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Christian Challenge Sermon Viii: Intimate Communion With Father God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, pungent praying as taught by Jesus empowers Christians to deal with people and circumstances that prey upon emotional insecurities and purposely test spiritual maturity.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON VIII: INTIMATE COMMUNION WITH FATHER GOD As a loving great grandfather of a cute little blond-haired toddler, who has become attached to me in a special sort of way, my encounter with him this past week serves as a timely illustration of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Intimate Communion With Father God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

Intimate communion occurs in a child of God's genuine encounter with Father God, Christlike compassion flows from that encounter into the community in which we live to the extent that God is glorified.

As a loving great grandfather of a cute little blond-haired toddler, who has become attached to me in a special sort of way, my encounter with him this past week serves as a timely illustration of the point Jesus made to His followers when He taught them about prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Confronting Casual Christianity

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001

This sermon challenges the attitude of today’s Christian in how they have let down on the disciplines of Christianity.

Scripture: Luke 14:16 - Title: “Confronting Casual Christianity” Introduction: Jesus used the story of an imagery feast to represent the kingdom of God which was common among the Jews in Jesus’ day. His fellow guests, being influential Jews, would easily catch His meaning. Jesus was, in effect, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ: More Excellent

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 3, 2002

He is better than the prophets, better than the Law and the sacrifices, better than the angels.

About 6 or 7 years ago a new merchandizing craze began, and although at the time I thought it to be another passing fad, it seems that it has not only not died out...but has really only slowed down a little bit in all that time. I’m referring to angels. The merchandizing of everything ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Orthodox

Salvation On Philemon Series

Contributed by Jackie Barker on Feb 27, 2013

Unpacking Paul's role in Philemon as well as the underlying meaning in the text

Good Evening. Whenever I preach a sermon – a fair amount of the time I spend on it – is spent looking for illustrations to help explain and convey a meaning or a concept a bit better – a story that would 'bring it home' as such. Tonight however – our reading is the ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Redeemed By The Son To Be Sons

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 11, 2011

What a marvelous family Jesus was born to bring us into! What a blessing to know God as our Father! A) Rejoice in your Father's plan B) Call out by your Father's Spirit C) Anticipate your Father's inheritance.

Text: Galatians 4:5-7 Theme: Redeemed by the Son to Be Sons A. Rejoice in your Father's plan B. Call out by your Father's Spirit C. Anticipate your Father's inheritance Season: Christmas 1a Date: December 26, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:5-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Community-Membership Has It's Privileges

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 5, 2007

being part of the community of faith has it’s built in privileges

Intro: years ago a credit card company had as it’s motto, membership has it’s privileges. If you used this card, you were in for some special privileges. Becoming a member of Christ’s community, gives us privileges, or blessings. It is so exciting to think that our church, this community, by being ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Faith Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 18, 2008

Romans 4, uses Abraham as an example to show us how faith brings the power of God into our lives

Faith is a very necessary element in order to receive the good things that God has said that we could have. Romans 4, uses Abraham as an example to show us how faith brings the power of God into our lives. JUSTIFIES THE BELIEVER Verse 3 says, “...Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

From Alien To Citizen

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 29, 2007

Exam what Christ has done in order to make us all one in Him.

From Alien to Citizen Ephesians 2:13-16;19-22 Vs 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Those Gentiles who are now in Christ Jesus are no longer far off. They are made near to the things of God, and this is accomplished by the blood of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer 4 - Learning To Call God Father: Our Father Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 24, 2024

We start the Lord's Prayer in a very personal way, calling God our Father - what a privilege but it goes even deeper than that as we are taught to call God, Abba Father where Abba means daddy. All this shows us how unique the Lord's prayer is, the prayer jesus taught us to pray.

Learning to call God Father: Our Father; who is in heaven. Do you know the wonderful thing about scripture is that you can read, re-read and read again the SAME passage and each time get something different from it! Many times nothing at all but sometimes there is that flash of inspiration when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12, Luke 15:11-32, Romans 8:14-17, Galatians 4:4-7, Revelation 7:17  (view more)  (view less)

Outline Views Of Creation And Discussion Of Origin Of Earth

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018

Who do we believe in creation?

VIEWS OF CREATION EXISTENCE WARNING: Please don't get off ended (offended) -- Some of the points are just possible explanations. I will discuss/clarify misunderstandings after church if necessary. New explanations sometimes cause misunderstandings, fears, etc. Ex: Galileo -- Roman Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grateful Greeting Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 49 in our exposition of Romans. This message draws principles from all the greeting Paul included in the last chapter.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Grateful Greetings and Final Benediction” Romans 16 Review ? Convincing evidence of spiritual maturity ? Courageous reminders of essential truths ? Compelling sense of God’s calling and anointing ? Clear life focus 1. Sharing the works of God operating ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Membership Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 22, 2004

This outline was assembled from Scripture references in lessons 15 through 18 in Purpose Driven Life

INTRODUCTION: NEED: There is a very great need in our church and community life to reevaluate our expectations on membership in the family of God. America is no longer a predominantly spiritual society. Rather, our culture has become primarily secular in its thinking. Because of the secular ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Yes You Can.

Contributed by Les Lanier on Oct 5, 2009

It’s not what you’ve done that qualifys you,to serve in the kingdom of GOD,or be apart of the body of the local church,It’s GOD that qualifys you,through the blood of his son JESUS CHRIST,through your profession of faith in him.

I read a story,about a single woman with no arms, who had A child that social services carried to court to take the child,on the bases that she was inadequate to care for the child.In court they described the woman as incomplete,defective,not equal to the purpose of motherhood,insufficient to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Bible Church

Standing In The Storm Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 5, 2004

God disciplines his Children and we must be prepared for times of hardship.

Hebrews 12:12-17 INTRODUCTION The book of Hebrews is an encouraging word to Christians that contains strong warnings against falling from God’s grace. In the first part of Hebrews 12 the writer encourages them to put off everything from their life that would hinder them in their Christian ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ