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Cleansing Power Of God

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Mar 5, 2002

Isaiah was cleansed and enabled to do God’s Will in his life - will you say, "Here am I, send me?"

Cleansing Power of God Isaiah 6:1-10 1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. So in about 740 BC, when king Uzziah died, Isaiah had a vision. Sometimes prophets and rulers had visions and dreams, often ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Turn Stress Into Rest - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Aug 7, 2008

One thing that often hinders Christians in enjoying our lives is stress. The times when we feel stressed out are usually the most miserable times in our lives. If believers are going to live the abundant life, we’ve got to learn how to deal with stress.

INTRODUCTION As you know, our theme this year in CCC is Determined to Develop. Today we want to talk about one of the areas of our lives that it is most crucial for us to develop in if we are going enjoy our lives. Do you know that God intends for you to enjoy life? When we talk about the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Turn Stress Into Rest - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Aug 7, 2008

The key to being able to stand up under pressure, and turn our stress into rest, is not the situation we face, but how we think about that situation.

INTRODUCTION In the first message in this series, we talked about stress. What we found out was ... (1) Stress is a fact of life. It is something not even the most spiritual Christian can avoid. (2) Not only is stress unavoidable, it is necessary. Without the motivation of stressful ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Amos Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Mar 13, 2011

Israel was guilty of oppressing the poor and needy and perverting justice, despite ritually worshipping God in sacrifice and worship. Are our actions backed by an authentic heart? Are we displeasing God despite 'doing all the right things'?

"Famous Amos" What can we learn from this shepherd and fig-tender - turned - prophet? Given at Glorious King Jesus (GKJ), March 13, 2011 Sterling C. Franklin Text: Amos 5:1-27 (Read Text) Opening Prayer This is a very serious message from Amos! What were the people doing? We see here in the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Faithful God, Calling Back A Gomer-Like People Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Mar 20, 2011

God is faithful and desires our faithfulness. Whether this requires reconciliation or not, God passionately pursues us, and we need to do the same for Him, as well!

Texts from Hosea 1-3, Main Text: Hosea 1:1-11 1 The word of the LORD that came to Hosea the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. 2 When the LORD began to speak by Hosea, the LORD said to Hosea: ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Evangelize? (Part 1)

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Mar 27, 2011

1. There is no other way but Jesus, 2. We are commanded in Scripture (and by Jesus!) to evangelize (preach the good tidings of hope in Him)

Over the next few weeks, we will be covering some major (though very basic) reasons to evangelize. Some people may have stronger giftings and desires in the area, but all are called to reach out and preach the message of Jesus: His Life, Death, and Resurrection! Two reasons to start: 1. There is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Micah: Right Conduct Out Of A Right Heart For God Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Apr 4, 2011

God calls His people to know Him authentically, with good works, yet most importantly, from a right heart that beats for Him alone.

Psalm of Praise (Opening) Psalm 84:1-4 (NKJV) 1 To the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. How lovely is Your tabernacle, O LORD of hosts! 2 My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of the LORD; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. 3 Even the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nahum: Where Do You Stand With The Lord? Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Apr 10, 2011

We see various aspects of the LORD from Nahum -- POWERFUL, a Refuge for the righteous, and Wrathful on the wicked. Let us flee from the Avenging Wrath at hand and take on the LORD as our Stronghold through trusting in His Son's Sacrifice for us!

(Psalm of Praise: Psalm 93) Message Where do you Stand with the LORD? Originally given 4/10/11 Glorious King Jesus Christian Church Pastor Sterling C. Franklin John 7:50-52 'No prophet comes from Galilee' Jonah - from Gath-Hepher (cf. 2 Kings 14:25), in the region of Galilee. Nahum - from ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Norway: Let God Be Your Strength And Refuge

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 25, 2011

God is our strength and refuge in the gloomiest moments of our lives. Let’s run to Him for shelter from the storm, and in the case of tragedy, especially so. Pray for those affected in the Norway shootings, that they may find their refuge in God.

Text: Psalm 46 Open with me to Psalm 46. This week, Norway has been ravaged with the shootings of over 90 children at the hands of a madman. Families are shattered, friendships irrecoverable. Though this seemed to be a politically and racially motivated crime, many sources of media call this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Precious In His Sight Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 7, 2011

Come to Jesus, Be acceptable in His sight, and Believe on Him for provision in every area of your life. We are rejected by the world, but precious in the sight of God.

- Opening Prayer - Text: 1 Peter 2:4-10 4 Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, 5 you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jabez: Overcoming The Significance Of A Sorrowful Name

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 7, 2011

Jabez' mother named him 'Sorrow,' but the LORD kept this man of prayer from experiencing it. We ought to pray faithfully to God, asking Him to help us in any weighty task and to bring about what is dear to our hearts and according to His will.

Turn to 1 Chronicles 4... In the book of 1 Chronicles, there is a man given honor in the middle of a genealogy of very important people, including many kings. His name is short, so we don't have a Maher-shalal-hash-baz. We have Jabez, essentially pronounced "Ya-Bates" in Hebrew. Many have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Blameless Conversation Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 14, 2011

There is an utter necessity for Christians to live a pure and blameless life before a world that wants to demean the name of Jesus. We need Jesus, we need to proclaim Jesus, and we need to represent Jesus!

Application Points: - We need Jesus - We need to proclaim Jesus - We need to represent Jesus Text: 1 Peter 2:11-12 1 Peter 2:11-12 11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; 12 Having your conversation honest among the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A-Z Attributes Of God

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 16, 2011

Our God is amazing, and He is zealous for all to come to know Him. This message is a list of 26 attributes of God, and even with this all said, there are so many more ways to arrange this list! I pray it's a blessing to you.

A-Z Attributes of God Functional Outline Attributes & Verses Alpha - Beginning Revelation 22:13 - "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last." Bountiful Psalm 50:10 - For every beast of the forest is Mine, And the cattle on a thousand hills. He seeks to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:13, Psalm 110:1-4, Acts 2:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Showing Honor In Spite Of Persecution

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 27, 2011

Jesus was our suffering servant, and as Peter draws comparisons between Isaiah 53 and our lifestyles, we need to follow and focus on Jesus, keeping our hearts right with Him despite any wrongful persecution.

"Showing Honor in Spite of Persecution" Glorious King Jesus Christian Church Pastor: Sterling Christian Franklin Sunday, 8/21/2011 See CrossAllegiance on YouTube for a link to the recorded webcast for this sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:13-25 Opening Prayer Matthew Henry: "The duty required is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Conduct Of A Believing Household Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Aug 29, 2011

Peter gives both believing wives and husbands some to-the-point instructions in order that Jesus might be glorified, even if they are persecuted wrongly for trusting in our Savior. Let us take these instructions to heart!

Basic Outline: I. Peter's Discussion about Believing Wives' Conduct (1-4) II. Peter's Appeal to Daughters of Sarah (5-6) III. Peter's Direct (and Sobering) Warning to Believing Husbands (7) Application Text: 1 Peter 3:1-7 1 Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational