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Count Your Trials To Be Blessings

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008

The Holy Spirit commands us through James to choose to consider our trials to be blessings. How can we do that?

Count Your Trials to Be Blessings Text: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. (Jam 1:2-4) Text idea: James writes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Is Superior To Moses Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Mar 14, 2008

A texual study of Hebrews Three

Christ is Superior to Moses Hebrews Chapter Three Introduction: 1. The author in chapter two gave a great argument for Christ superiority. a. A Superior Message. b. A Superior Man. c. A Superior Christ d. A Superior Relationship e. A Superior Personification f. A Superior Life. 2. In this chapter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Idolatry

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008

There are more ways of worsipping Idols than falling down before one.

ISAIAH 44: 6-8 Today I want to talk for a little while about “IDOLS & IDOLATRY” From all I’ve read to do with this subject, Isaiah 44: is the best scripture in the entire bible on this subject, as we began to read & study these vss.we will see ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Two Aspects Of God's Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 9, 2008

This sermon and others in the series talks about what priority God’s Kingdom should have in every believer’s life.

KINGDOM OF GOD SERIES “Two Aspects of God’s Forgiveness” 1 John 1:9 REVIEW - What priority does the Kingdom have? First Matt 6:33 - When is the Kingdom? Now - Where is the Kingdom? Go to John 17:20-21 - How do you enter the Kingdom of God? God Draws…Undone - 1 John 1:9 says…(quote) - ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Let Your Heart Be Troubled

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Apr 22, 2008

There’s plenty of room for us so let us follow Jesus who is the way, the truth, and the life.

Introduction: This passage is near the beginning of Jesus’ farewell address to the disciples. As scholar William Barclay writes: “In a very short time life for the disciples was going to fall in. Their world was going to collapse in chaos around them. At such a time there was only one thing to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7, 3 John 14:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When A Prophet Goes Prodigal Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 12, 2008

This is a biographical message baed on the life of Jonah

When a Prophet Goes Prodigal Jonah Essential 100 Series May 11, 2008 Morning Service Introduction Merlin Carothers, author of the book Prison to Praise, had firsthand experience of what it is like to be declared righteous. During World War II, he joined the army. Anxious to get into some action, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

This Is What Will Happen To Those Who Are Angry With Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 14, 2014

To show the future of people that are angry with GOD's people and that they will become enemies of GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you angry with GOD's people? Stop now before GOD gets angry with you. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the future of people that are angry with GOD's people and that they will become enemies of GOD. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 41:11 (Amplified Bible) Behold, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Did Animals Begin To Fear Man

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Aug 13, 2014

A question from a member for a Wednesday night message, which shows when animals began to fear mankind.

Title: When did Animals begin to fear man? Introduction: The question before us is “When did Animals begin to fear man?” God created man and animal life on the same day of creation and man was given dominion, but what about the animals and their fear of man when did that start? Keep ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Can't Live Without Your Presence

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Aug 18, 2014

We are created to live in and enjoy God's presence daily....Why is the presence so God so important?

Sermon by Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Aug 17 2014 Title: I can’t live without Your Presence Intro: Are there certain rules and regulations when meeting someone of importance , like say the Queen of England or can one just bang on the door, walk right up to her and start chatting? Rachel Kelly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Climate Change - Pt. 2 - Forecasts Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 20, 2014

Climate can be a great destabilizing force. It can undermine our finances, our health, and our faith. We need a Climate Change!

Forecasts I. Introduction We confuse climate with weather. They are not the same thing. Climate is in fact defined as "a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years." So this is more than weather! Climate ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is In Control Of The Universe Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 10, 2014

God is in control of the universe and all of nature ... or is He??? When you look at the works of God from creation through history and on into destruction and re-creation it is easy to see the fingerprints of God all over the place!

God is in control - or is He really? Over the this Sunday and the next two we’ll be examining this question in detail. Today - God is in control of the earth, planets, stars, etc. Next Sunday - God is in control of the nations Two weeks from today - God is in control of you and me So, is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

The Key To Gaining The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

The keys to gaining God's Kingdom? First come to it in trust and dependence like a little child. Second realise that we can't earn it in God's sight. Third be willing to give up everything in order to gain it. Finally be willing to put yourself last

I was at a local clergy gathering last week and the subject of children's ministry came up. One of the other ministers there commented that they'd had people complain that the children made too much noise. I'm afraid I had to admit that I too had heard the same complaint at St Theo's a number of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Anglican

The Gospel Of His Great Mercy

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 27, 2015

We have reason to celebrate when because of the blessings we can receive from the great mercy of God!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What brings joy to your life right now? I am not simply talking about having a smile on your face, or being happy baseball season is upon us, but what brings joy to your life. • Sometimes life can be frustrating, draining, and difficult; nonetheless, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born Again To See And Conquer!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Mar 7, 2015

It's not the wise and sophisticated intellectuals admired and looked up to in the world, who are foremost in the kingdom. We need to be born again as a little child into the Kingdom of God, relying on Him always!

At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Love - God's Propitiation

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 15, 2015

Encouragement to remind us that by God's grace, Jesus paid the full price for our sins. We owe nothing but to come to Him through faith and repentance to have eternal life.

I FOUND A QUOTE BY DANIEL WEBSTER, ON THE SPIRIT OF GOODNESS, WHERE HE SAID, “REAL GOODNESS DOES NOT ATTACH ITSELF MERELY TO THIS LIFE – IT POINTS TO ANOTHER WORLD. POLITICAL OR PROFESSIONAL REPUTATION CANNOT LAST FOREVER, BUT A CONSCIENCE VOID OF OFFENCE BEFORE GOD AND MAN IS AN ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Free Methodist