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Harden Not Your Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's faithfulness and provision during times of struggle, using disappointments as fertile ground for spiritual growth.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. We're gathered here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. As we open our hearts and minds to the Word of God, let us remember that we are not alone in our struggles, our disappointments, our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:17-19

Topics: Remove, Stones

This Is Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

This sermon explores living out our Christian calling through Christ-like character and unity in the church, grounded in the truth of Christ.

Good morning, dear friends, it is a joy to gather together once more in the house of the Lord, isn't it? I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share with you today from the heart of the Apostle Paul, as we turn our attention to his letter to the Ephesians. Our passage today is Ephesians 4:1-6. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Topics: Community, Unity, Calling

One More For Jesus

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

We are in the world for the world and in our mouths is the Word of God that people need to hear and understand while there is time.

Over the last 3 Sundays, we have been preaching about the kingdom of God. In the New Testament, the Kingdom of God is viewed as apocalyptic (describing or prophesying the complete destruction of the world) and eschatological. Jesus is King in a spiritual sense, and His Kingdom is here. It belongs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14, Mark 13:10-11, Mark 16:15, Luke 10:2, Romans 1:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Lesson 14: The Content Of The Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 20, 2018

Paul asks for spiritual blessings, which are the best blessings; strength from the Spirit of God in the inner man; strength in the soul; the strength of faith, to serve God, and to do our duty. If the law of Christ is written in our hearts, and the love .

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 6/30/17 Lesson 14: The Content of the Prayer (3:14-19) Ephesians 3:14-19 (KJV) 14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Nathan - God's Prop Knocker

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 3, 2002

We all want the simple blessing of truth. What stands in the way?

September 1, 2002 And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. 2 Samuel 12.7a (KJV) Andre’ Agassi is a world-class tennis pro. He is less than a world-class role model for Christians. In a television ad that was popular a dozen years ago, he wore extravagant clothes; he strutted and grunted to a ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Death Valley Days

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 10, 2001

Ties together Israel’s disobedience during the Exodus, people’s failure to recognize Jesus when he came, and our own obliviousness to the warning signs around us. Lesson: Hardships aren’t for punishnment, it’s to point us to God.

Have any of you ever watched a movie or a TV show about a wagon train? You know, a column of Conestoga wagons, what they called prairie schooners, with the rounded canvas tent-tops? When I was young Westerns were the commonest sort of show, and everyone knew the conventions: The square-jawed ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love...with Shoes On Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002

This is the fifth in a series I did on the Great Commandment from Mark 12.

Priority 1 Mark 12:28-34 September 29, 2002 Love…With Shoes On A lawyer came to Jesus with a question, asking, in effect, “what is Priority One?” Over the course of the past several weeks, we have explored Jesus’ answer to that question, asking ourselves, in the process, whether or not the love ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Our Ever Present Help" Series

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 29, 2007

A sermon preached 9/11/2006 @ North Prairie Lutheran Church for a special prayer service held to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Some material is from a sermon by Rev. Timothy Pauls.

9/11 Anniversary Service of Prayer & Remembrance Psalm 46:7 Our Ever Present Help 9/11/2006 North Prairie Lutheran Church, rural Scarville, Iowa (ELCM) In the last seventy-five years or so, there are certain dates that are frozen forever in the minds of many Americans, due to a significant event ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:7

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: Through The Wardrobe Series

Contributed by Glenn Teal on Dec 7, 2005

Week 1 on the Chronicles of Narnia -- Through the Wardrobe focuses on the world beyond the one we can see and feel -- the realm of the Spirit.

Today we exploring the connections between what has been called the greatest story ever told – the true story of Jesus Christ and His very real role in history – and one of the most enjoyable children’s stories ever written: “The Chronicles of Narnia”. There really is a connection between these ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

In On The Secret Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Seventh in a series taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

18 I know very well how foolish the message of the cross sounds to those who are on the road to destruction. But we who are being saved recognize this message as the very power of God. 19 As the Scriptures say, "I will destroy human wisdom and discard their most brilliant ideas." 20 So where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living With Highs And Lows Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 13, 2008

Sermon in response to a community-wide flood to help people seek refuge in the Lord.

Living with Highs and Lows Psalm 42 Rev. Brian Bill 1/13/08 If you’ve been adversely affected by the flood this week would you please stand so that we can let you know how much we love you and care about you? Now, if you’re still high and dry after the flood, would you please stand? I want to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of Faith: The Tongue

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Jun 26, 2007

This evotional is part of The Anatomy of Faith series.

The Anatomy of Faith: The Tongue This evotional is part of The Anatomy of Faith series. To watch the webcast, visit www.theaterchurch.com. For more thoughts on life and leadership, visit www.markbatterson.com. A number of years ago I read a story titled The Whisper Test. A woman named Mary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crucifixion And Eden Connection Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2009

The area where Adam fell is possibly the place where Jesus felled sin.

The End is the Beginning Series The Crucifixion & Eden Connection Nov. 22, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker I The area where Adam fell is possibly the area where Jesus fell sin. A In the week leading to the cross, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33

Denomination: Baptist

Return To Me

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

Prayer is one of the overriding themes of the book of Nehemiah and the secret to his success. The prayer in chapter one is the first of 12 different prayers recorded in the book. Nehemiah begins with prayer in Persia and closes with prayer in Jerusalem. H

Return to Me Nehemiah 1:4-11 Let me ask you a question, “How many of you gained weight over the holidays?” Now that we’re in the New Year, how many of you have made New Year’s resolutions to lose that weight? To eat better and exercise? And how many of you have started to work toward those ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Sure Yor Are Ready To See God? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on May 26, 2007

We need to spend more time searching our hearts so we know where we are at alltimes in our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God