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The Problem With Prosperity Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 3, 2020

The leaders of Israel were enjoying their prosperity. What does God have to say to them?

BLINDING: Money is not evil, but it is dangerous. - 1 Timothy 6:10. - The dangers of money are not a new problem. Here we are way back in the Old Testament and we see the same thing (although back then it was probably a lot smaller percentage of the population). - It’s a telling passage and it ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Let There Be Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

God is the creator of not only laws of nature, but also social, moral and spiritual laws. Just like He did at the outset of creation, God uses the moral and spiritual laws to take the formless voids of our lives and gives them shape and brigtness by His light.

Many critics argue that the Bible story of creation is "geo" centric (centered around the earth). This is because of the wrong understanding of the creation story that God created the earth and built the sun, moon and stars around it. It gives an impression that everything revolved around ...read more

Denomination: Other

Dealing With Discouragement Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 4, 2009

Have you ever been discouraged? Are you discouraged now? You don’t have to be. As we examine our passage today, we will discover the causes of discouragement. But more than that, we will find the cure.

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com You know how much I love to watch college football. How many times have you seen a huge underdog go into the home stadium of a football powerhouse and play them very close the first half? It seems like it happens every Saturday during college football season. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives The Increase

Contributed by Seth Aryee on Dec 5, 2005

For very obvious reasons, we are all members of society, and because we are, we are interrelated and interdependent. We are relational beings. The relationships we build have tremendous potential for development, or they have terrible possibilities for

In writing to the Church in Corinth, Paul had to deal with basic fundamental problems. There was among that congregation issues around ENVY, STRIFE, AND DIVISIONS. These people were wrong in thought, word, and deed. Envying refers to the state of their souls; they had inward grudges and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Go Tell Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018

Message 8 from John covering the witness of the woman at the well and our responsibility to share the gospel.

“Go Tell” I. Pursue a proper perception A. Know the gift of God John introduced this theme in chapter one. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. John 1:4 There was the true light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man. John 1:9 Jesus offers God’s gift of life. This life ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-43

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Assimilation: Making Insiders Out Of Outsiders Student Copy Series

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011

A Lesson on Assimilation for the inner-core or leadership team. Also, you could share this lesson with the hospitality or greeting core. Please keep in mind that many parts of this lesson were taken from books, tapes, seminars. I quoted where possible

ASSIMILATION Rev. J. Kevin Putty, Presenter Matthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You Don't Like Where God Is Leading You

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 19, 2013

A look at struggles we have with the idea that God gets to shape us rather than us being in charge of our lives ourselves. What does it mean to let Him shape us like a potter shapes the clay?

WHAT GIVES YOU THE RIGHT TO BRING THAT INTO MY LIFE? We want to be shaped in the way we choose. - It can be painful to be shaped. - Like a potter pressing his fingers into the clay to mold it into a different shape would probably not “feel good” to the clay if it were sentient, so the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Not Greater

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are we like our teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to rejoice if we can be like our Teacher or our Master IV. TEXT: Matthew 10:25 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Stu

I. EXORDIUM: Are we like our teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to rejoice if we can be like our Teacher or our Master IV. TEXT: Matthew 10:25 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Students are to be like their teacher, and slaves are to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Living For Christ Or For Self

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Feb 19, 2021

Those things which I believe in, things that take precedence over all matters has become for the most part a point of ridicule by those who seem to control what we need to know.

The majority of the sermons of Rev. Raymond Williams comes from the sermon notes he preached from and are not always fluid. Living for Christ or Living for Self Interest If anyone wants to do God’s will, he will know about my teaching, whether it is from God or whether I speak from my own ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, John 7:15-17, Matthew 16:24, 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon On The Power Of God's Love

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 8, 2020

God's love is given freely and in abundance

Dieter. F. Uchtdorf the German aviator, airline executive and religious leader once stated: “Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we are imperfect, He loves us perfectly. Though we may feel lost and without compass, God's love encompasses us completely. ... He loves every ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:8

Sermon On Motivation

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 20, 2023

Motivation is defined as a reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way.

Taylor Swift, an American singer-songwriter once remarked: "I just want you to know that if you are out there and you are being really hard on yourself right now for something that has happened ... it's normal. That is what is going to happen to you in life. No one gets through unscathed. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Matthew 19:26, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 12:11

God And People Of All Faiths

Contributed by Minister Dachi on Sep 29, 2022

This world we live in is a world of religions, beliefs, traditions, customs, methods, languages, regions, languages and folktales!

This world we live in is a world of religions, beliefs, traditions, customs, methods, languages, regions, languages and folktales! This place where we live, this town, this country is not only the world. Human civilization spread across the globe. We live in a world filled with many mixed, mixed ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-12, Romans 2:17-29

Sermon On The Twists & Turns Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 10, 2023

Twists and turns have been defined as complicated dealings or circumstances.

Mandy Ingber, an American yoga instructor and former actress once remarked: “No matter what twists and turns your life offers you, your ability to be adaptable and flexible will help you to stay open to all of the hidden gifts that difficulty may offer.” Matthew 6:34 confirms: “Therefore do not be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, Psalm 138:3, Romans 8:31, Psalm 23:4

Where Your Treasure Is Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005

Your heart moves toward what you cherish, and God wants you to move toward Him.

Sometimes we’ll hear talks on stewardship that basically try to guilt us into giving. That’s not our intent today. I want to follow the example of Jesus and remind us how to increase our joy in giving because we know that we are getting more and more for our future. Do not store up for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed – Mental Health Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 19, 2016

Mental Health - Philippians chapter 4 verses 1-9 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Stand firm in the Lord (vs 1) (2). Stand Firm in Unity (vs 2) (3). Stand Firm in Trust (vs 4-7) (4). Stand Firm in Practice (vs 8-9) SERMON BODY: Ill: • He was born Erich Weisz on March 24, 1874, in Budapest, Hungary, • But he moved with his family to America, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Brethren