Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Will we allow God to make us the way He wants? Or will we go the way we want?
Opening Illustration: Back in 1501, Michelangelo was commissioned to work on a great statue of David. At the time, he had a big block of marble that was spoiled and abandoned. Most artists would say, “Who needs this ruined hunk of marble?” This marred block of marble was called “the Giant.” It ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Romans 9:20-21
Denomination: Baptist
Does living with an attitude of gratitude depend upon our circumstances - which are always changing - or is true thanksgiving living rooted in a deeper truth? Read on to discover how we can live with thanksgiving in our hearts every day of the year!
Thanksgiving Living! - Psalm 100 Series: Thanksgiving Well as I begin this morning I want to share with you a letter written by a young woman who had recently left her home in small town Canada to attend college in the big city. This is what she writes: ["Dear Mom: I’m so sorry that I ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5
Denomination: *other
This sermon encourages embracing dependence on God as our steady stone, acknowledging the peace found in His presence, and committing to live the Christian ideal.
Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters. It's a blessing to be with you all today. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family, bound by the love of our Savior. Today, we stand on the threshold of a new revelation, a fresh understanding of our faith and our relationship with Jesus. Opening ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 16:2-3
Topics: Jesus, Dependence
UNDERSTANDING THE SIGNIFICANCE, THE HOLY SPIRIT CANNOT BE SEPARATED FROM THE CORE OF OUR IDENTITY IN JESUS CHRIST.
Holy Spirit Dependence 1/29/17 Romans 8:14 INTRODUCTION Fast and Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies 1. Preheat oven 350 degrees. 2. Combine 2 1/4cups flour and 1 teaspoon baking soda 3. In a large bowl beat ¾ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup of sugar, ½ cup of butter, ½ cup of shortening, 1 tsp. vanilla, and 1/8 ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:14
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Autobiographical account of memories of race relations. Christ gives us the power to overcome backgrounds that might overwhelm us.
If you find yourself facing a monstrous evil, there are really only two choices: either to run or to fight. Either to run or to fight. Now most of us will try a third choice; we will try to ignore the problem. But that won’t work. That won’t work. Massive, monstrous evil demands a response: ...read more
Scripture: Romans 12:14-21
Have we been able to identify the obstacles that keep hindering a close relationship with Christ and ask Him to help you to overcome them?
Opening illustration: What does a teacher desire from his/her students? What does a general desire from his soldiers? What does a ruler desire from his citizens? What do parents desire from their children? WHAT DOES CHRIST DESIRE FROM US? All these ...read more
Scripture: John 15:4-11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Jesus Christ did not come to judge the world but to save the world (John 3:17). Our future depends on the decision we make about Jesus Christ!
YOUR FUTURE DEPENDS ON THIS Text: John 3:14 - 21 John 3:14-21 And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, (15) that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. (16) "For God so loved the world that he gave ...read more
Scripture: John 3:14-21
Denomination: United Methodist
Should we look at the 4th of July as being truly Independent? Here’s another look...
(Please note that the references used below are not all "word-for-word" quotes from the afore mentioned names. In one reference, (Thomas Jefferson) it is merely a culmination of words that he was implying.) "DEPEND-ENCE DAY" Psalms 33:12-22 (12) Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 31:12-22
While it may be the 4th of July we are prisoners of war to sin.
Sermon for 4th of July 2008 Romans 7:15-25 Happy 4th of July weekend! Happy Independence Weekend! “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all People are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Right, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the ...read more
Scripture: Romans 7:15-25
Denomination: Lutheran
'Dependent In Prayer' – Luke chapter 11 verses1-13 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The priority of Prayer (vs 1). (2). The Pattern for Prayer (vs 2-4). (3). The Persistence in Prayer (vs 5-8). (4). The Promises for Prayer (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you are a fan of Disney ad Pixar movies, then keep an eye out for “A113” • Because it is ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:1-13
Denomination: Brethren
This sermon looks at the discipline of Fasting.
“Dependency Issues” 1) Making the tie to series Isn’t technology wonderful? We live in a world that can speak instantaneously to every corner of the globe. We can share information from hundreds of satellites to any position on earth. We have access to limitless information, and we can share ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:16-34
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
July 4th Sermon on Prayer.
Illustrate Humor: PRAYER’S BEST POSITION Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key was in the ...read more
Scripture: James 4:2
Christians should be compelled to evangelize. Christians should compromise to evangelize. Christians should compete in evangelism.
Evangelism Depends on You 1 Corinthians 9:16–27 INTRODUCTION During the preparations for an evangelistic crusade in Latin America, a very poor, unshaven man came to one of the week-long biblical counseling courses. It was unusual to see a man of this condition attending an in-depth training ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-27
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Ps 73:26 – Divided into 3 parts 1.) Despair 2.) Dependence 3.) Delight
Ps. 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Background for Ps 73 - 2 Chron. 20 v.1-2 – Jehoshaphat's distress - Overwhelmed v.3-4 – Fear took hold – His only help is the Lord v. 6-13 – Jehoshaphat Prayed v.14-19 ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 73:26
The self-existence of God
Title: The self-existence of God and our dependency on Him Summary: This sermon intends to establish our dependency on God in everything and that we cannot do away with Him for He is everything to us. Topic: The Self-Existence Of God And Our Dependency On Him By Ptr Jack Segismundo Text: ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 46:9
Denomination: Christian Church
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