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Confidence Before God

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 3, 2011

The author of Hebrews drives home the reality that you & I can approach God with absolute confidence. God can be approached with absolute confidence. Who can approach God with confidence? 3 measures ensuring your confidence before God are...

CONFIDENCE BEFORE GOD—Hebrews 10:1-18 Attention: Jimmy was sent to prison for his crimes but he told the warden he wasn't worried at all about serving his full term. The warden asked him why, since most prisoners immediately start planning how they can get out early. Jimmy replied, "Well, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Of God And The Witness Of Martyrs

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 1, 2018

The wisdom of every age considers the Catholic faith a folly. The only promise Christ made about this life is that we would be blessed through the agency of persecution.

Thursday of the 22nd Week in Course 2018 St. Donatian of Africa The wisdom of any secular age considers the Christian faith to be folly. The reason for this is that the wisdom of a given secular age is focused on how to attain pleasure, status or power. It is essentially centered on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Catholic

Focus On Your Work For God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 28, 2019

Beloved don't allow people who God has not called as judges over you to derail you or make you give on doing the Work of God. Stay committed, stay strong and deliver to the satisfaction of He who has called you.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *FOCUS ON YOUR WORK FOR GOD* 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 King James Version (KJV) 4 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Understanding Our Relationship With God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

The ultimate goal of a true Christian is to understand and know God. This desire surpasses all others in importance.

What is the greatest desire of a Christian? Throughout the Bible, we see that the great men and women of God express their passion for truly knowing Him. Moses asks God to reveal His glory (Exodus 33:18). David compares his longing for God to a deer panting for water (Psalm 42:1). And Paul declares ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Topics: Knowing God, Christian Life

When The Strong Feel Weak: God’s Response To Discouraged Servants Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

1 Kings 19 reminds us that even spiritual giants can feel overwhelmed. Elijah’s moment of fear and frustration did not end his ministry—it became a turning point. God does not abandon His servants when they feel weak; instead, He feeds, speaks, reassures, and sends them again.

WHEN THE STRONG FEEL WEAK: GOD’S RESPONSE TO DISCOURAGED SERVANTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:1-21 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:29-31; 2 Corinthians 4:7-9; Psalm 34:18; Hebrews 4:15-16; Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: After the fiery confrontation at Mount Carmel and the dramatic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Pleasers - Part 3

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@wWolfaardt.com) Learning to live each day to please God.

God-Pleasers – Part 3 Colossians 1:10 We are wrapping up a three part mini-series entitled God-Pleasers. I have come to understand that what God expects from you and me is to live as God-Pleasers. Jesus did, and the Father said of Him, “This is my Son in whom I am well pleased.” Jesus Himself made ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Denomination: *other

When God Gets Loose

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 6, 2014

When God gets loose, things change. This message share some things which happen when God gets loose!

WHEN GOD GETS LOOSE Acts 2:14-39 • When we lived in Biloxi, we got a dog & our daughter named her "Dutchess." I’m not so sure whether “Dutchess” was the dog’s name or position!! For me, dogs belong outside, but not Dutchess. When we lived on Lakeview circle, she ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Doing God's Work For Him

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000

When I was 11 years old, my younger brother was killed in an accident.

When I was 11 years old, my younger brother was killed in an accident. In the ensuing days people tried to comfort our family in the best way they knew how. You know how it is. You feel the need to comfort a grieving person so you say something like, "He’s in a better place," or "God needed him in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Command And Work Of God In Everyones

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 1, 2007

In this message we see the command from the Lord to win souls and also the great joy that there is in winning the lost to Christ. The great task of the Church is still evangelization of the world. It is work number 1. The Good News is that the Lord works

THE COMMAND AND WORK OF GOD IN EVERYONES MINSITRY In this message we see the command from the Lord to win souls and also the great joy that there is in winning the lost to Christ. The great task of the Church is still evangelization of the world. It is work number 1. The Good News is that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Stay In Line With God's Plan

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 8, 2018

Dont give on Gods plan due to challenges or trials, be faithful to the Lord for He is faithful

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: STAY IN LINE WITH GOD'S PLAN. Acts 25:1-12 King James Version (KJV) 25 Now when Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem. 2 Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

God Is Stability In This Unstable World

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 2, 2024

With the news filled with stories of turmoil, suffering, With the devastating floods that hit our area by hurricane Helen and the ever-looming fear of war in the middle East. Praying for the peace of Israel and that God will protect them it is easy for us to feel very overwhelmed.

God is Stability in This Unstable World **Introduction:** Beloved, as we gather today, we find ourselves in a world that often feels chaotic and uncertain. With the news filled with stories of turmoil, suffering, With the devastating floods that hit our area by hurricane Helen and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:6, John 14:27, Malachi 3:6, Psalm 29:11, Psalm 37:11, Hebrews 10:23, Matthew 10:13, Psalm 120:7, Philippians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Both Lord And Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 24, 2022

God’s plan to save us centered around declaring Jesus both Lord and Messiah.

Both Lord and Messiah Text: Acts 2:22-36 Introduction 1. Illustration: “The cornerstone of God’s plan is the atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Hugo Montoya). 2. As God always does, he had a plan B. He set us up with paradise, but that wasn’t good enough for us, we had to have more. So, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Methodist

"faith Under Fire"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 18, 2022

Each day, an unseen and incredible battle between good and evil takes place around us. Just as retired generals share insights on strategy, this message aims to enlighten and empower us by helping us understand the enemy's strengths and tactics used against God’s people.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 5:8-9) (8) "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:" (9) "Whom resist steadfast in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 4:7, Jude 1:3, Revelation 12:11, 1 Thessalonians 3:5, 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Corinthians 11:15, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 8:35-37, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Romans 7:14-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heroes Of The Bible: Samson Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 22, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Samson. (Alliterated Outline, PowerPoint)

Heroes of the Bible: Samson Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/8/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying the book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Staying Close To Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 17, 2023

As a believer God is already in my life, but when I abide in Him, when I spend time with Him, He gives me the desire to be like Jesus. He reassures me of who I am, empowers me to love God and others with the love that has been extended to me.

1 John 2:28-3:24 2:28 And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. 29 If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him. 3:1 See what kind of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational