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An Anchor Of Hope

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 7, 2008

One of the greatest dangers facing Christians is to lose sight of the basis of our hope.  When we become so burdened with the stormy blasts of life that we forget out hope, then we face the slippery slope of sluggish ness, doubt, and even worse, the possi

An Anchor of HopeHebrews 6:9-20Intro In the first part of chapter six, we saw the warning that was issued to those that had never moved pasted the stage of spiritual immaturity and the peril that would face them.  And those words from the author would cause most to look at their salvation.  I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoicing In Heaven

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 1, 2014

Christians today can’t get side-tracked thinking about the finish line, because the race is NOT finished for us yet! We must faithfully endure life and continue to tell people about Jesus UNTIL we are face to face with Him!

Rejoicing in Heaven Revelation 19:1-8 Introduction - Share something on my heart this week: -- “My prayer is that God will send faithful men and women to our church to work for His glory in reaching people for Christ.” -- To work, we must be trained, which means faithfulness ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change Your Condition, Not Your Position

Contributed by Charl Swart on Jan 25, 2016

No matter what happens in your life. No matter what probles you have to face on your path. As long as you do not change your postition, which is in Christ, you will be able to face it by changing your condition. Your condition should constantly change.

INTRODUCTION Last week we spoke about leaving the past in the past. We said that past obstacles, past sins and even past successes can keep us in the past and keep us from completing our journey and receiving our crown. It can keep us from reaching the goal God has set for us to obtain. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Voice Of The Lord

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016

With displays of the power of nature, it seems appropriate to turn to Scripture to provide us with lessons from nature’s storms. You may not have had to face hurricanes lately, but all of us have, and will, face our share of storms in our lives.

Psalm 29 The Voice of the Lord 11/21/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction I first preached this sermon to my congregation in Florida. At that time two hurricanes had struck the state – Hurricane Charley, then hurricane Frances, which passed over our community. Florida had never been hit by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Attacked With False Accusation Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 17, 2017

Have you ever been falsely accused? Maybe you have dealt with attack, even while trying to do a good deed. Jesus faced continual assaults from the adversary. We must lean on Him and press on, even in the face of opposition.

Attacked with False Accusation Mark 3: 22-30 Have you ever been falsely accused? Maybe you have been maliciously attacked while seeking to do a good deed for someone else. Likely we all have dealt with situations where our actions or motives have been misrepresented, and we were unnecessarily ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Owned

Contributed by Je Layugan on Apr 11, 2022

Nothing compares to God. But as strange as it may seem, God’s Win-Loss record seems not clean. Because there’s a man by the name of Jacob who claimed to have seen God face to face, was in a wrestling match with God, and even defeated God.

Nothing compares to God. He is Omnipresent, (always everywhere). Omniscient (all knowing). Omnipotent (all powerful). He is transcendent (he is beyond and above us and our understanding of this world) But as strange as it may seem, God’s Win-Loss record seems not clean. Because there’s a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Hosea 12:3-4, Exodus 33:20, Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Can Not Carry A 1,000 Pounds

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 31, 2024

THIS SUMMER WE HAVE BEEN IN A BATTLE WITH CHRONDROSARCOMA. I had surgery Monday that brought me face to face with cancer. This bone cancer and made this the most painful sermon I have ever done. I refused to stop. The tears have freely flowed.

I CAN’T CARRY A THOUSAND POUNDS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol..com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Hear me: COULD YOU MAKE THIS WEEKEND THE BEST ONE OF THIS YEAR? Today is a good day to have a good day! What could you do to make today a good day? WHAT COULD YOU DO TO MAKE TODAY A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, 2 Timothy 2:15, Deuteronomy 6:5-8, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 27 – Persecution And Oppression Against God’s People – Wicked Schemes - Chapter 3:58-60 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 25, 2025

We see increasing oppression and persecution in the world against God’s own, especially right now in Africa. Wicked schemes and godlessness increase. Jeremiah had to face the same evils and we look at verses dealing with this. Godly Christians WILL face persecution.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 27 – PERSECUTION AND OPPRESSION AGAINST GOD’S PEOPLE – WICKED SCHEMES - CHAPTER 3:58-60 Jeremiah pleads his case with the Lord and that we saw last time. He was delivered from the lowest pit and similar experiences met David, Jonah and the Lord. We looked at them. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:58, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 2 Corinthians 7:5-6, 2 Corinthians 11:26, Job 33:28, 2 Timothy 3:12, Lamentations 3:59, Hebrews 11:36-37, Lamentations 3:60, Psalm 21:11-12, Psalm 37:12-13, Proverbs 28:5, Romans 12:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Grace to put the past behind us. Grace to Become what our Lord whould have us be. Grace to face the future.

Amazing Grace 2 Corinthians 8:7 KJV 1. God’s Amazing Grace for Spiritual Warfare We are engaged in a great spiritual battle. Satan’s cannot outright defeat us, but he will work on us until we lose our first love if we allow him. Great sorrow can stun, and it can make you forget the best source ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7

Denomination: Church Of God

04. When The Glory Departed Israel: The Tragedy Of Presumption Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Israel, facing the Philistines, believed that bringing the Ark of the Covenant into battle would guarantee victory. But their faith was misplaced—not in God, but in the Ark as a symbol.

When the Glory Departs – The Tragedy of Presumption March 19, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 4 In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite. This tiny metal sphere, barely two feet in diameter, sent shockwaves through the world. ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the power of God's strength, the importance of perseverance, and the victory that comes from faith, encouraging the congregation to face their battles with courage and faith in God.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving into the heart of a battle. We're going to be exploring the depths of God's strength, the power of perseverance and the victory of faith. As we navigate through this sermon, I want to remind you of the powerful words spoken by C.S. Lewis, "God knows ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:8

Topics: Perseverance, Fight

In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 17, 2020

There is power, healing, salvation in the name of Jesus. in the fight against the Coronavirus, we cannot forget that god is bigger than any problem we face.

In the name of Jesus Acts 3:1-10 11-16 Introduction- Good morning! I look around and I picture where people would be sitting Who would have thought that a month ago we would be having church minus people in the pews? That believers would have to be creative in bringing the gospel even to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, Acts 3:11-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Narnia: The Bearing Of A Lion Series

Contributed by David Sulcer on Nov 2, 2005

Jesus Christ is seen in the stately bearing of Aslan the lion.

NOT A TAME LION THE CHRONICLES OF CHRISTMAS – PART 2 THE KING OF THE BEASTS STRONG - "…What is stronger than a lion?" – Judges 14:18 NIV COURAGEOUS - “…the bravest soldier, whose heart is like the heart of a lion, …” 2 Samuel 17:10 NIV FEROCIOUS - “…Like a lion he crouches and lies down, like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Hope In The Endless Ocean Of Divine Mercy Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 23, 2025

Divine Mercy provides profound hope by reminding me of God's unconditional love, giving me strength to face each day with courage.

Title: Hope in the Endless Ocean of Divine Mercy Intro: Divine Mercy provides profound hope by reminding me of God's unconditional love, giving me strength to face each day with courage. Scripture: John 20:19-31 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, Divine Mercy flows like an endless ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Other

The Devil After The Dove Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Sometimes after we experience some of our greatest spiritual victories, we’re faced with our greatest spiritual challenges.

INTRODUCTION This is the second message from the Gospel According to Mark. According to strong tradition, it could be called the Gospel According to Simon Peter as told to Mark. In this message we’re going to look at the baptism of Jesus. Through the years, I’ve had some interesting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-13

Denomination: Baptist