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Power In Prayer

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 4, 2024

Message from Acts 12 about what happens when the church prays.

Title: What Happens When We Pray Theme: Prayer makes a difference in the life of believers. Text: Acts 12:1 - 5 Note: Some points are used from Awake My Soul by J. Sidlow Baxter Opening Scripture Acts 12:1-5 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Divine Authority PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

Explores the call to servitude, sacrifice, and courage in faith.

Good morning, beloved. How wonderful it is to gather in the house of the Lord, to sit beneath His grace and mercy, to bask in His love and bountiful blessings. We are here not by accident, but by divine appointment, hand-picked by God Himself to be part of this family, this body of Christ. Today, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Topics: Jesus, Desire

Things Only God Can Do

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 4, 2003

Prayer, Evangelism,and Revival-there are certain things that only God can accomplish. Man has his part but it all depends on God.

Things Only God Can Do I. Only God Can Save A Person Only God can draw someone to Himself. Illustration – J. Vernon McGee tells the story of a young man being questioned about his salvation experience. “How did you get saved.” He was asked. He replied, “God did his part and I did my part.” The ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Look Back,even Look Ahead,but Don't Forget To Look Around You

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 7, 2003

This message will cause you to look over your life in retrospect,and when you do you’ll remember to give God the Praise!

When God saved Paul,He saved him for a purpose. (Elaborate on his Damascus Road Conversion-Acts 9) Like all men,God is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to a saving knowledge of His Son Jesus Christ. When we look at vv.4-11 of Phil.Chapter 4. Paul tells us as he lays his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lose Yourself (Pastor Jose Gomez Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 8, 2006

God wants us to move forward through the pressures of live. Phillipians is a Lesson In Surrender to God.

Lose Yourself The Scriptures Phillipians 1 19 For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Sees Every Good Thing

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

God sees every good thing that you do, and rewards you fairly.

God Sees Every Good Thing Category: Sermons Text: Hebrews 6: 9-12 Introduction: A. Even though this is stern stuff, it is the affectionate admonishing of a loving Father. 1. You only admonish those you love. If you hate someone, you let them go their way into troubling ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Gospel Proclaimed Series

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007

Introductory material from Colossians leads to an invitation to trust Christ

A Gospel Proclaimed….. Col. 1:22-23 1. The Basis of the Gospel Passion of the Christ ramps up the depiction of The Jesus film – none can really show the horror of the physical destruction. Beating actually part of the crucifixion. Description. Physical agony is necessary for us. Only way we can ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Dying Fire

Contributed by Charles Clary on Feb 19, 2004

This sermon looks carefully at a highly-trained missionary associate and his #1 problem.

THE DYING FIRE Text: II Timothy 1:6 It’s just about over for the Apostle Paul. He’s soon to die and he knows it. The executioner’s sword will flash and a great tongue for God will be silenced. The little tentmaker is about to meet his Maker. His own tent is about to be removed. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is Always A Bright Side But, Where Do I Look?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 19, 2012

How did we get so depended on the internet? It was easy wasn't it? It seems more of a reality to depend on the things we see. What does the Bible say about that?

There is always a bright side but, where do I look? As I'm setting here waiting for Doctors to release Brenda from the hospital I was reading the Winston Salem Journal. There is a story on the front page about a few web sites in protest against government rules and regulations and one of the web ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Where Can I Hide?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 1, 2011

I believe there are many misconceptions about the identity of the Holy Spirit. Some view the Holy Spirit as some mystical force.

Where Can I Hide? Psalm 139:7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? 8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. I believe there are many misconceptions about the identity of the Holy Spirit. Some view the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Experience

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Our passage is a great picture of God’s grace and workings in the believer. Today we study biblical truths which relate to our salvation. We have different experiences – some good and some bad. If you are a true believer in Christ, you must be able to pe

Intro: Our passage is a great picture of God’s grace and workings in the believer. Today we study biblical truths which relate to our salvation. We have different experiences – some good and some bad. If you are a true believer in Christ, you must be able to personally testify of the reality of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-14

Denomination: *other

Part 1 - Genesis 21:1-7 - Laughing At God! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 20, 2010

It seems Isaac was laughed at in one way or another all his life. Isaac means "laughter". What an appropriate name. A river of LAUGHTER runs through the entire story of the birth of Isaac.

Part 1 - Genesis 21:1-7 - LAUGHING AT GOD! As he was born my heart was bursting with JOY. I held my son Ben up to the Lord and dedicated him then and there. I was so grateful for the gift of a child. I remember driving home at the beginning of that day laughing and honking the horn so everyone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

Constant communication with God is important in the Christian life.

Focus Passage: Matthew 6:5-13 Supplemental Passage: 1Th 5:17 “pray without ceasing” But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Where Can I Hide?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 1, 2013

I believe there are many misconceptions about the identity of the Holy Spirit. Some view the Holy Spirit as some mystical force. The Holy Spirit is used in some of today's worship and is confusing and as though has cast a spell on people.

Where Can I Hide? Psalm 139:7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? 8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. I believe there are many misconceptions about the identity of the Holy Spirit. Some view the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When It Doesn't Make Sense, Does That Make It Senseless

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Mar 7, 2009

Why do we try to figure out how God works?, instead of just trusting He know best.

"When It Doesn’t Make Sense, Does That Make It Senseless?" 2 Corinthians 4:8,9 How do we as Christians in this world make any sense out of what makes no sense? How do we cope with things in our lives that just don’t make sense? There are 4 steps that we must take in this situation. 1. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God