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Philippians 3:1-6

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024

Philippians 3:1-6

Philippians 3:1-6: The Point | Our joy comes from Jesus not circumstances. Paul appreciated his relationship with Jesus; perhaps this is because his relationship with Christ began when he (Paul) was at his worst. He did not deserve or could never earn the grace that God gave him. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warnings And Responsibilities For Priests In Leviticus Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 23, 2025

The warnings and responsibilities outlined in Leviticus for priests serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of living a life dedicated to God.

Consecration and Accountability Leviticus emphasizes the importance of consecration and accountability for priests. In Leviticus 21, God instructs Moses on the requirements for priests, including physical perfection and moral purity. Priests were to avoid contact with dead bodies, except for ...read more

The Deceitful Heart And Unmasking Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 26, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the mechanisms of self-deception, its consequences, and the biblical guidance for overcoming this insidious trap.

The Bible warns us that our hearts are "deceitful above all things" (Jeremiah 17:9). This sobering truth reveals the propensity of our inner selves to distort reality, leading us down a path of self-deception. In this sermon, we'll explore the mechanisms of self-deception, its ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Unearthing The Power Of Spiritual Wells SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Wells symbolize life, prosperity, and abundance. Many biblical figures, from Abraham to Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and even our Lord Jesus Christ, have stories related to wells. This sermon explores the significance of these wells and the types of wells we have.

The Significance of Wells in the Bible Wells play a vital role in the Bible, as many important biblical characters had encounters or stories associated with wells. Wells symbolize life, prosperity, and abundance. From Abraham to Isaac, Jacob, and Moses, even Jesus Christ himself, wells have been a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:15-19

Topics: Holy Spirit In Believers, Significance Of Wells

"Parables”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 12, 2002

July 21, 2002 -- NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Color: Green Title: “Parables”

July 21, 2002 -- NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Color: Green Title: “Parables” The Parable of Weeds among the Wheat 24 He put before them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; 25but while everybody ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Stay

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 10, 2003

You need to stay in the mess you are in just a little while longer until God makes you ruler over that mess.

“STAY” John 20:19 Luke 24:46 – 49 Acts2: 2 I know someone might say STAY, that’s a command you give a dog. Understand it’s not so much the command that is important, but the obedience to that command, which bears the responsibility of the command. In other words, it’s not what you say, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-49, John 20:19

Denomination: Apostolic

A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 2, 2010

Martin Luther King Birthday 1989: Solomon began with promise, but lost his identity and squandered his gifts. African-Americans and the church must recommit to solid teaching, to evangelizing, and to fighting the scourge of drugs, lest we waste a whole

There is a kind of presumptuousness involved when a white preacher stands to offer any words on this the anniversary of the birthday of Martin Luther King. It is audacious indeed, as Janice Williams pointed out when she was teaching our foreign mission study on South Africa about a month ago, for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Discernment Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 17, 2006

The sixth, and final installment in a series examing keys to unlocking powerful prevailing prayers. This message explores the power of discernment in our prayer walks.

As we enter the final week of our 40 Days of Prayer, there is one more power that I want us to explore. We have looked at desperation, community, confession, calling, and covenant. And today I want us to just briefly scratch the surface, and begin an exploration of the power of discernment. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

No Creed But Christ Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2007

What does it mean to have "no creed but Christ?"

OPEN: Years ago I supply preached for a small country church that had about 35 in attendance. They weren’t part of our brotherhood, but they liked me and asked me to consider becoming their preacher. At the time I was candidating for another church, but that church hadn’t yet made up their minds to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Be A Student Of The Word Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

Becoming a student of the word is sure to increase our faith and build a stronger relationship with God...if only we would move off of milk and onto the solid food!

I Will Be…A Diligent Student of the Word Introduction: We in all aspects of our Christian walk need to strive to do more at all times for the Lord and for the up building of His Kingdom. If you are like me, then there are some areas in life where we can improve and do better, there are some ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Win, Baby! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 13, 2008

Purposefully keep pressing toward the goal.

JUST WIN, BABY! Philippians 3.12-4.1 S: Christlikeness Th: Toward the Goal Pr: PURPOSEFULLY KEEP PRESSING TOWARD THE GOAL. ?: How? KW: Reminders TS: We will find in our study of Philippians three reminders of how to keep pressing toward Christlikeness. CV: “We will passionately pursue full ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Place For Us-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 21, 2010

Part 3 of 5. The beginnings of the heavens & the earth were handed down in God’s word. Man must be aware the scenario that surrounds the founding of his world. How can we find our place in the world? The place for us is found in the...

THE PLACE for US-III—Genesis 1:1-10 Attention/Need: Mankind without God, is plagued by... Loneliness(Relationships—personal, business) Hopelessness(Purpose; Direction; Meaning; Joy; etc. Insecurities-Losses(Job; Financial; Health—threat of cancer, disease, catastrophic illness; Weather; Stability; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Ground Am I?

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 28, 2015

Are you rootless? Those in this category get excited for a while when they hear the word. But, when it gets tough, they aren’t...because they haven’t developed the capacity to hang in there by holding onto at least what they know for now.

10-7-04 What Kind of Ground Am I? Text: Luke 8:4-15; Hebrews 5:11-14 Our text is Luke 8:4-15, and later we will use a passage in Hebrews; Hebrews 5:11-14. Listen as I read God’s Word. [4] While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Cleanse Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 21, 2012

We come to the most shocking act of Jesus in his brief career - touching an untouchable.

Introduction I’ve coined a new name for Jesus. I call him Jesus the Great Gasper. He is the man who makes people gasp, who causes gaspers. Consider what he did in a twenty-four hour period. He amazed people by his teaching, just by his teaching! People are left astonished by the way he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Inevitable Differences Of Opinion Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 20, 2012

It's very easy for us to confuse our personal preferences with what the Bible teaches regarding an issue. Thus it's best to allow others the right to decide concerning principles or matters of conscience

ROMANS 14: 1-9 INEVITABLE DIFFERENCES OF OPINION [1 Corinthians 8:1-11] Must Christians agree on everything? Sometimes we, as Christians, are quick to judge others as to their relationship with God or the way they live their life. We know that there is a lot of false teaching and casual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist