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Part 3 - Fear Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007

Part 3 of our series deals with Fear, and how it can cause you to act irrational, make poor decisions or even do nothing at all in times of trouble.

They Must be Giants 3 – Fear Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” Topics over the next few ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Bible Church

We’re Waiting For God

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008

keep the faith and continue to trust God because the scoffers are a sure sign of His coming.

WE’RE Waiting for God Luke 12:35- 40 There have always been people who don’t believe the bible, or any thing to do with God, there’s always been scoffers and people who belittle and make light of believers in Jesus Christ, and there will be people like that when we the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

How To Experience Victory All The Time

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• This morning we are going to look at the Word of God and discover how we can position ourselves to walk in the Victory all the time. • I am tired of catching hell and fell like life is a push. Around every corner there is another battle ready to happen

Introduction • This morning we are going to look at the Word of God and discover how we can position ourselves to walk in the Victory all the time. • I am tired of catching hell and fell like life is a push. Around every corner there is another battle ready to happen. • I want to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Just Shall Live By Faith

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 16, 2001

This sermon is designed to encourage the hearers to hold on to their faith in God, even when it looks like God isn’t moving on their behalf.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Stewart, Georgia 31314 PENTECOSTAL HIGH PRAISE HOMILY Scripture References: Psalm 34:19 (Many are the afflictions are the righteous, but the LORD shall deliver them from them all); Hebrews 11:1-7 (The Parade of The Heroes of Faith); Ps. 30:5; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Habakkuk 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus, Even Through Trials And Tests Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 28, 2022

James, the half-brother of the Lord Jesus, knew about trials and tests. His words to believers of his day are just as true for us of these days, too. In a sentence, he'd say "Endure the test and receive a reward".

Full disclosure: this is edited from a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO in August 2022 Introduction: Many of us think following Jesus is going to be a walk in the park, so to speak, but that isn’t always true. Certainly, as He promised, He’s there with us, but trials and tests ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Functioning In A Dysfunctional World"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 19, 2007

You can can on four things. 1.Troubles will come, 2. God will be with You in those troubles. 3. God will work them out for your good. 4. It will be worth it.

“Functioning in a Dysfunctional World” October 21, 2007 I was reading an interesting story in the book of Joe this week. What? You haven’t heard of that book? It’s not in the King James Version or even the NIV or Living Bible. I read it in a magazine I get called “REV!”. It was pretty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:4

Denomination: Holiness

Testing Times

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Trials

TESTING TIMES (1 THESSALONIANS 2:1-9) What do these countries have in common - North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, Maldives, Mali, Iran, Yemen and Eritrea? The answer is, Christians suffer the worst persecution here. You might also be surprised to know that Christianity is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-9, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is The Truth?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Oct 21, 2022

Today, we are going to look into what the truth is and why it is so important for us to recognize the truth the way God intended it. Through His Son, Jesus. Jesus is the way, the TRUTH and the life.

You know, over the last few years we experienced a lot of division in the church. Why? Because some men and women have started to move away from God's Word, the Bible. They look at the Bible, and then they only believe those verses that they like - the rest of it, they push it out, and then... ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

"It's Time To Stop Staring At The Clouds"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 15, 2012

A sermon about the Ascension.

“It’s Time to Stop Staring at the Clouds” Acts 1:1-11 The two men in white robes asked the disciples kind of a strange question, did they not: “why are you standing here looking toward heaven?” But, if you saw Jesus rising into the clouds, wouldn’t you look ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Bold Take A Step Of Faith

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 7, 2003

God is not only our Comforter, but from time to time He is our discomforter. We need to take a bold step of faith and move out of our comfort zones.

Be Bold Take a Step of Faith Luke 1:26-38 Matthew 14:22-33 This morning we are looking at two Biblical examples of individuals that moved beyond their comfort zones. Mary the Mother of Jesus by faith was willing to accept God’s plan for her life and move beyond her comfort zone and waited ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Time To Mourn Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 30, 2020

In Ecclesiastes 3:1, the Bible says: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. And one of those seasons that this passage focuses on that I want to discuss today is found in verse 4. A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time to dance.

Introduction: In Ecclesiastes 3:1, the Bible says: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. And one of those seasons that this passage focuses on that I want to discuss today is found in verse 4. A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Transforms A Mustard Seed Into A Mustard Tree

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Nov 27, 2018

If you’ve been in or around church for any length of time you’ve probably heard someone quote the parable of the mustard seed in one context or another. Often it is used when speaking about faith, or prayer, or even the preaching of the gospel...

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com If you’ve been in or around church for any length of time you’ve probably heard someone quote the parable of the mustard seed in one context or another. Often it is used ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Foursquare

Keep Faith Alive

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Nov 19, 2001

God reminds us that Christian faith is kept alive at all times through his Word that he commissions faithful ministers to proclaim.

“There will be terrible times in the last days” (2 Timothy 3:1). It may surprise you but those words were first written by the Apostle Paul sometime around 66-67 AD. Long before skyscrapers graced urban landscapes. Centuries before the sound of jet engines racing through the sky was a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

I Need To Remember That God Is Not Like Me Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 30, 2023

When I wonder why Jesus has not returned again as He promised, I need to remember that God is not like me.

Do you ever wonder why God has not come again the second time already? Why does God delay judgment on this wicked world? You and I as Christians can look around and see how crazy and wicked this world has become, and wonder, why is Jesus waiting to come? We think now is the perfect time for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Has There Even Been Anything Like This?

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004

As I look around the world and around the church today I wonder, if there had ever been anything like this? I sometimes wonder why God lets life continue so wickedly. What can we do in a world and in a church that is growing further away from God?

“Has There Been Anything Like This” Introduction: Revive us again; Fill each heart with thy love May each soul be rekindled with fire from above Hallelujah, thine the glory Hallelujah, amen Hallelujah thine the glory Revive us again In just two weeks we come to a time of revival here at Oak Grove. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ