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When God Answered

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 25, 2018

God answers our prayers when we least expect it

Hebrews 2:1 When God Answered Several year ago my shoulder began to hurt for seemingly no reason at all, and I had difficulty getting my arm into my coat sleeve. I had not had an injury to my shoulder and expected it would be well in a few days, but it wasn’t. I did everything I knew to do—pain ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

Revival (Section 6) Prevailing Prayer (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 28, 2019

The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Revival (Section 6) PREVAILING PRAYER (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Introduction: James 5:16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. There are two kinds of means requisite to promote a revival: the one to influence men, the other to influence God. The truth is ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Came Doing Miracles Lesson 6

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2019

Extraordinary events that were not natural, but supernatural.

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. SURROUNDED BY THE SUPERNATURAL 1. Some events of my life were miraculous: a. I fulfilled Old Testament prophecy b. Prediction to Elizabeth and Mary and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:27-28, John 6:14, Hebrews 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Everlasting Love

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 24, 2019

God's love is everlasting

EVERLASTING LOVE INTRODUCTION: Being Valentines Day, there is a great deal spoken of love today and throughout this week. Many individuals are receiving various gifts in an effort to say, “I Love You.” Examples: Flowers brought to school to students, teachers, and workers. Florists deliveries ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3, Psalm 90:2, John 13:1, John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Invitation: Come And See Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 23, 2020

Are you following Jesus? That’s a question that we need to ask ourselves often. It is the key question of discipleship.

- Following Jesus - The Invitation: Come And See John 1:35-39 Introduction Are you following Jesus? That’s a question that we need to ask ourselves often. It is the key question of discipleship. We are going to explore the idea of following Jesus over the next few weeks. My hope is that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Miracle: A Transformed Life

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 5, 2024

This sermon discusses at one miracle that stands above the grand, supernatural events. This miracle is the transformation of life through faith in Jesus Christ.

Good morning, beloved. Today, we gather to celebrate the wonders and miracles of our Lord. We often think of miracles as grand, supernatural events, but there is one miracle that stands above all others—the transformation of a life through faith in Jesus Christ. This miracle is not only the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To Be Saints PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of God's love and hope, encouraging believers to live as God's children and anticipate a future in Christ's likeness.

Good morning, family. We are here, together, in this place of worship. We are here to share, to learn, to grow. We are here to feel the warmth of God's love and the touch of His grace. We are here to see His face in each other and to hear His voice in the silence of our hearts. We are here to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Topics: Transformation, Future

The Consequences Of Stubbornness When A Man Who Refuses To Change. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 26, 2024

The Bible is replete with stories of individuals who faced the consequences of their actions, and one such story is that of Pharaoh in the book of Exodus.

Pharaoh’s refusal to change his ways and let the Israelites go led to a series of devastating plagues that ultimately resulted in the loss of his son and his army. This article will explore the biblical principles behind Pharaoh’s failure to change for the better and the consequences that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Exodus 5:2, 2 Corinthians 7:10

Samson: Enigmatical Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 29, 2024

Everything outside God’s will is lost time.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why does God allow persecution? To draw us to Himself. “The children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord delivered them into the hand of the Philistine forty years” (13:1). 2. Forty years is wasted time. a. Not for God’s preparation. b. Everything ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1, Judges 14:6, Judges 15:4, Judges 16:4-21

Denomination: Baptist

No Sleepwalking Allowed Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 28, 2023

Sleepwalking is a dangerous practice, because those who practice it are unconscious, unaware of the dangers around them. In the same way, spiritual sleepwalking is dangerous, but moreso, because those who casually sleepwalk their way through life, expose themselves to deadly deceptions.

Has anyone here ever been afflicted with somnambulism? Okay, does anyone even know what somnambulism is? Well, it's a technical term for sleepwalking. So, back to the original question--has anyone here ever had a sleepwalking experience? How did it go? Did anyone get hurt? The reason I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:14-23, John 13:34-35, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Jude 1:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Love Gone Bad

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

In preparing this sermon this week I found myself in somewhat of a quandary in regards to how to approach today’s sermon topic: love and romance.

In preparing this sermon this week I found myself in somewhat of a quandary in regards to how to approach today’s sermon topic: love and romance. The reason for my distress is that today is Valentines Day. For some it’s a great and wonderful day because you are in love with somebody. For others ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

Facilitating Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Facilitating Leaders

Facilitating Leaders I Cor. 3:5-9 Illustration:Labor mightily for a healing spirit. Away with all discriminating names whatever that may hinder the applying of balm to heal your wounds...Discord and division become no Christian. For wolves to worry the lambs is no wonder, but for one lamb to worry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love For America

Contributed by James May on Aug 22, 2001

God’s love for a nation includes the judgments that must come to turn that nation from spiritual adultery to the worship of the true God.

Disclaimer: 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. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Problem Of Dirty Christianity

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 4, 2007

Sermon one in a series on Jude. It reveals the problem in Conservative Christianity where people living in wilfull disobedience to God claim salvation.

2 Peter-Jude 1. The Problem of Dirty Christianity (Jude 1:1-4) “Godless people, whose condemnation was written about years ago, have slipped in unnoticed among us (by the side door).They are people who distort the grace of God and use it as an excuse to practice unrestrained immoral acts.” ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Boil A Live Frog

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 28, 2005

Preparing to celebrate Christ’s coming in a hostile world. Five key principles that should characterize our lives.

HOW TO BOIL A LIVE FROG 1 Peter 3: 13-17 1. An “urban legend” has been around for a long time that has excellent instructional value for us – even if biologists question the scientific veracity of the experiment. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist