mother did in her day.

Series: Building My Family Title: The Importance of Just a Few Years 5 And the daughter of Pharoah came... and when she saw the ark among the flags, she sent her maid to fetch it. 6 ….She had compassion on him, and said, This is one of the Hebrews’ children. 7 Then said his sister to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Strawberry Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Feb 5, 2002

I’ve chosen the strawberry to represent self-control, because it is one fruit that I find very difficult to control myself in eating.

THE STRAWBERRY OF SELF-CONTROL Review: The ORANGE OF FAITHFULNESS - "The Christ-like quality of dependability: stability in our relationship with God, reliability in our relationship with others." The MANGO OF MEEKNESS - "The Christ-like quality of servanthood: humility in our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, James 3:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cajuns, Prophets, And Persian Kings: God's Servants To Bless His People

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 3, 2002

Pentecost 22: Trials, persecutions, and the most difficult moments in life are used by God to deliver us from greater harm and to bless us.

A few nights ago I was sitting in the living room working on the computer. While checking my email, a pop-up ad for Classmates.com appeared. Classmates.com is an Internet company that stores graduation and reunion information for schools and military units. For some reason I decided to look up ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Holiness For The Child Of God

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

Understanding the need for Holiness is often difficult for ministers to get across to their flocks; this sermon teaches the need to seperate ourselves from the world, and worldliness.

1 Peter 1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. Some will argue that Holiness is not important, but I submit that if it is in the Bible it is important. Holiness in the life of a child of God is not optional but is a command; we can see that from our scripture reading. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Raising A G-Rated Family In An R-Rated World Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2006

It has grown increasingly more difficult to keep the world from influencing our families. What can we do to counter that influence?

OPEN: A man was once hired to go and take a census in the hills of east Tennessee. He came to one ram-shackle home, knocked on the door and was greeted by a young girl. Brandishing his clipboard, the interviewer asked the girl, "Is your mom home?" She said, "Nah, she ran off with a moon shiner." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Live Through A Crisis

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 23, 2005

During one of the most difficult times in the life of David gives us an excellent model for how we can live through a crisis

How to Live through a Crisis 2 Samuel 15:13-37 January 30, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Horatio G. Spafford, a successful Chicago lawyer, lost most of his wealth in the financial crisis of 1873. He sent his wife and four daughters on a trip to France, but on their way, their ship was struck ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:13-37

Denomination: Church Of God

A Sparrow Sings At Starbucks

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 25, 2006

No matter how difficult circumstances become, we know that the God who keeps tracks of each and every sparrow will never forget us.

A Sparrow Sings at Starbucks” Matthew 10:26-31, Psalm 104:1-9 October 22, 2006 I have told you before that Toni and I have fallen in love with Aruba. Aruba sits about 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela and is 19 miles long and only six miles across at it widest point. The western shore has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-31

Denomination: Methodist