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The Lord Giveth, The Lord Taketh Away

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 12, 2010

he fact that God alone is sovereign, having all power, must be understood by every person who would enter into a covenant relationship with the Lord. That the sacrificial death of Christ on Calvary’s cross was not to enable us: to never get sick,

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III THE LORD GIVETH, THE LORD TAKETH AWAY Prepared for Delivery at the Magic City Lectureship Birmingham, Alabama at the Bush Hill Church of Christ Monday, September 13, 1999 at 7:45 p.m. Peter Moss, Host Minister PRELIMINARIES It is with great humility that I have ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 25, 2010

We are called to finish the race, and it takes endurance. We need to be (1) prepared for the struggles that will come, and (2) focus our attention on Jesus. Ministry flows out of a love relationship with Christ. Our vision of Him will enable us to fini

[Some of the thoughts in this sermon are taken from Max Lucado’s book Just Like Jesus.] Let’s learn about endurance today. We want to finish strong, not just starting well. I don’t always finish what I start. Chances are I am not alone. • We have unfinished tasks lying around - like a book ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ark, Anger, And Acceptance

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 20, 2010

We who are successful want instant gratification, but must know that God’s timing may be different, and that it is important to do something that enables others to succeed. In prayer we learn that we are accepted and so our efforts have meaning.

Success brings with it its own set of problems. If you get used to being successful, you soon expect it, and then if it eludes you, that can be very hard to take. I know that I am speaking this morning to reasonably successful people, by and large. Most of you, when you face a challenge, are able ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Removing The Wall-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 21, 2018

3 of 4. God enabled the children of Israel to conquer the walled city of Jericho. God removes the barriers to ministry/serving Him & seeks to ensure the success of ministry. But When/How can barriers be removed? Ministry barriers are removed when...

REMOVING The WALL-III—Joshua 6:1-16+:20 Removing Barriers Barriers To Progress: Attention: Frustrated Pastor: The new pastor decided to visit the children's Sunday school. The teacher introduced him & said, "Pastor, this morning we're studying Joshua." "That's wonderful," said the new pastor, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Removing The Wall-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 11, 2018

4 of 4. God enabled the children of Israel to conquer the walled city of Jericho. God removes the barriers to ministry/serving Him & seeks to ensure the success of ministry. But When/How can barriers be removed? Ministry barriers are removed when...

REMOVING The WALL-IV—Joshua 6:1-16+:20 Removing Barriers Barriers To Progress Attention: Looking Back: Soon after their last child left home for college, a husband was resting with his wife on the couch with his head in her lap. She carefully removed his glasses. "You know, honey," she said ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding What Paul Understood Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2016

In this sermon, we look at some of the difficulties that Paul faced and how he endured them by trusting in God. He understood that God would always be with him, and that although God would not remove the difficulties, God would enable him to overcome.

Introduction: A. M. Scott Peck’s 1978 best-selling book, The Road Less Traveled, opens with these words: “Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stephen Brought Before A Council Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 20, 2017

Stephen, who was the first of seven men chosen for the office of deacon, had a strong faith by which he was enabled to do extraordinary things. Those who are full of faith are full of power, because, by faith the power of God is engaged for us.

December 30, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: Stephen Brought Before a Council (6:8-15) Acts 6.8-15 (KJV) 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. 9 Then there arose ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Significantly Significant Not Insignificant

Contributed by Sumeet Mj on Mar 11, 2015

You are Loved by God in Christ. Knowing your position and stand in the Lord gives you a confidence that enables you to face all oppressive forces with divine strength. Pastor Sumeet shares this powerful revelations from the scripture to prove this.

Mark 14:3 And being in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, as He sat at the table, a woman came having an alabaster flask of very costly oil of spikenard. Then she broke the flask and poured it on His head. 4 But there were some who were indignant among themselves, and said, "Why was this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life That Pleases God Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2014

The writer of Hebrews makes the intangibility of faith a practical thing.Faith is what allows us to understand what God does, to see what others cannot see. As a result, faith enables us to do what others cannot do.

Hebrews Series “The Life That Pleases God” Heb. 11.4-7 July 9,2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The writer of Hebrews makes the intangablity of faith a practical thing. 1 “By faith we understand . . .” (Heb. 11.3). Hebrews 11:3 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Edifying Series

Contributed by Obuba Okwara on Nov 2, 2021

Love enables us to rise up as an edifice built to last forever. Love looks for positive ways to encourage the object of it's affection. Loves is not blind; sees all the wrongs and faults, but makes a choice not to dwell on them.

Love edifies, it builds up the object of it's affection. It never pulls down, never talks down on the one it loves. Love sees the good, pulls it out, promotes and amplifies the good not the bad, and makes the good even better. Love enables us to rise up as an edifice built to last forever. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Overcoming With Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 9, 2021

Thanksgiving Holiday: God's grace results in thanksgiving, and a grateful heart enables believers to withstand hardship. A thankful heart also helps us to see God’s ability to work through our pain for His glory.

For our Thanksgiving holiday message, I want to open with a little humor. “A kindergarten teacher was telling her students all about the Pilgrims as she prepared them for the Thanksgiving season. After one little girl had gone home and shared the details she remembered from her teacher’s lesson, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Cry For Fresh Oil Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025

The cry for fresh oil is a cry for more of God’s presence, power, and divine enablement. Without it, believers become weak and ineffective. The good news is that God is willing to pour fresh oil upon those who hunger for Him.

THE CRY FOR FRESH OIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 92:10 "But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil." Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 16:13, Zechariah 4:6, Acts 10:38, Matthew 25:1-4, Isaiah 61:1 INTRODUCTION Oil in the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Reigns Over Our Past Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of Jesus' love reigning over our past, emphasizing that through His sacrifice, our past mistakes are forgiven, giving us a fresh start and enabling us to spread hope and God's forgiving love to others.

Last week, on Easter Sunday, we began a new series titled Love Reigns. We celebrated together the miraculous resurrection of Jesus Christ because his victory over death is proof that he is the true King over everything. We committed once again to live under the reign of Jesus’ love so we might ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Topics: New Creation, Forgiving Love, Reconciliation

Sermon Series: Love Reigns

Go! And Run With Endurance - Hebrews 12:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 27, 2025

Divine encouragement and instruction to run with endurance the race God has set before us.

Go! And Run With Endurance - Hebrews 12:1 Opening Prayer: Father God, we thank You for the privilege of gathering together in Your presence. As we open Your Word today, speak deeply into our hearts. Empower us to run with endurance the race You have set before us. Let Jesus be exalted, let the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Romans 15:4, Colossians 3:8-10, James 1:12, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 2:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fight To The Finish Series

Contributed by Tim George on Nov 5, 2001

We pick up our series today with a man who was determined to fight the good fight until he drew he last breath. Caleb was in a fight against his giants to the finish and God was going to enable him to finish well.

“Then the children of Judah came to Joshua in Gilgal. And Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him: “You know the word which the Lord said to Moses the man of God concerning you and me in Kadesh Barnea. I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadesh Barnea ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist