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An Undivided Heart Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025

God answers the cry for an undivided heart—guiding our steps, deepening our worship, and giving peace stronger than any enemy or fear.

Introduction – When You’re Pulled in Every Direction Do you ever feel like your heart is being pulled apart? One moment you want to serve God wholeheartedly; the next you’re dragged by competing worries, desires, and distractions. You sit down to pray and suddenly remember bills to pay, emails to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5, Matthew 5:8, Matthew 6:24, Exodus 34:6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Trusting God In The Desert Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 23, 2025

This is the 7th Sermon from Genesis about the life of Abraham, "Called To Promise".

Series: Called To Promise [#7] TRUSTING GOD IN THE DESERT Genesis 16:1-16 Introduction: Life often leads us into barren and challenging places, moments when our resources are depleted, hope seems distant, and the path forward is unclear. In these desert experiences, it can be difficult to see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Broad And Narrow Way PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the struggle of submitting to God's will and the importance of choosing the narrow path that leads to life, as depicted in Matthew 7:13-14 and Jesus' experience in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Good morning, family in Christ! Today, we’re diving into a complex yet enriching discussion about life's choices and the struggle to submit to God’s will. One of my favorite Christian authors, A.W. Tozer, once said, "The reason why many are still troubled, still seeking, still making little forward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Topics: Salvation

Thanking God For His Lovingkindness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore and understand the depth of God's unfailing, redeeming, and unconditional love.

Good morning, church family! We're going to dive into a beautiful and powerful Psalm today, Psalm 107, which is all about the unfailing, redeeming, and unconditional lovingkindness of our God. This Psalm reminds us that God's love isn't just a concept or a nice idea, it's active, it's powerful, and ...read more

Topics: Lovingkindness, God

I Rest This Case In This Matter PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

God's love for us is unshakeable, unstoppable, and unconditional, and nothing in all creation can separate us from His love.

Good morning, family. Today we're going to dive deep into a truth that we all need to be reminded of, time and again - God's love for us is unshakeable, unstoppable, and unconditional. It's a love that is always there, even when we feel undeserving or distant from it. As A.W. Tozer once penned, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Topics: God's Love, Romans 8:35-39

I Am Good PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 11, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of God's love, turning trials into triumphs, and encourages believers to trust in God's purposeful design for their lives.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to stand before you today, ready to delve into the rich tapestry of God's Word. We gather under this roof, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, united in our quest for understanding and our thirst for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Topics: Working, Good

Thankful For One Another

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 17, 2002

As we praise God for all things, we are not to forget to thank Him for those fellow Christians who provide blessing and strength in our daily lives.

THANKFUL FOR ONE ANOTHER "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you." Philippians 1:3 No man is "an island" unto himself. Our lives touch many others and the lives of many others touch us. For this reason Paul wrote: "that there should be no division in the body (of Christ), but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Even Unto Death

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

For the child of God, heaven is our ultimate destination. But from salvation to glory there are three vitally important "way stations" that are a part of our Christian pilgrimage.

FAITHFUL EVEN UNTO DEATH II Kings 2:1-12 For the child of God, heaven is our ultimate destination. But from salvation to glory there are three vitally important “way stations” that become a part of our pilgrimage. We find them suggested in II Kings 2:1-12. Elisha’s dedication to Elijah might ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Profitable Resolution

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

When his life was in mortal danger, David purposed to call upon the Lord for deliverance from his enemies. The Christian is surrounded by enemies of various nature, and wise we are if we call upon God for deliverance.

A PROFITABLE RESOLUTION “I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.” II Samuel 22:1-4 I. As was true with David, so with Christians today: our enemies are both numerous and powerful: David lived in continual danger. Saul, king of Israel, who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

But The Lord Stood With Me

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 20, 2002

No matter how well-intentioned our friends may be, there will likely be times (for one reason or another) they may not be there for us in a time of crisis or need...but God will always stand with us.

BUT THE LORD STOOD WITH ME "At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me…also I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion." II Timothy 4:16-17 I. Man is not always dependable: "…no one stood ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Being Sure

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002

Uncertainty in the life of the Christian will greatly limit his effectiveness in the service of the Lord. There are some truths concerning which we can be absolutely sure.

THE JOY OF BEING SURE "And I am sure that when I come unto you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ." Romans 15:29. I. THE DISTRESS OF UNCERTAINTY "For if the trumpet makes an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle? I Corinthians 14:8. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:29

Denomination: Baptist

Abuse? Then Make God Your R.e.f.u.g.e.

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Feb 12, 2003

When we are being abused, we can be fully assured that God is our protection and our sufficiency when you follow R.E.F.U.G.E

Abuse? Then make God your R.E.F.U.G.E. 6 Steps In Dealing With An Abuse Psalm 142 A maskil of David, when he was in the cave. 1 To the Lord I cry out;to the Lord I plead for mercy. 2 I pour out my lament before him;I tell him about my troubles. 3 Even when my strength leaves me,you watch my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Extent Of God's Concern For His Children

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 30, 2002

This outline sets forth the fact that God is concerned about the "little things" as well as the "big things" that confront His children.

THE GREAT EXTENT OF GOD’S CONCERN FOR HIS CHILDREN “And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to Elisha, ‘Alas, my master! What shall we do? So he answered, ‘Do not fear, for those who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-32, 2 Kings 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Let"S All Stand

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 13, 2005

Taking a stand my be optional, but you will never experience God’s power if you refuse to do so.

LET’S ALL STAND Eph 6:10-18 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. (Relationship power) (Just telling you to be strong does, not make you strong. It takes hard work through prayer and applying ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sovereignty Of God At Work Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

Even in the selling of Joseph into Slavery, God’s sovereign hand was at work to do good.

Genesis 37:12-end March 7, 2004 Sometimes the simplest expressions of truth are also the most profound. At our family night back on February 1, we sang a song with the kids. My God is so big, So strong and so mighty, There’s nothing my God cannot do. The mountains are his, the valleys are his, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36, Genesis 50:19-21

Denomination: Baptist