Sermons on Haggai 3:23:

Hope Found In The Call Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2018

The concept and purpose of a divine call is not something we create, it is something God places within us. Have we responded to or rejected God’s specific call on our lives? Throughout history God has called people to Him and called people to serve Him. Let me tell you about some of them

We continue in our series Hope Found Here and this month we are considering Hope in the Call or Calling of God. The dictionary defines calling as: a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence. The concept and purpose of a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Jonah 1:1-3, Romans 12:6-8, Romans 8:30, Philippians 3:13-14, Luke 9:23, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-16, 1 Peter 2:9, Acts 2:38, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ezra: A First Person Reflection, (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jan 14, 2017

Ezra reflects on the Exile, the Return, and the Future

Ezra: A First Person Reflection on the Exile, the Return, and the Future (pt 1) Welcome. It’s good to see you! In the 2500 years since I lived on earth, I’ve enjoyed meeting my heroes of the faith. Some, like Barnabas and Stephen lived after I did, but I admired their work. Some, like Job, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Bridges And Ditches: Some Things Never Change (#3 Of 5 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 17, 2015

The real component in the success of the first century Christians lies not in external tactics but with their internal values … their Christ-like character.

Welcome and Call to Worship Good morning. We are so honored you have chosen to worship with us today. Did you see the news item a few days back about the lady who was arrested on Highway 11 in Tulsa? It appears she was driving the wrong direction; she was headed eastbound in the westbound ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Be An Example Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015

We live in a mixed up world. People are so untrained in the Bible and mixed up about what a Christian is, that nearly anything can be labelled “Christian” and they’ll believe it. Let's look at what one is.

BE AN EXAMPLE OF JESUS 1 Tim. 4:12, 15-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes being close isn’t good enough. Like Bill, who ordered a cord of firewood to be delivered for $100. 2. When the firewood was delivered, Bill got upset. “That’s not a full cord of wood,” Bill ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A High Way To Holiness

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 14, 2016

Today I’d like to talk with you about the one singular thing that all revivals have in common, and that is holiness. Without holiness there is no revival, there is no renewal. Holiness is a road God says we need to travel

A High Way to Holiness Throughout this year, I’d like to go back and revisit those doctrines that we looked at during my sermon series that became the basis of the new book I’m writing, “Wells of Living Waters.” These wells are those doctrines that contain God’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Outside Of Paradise

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 6, 2014

To show that our desire should not be gold, perfumes and precious stones but the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you desire gold, perfumes and precious stones? Our delight must be the LORD only. Psalms 37:4 (Amplified Bible) 37:4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep On Keeping On Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 16, 2018

We must “keep on keeping on” to continue to advance the Kingdom of God. Paul shows us how in Acts 28:20-31.

Keep on Keeping On Acts Series Chuck Sligh July 16, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. This sermon was adapted from a sermon by Rick Crandall titled Still Going Forward For God on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Please turn in your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

Furthering Your Faith-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 10, 2024

5 of 6. The apostle Peter encouraged the Churches to bolster/strengthen their faith in Christ, in order to provide an abundant entrance to God’s kingdom. God’s people are obligated to further their faith. ?What does ‘Furthering Your Faith’ involve or entail? Furthering Your Faith involves...

FURTHERING Your FAITH-V—2Peter 1:9(:5-11) Attention:-White Lie Cake: Jenny was to bake a cake for the Women’s Missionary Union of Tuscaloosa, AL, but forgot to do it until the last minute. She remembered it the morning of the bake sale & after rummaging through cabinets, found an angel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:9, 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer, Part 1 - Our Father In Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 23, 2023

What does it mean to pray, "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name"?

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Kids are amazing when it comes to relating to God, especially when it comes to prayer. Here are some prayers from children ages 6-8 Dear God: The new baby you sent cries too much; please send a puppy instead. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-12

Denomination: Brethren

From Hidden Nights To Open Daylight Testimony – The Samaritan Woman – Characters Of John’s Gospel Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 8, 2022

There was a woman in need who came to Jacob’s well to draw natural water but left with the living water. Her testimony was genuine and people were saved through that testimony. This illustrates the gentle care of the Lord for sinners.

FROM HIDDEN NIGHTS TO OPEN DAYLIGHT TESTIMONY – THE SAMARITAN WOMAN – CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL Message - The Woman of Samaria – John Chapter 4 John 4 v 1 Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptising more disciples than John John 4:2 (although ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Genesis 1:6-7, Romans 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Let Me Tell You About My Best Friend

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 4, 2021

There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

PEOPLE LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY BEST FRIEND PROVERBS 18:24 The RSV reads, “There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” This presents a contrast between fair-weather friends and those who are loyal through thick and thin. Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Just Shall Live By Faith

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 11, 2021

From our study in the book of Habakkuk, and its central theme, "The Just Shall Live by Faith," we will learn how we can face life’s difficulties. We will learn how we can get on with our lives through the deep-seated conviction that comes from knowing who God is and that He is in control.

The Just Shall Live By Faith The Book of Habakkuk Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHdXHFJzpxE Today we’re continuing through our study on the minor prophets and the major theme found within each. So far, we’ve looked at Obadiah and how the Kingdom is the Lord’s, Haggai and the fear of God, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Habakkuk 3:2, Romans 1:17

Denomination: Foursquare

Faith In Action: Make More Room

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

PRETTY EASY TO FOLLOW! If God said it, “100% that it will happen!’ 100% that is it true! The Redeemer is working right where you are to redeem and restore what you lost!

Well, these super-promising words were spoken by the Prophet Isaiah to the Jews, and he was talking about something that would happen to the Jewish nation in the future; that of being exiled in foreign Babylon. Slide 3: Prophets like Isaiah–are men whom God raised as His mouthpiece during the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:19-23, Deuteronomy 18:17-22

Denomination: Foursquare

Christmas Expectations Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

There is no other holiday like Christmas, where expectation is so much a part of it's celebration. We look forward to Christmas, longer, and with greater anticipation, then all other holidays combined.

Henry McCushy, of the Texas Employment Commission, said they had a hard time getting men to be department store Santa Clauses, one year. The reason was, the high percentage of children who were kicking Santa in the shins for not coming through the year before. They expected Santa to live up to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-32

Hope In A Hopeless World

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Nov 26, 2023

We live in a dysfunctional world where hope has died. Revelation provides hope for all Christians that there is something better for the faithful.

Today’s world seems to be completely dysfunctional. Every time I turn on the news I don’t know about you, but I get disgusted. Depressed even. Shootings occurring just blocks from my house. Robberies and break-ins in my own neighborhood! This past October someone went on a murder spree in a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-11

Denomination: Adventist