Sermons on Faith In Jesus Christ:

Gaano Kadalas Mong Ginagamit Ang Salita Ng Diyos Sa Panalangin?

Contributed by James Dina on Jun 29, 2020

Ang Salita ng Diyos ay may mahalagang papel sa lahat ng aspeto ng iyong buhay panalangin. Ang iyong pakikipag-ugnay sa Diyos ay batay sa at magsasama ng maraming pakikipag-isa sa pamamagitan ng Salita.

Gaano kadalas mong ginagamit ang Salita ng Diyos sa Panalangin? Ang Salita ng Diyos ay may mahalagang papel sa lahat ng aspeto ng iyong buhay panalangin. Ang iyong pakikipag-ugnay sa Diyos ay batay sa at magsasama ng maraming pakikipag-isa sa pamamagitan ng Salita. Ang iyong papuri dapat na ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Every Careless Word

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

We need to be careful what we say because God will judge us by the things we say.

Every Careless Word Matthew 12:36-37 "But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned." In short: we need to be careful what we say because God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37, Psalm 34:12-14, Jude 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Happiness Report? Are You A Joy Giver?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2022

I just want to be happy is a poor purpose in life. Happiness is externals. Joy is internal choices. Pleasure is temporary.

THE HAPPINESS REPORT? ARE YOU A JOY GIVER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ARE THERE METAL OR MENTAL HINDRANCES TO JOY? I watched a circus employee stick a metal rod in the mud. He just pushed the rod in several inches with his bare hand. Then the man hooked a chain around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Luke 12:15, Hebrews 11:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Military Census (Numbers 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 31, 2024

Why did God count men for military service? Why were the Levites exempt? Do we have an angel army watching over us? Let's look at Numbers 1.

Did God require a census only counting men of military age? Were the Levites given an exemption for priestly duties? Do we view such things with modern prejudices or seek to understand God’s thinking? Let’s look at Numbers 1. Have you ever heard someone misjudge the law as just human ideas and not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Heaven Opens

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 1, 2003

I recently saw a sign for a store advertising a grand opening. The store manager boasted of great give-a-ways and all sort of wonderful prizes. However, none of these things compare to what we gain when Heaven opens.

In our text Heaven opened to show Peter a vision from God of our world,both Jews, Gentiles and Samaritans. God also showed Peter that he would have to work among the unbelief, prejudices, and despair of this world. Heaven opened to give Peter a promise of continual divine assistance. (1) Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is The Lord God Of Elijah?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 19, 2003

Elisha felt that he could not face the challenges before him without a clear manifestation of God’s blessing upon his ministry.

"WHERE IS THE LORD GOD OF ELIJAH?" "Then he took the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and struck the water, and said, ’Where is the Lord God of Elijah?’ And when he had struck the water, it was divided this way and that; and Elisha crossed over." II Kings 2:14 People were much the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

How's Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Mark Vanburen on Jan 31, 2001

Spiritual Checkup? Part 1

How’s your Heart? Psa 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. What is heart disease? Heart Specialist necessary Statistics on Heart Disease related Deaths – The number 1 killer in America according to the Franklin Institute Cardiovascular disease. In 1991 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Baptist

Talking To Yourself

Contributed by Don Hutto on Mar 2, 2001

Sometimes we need to remind ourselves of the great things that God has done for us.

Talking To Yourself Psalm 103:1-5 I. Introduction Do you ever catch yourself talking to yourself? Of course we all have. Even King David talked to himself. And when he did, he reminded himself to honor God. II. The Blessing Usually when we think of blessing, we think of God blessing us. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Storms And The Will Of God

Contributed by Barry Surratt on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction- Being in the will of God doesn’t always mean smooth sailing.

Introduction- Being in the will of God doesn’t always mean smooth sailing. In case you don’t believe that just ask the apostle Paul. Just what is the relation between the will of God and the storms of life? Are they related? Is it mandatory that storms come to us if we are to know God’s will? I. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-29

Corinth: A Church Gone Wrong

Contributed by Frank Walker on Oct 9, 2001

When a church refuses to recognize and deal with internal sin, they will fall into error.

CORINTH: A CHURCH GONE WRONG ( 1Cor. 5:1-13) I. HER REPUTATION (v. 1) A. Widespread It seems that even those outside the church knew about this problem. B. Well-known It seems that nobody even tried to hide what was going on. C. Worldly This church allowed sin within its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Better Than Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 12, 2001

If we truly think we’re better than another, we must demonstrate it by controlling ourselves, not controlling our neighbor.

“If you ever want to test the (1) of a person, ask him (or her) what you should do when your enemy is vulnerable. Unless they are men or women of God, they’ll tell you to (2) every time.” -Chuck Swindoll (1) = carnality (2) = strike I A Subtle Temptation (1-4) A. When we really want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Shake Off The Dust

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

What does the shaking off the dust represent ? It speaks of being ready to share the gospel, not covered in the dust of the world.

(1) INTRODUCTION: Earlier the 12 were sent forth with a similar mission (Luke 9:1-6). 12 is the number of the 12 Tribes of Israel and the sending of the twelve is to Israel alone . 70 is the number of nations mentioned in Genesis 10 and so symbolically the sending of the 70 talks of reaching all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:51-52, Luke 10:1-11

Denomination: *other

Becoming A Better Person Even If It Hurts Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 21, 2006

God wants to bless us. The more we allow Him to change us the more we will enjoy His blessings.

NIV Hebrews 12:11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. God desires for us to live an abundant life. However, He has given us the way that we must follow in order to enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do We Withhold Life-Giving Words?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 14, 2005

This message focuses on the importance given to encouragement biblically and provides a few ideas for where to do it.

- Imagine a life or death medical situation and you know the answer and you don’t speak those life-giving words. - every day around us are people needing the life-giving words that we have. . . and too often we withhold them. - talking about words of encouragement. - sometimes we withhold them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Giving

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

In this passage, Paul answers a question the Corinthian believers had asked about a collection he was taking for the poor and then shares his personal travel plans. The Corinthians had apparently heard from the Galatian churches that he was taking an offe

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: On the way home from church the father was complaining, "That church service, the sermon was too long, the music was too loud and the building was too hot." His son in the back seat replied, "I don’’t know, Dad, I thought it was a pretty good show for a buck." (Source ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist