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Stay The Course Sermon Iii: Spiritual Maturity Instills Courage Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 27, 2020

When we Christians find ourselves having to contend with enemies of the Lord, spiritual maturity sustains us and relies on the Spirit of God to give us courage to carry on despite difficult circumstances and dire situations.

SPIRITUAL MATURITY INSTILLS IN BELIEVERS COURAGE TO STAY THE COURSE At the end of World War II, millions took to the streets to celebrate victory. Simultaneously, a multitude of others quietly gathered in churches to give thanks to God for peace. Nearly all of us had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-9

Palace Or The Pasture

Contributed by Thomas Custer on Mar 17, 2014

what made David who he was, was not developed in the fanfare of the palace, but in the isolation of a pasture... long before he played for Saul, he played for God. Before defeating the giant, he practiced on trees, targets, bears and lions.

Palace or the Pasture 1 Samuel 16:11 KJV [11] And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. Gene Edwards, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gideon’s 300 - Just A Few Good Men

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 15, 2010

God’s people are so ravaged by the Midianites that they are hiding in dens and caves. They cry out to God and God gives them...Gideon. 4 Principles from his life. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Just a Few Good Men Judges 6- http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JustaFewGoodMen.html Chapter 5 ends with these words: "And the land had rest forty years." Chapter 6 begins: "And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord..." The cycle continues for God’s chosen nation. It’s the same ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Unexpected (Part 5 Exodus) Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 12, 2018

At the Red Sea the Israelites are caught between the Red Sea and the Army. They have no Idea that God is about to do the unexpected. What challenges in your life call for you to look to an Unexpected action by God

Exodus 14:10-22 10 As Pharaoh drew near, the Israelites looked back, and there were the Egyptians advancing on them. In great fear the Israelites cried out to the Lord. 11 They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you have taken us away to die in the wilderness? What ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why God Prefers Losers

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Who did God use?

Why God Prefers Losers 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 7 For who makes you differ from another? And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it? 8 You are already full! You are already rich! You have reigned as kings without ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chronic Frustration

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 18, 2014

Frustration is a horrible battle we face on a regular basis. We must not accept the hidden agenda pr propaganda and fall to discouragement and frustration. Lift up you head... Stay focused...

CHRONIC FRUSTRATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. DO WE UNDERSTAND THE WORK OF PROPAGANDA? 15 LONG YEARS ON NEGATIVE HINDERANCES BY PROFESSIONAL... CAN WE SEE THE ENEMY'S AGENDA... A. FRUSTRATION: TO BE DISCOURAGED, ANGRY, OR UPSET... BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO DO ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Topic- Drop Your Agenda And Follow Christ

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017

WE ARE LIVING IN A DAY AND TIME WE AS CHRISTIANS NEED TO REALIZE THAT ONLY WHAT WE DO FOR CHRIST WILL LAST. WEEK AFTER WEEK MONTH AFTER MONTH YEAR AFTER YEAR DECADE AFTER DECADE TIME IS SLOWLY SLIPPING AWAY

Luke 5:1-11 (KJV) And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, [2] And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. [3] And he entered into one of the ships, which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wonders Of The Spiritual Realm Ii: The Wonder Of A True Friend Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 3, 2019

Jesus our Lord has given His disciples an honorary promotion by elevating our status from servant to friend. What a Friend we have in Jesus! To have a friend, be a friend - as was Jonathan to David.

THE WONDER OF HAVING A TRUE FRIEND How does the honorary promotion that Jesus gave you make you feel? Remember: Jesus elevated your status from “servant” to “friend” (John 15:15) -- when you ...read more

The Colossal Image Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

In the dream of Nebuchadnezzar we see in the miraculous stone's demolishing of the colossal image the triumph of the kingdom of God over the kingdoms of men.

If we say something is big we assume we have said something important. If the grand stand is packed with the biggest crowd ever, this is a big deal, even if the game was not worth seeing. The big blast is all the rage on the screen or on the stage. Everything has to be gigantic to get our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45

Absolute Loyalty Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

A loyalty that does not depend upon conditions is an unconditional commitment. This is what gives a Christian courage and determination.

The warden asked the prisoner if there was anything he would like to eat before the execution. He said, "Yes, I would like mushrooms. I've always been scared to try them for fear I'd be poisoned." Here was a man who was brave because he had nothing to lose. This is all together ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

To Follow Jesus, We Must See The Very Good Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 7, 2021

If you want to follow Jesus in this day and time, you need to be able to see the very good. You don't have to go looking for the junk of life, the nasty parts of life. the ugly things of life, it is all around us. It takes work to see the "very goods" of life.

Sermon Series: What Does it take to Follow Jesus in this Day and Time? Sermon: To Follow Jesus, We Need to see the Very Good Introduction: Ms. Edna has been doing our birthday cards for some time. And she does an excellent job at that. On the bottom left-hand side of the card, Ms. Edna will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral - Sudden Heart Attack

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 16, 2021

My friend, Jon had many health issues and died suddenly of a heart attack. Sudden heart attack is a real pandemic in America.

In preparation for funeral services I often ask people if their loved one had a favorite bible passage or bible story that I can share. Most don’t have one, but when I asked Linda she immediately said, “Joshua 1:9.” Joshua 1:9 (ESV) 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Armor Of God In The Last Days

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Apr 15, 2022

When evil closes in on Christian's everywhere we are going to need to be fully armed with the armor of God's truth. To abide in Christ as the vine is to be able to stand firm in the midst of chaos and wickedness.

Crucial is The Armor of God in the Last Days Scripture: Ephesians 6:10–13 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13, John 15:5, Daniel 11:21

Denomination: Baptist

Unwavering Faith

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Apr 30, 2022

How do we take faith to a different level? Moving faith from simply trusting the unknown to faith as trusting God to provide? Faith is not believing something will happen; faith is believing what God said will happen.

“UNWAVERING FAITH” 1 KINGS 17:8-16 Faith is part of everyday living. When you are ill, you go to a doctor whose name you cannot pronounce. He gives you a prescription you cannot read. You take it to a pharmacist you have never seen. He gives you medication you do not understand. Yet, you take it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Salvation Of The Lord

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Nov 19, 2020

Has there ever been a time in your life that everywhere you turned there was a wall of trouble? That's just what Moses is facing in this passage.

Ex 14:10-14 10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the Lord. 11 And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God