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Perfecting Our Walk

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 23, 2004

It is often our tendency to measure our relationship for God in degrees, like one measures the temperature. According to John, this is not a valid method for believers in Christ. The issue is not the degree of a relationship with God, but the reality of

PERFECTING OUR WALK 1 John 2:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Over the last few weeks, we have been developing this thought of John regarding our walk with Christ. John has challenged us to consider the validity of our walk with regard to personal obedience, personal repentance, and now personal love. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Who He Says He Is, And Will Do What He Says He Will Do Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on May 4, 2005

Part 18 of a series in Psalm 119

“God Is Who He Says He Is, and Does What He Says He Will Do” Part 18 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: September 7, 2003 P.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119:137-144 Introduction Let me ask you a question and please do not answer out loud and don’t be so spiritual when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:137-144

Denomination: Baptist

Being Thankful In Difficult Times

Contributed by George Alves on Oct 6, 2001

In the midst of chaos there is hope, there is One who is our strength and refuge.

How can we be thankful during difficult times? When our world is falling apart… When we have more questions than answers… When bad things happen to good people… When evil seems to be gaining ground… When the last penny is spent and retirement is decades away… When your retirement savings ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

What Are You Getting Me For Christmas Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

The meaning of life is Jesus Christ because without Jesus Christ life has no meaning.

SIN WILL ALWAYS BE AN OFFENSIVE WORD IN OUR SOCIETY. WE TRIVIALIZE GREED, SELFISHNESS, CORRUPTION, CRIME AND ALL OTHER SINS BY GETTING SCIENTISTS TO PROVE TO US "BIOLOGICALLY" THAT WE CAN’T HELP IT BECAUSE WE WERE JUST BORN THAT WAY! IT’S NOT SCIENTISTS OR SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATIONS THAT WE MUST ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Making Something Out Of Nothing Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Aug 19, 2005

Part 3 in Joseph the Dreamchaser. A monologue of Joseph expressing what he learned in jail. An encouragement on perseverance.

Joseph: One Man Makes A difference Part 3: How To Make Something Out Of Nothing (Note:This was kind of a first person sermon. I dressed as Joseph, did the monologue and interspersed it with songs we sang. I only mention the songs by title, because the words worked for what I felt we needed to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

In the book of John 8:58 Jesus shocked His enemies when He said, “Before Abraham was, I AM.” The enemies were so furious at Him that they wanted to stone Him. They knew exactly what He was saying when He said “I Am.” They knew these words referred to the

I Am The Light Of The World; John 8:1-12 In Vs. 58 Jesus said, “Before Abraham was, I Am.” With these words He revealed Himself as the eternal Son of God. He always has existed and always will exist. I cannot fully comprehend that because I had a beginning, but in Christ I will not have an ending ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Don't Be Afraid

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Feb 13, 2010

We are all afraid of something. However, as Christians we shouldn't be afraid of anything. God has promised to protect us from all harm.

-What are some of the things that y’all are afraid of? -Do you know what Americans top fears are? -According to a Boston Globe survey, Americans top fears are: 1. Public speaking 2. Snakes 3. Confined spaces 4. Heights 5. Spiders 6. Tunnels and bridges 7. Crowds 8. Public transportation ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship In The Hard Times Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 8, 2009

Discover what it means and how to worship God during the hard times of life.

Are you able to worship God in the hard times? This is one of the most difficult tasks of the faith life. It is easy to worship God when the sun shines bright. It is easy to worship God when the bills are paid. It is easy to worship God when things are going well. What about during the hard times? ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Celebrate Christmas? Series

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008

Christmas is not a joyful time for everyone. If you have lost a loved one, or had some other tragedy, will you still celebrate Christmas?

Will you celebrate Christmas? Tis the season to be jolly Medical Journal 18 Dec 2005: “This is a period of frenetic activity, a time when people are trying to juggle work, an increase in social obligations, shopping, decorating, wrapping, entertaining and staying on budget. All this leads to a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part Two: Remember Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Feb 23, 2009

The second of a four-sermon series on the Biblical response to uncertain times.

Looking for more sermon ideas from Andy Stanley? Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. ******* Scripture: 1 Kings 17-19 Idea: When looking ahead makes you fearful, look back and remember. There are things we have forgotten. There are things we don’t know. Introduction There are things we would love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strange Territory

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

STRANGE TERRITORY

Joshua 3:1-17 STRANGE TERRITORY Israel had been in the wilderness for 40 years. Now they are about to cross over the Jordan River into the promised land. “…Ye have not passed this way heretofore” (v. 4). New Challenges, New Opportunities, New Ministries, New ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Redemption And The Obedience Factor Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 7, 2014

Jesus obeyed the Father, and Jesus calls us to obey the Father, too!

Redemption and the Obedience Factor (Isaiah 50:4-11) 1. [A] mother who wanted to have the last word but couldn't handle the hassle that resulted whenever she said no to her young son. After an especially trying day, she finally flung up her hands and shouted, "All right, Billy, do whatever you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not By Might Nor By Power But By My Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007

We must live our life Not by Might nor by Power but by His Spirit

Title: Not by Might nor by Power but by My Spirit Theme: To show the importance of letting God’s spirit take control. Text: Zechariah 4:6 Zechariah 4:6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6, Zechariah 4:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Leaving A Legacy

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jun 21, 2016

This is a short devotional given at a Men's Breakfast about us as men leaving a Godly legacy.

Proverbs 13:22a A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children A good man leaves an inheritance [of moral stability and goodness] to his children’s children Amplified Bible A good life gets passed on to the grandchildren The Message 30 for 30 of two strikingly different ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Times Seem To Last A While

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 28, 2019

Bad times…we all have experienced them. Sometimes they are self-inflicted. I did something I should not have done, and I caused my own bad times. And then there are times, others have done something to me that caused me to have bad times.

Introduction: Bad times…we all have experienced them. Sometimes they are self-inflicted. I done something I should not have done, and I caused my own bad times. And then there are times, others have done something to me that caused me to have bad times. Whether they are self-inflicted, or caused ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist