Sermons on God In Our Lives:

Why Thanksgiving?

Contributed by Olayinka Alamu on May 5, 2003

Why should we give thanks

Why Thanksgiving? 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (AMP) 16Be happy [in your faith] and rejoice and be glad-hearted continually (always); 17Be unceasing in prayer [praying perseveringly]; 18Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Name Of Jesus - The Authority Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007

The second of three short ministry outlines on the Name of Jesus - highlighting the reverence, authority and power of the name.

The Name Of Jesus THE AUTHORITY OF HIS NAME Ephesians 1:22 God has placed everything under the power of Christ and has set him up as supreme head to the Church. [JBP] POWER TO HEAL Isaiah 53:5 He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Disappointment

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 2, 2007

Discover how Jesus can help you deal with disappointment.

Have you ever been disappointed? There are probably some who came to worship today struggling with disappointment. Disappointment takes many forms. • Sometimes we get disappointed by people (marriage partner, work associate, friend). • Sometimes we get disappointed when our plans do not materialize ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

Adopted And Clothed Heirs Galatians 3:25-4:7 Series

Contributed by Nicole Rowan on Jun 16, 2015

We are adopted and clothed heirs of Jesus. A look at Galatians 3:25-4:7

As most of you know, for the past 3 weeks we have been in the book of Galatians & today, we pick up in chapter 3 verse 25-4:7. I have been so ecstatic all week to share this good news with yall. As I was studying and preparing I felt the Holy spirit so strong and I felt like I was getting ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

"Must" For Strong And Healthy Family

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 17, 2004

A Happy and healthy home is one of the best places on earth, while an unhappy and unhealthy home is one of the most miserable places. Families are the incubators of love. Families are the key ingredients in spiritual growth.

"Through Wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established; and by knowledge shall chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches." MUST’s for Strong and Healthy Family: I. MUST HAVE SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT Through "WISDOM" a house is built (The only source of Wisdom is God and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Sin Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

Lesson 11 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

Dealing With Sin I. Introduction A. Funny but Unclear 1. Quotes from Yogi Berra a) “Baseball is 90% mental and the other half is physical.” b) “Nobody goes there anymore, it’s too crowded.” c) “You got to be careful if you don’t know where you are going, because you might not get there.” d) “You ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeds That Survive Pt 1 - The Sower And The Seed Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 5, 2012

In an age when the church is becoming increasingly irrelevant to the daily life of people, when the message of the church seems to increasingly fall on deaf ears, and when the truth is mocked as meaningless and unattainable, Jesus speaks to us these words

Seeds That Survive Pt 1 – The Sower and the Seed Luke 8:4-15 We are now deep into the month of August. A time of year when all over America the farmer’s eyes are turned to the harvest. I sought long for what to share with you during these final services of our summer worship schedule ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:4-15

Denomination: *other

The Great Reunion Series

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Apr 14, 2017

the seventh word of Jesus

THE GREAT REUNION Luke 23:46 Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. As I pondered this scripture I looked at it this way “It’s 11:59 and 59 seconds and Jesus is ready to commit unto his Father in Heaven, so all mankind can have the Great Reunion with God. Therefore, addressing the Seventh ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46, Psalm 31:5, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inexcusable Excuses

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 14, 2009

We just dont no how we can

INECUSABLE EXCUSES We look for excuses in all walks of life to keep from doing what we need to do for the Lord. Our Lord does not except excuses . Yet we keep giving them. 1. NOT NOW. Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Spiritual Intelligence

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Oct 28, 2023

So many prayers remain unanswered because believers employed natural intelligence in praying rather than praying with spiritual intelligence.

I want to speak to you about praying with spiritual intelligence. This is one of the prayer manners we must understand as we develop in the school of prayer. Spiritual intelligence is superior to Natural intelligence So many prayers remain unanswered because believers employed natural ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:14

Denomination: Apostolic

A Message Of Comfort To The Disciples Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

What could be more comforting knowing that Jesus is preparing a place for us. Not only is He preparing, He is coming back for us.

Verse 1, Jesus Christ the Son, and God the Father are one. Verse 2, Promise of an eternal home. A Prepared place. Verses 3-5, Return and rapture. What Jesus would do had never been done by any great leader. Verse 6-7, Space between guilty sinner and God is spanned. Verses 8-11, The Father, and Son ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Message Of Comfort To The Disciples

Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 10, 2024

In Noah Webster's 1828 Dictionary, comfort means to strengthen the mind when depressed or enfeebled; to console; to give new vigor to the spirits; to cheer, or to relieve for depression, or trouble. Not only do the disciples need comforting, we all do. Find comfort in John 14.

Verse 1, Jesus Christ the Son, and God the Father are one. Verse 2, Promise of an eternal home. A Prepared place. Verses 3-5, Return and rapture. What Jesus would do had never been done by any great leader. Verse 6-7, Space between guilty sinner and God is spanned. Verses 8-11, The Father, and Son ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Timing Can Cost You - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

Delayed obedience can be a costly mistake.

Today we are continuing with the 2nd part of our series entitled "Bad Timing Can Cost You." (Show the Amertrade Bad Timing commercial). Our background passage today comes from Luke chapter 9. Luke 9:59-60 (CEV) Jesus told someone else to come with him. But the man said, “Lord, let me wait until ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:59-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Buried Talent

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 4, 2008

the parable of the talents and the outcome

Intro: generally the story of the buried talent is about our responsibility in giving of our finances. But talents go beyond just our money, people have gifts, abilities that God has given them to use, but in many cases these talents get buried. Today, let’s look at the problems associated with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When We Are Haled Before The Magistrate--Now What?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 13, 2022

If we deny Christ and His divine authority and eternal power, then we will be denied by Christ at the judgement, and face an eternity of suffering and radical aloneness.

Saturday of 28th Week in Course 2022 Today’s Gospel has been misused far more times than it has been used by Christians facing martyrdom by the power of some civil or religious authority. What Jesus seems to intend in His challenge to us disciples is that when we are haled, or hauled, before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:8-12, Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Catholic