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The Transforming Fire Of God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

Exploring Exodus 3, we observe how an ordinary bush becomes a vessel for God's presence. It serves as God's dwelling place, His mouthpiece, and a site of purity and transformation. It ultimately stands as an everlasting witness to God's power and glory.

Good morning and welcome in the name of Jesus, our Savior and Lord. Today, I want us to reflect on a simple yet powerful thought from the book of Exodus. It is this: Without God's fire, a bush is just a bush. In Exodus chapter three, we read about a regular thorn bush that caught Moses' attention ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Topics: Moses, Burning Bush

Finding Strength In Patience SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Exploring how patient faith can lead to receiving strength from the Lord.

Today, we will explore the concept of waiting on the Lord and how it can bring us strength and renewal. This topic is found in Isaiah 40:29-31, a well-known and beloved passage that offers comfort and hope to weary souls. Let us dive into this text and discover the power of waiting on the Lord. To ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Topics: Endurance, Faith

We Walk By Faith Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 15, 2011

These message discusses how our mentality as it relates to faith can be like the old ice box versus the modern day refrigerator.

We Walk By Faith Part 7 The Ice Box and The Refrigerator Mentality Scriptures: Deuteronomy 11:31-32; Jeremiah 31:33-34; Hebrews 10:14-25 Introduction In my last message I shared with you that we are empowered by the Holy Spirit and therefore our faith lies within our understanding of how the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:33-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stephen The Witness And Martyr Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Feb 21, 2005

Stephen is a model for us of a Holy Spirit directed witness.

Stephen the Witness and Martyr Acts 6:8—8:1 Intro: There is a Conspiracy of Silence in so many churches… Thinking that we can merely live good Christian lives as our witness, without telling people the why: telling about Jesus Christ. God’s acts have always needed explanation to be clear. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hand Of God - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007

This message will consider several ways that God’s hand is upon the life of every Christ-follower.

11.13.05 PM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “The Hand Of God - Part 1” Ecclesiastes 9:1 Eccl 9:1 Solomon says, “For I considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all, that the righteous & the wise & their works are in the hand of God...” Intro In this verse that I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Plan Includes Every Christian Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 18, 2011

God has a prefect plan; God is faithful; God will use us for His plan!

Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke. In the beginning of Luke Chapter 1, we noted the story of the godly priest Zechariah. God told Zechariah that through him and his wife Elizabeth they were going to have a son even in their old age. Zechariah did not believe the word of God therefore ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing Temptation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2011

Jesus' encounter with Satan helps us to understand the power of temptations and ways to overcome it.

Matthew 4:1-11 “Facing Temptation” INTRODUCTION Video: “Temptation—Deep Thoughts By a Shallow Christian This brief video seems to echo the thoughts and actions of many people in our modern society. It is commonly believed that sin has no consequence and the resisting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Tunnel-Visioned With Physical Resources Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 16, 2012

Always consider the richness and power of God available from heaven!

Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 9. If you recall, several weeks ago we talked about Luke 9:1-6. Jesus called and empowered His first Disciples to minister for the Kingdom of God. Today, we will talk about a famous miracle with 2 fish and 5 loaves of bread. For now, we will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Commitment To Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 21, 2012

he extraordinary and miraculous power of God through us will only be as good as our commitment to Jesus Christ!

Last week we looked at the first 5 of the 10 Commandments given by God to the people of Israel. Although the focus of that message last week was for encouraging and honoring our mothers, we noted that people must have a right relationship with God in order to have a right relationship with other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:49-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Our Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 26, 2015

What does it mean to love your neighbor?

We have been worshiping God with the Letter by James in the New Testament. The Letter was not only breathed out (inspired) by God, James knew Jesus Christ since he grew up with him in the family; Jesus was James older brother; their mother was Mary but of course Jesus was conceived by the Holy ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Battle For Your Destiny

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 13, 2025

Your destiny can be fulfilled, no matter what battles you face—if you are willing to rise up and contend for it.

THE BATTLE FOR YOUR DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:5 – “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.” Supporting Texts: Genesis 37:5-20, Judges 6:11-16, Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5, Genesis 37:5-20, Judges 6:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Advance While Bleeding

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 16, 2025

This message encourages us to lean on God’s strength and keep advancing no matter what.

ADVANCE WHILE BLEEDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 "And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What You Must Not Carry Into The New Year Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 26, 2025

A call to spiritual, emotional, and moral cleansing in order to enter the new year free, focused, and positioned for God’s next move.

WHAT YOU MUST NOT CARRY INTO THE NEW YEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1 Key Verse: “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking The Stronghold Of Sin Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025

Sin, though often seen as a mere act, is a powerful stronghold that can dominate and enslave a person, holding them captive to destructive behaviors and mindsets.

Title: BREAKING THE STRONGHOLD OF SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 6:12-14 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Galatians 5:16, James 4:7 INTRODUCTION: Sin, though often seen as a mere act, is a powerful stronghold that can dominate and enslave a person, holding them captive to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-14, Galatians 5:16, James 4:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Latter Rain

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025

The latter rain signifies a time of divine blessing, restoration, and empowerment for believers. As we align ourselves with God through repentance, prayer, and faith, we position ourselves to receive His abundant outpouring.

Bible Study: LATTER RAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:23 – "Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before." Supporting Texts: Zechariah ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23, Zechariah 10:1, James 5:7-8, Hosea 6:3, Acts 2:17-18, Proverbs 16:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God