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Transforming Prayer: The Story Of Jabez SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

The story of Jabez shows that it doesn't matter who we are, what our parents have decided for us, or even the future we are 'destined' for: what matters is knowing what we want to be and above all, asking it of God.

Today, we will explore the inspiring story of Jabes and his powerful prayer. This narrative teaches us that our identity, our past, and even our future do not determine our destiny. What truly matters is knowing what we want to become and, above all, seeking it from God. The story of Jabes takes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Topics: Prayer Of Faith, Transformation

Upon Further Review Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 27, 2015

In John 12.20-36 where the Greek-speaking Jews asked to see Jesus. Three things stand out from this episode, People WANT to see Jesus; People NEED to See Jesus; and People WILL See Jesus. As His disciples we can aid or hinder people in seeing Jesus.

1. What Will They Find? The story that I begin with today is a true story. A woman named, Helen, lived in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. They found her body one night at the door of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church. Helen had been trying to get into the church. But she never got further than ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bringing Joy To God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 13, 2005

Although it is true that God wants to bring His children joy, it is surprisingly true that we can bring God joy too! (these sermons parallel Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Life" chapters, in this case, ch.8-14; but they are not a repeat, rather same theme

Bringing Joy to God Introduction 1. Just how personal and emotional is God? 2. The answer: Very! 3. G. Walter Hansenin, Christianity Today wrote, “I am spellbound by the intensity of Jesus’ emotions: Not a twinge of pity, but heartbroken compassion; not a passing irritation, but terrifying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"A Crippled Body But A Healthy Soul"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 4, 2010

The moment we hear Jesus ask us, “Do you want to get well?” and the moment we heed Christ’s call to, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk,” is the moment when victory is assured!!!

John 5:5:1-9 “A Crippled Body but a Healthy Soul” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Tony Campolo tells the story of a young woman named Nancy. Although Nancy has a handicapping condition and is confined to a wheelchair, she has an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Staying In The Fight: Spiritual Warfare In The 21st Century

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 26, 2019

Do you believe there are forces around us, influencing our lives, which are battling for control of our world? This sermon makes the case that spiritual warfare is very real, and that at the end of the day we all serve one side or the other, whether we want to admit it or not.

INTRODUCTION Do you believe in spiritual warfare? Do you believe there are forces around us, influencing our lives, which are battling for control of our world? It sounds sort of conspiratorial doesn’t it? It sounds like something that drives the plot of a movie, or maybe a sensationalist blog ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Ezekiel 28:13-19, Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Palms Or Passion?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 12, 2008

Two thousand years ago the crowd desired Jesus to do something spectacular in Jerusalem. There are many today who would want see Jesus do something awesome or miraculous, maybe raise a dead man before taking a step to acknowledge Him as their King and Lo

Illustration: “Hey sanna, ho sanna, sanna, sanna, hey sanna, ho sanna sanna sanna , ho sanna, hey sanna, Hey, hey JC, JC won’t you smile at me. Jesus Christ, if you’re divine, turn my water into wine. Prove to me that you’re no fool. Walk across my swimming pool. Hey sanna, ho sanna, sanna, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ultimate Christian Attainment: Union With God Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 19, 2024

We do not easily submit to all this burning up of dross within us. We do not want to be buried with Christ in his cross and alive with Christ in His resurrection. We naturally resist the death of self. Yet God helps us submit to the refiner's fire.

Many great saints I’ve known, even in the Salvation army, many are retiring now, and they say that when they retire, they are grateful that God did not show them the entire path all the ups and downs because they would not have been able to handle the thought of it. But step by step, along the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:7, John 6:63, 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Praying For God’s Will – Submitting To God’s Way

Contributed by Esther Collins on May 11, 2022

Often we pray for God's will, and hope things will work out the way we want them to. But in reality it's in submitting to His will, and willingly going His way can we experience God's perfect blessings.

When life is hard, and things don’t go as we planned we get discouraged. In times like these we go to God in prayer. As we pray fervently we hope that God will answer us the way we want Him to. We pray for God’s will to be done, and when we find that God’s will is not as we planned or desired, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-12, Deuteronomy 3:23-26, 2 Samuel 12:15-17, 2 Samuel 12:22-23, Daniel 6:10-11, Matthew 26:39, 2 Corinthians 12:7, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9, Matthew 26:45-46  (view more)  (view less)

Scars

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 5, 2018

Often our scars serve as mile-markers in our lives. Other scars are hidden from human view. Scars from verbal or physical abuse, divorce, traumatic losses, betrayals by those you loved. They don't escape the Master's gaze. He wants to heal them.

SCARS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In a lot of ways, adults are like kids; we make mistakes and sometimes get hurt. 2. A young boy, Jayden, came into the house covered with mud after finishing a rough day of play. "Mom," he shouted at the top of his voice, "if I fell out of a tree, would you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gifts And Growth

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 21, 2023

In these verses we learn that our Lord Jesus Christ has given spiritual gifts to each believer. And that there is a purpose for the gifts. Too often many believers do not use the spiritual gifts that have been given to them. Surely our Lord does not want us to waste them.

Alba 5-21-2023 GIFTS AND GROWTH Ephesians 4:7-16 Last Sunday was Mother's Day and my wife, Janine, was given several gifts. One of the gifts was a pre-paid card for a restaurant where we sometimes go. Guess what, we went there this past week and she intended to share, but when I paid, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Lord Move You This Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 24, 2011

God wants to move us: 1. From ordinary living to extraordinary living (8). 2. From fear to faith (9-11). 3. From condemnation to salvation (11). 4. From sadness to gladness (10-14 & 20). 5. From a pointless life to a heavenly purpose (15-18).

Back to the Best of Christmas Part 3: Let the Lord Move You this Christmas Luke 2:6-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 25, 2011 *I sure am glad that you are here this morning. Some of you have travelled a long way to get here. Christmas is a time when people are on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Biblically Respond To The New Us President?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 23, 2021

Many Christians worried that America will become more liberal under the new leader and leave Christian values. As Christians who want to do God's commands, how should we respond to our country's leader biblically, especially if we disagree with his policies?

Praise God, the presidential inauguration last Wednesday has proceeded safely. America now has a new president and vice president. However, it is clear that not everyone likes the new president Joseph Biden. Jim Denison wrote, "Moments before the president-elect took the stage for his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Romans 13:1-2, Matthew 22:21, Jeremiah 29:7, Acts 5:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perfect Father

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Jan 6, 2006

On Father’s Day we try to focus on the good qualities of our dads. The facts are that none of us have had perfect dads. Even the best dad has his flaws. This morning I want to take a look at the Perfect Father, your Heavenly Father. My hopes are that dads

The Perfect Father 6/19/05 Father’s Day Lighthouse Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Today is a day we honor fathers. Perhaps your father is with you this morning or maybe you will meet him for lunch or maybe a card or a phone call is all you can do because of the distance between ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11, Matthew 7:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Baby Maker Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

It has been a major issue all through history-how can we get a baby? And this has to be a major issue in the realm of the spirit as well. We need to want to have babies for Jesus as desperately as Paul. He gave his life and suffered greatly in order to have babies for Jesus.

Men are trying to have babies. Some are experimenting with the idea of surgically implanting an embryo into the male and then surgically removing the child when it is grown enough to love on its own. But there are things even more bizarre. In 1978 science writer David Rorvik wrote In His Image. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Let The Church Be The Church

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024

God wants His church to grow and He commissioned us to evangelize, and if the church is doing its job it should grow, but numerical growth in itself is not evidence that God is blessing. It’s important to remember that the goal is to try to restore the church of the 1st century in its principles.

Let the Church Be the Church Acts 2: 36 – 47 A newspaper reporter was doing a story on growing churches, and in preparation for that story he interviewed a number of preachers. I want to share the questions asked of these preachers and then give you my answers to them. One of the questions he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47, John 3:16-17, Acts 2:22, Mark 4:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ