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Living The Life God Intended

Contributed by W F on Jun 14, 2006

Tne calling of Paul shows us that Christians have a new status to celebrate - as God’s chosen instruments; A new service to carry out - chosen to carry his name; And a new suffering confront – chosen to serve despite the difficulties.

INTRODUCTION You have been saved to serve. Every Believer can live out their potential by accepting their responsibility to serve. There are three responsibilities ... 1. A NEW STATUS TO CELEBRATE (v15a) In the movie “The Freshman” Matthew Broderick plays the part of Clark Kellogg. He travels to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-16

Denomination: *other

The Life I Want

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

People don't always know that the life they want is in Jesus.

Two sailboats slice through the waves of a vast sea. Both are seeking the shore. The crew of one vessel turns against the wind, thinking to find harbor in that direction. But, unknown to them, they are headed for a life-threatening storm, and their little craft will not survive. The crew of the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Unfailing Guidance SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

This sermon reassures us that God guides the steps of the righteous and will never abandon us. He will not lead us astray or forsake us.

Introduction: In this sermon, we find comfort in the assurance that God orders the steps of a good person and delights in their ways. Even when we stumble, God upholds us with His hand. The psalmist testifies that throughout his life, he has never seen the righteous forsaken or their children ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23-28

Topics: Assurance Of Salvation

The Problem With Prosperity Preachers

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 24, 2014

Why The Prosperity Gospel is heresy!

Mat 6:19-21 (TEB) "Do not save riches for yourselves here on earth, where moths and rust destroy, and robbers break in and steal. Instead, save riches for yourselves in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and robbers cannot break in and steal. For your heart will always be where your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 2 Harry Potter - The Rebellion Begins Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2007

The six Harry Potter books published so far have sold 325 million copies worldwide, and have been translated into 64 languages Now book seven is on the market. We need to be aware of what is going on

PowerPoint & video zip files Available + New Slide > Transition In ________________________________________________________ It is possible the Harry Potter series will surpass Star Wars and James Bond and become the highest-grossing movie franchise in history by the end of the year. And Potter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sharp Confidence

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007

Many times we put our trust on things that have no value at all. We have got to have confidence on Jesus Christ to win our battles.

SHARP CONFIDENCE JOHN 18:10-11 Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear (The servant’s name was Malchus). Jesus commanded Peter, “ Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” As alittle boy, I enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Price Of Pride--The Example Of Joab Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2012

The career of Joab helps us understand how to temper pride with humility, and what happens when we don't.

The Price of Pride–the example of Joab 2 Sm 3:39 “the sons of Zeruiah are too hard for me. The Lord requite the evildoer according to his wickedness!” These words of David refer principally to a man named Joab, general of David’s army. David himself was a warrior. Today ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:39-40

Denomination: Catholic

Matthew 14:1-12 - Braveheart Vs The Mafia Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 4, 2012

Faith vs Superstition

Matthew 14:1-12 - BRAVEHEART VS THE MAFIA He is drawn to the MAN IN THE DUNGEON. Beliefs are tested in the dark dungeon experiences of my life where everything is ripped away to expose who I really am. A dungeon is that place where everything is pointless without the purposes of God. Yet when all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Locksmith

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 24, 2018

Jesus the ultimate Locksmith Has the “the keys” of life and death. He doesn’t turn up with a box of tools that doesn’t work. Death frightens most of us, but hope in Christ gives us reassurance-He conquered the grave.

God’s Locksmith Revelation 1:17, 18 tells us that Jesus is the ultimate Locksmith. He isn’t just the solution to a momentary inconvenience. He doesn’t turn up with a box of tools that may or may not work. Jesus has “the keys of death and Hades [the grave]” (verse 18). Jesus offers Himself as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope In The Midst Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 21, 2016

Job struggles with his mortality. He blames God for his suffering, yet speaks of God's faithfulness.

Job 14:7-15, 19:23-27 “Hope in the Midst of Suffering” INTRODUCTION In his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul writes, “And now faith, hope and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13). Paul is certainly correct. Life without ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

We Believe In The Triune God

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 1, 2002

TRINITY SUNDAY(B) - May 26, 2002 - We believe in the Triune God as we are led by the Holy Spirit, loved by our heavenly Father, and heirs with God’s very own Son.

WE BELIEVE IN THE TRIUNE GOD (AND AS CHILDREN OF GOD WE ARE) I. Led by the Holy Spirit II. Loved by our Father III. Heirs with God’s Son Romans 8:14-17 - May 26. 2002 14because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

No One Can Steal Your Joy

Contributed by Richard Ridgeway on Mar 29, 2006

A Sermon on Joy and how to keep it.

Introduction: I can only imagine what is going through your mind now… If there were Balloon thought Bubbles what would they say? A study at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg documented that there is a unique pattern of brain wave activity when a person listens to a joke. By using ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deal... Or No Deal?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 16, 2007

Our lives are defined by the nature of our choices.

Title: Deal… or No Deal? Text: I Kings 21:1-10 (11-26) Thesis: Our lives are defined by the nature of our choices. Introduction Perhaps you are familiar with NBC’s Deal or No Deal game show? Howie Mandel is the host. There is a bevy of beautiful young women on a stage, each is holding a brief ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Abundance Of Rain

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Aug 23, 2007

When we walk in the sin of this world we become; devastated, dry, barren, desolate void of life. What we need is a spiritual down pour of the presence of God’s blessings in our life.

TITLE: AN ABUNDANCE OF RAIN TEXT: I KINGS 18:41-46 INTRO: The people had gathered, the altar repaired, the sacrifice laid out, the trench was dug, water applied and fire fell and consumed it all. But the day was far from over. Most evangelists today would have been satisfied with this display of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46, 1 Kings 18:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Internal, External And Eternal Goal Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2017

You might say we get God’s heart in our hearts. What greater encouragement could there be? And we can expect the infusion of God’s Spirit in our hearts will result in a change in how we behave toward each other. For the fruit of the Spirit is love.

Colossians 2 1I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. 2 My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-3

Denomination: *other