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Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ, Part 6 Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 19, 2014

The apostle Paul, on the other hand, brings us face to face with the startling reality of how we really were before Christ.

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 6 Resurrection Living Ephesians 2:1-7 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Desires.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 30, 2024

A widespread cry is growing in the hearts of believers for a real, tangible encounter with God. They want, like Moses, to see Him face to face...

Desires. Psalm 42.1-3MSG A widespread cry is growing in the hearts of believers for a real, tangible encounter with God. They want, like Moses, to see Him face to face. They don't want only to read about Him, have head knowledge of Him, talk about Him, and pay homage to Him on Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

From Surviving To Thriving In The Wilderness Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 26, 2019

It’s in the wilderness where you are faced with the realities of your heart and you’re given the opportunity to test your character, preparedness and devotion to God before you are given the full measure of your life’s calling

For more information and teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com We’ve seen so far over the past few months the path which David’s life took as it progressed through the “4 A’s” of Anointing, Apprenticeship, Activation and Announcement. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10, 1 Samuel 23:17-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Confrontation With The Devil

Contributed by John Gerald on Apr 29, 2005

How to face the devil with confidence, and not be taken with his lies.

CONFRONTATION WITH THE DEVIL Rev. John W. Gerald I. CONFRONTATION WITH THE DEVIL Gen. 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Satan challenges ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 2, 2014

Three things we need to face the New Year

“The Best is Yet to Come!” Joshua 1:1-9 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Choosing What Matters Most Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008

The major challenge facing people should have been what to do with all the leisure time provided by our technological advances. Instead, technology has been more of an enemy than an ally. It only enabled us to do more. Thus, most people are busier than ev

Choosing What Matters Most When You’re Running on Empty Luke 10:38-42 How many of you consider your lives less busy than they were a few years ago? Raise your hands. How many of you consider your lives just as busy as a few years ago? How many of you consider your lives to be busier than a few ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 30, 2014

Advent is an incredible season for Christians to celebrate. We must declare His glory to everyone we meet, no matter what challenges we may be facing from day to day. If we really want to see Christ more this season; we will sing Mary’s song!

2014 Christmas Series (November 30, 2014) Sermon 1 - Mary's Song Luke 1:39-55 Introduction - This morning, we begin the season of Advent -- Our Advent series is called “We Have Seen His Glory” -- In it, we are preparing to celebrate the arrival of the Christ, the Messiah -- It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cemetary Road

Contributed by David Roth on May 2, 2020

Lent 5 (A) The Christ of the resurrection of the Last Day is one and the same Christ who is on the road of life with us now. He will not only bring us out of the grave then, He is on the road to the cemetery with us today, as we face the challenges, the losses, and yes, even the deaths, of today.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14.) “The Cemetery Road” Today we read of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Lazarus was the brother of Mary and Martha, the two sisters of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting On God's Strength

Contributed by Claude White on Aug 15, 2023

In our faith journey, we often face weariness, doubt, and discouragement. We may feel as if our strength is failing, and the challenges before us seem insurmountable. But amid these struggles, Isaiah reminds us that God is always near, ready to renew our strength and empower us to overcome.

Waiting on God's Strength ? Isaiah 40:27–31 (ESV) ? 27 Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God"? 28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For God To Speak

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

God’s voice is a voice that challenges and changes us.

In, The Horse Whisperer, Tom Booker, has a gift when it comes to what he calls "gentling" horses. In one telling scene, a traumatized horse, frightened by a ringing cell phone, gallops off into the far end of a large pasture. Booker walks into the pasture and sits down, where he waits for what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Redemption In God’s Promises Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 14, 2023

Even in the face of despair and frustration (which many face today) there’s hope! God is still the God who authors our faith, and completes it through His righteousness.

Alpha and Omega, Part 19 Our Redemption in God’s Promises Genesis 15:1-21 Introduction HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! BE THANKFUL FOR GOD’S GIFT! - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21, Matthew 6:33, John 14:1, Romans 3:10, John 14:6, Acts 13:39, Hebrews 6:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If I’m Following God’s Voice, Why Do I Keep Running Into These Obstacles? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 27, 2010

Facing the struggles that so often following our step of faith.

THE WAY IT SHOULD BE: Following God’s voice leads to feelings of peace. - Judges 6:23-24. - In both v. 23 and v. 24, we see peace emphasized. When we follow God, this is what we expect: that our hearts would be filled with peace. - We may be expect a warm fuzzy glow from our conversation with ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Faith Your Own?

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Jul 30, 2013

A sermon challenging Christian to honestly examine the foundation of their faith.

Let me start by asking you a question: Is your faith your own? By that I mean, is the body of beliefs, the faith, that you hold dear is it based on your understanding of God and His word or is it based on someone else’s understanding of God and His word? There’s a big difference between ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Fight Of Your Life

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009

A message about the spiritual battle that we all face.

THE FIGHT OF YOUR LIFE TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10; 10:3-5 2 Corinthians 1:8 10 8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: 9 But we had the sentence of death ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cut-Er-Loose

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 13, 2007

There is one challenge that not many are willing to take on, and that is to conquer the sin in their lives. I assure you that it is challenging, adventurous, dangerous, and certainly rewarding.

CUT-ER-LOOSE It’s amazing the challenges that men and women will take on. Iraq for one example. They will also trek into the wilderness, over deserts, sail the oceans in small boats, and float around the world in balloons, and so on. I suppose to prove manhood or the strength of womanhood. But ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God