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At Home With God

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jan 17, 2010

When we walk by faith; we can courageously face the hard realities of this world. It helps us to understand Paul's saying: absent from the body and present with the Lord.

AT HOME WITH GOD Scripture Text: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord— for we walk by faith, not by sight— we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

As human beings we all have a deep craving for love. In fact, we’re all desperately searching for it in different ways. Yet, what we’re actually craving and longing for is God himself, because God is love. Love is who He is.

Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… at all 5 of our campuses. My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… And as always… we are so excited that you are here… ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

The Army Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2016

The role of the Church is central to the story of Revelation. How does God portray in this book, and what can this mean to us about our part in God's eternal plan?

OPEN: Harry Emerson Fosdick told the tale of a little church on the coast of England that was ruined in a hurricane. The congregation was poor and didn’t have the money to rebuild. Then one day a representative of the British Admiralty came to the preacher and asked if they intended to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is. Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Aug 16, 2017

Others are able to reflect God, but no one is able to replace Him.

**Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… at all 5 of our campuses. My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… And as always… we are so excited that you are here… ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

The Covenant Of God Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Dec 29, 2015

The word “Covenant” appears specifically 313 times in the Word of God. This word is defined as an agreement between God and man. It is often referred to as a contract a covenant is much more than a contract.

Sermon Title: The Covenant of God Big Idea: The word “Covenant” appears specifically 313 times in the Word of God. This word is defined as an agreement between God and man. It is often referred to as a contract a covenant is much more than a contract. A contract is an agreement between ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Be An Encourager For God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 2, 2013

Our encouragement: 1. Can help overcome suffering (vs. 19). 2. Can be sent to new places (vs. 20-23). 3. Can help people be saved (vs. 23-24). 4. Can help strengthen other Christians (vs. 23&26).

Be an Encourager for God Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 17, 2013 *Everybody needs encouragement. The night Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre, he was carrying: two pairs of glasses, a small velvet eyeglass cleaner, an ivory pocketknife, a large ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

God The Gardener

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 6, 2012

God wants us to grow. Like plants, if we actually want to grow, we’ve got to be pruned. God’s discipline is always loving. Accepting it is the key to becoming who God means us to be.

In Hampton Court near London (start video-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxzG6C-jrwE), there is a grapevine under glass; it is about 1,000 years old and has but one single root which is at least two feet thick. A formidable root. Some of the branches are 200 feet long. Without careful tending, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witnessing To The "Gods" Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 25, 2012

What "gods" was David witnessing to? And how can the decision he made influence our choices in how we witness for our Lord?

OPEN: A Sunday School teacher once asked her students: “What do you think God looks like?” These were some of the answers: - He looks like Billy Graham. - He’s an old man because of all the years He’s been alive. - He looks like a human being with a heart, feet, eyes like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Appointments

Contributed by John Perry on Jan 17, 2011

Being in the right place at the right time is something we all too often write off as coincidence. But what if it were orchestrated by God, what if it were one of God's divine appointments for our lives.

Bunbury Sun am 16/01/11 “God’s appointments” Intro: *** Amongst the many stories of bravery during the Queensland floods an unconfirmed story has emerged in the media of a man who apparently made his way onto a bridge w/ flood waters lapping at the bridge. The man had seen a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Of Elijah

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011

You will recall that it is written that Elijah was a man of like passion as you and I, yet our Lord God manifested Himself in his life in such extraordinary ways that sometimes makes one wonder why such responses from God are not so common today. What was

GOD OF ELIJAH Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, the intent and purpose of our message this week is to appreciate our Lord God from the view point of that great prophet, Elijah. You will recall that it is written that Elijah was a man of like passion as you and I, yet our Lord God manifested Himself in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Speaks Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

First sermon in series on Hebrews

Christianity – A Superior way of Living – God Speaks to Us slide Hebrews intro There are times when living the Christian life is hard. Some people may lose friends when they become a Christian because they may not do the same things as they used to. Some people who are brought up in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Mercy Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

This message helps us to understand and to feel how troubling the mercy of God can really be. For if we do not have such understanding, we will take too lightly the mercy we are to possess and the mercy that has been shown to us.

Jonah 3:10-4:2 God’s Mercy 11/16/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction When one thinks of Jonah fleeing from his assignment to preach in Nineveh, the assumption is quickly made that Jonah was afraid of Nineveh. We feel for Jonah. After all, who among us would relish the call to walk into the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discipline Of God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 2 in our Jonah series focusing on God's discipline of Jonah's refusal to obey the call.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #2 “God disciplined Jonah” Review Jonah teaches us both about God and ourselves. We learn about the love of God, the sovereignty of God, the forgiveness of God, the persistence of God. God’s name appears 32 times in 4 short chapters. We learn ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-17, Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Gods Not Dead

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 2, 2014

Gods not dead

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-25

Denomination: *other

Sons Of God Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018

Message 8 in our Galatians series declaring the wonder of our sonship.

Chico Alliance Church “Sons of God” True freedom comes by grace through faith in Christ I. Paul Possessed the Correct credentials 1-2 Paul taught only what he received directly from Christ Himself. II. Paul Proclaimed the Correct Concept of Grace 2:15-4:31 Right standing before God comes only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance