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God Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them? We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them?

The Godfathers Pt. 1 - God of Abraham I. Introduction The movie, directed and written by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1972, is considered to be one of the greatest films of all time. The film paints a chilling portrait of the Corleone family's rise and near fall from power in America ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-7, Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 15:5, Genesis 18:10-14, Genesis 21:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is God Dead?

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 22, 2022

News of God's death has been greatly exaggerated.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION NEWS OF GOD’S DEATH I. 1960’s a. Counter-cultural Revolution b. Some saw it as a nostalgic time of good and needed changes while others saw it as the beginning of the decay of a moral society. Social norms about clothing, music, drugs, dress, sexuality, formalities, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21, Romans 1:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Work For God Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Work – for - God) | John 9:1-9 [Introduction] (1) We have been discussing sanctification (God’s continued work in our lives), Christ’s imperatives/commandments and his call to discipleship. (2) Discipleship is an identity. It is who we are as followers of Christ and it is our mission (to make ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Able

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 12, 2023

As we have entered a New Year God reminds us through His Word that He is able, He will deliver us and He will lift us up, no matter what the year may hold or what challenges may come our way.

The promise to us from the Lord for the year 2023 is taken from 2 Corinthians 9:8, “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:” (KJV) Let us meditate on God’s word to understand that God is able to do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Jude 1:24, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Malachi 3:6, Daniel 3:17, Daniel 3:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Turning To God

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 13, 2023

What is conversion?

Conversion is turning to God. It is the action accompanying repentance, the outward result of a changed heart, a changed direction, in biblical Greek (epistrophé) a turning about. It is the fruit that John the Baptist demanded (Matthew 3:7-8). Do repentance and conversion go together? Repent ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Able

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 19, 2023

With many things in life, we get disappointed because they don't live up to the advertising. But God always exceeds expectations! He does more than you asked. We take a journey of faith to see what God might want to do if He lived among us today!

GOD IS ABLE Eph. 3:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A minister in Texas lamented that it was difficult to get his message across to his congregation. He blamed it on the good weather. 2. He said, “The weather’s so wonderful this winter that heaven doesn’t excite them and it’s so hot here in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Equality With God Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2023

As Christians, we need to face the claim of Jesus that He is equal with God.

As Christians, we need to face the claim of Jesus that He is equal with God. We went into detail about this in chapter 1 but again we are faced with this claim tonight. How could Jesus make such a claim? Because Jesus gave us proof after proof of His claim which clearly verified it. In ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Adopted By God

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 1, 2023

Can we be adopted by God? How? What does that even mean?

In ancient times there was often no difference between an adopted child and a natural born one. An adopted child received all the rights and privileges of a biological child. That is the meaning in the Bible. We have a special relationship as an adopted child of God. When the Bible uses the term ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 3, 2023

The word Gospel means the proclamation of salvation available in Christ. It is also the proclamation and inauguration of the Kingdom of God (Mark 1:15). Kingdom of God lives in hearts of the believers than the boundaries of the universe.

Mark 1:14-15, 4:26-34 Kingdom of God in Mark Kingdom of God: Kingdom: The word (basileia comes from basileus = a sovereign, king, monarch) denotes sovereignty, royal power, kingship, royal rule, and dominion. Involved in the term is the sovereign authority of a ruler, the activity of ruling, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Gift Of God

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 6, 2023

We do not deserve any good thing from God, but He is a giver. Indeed, it is “by grace (we) have been saved through faith, and that not of (ourselves); it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast."

Alba 2-6-2023 THE GIFT OF GOD Ephesians 2:8-10 A tired stay-at-home mom opened the front door of her home to find the preacher from the church, who said, "I’m collecting donations for the new children’s home we’re building. Just asking you to give what you can." "Absolutely," ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sanctified By God

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 13, 2023

Are all Christians saints? Are we to be holy?

Sanctify means to set apart as holy, or to dedicate for special use. Did God sanctify a people? And Moses went down from the mount unto the people, and sanctified the people; and they washed their clothes. (Exodus 19:14 KJV) Does truth sanctify people? Would that make studying the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Godday Osoba on Feb 23, 2023

Remember in scripture Many who they taught could not amount to anything again... That word of Restoration visited them and they became the controller and solution.

Hear me! When the Lord visit you my beloveth, The work of Restoration in the life of a man do put the mockers and their wise to shame... Remember in scripture Many who they taught could not amount to anything again... That word of Restoration visited them and they became the controller and ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-27, Luke 5:1-8, Jeremiah 30:17, Psalm 145:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love For God

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Apr 18, 2024

How we should value our love for God? In what way do we show it?

TOPIC: PAGPAPAHALAGA NG ISANG ALAGAD NI JESUS Text: Luke 14:25-35 Introduction: Jesus calls His followers to be true disciples. ANO ANG PALATANDAAN NG ISANG ALAGAD NI JESUS, ANO ANG KANIYANG MGA PINAHAHALAGAHAN? 1. LOVES JESUS ABOVE ALL (Pinapahalagahan niyang Mahalin ng Higit Kaninuman si ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking With God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Exploring the significance and benefits of God's presence

Do we realize the many blessings that come with God's presence in our lives? The Lord has promised to be with us always, in both good and difficult times. We can depend on His promises, even when we face challenges. Let us explore some of the blessings that come with God's presence. Moses sought ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23

Topics: God's Presence, Blessings

God's Protection SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 26, 2023

Help to give assurance of God's protection in troubled times.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the midst of a world that seems to be in constant turmoil. The news headlines are filled with stories of conflict, disaster, and uncertainty. It's easy to feel overwhelmed, to feel as if the ground beneath ...read more

Topics: Trusting God, Time Of Fear