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Balance In Listening For God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 10, 2021

Hearing God must be tested through commanding scripture, common sense, counsel of the saints and core supporters

HEARING GOD – BALANCE IN LISTENING FOR GOD’S GUIDANCE A family was driving to Tampa, Florida. As far as the eye could see, orange trees were loaded with fruit. When we stopped for breakfast, I ordered orange juice with my eggs. "I'm sorry," the waitress said. "I can't bring ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Act As A Free Man

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2009

Independence Day for us is when we came to Christ. Christ set us truly free. Some see this freedom as license; but true freedom has constraints. It’s not the right to do as we want but the opportunity to do what is right.

HOW TO ACT AS A FREEMAN 1 PETER 2:15-17 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Response To Coronavirus Crisis

Contributed by David Mende on Mar 29, 2020

The Church is the agent of healing and hope in this world. This sermon talks about seven ways the Church can respond to this pandemic.

Introduction Coronavirus has caused a lot of confusion all over the world. We get all kinds of fake forwards in different WhatsApp groups every day. And people are wondering how long this virus will last and they are wondering how to respond to this pandemic. Even several Christians are wondering ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Give Unto Caesar PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the concept of God's use of earthly rulers to fulfill His divine purposes, our responsibility as Christians to respect and fulfill our civic duties, and the paramount allegiance we owe to God.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are here today to dive into a deep and thought-provoking topic that hits the intersection of faith and politics: God's use of earthly rulers to accomplish His divine purposes, our duty to respect and fulfill our civic responsibilities, and the ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-7, Matthew 22:15-22, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Topics: God's Sovereignty, Divine Purposes

How To Benefit From Trials Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 7, 2015

Suffering trials is a strange place to find anyone rejoicing, yet that is the surprising instruction of God for us in Christ.

At the heart of the gospel is the amazing truth of how God is willing to suffer to redeem us. Jesus experienced firsthand the greatest human trial imaginable. He endured being betrayed by on of the 12 apostles, deserted by all his closest friends and followers, falsely accused, being mocked and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Its A Question Of Ownership Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 13, 2003

Jesus uses the occasion of the Pharisee’s question about paying taxes to Caesar to important truths concerning a believers obligations to the State and to God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 56 “It’s A Question of Ownership!” Luke 20:20-26 Someone once said, “While there are just two certainties in life: death and taxes, at least death doesn’t get worse every time Congress is in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Your Physical Provision—part 1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2001

Part 1 of 3 in the 2nd of a 5-sermon series describing God’s provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. This sermon deals with God’s provision for His people’s autonomy or self-governance.

YOUR PHYSICAL PROVISION—Part I —Joshua 15:1--19:51 The Smith’s were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included Senators, Pastors, & Wall Street wizards. Now they decided to compile a family history, a legacy for the children. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Promise In The Child-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 16, 2004

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. God’s promise of an end to sin’s oppression was contained in the birth of a mere child. But how? The promise to end sin’s oppression is thru a Perfect...

GOD’S PROMISE IN THE CHILD—I—Isaiah 9:6-7 Need:—To grasp the nature of why we celebrate Christmas & why the world gravitates away from this. God’s promise of an end to oppression was contained in the birth of a child. A promise to end sin’s oppression is contained in the birth of a child. ?How ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

More About Obedience And A Good Day's Work Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 8, 2016

We are also called to honor and obey our heavenly Father-this is the highest obedience. If obedience to parents or an employer, or a government, is contradictory to obedience to God, we have to make a choice. We must choose to obey God rather than people.

Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”[a] 4 Fathers (Parents), do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: *other

Daniel's Praise To God Reveals His Shine Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 10, 2022

Daniel receives his answer from God regarding Nebuchadnezzar dream and interpretation and breaks out in praise.

Introduction There is a crisis going on in Babylon. King Nebuchadnezzar had a series of dreams that greatly disturbed him, and he wants to know their meaning. The magicians, sorcerers and Chaldeans could not give back to Nebuchadnezzar the dream and its interpretation. The king in his anger told ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

I Trust Jesus

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 22, 2014

Through submission I learn to trust Jesus more and more.

Paul Miller, the author of Love Walked Among Us, begins teaching seminars by writing these words on a flip chart: "I do nothing on my own. I can only do what I see my dad doing." Then, he asks for analysis of this statement from the audience. Typical responses that he hears are these, "The son ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Final Greetings Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 25, 2012

In today's lesson we learn about the marks of love in the church.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of love in the church. Let us read about it in 1 Corinthians 16:15-24: 15 Now I urge you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Following Jesus Requires A Choice To Be Made Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 8, 2024

One question we must always ask is: Who do we follow? What is it in this world that we call Lord and why does it mean more to us than Him? Paul's testimony about who Jesus is is very clear - and we can learn so much from it in order to follow Jesus closer.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 36 Following Jesus requires a Choice to be Made Acts 24:20-27 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week: Bro Will did an outstanding job proclaiming the truth Paul lived by -- Using question from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:20-27, Matthew 6:24, Romans 6:12, Romans 14:12, Romans 13:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zechariah's Second Vision Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 1, 2021

Message focuses on the sovereignty of God, divine retribution on nations that oppress God's people, and God's vindication of his elect. This word of comfort and assurance has timeless application for God's people of all ages.

Life is not fair! The godly suffer unjustly, and the wicked seem to get away with their evil deeds. Unbelievers point to all the pain and suffering in the world and defiantly say, “If God is a just, loving God, why does he allow war? Why does he allow disease and famine? Where was he during the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-12, 2 Peter 3:9-10, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Romans 11:28-29, Genesis 12:3, Psalm 137:1-9, Ecclesiastes 8:11-13, Galatians 6:7, Romans 12:19, Haggai 2:1-23, Romans 8:18-38, Zechariah 1:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

How Should We Respond To The Supreme Court Justices’ Decision Biblically?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jul 7, 2015

Same-sex marriage has been a controversial issue recently, especially since the SCOTUS decision to legalize same sex marriage. How should we respond biblically?

Nine days ago on June 26, 2015 the SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) legalized same sex marriage in all fifty states. How should we, as Christians who believe that the Bible is the Word of God and is the authority for our faith and life, respond to this decision biblically? According to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Leviticus 18:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational