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Living Content In A Discontent World

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 13, 2008

A Christian can show Christ by living content in a world of Discontentment. However, many have become just like the discontent world.

Living Content in a Discontented World Phil 4:12 Doing without I read where a preacher said, "I hate the ice cream man. He takes a nice content moment and turns it into cravings for something my children don’t need and can’t afford – and turns contentment into discontentment." But there’s an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Unshackled Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This is from my expository series through the book of Romans.

“Unshackled” Romans 3:24 November 2, 2008 Undoubtedly, it ranks as one of the strangest things that Scripture records God asking a person to do; it’s found in the second verse of the book of Hosea; allow me to paraphrase: God’s first word to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

My Testimony Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jun 9, 2008

Personal Testimony

My name is Reginald Levi Walker. Yes, I am a man of God. Born and raised in rural Marion, Alabama, I graduated from American High in Miami Lakes, Florida. In 1986, I was licensed to preach and was later ordained an itinerary elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. I was educated at an AME ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: *other

Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness (Independence Day)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 22, 2009

A 4th of July sermon focusing on the "inalienable rights" of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness endowed by our Creator. PowerPoint is avaible if you e-mail me.

Note: This message was adapted from another sermon on SermonCentral, but I can’t remember who contributed it. Sorry. LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Scott R. Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois In 1776, fifty men signed a document hand-written by Thomas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian Church

Possessing With Confidence Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

Caleb remembered God’s promise, put his hope in it, and allowed it to become the fuel that fanned the flame of faith. Hope is the very thing that strengthens our faith, and provides the confidence to possess the Promised Land.

Joshua divided Canaan among the tribes of Israel (Joshua 11:23) just as God had commanded him (Joshua 1:3, 6); and then some time later, the Lord approached him again, and in Joshua chapter 13, verses 1 and 7, the Bible shares the account of what He instructed Joshua to do. We read, “Now Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

4th Of July - Let God Be Praised - Part 1

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 30, 2018

If these people, who were so instrumental in establishing our nation, were here to say & do these things in our country today, they'd be considered right-wing radicals, & a threat to our nation.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Psalm 150:6; 106:1 My message today is titled, “Let God be Praised!" based on Psalm 150:6, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!", & Psalm 106:1, “Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12, Psalm 144:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Quality Relationships With Future Leaders Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 24, 2012

Samuel was one of the greatest and godliest leaders in the Bible. Understanding how his life developed is crucial to our understanding of how to grow and build relationships with future leaders.

“Building Quality Relationships: With Future Leaders” 1 Sam. 1:1-2:11 Pastor Leslie Weatherhead once said, “I meet a great many people who wish they had more influence in the world and think they don’t count for much. But if from your home there comes, because of what you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Accept No Substitutes Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 22, 2017

Accept no substitutes for a real relationship with the real God. Instead, embrace His passion for you, so you can experience His protection and enjoy His promises fulfilled for a thousand generations to come.

David Hand, in his book The Improbability Principle, describes natives of the South West Pacific island, who had very little, if any, contact with the modern world and its many technological advances. During World War 2, they were mesmerized by Japanese and later Allied soldier's uniforms, their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Playing God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2023

There are 1000s of different churches with their various views on baptism. Can they all be right? Probably not, but why aren't they all "right"?

There was an antique collector passing through a small village when he saw an old man chopping wood with an ancient ax. “That’s a mighty old ax you have there,” he remarked. “Yep,” said the villager, “it once belonged to George Washington.” “George Washington??? Not really!" gasped the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Jesus Warned People Against Being Flavorless

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus cautioned people against being "good for nothing" because He wanted them to make an impact on their communities. Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its saltiness; how can it be made salty again?

Why Jesus Warned People Against Being Flavorless Illustration;Did you hear about the clever salesman who closed hundreds of sales with this line: "Let me show you something several of your neighbors said you couldn’t afford." Source Unknown. Let us present Christ as one who offers something no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Remain Flexible

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit keeps us flexible by reminding us to remain humble while trusting the Lord for our direction. David wrote, "He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. (Psa. 25:9 How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Remain Flexible (Matt 26:4

How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Remain Flexible (Matt 26:42) Illustration:Leadership in the local church should be determined by spirituality, not notoriety. Tony Evans. Illustration:Back in 1934, when the Cunard line was getting ready to name its greatest ocean liner, the consensus was that it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Eat And Are Satisfied

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Praising God in prosperity reminds us of our constant dependence on him.

Thesis: Praising God in prosperity reminds us of our constant dependence on him. Intro.: 1. Illust. Remember old TV show, "The Jeffersons"? About an upwardly mobile family in NYC. Dry-cleaning business. Had come a long way--"Finally got a piece of the pie." Episode where Geo. Jefferson opened a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-10

God's Calling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002

God’s Calling - Acts 16

Acts 16 – Paul is Called to Europe and to the Gentile World Illustrations:FEELINGS When George B. McClellan was commissioned Major General of the Army, he wrote his wife, "I don’t feel any different than I did yesterday. Indeed, I have not yet put on my new uniform. I am sure that I am in command ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How I Know For Sure I Am Saved Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

This sermon gives three ways of knowing that I have salvation.

How I Know For Sure I Am Saved “I know whom I have believed and (I) am persuaded that he is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.” 2 Timothy 1:12b I have lived in this world long enough to know that I don’t know everything. I don’t know: *I don’t know why when you are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 1, 2003

IF YOU ARE REDEEMED YOU MUST HAVE AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE PSALM 107: 1-9 SUNDAY PM SERVICE NOVEMBER 23, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Rarely has any people enjoyed greater prosperity than we are now enjoying. For this we render heartfelt and solemn thanks to the Giver of Good; and we seek to praise Him -- not by words only -- but by deeds, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-9, Psalm 107:1-8

Denomination: Baptist