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Let Christ Be Formed In You Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 20, 2020

“My little children, for whom I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you!” (Gal. 4:19)

Introduction: Happy Father’s Day. Many fathers are facing many challenges due to Covid19 and the door of escape is to “let Christ be formed in you”. Every person is born spiritually dead as in Adam all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. A sinful person deals with challenges by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:22-33, 1 Timothy 2:5-8, Galatians 4:19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making An Impact For God Sermon Ix: God Delivers No Matter Who Or What Is Against Him Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 20, 2020

Mature Christians rest not on their laurels but rest assured that serving the Lord faithfully and unequivocally all the days of their lives will be rewarded with God's verbal stamp of approval, "Well done!"

WHAT THE LORD PROMISES, HE DELIVERS, NOTWITHSTANDING ENEMIES WITHIN As a hummer and whistler, I find myself humming and whistling tunes that pop into my head almost any time of day almost anywhere. Not unusual for other folks to notice this ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:13-26

Ash Wednesday

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 7, 2024

Red Roses for Ash Wednesday. A favorite note: : “Loved you yesterday, love you still, always have, always will.” These are also the words God has for us.

In Jesus Holy Name February 14, 2024 Ash Wednesday John 3:16 Redeemer “Red Roses for Ash Wednesday” In the month of February, you’ll experience holidays such as Valentine’s Day and US Presidents’ Day, and this year Ash Wednesday. This year more than ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Lutheran

Women Of Faith Sermon V: Woman At The Well: Thirst-Quenching Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

When a way of life conforms to worldly standards, thereby destroying one's family as well as oneself, it's time to quit pretending everything's okay and to get right with God via a spiritual encounter with God's Son the Savior.

THE WOMAN AT THE WELL: THIRST-QUENCHING FAITH The Festival of Mardi Gras held in the Crescent City each year brings out the worst in partygoers who wear masks to conceal their identity. The mask we are told emboldens many revelers to do what they ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-30

A Sacrifice To Remember

Contributed by James Chandler on May 29, 2018

Memorial Day reminds us of the ultimate sacrifice that was made for our freedom, Jesus Christ died that we might have life through Him.

As we prepare for Memorial Day, let us remember the Passover Lamb that was sacrificed and reminded the people that their freedom came at a great cost. The Passover Lamb Exodus 12:1-13 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, “This month is to be for you the first month, the first month of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Pursuit Of Perfection

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Mar 12, 2019

Are you content in your salvation? One thing we should never be as born-again believers is content in our relationship with Christ. We should always have the desire to grow closer and never stop in our pursuit for perfection in Christ.

The sermon can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKYUToVFWPs How saved are you? (Video: Oversaved) Philippians 3:10-14 10 I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death, 11 so that one way or another ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Death To Life

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

We were death but now in Christ we are made alive … we are revived. God revived me by taking me out from my comfort zone and placing me in the Middle East.

Opening illustration: I'm told that Mount Whitney, in the US of America, in the state of California, is the highest spot in the whole of the Continental US. There's not a higher spot or mountain or piece of land - it's 14,495 feet. As you stand on that precipice, you can see from that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gratitude For The Ultimate Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon explores God's perfect timing, the power of gratitude in distress, and the promise of salvation even in dire circumstances, through Jonah's story.

Good morning, family! I'm so glad to see all of you here today, ready to dive into the word of God. A.W. Tozer said, "God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which he must work. Only to know this is to quiet our spirits and relax our nerves." Isn't that just something? In our fast-paced ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Topics: Salvation

How Many Times? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the power, necessity, and example of forgiveness as demonstrated in Matthew 18:21-35, emphasizing the importance of forgiving others as we have been forgiven by God.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dig deep into the power, the necessity, and the example of forgiveness as shown to us in Matthew 18:21-35. It's a passage that might make you squirm a little, but boy is it powerful! Before we dive in, I want to share a quote from Dag Hammarskjöld, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Topics: Forgiveness

Jesus Is The Truth & The Way PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023

To emphasize the uniqueness of Jesus Christ as the only way to God, the necessity of faith in Him, and the promise of eternal life through Him.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving deep into the heart of the Gospel, into the very essence of our faith. We will be exploring the uniqueness of our Savior, Jesus Christ, the necessity of faith in Him, and the promise of eternal life through Him. But before we do that, let's look at ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Topics: Jesus, Only Way, Father

Hope Is Here - Hope For The Broken Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the hope and forgiveness found in Jesus, using the story of the adulterous woman as an example, and encourages the Church to extend the same grace to others.

I want to welcome you back to our current sermon series called Hope Is Here. We have been discovering the hope we find in our relationship with Jesus Christ and in the relationships we find with one another inside the Church. Last week we looked at how Jesus invites us to find rest in Him when we ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Topics: Forgiveness, Second Chances, Sin And Redemption

Sermon Series: Hope Is Here

A New Re-Formation (Grace Of God)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

A Reformation Sunday Sermon based on the grace of God making us into new creations.

Luke 18:9-14 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mind Of Jesus

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Feb 19, 2005

When Paul spoke of the mind of Christ he was talking about becoming more like Christ by changing our attitude to begin with. We are to treat others as Christ did.

The Mind Of Jesus Phil 2:5-8 Intro. When Paul spoke of the mind of Christ he was talking about becoming more like Christ by changing our attitude to begin with. We are to treat others as Christ did. If we feel we are too important, then we must understand that Christ Jesus was more important than ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Approaches To Truth And Sin

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on May 29, 2008

People should not be judged by their outward appearances. It is our approaches to sin and truth that make a difference in how we impact others. John teaches us some things in this

Our approach to Sin 1 John 1: 5-10 5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Signs Of Pride In Your Life Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 25, 2015

It's difficult to see pride in yourself. This message identifies seven areas where our pride often rears its ugly head.

- Few people will admit to being proud. It’s difficult thing to see in yourself. - In our passage for this morning (James 4:6), it tells us that God opposes the proud. That’s worth stopping to ponder: God sets Himself against such people. God will actively work against the proud. I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6

Denomination: Baptist