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Overcoming Adversity Through Persistent Prayer SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

Your engagement with this sermon will bring about a significant setback for your adversaries

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, I want to share a powerful message with you that will bring about a great victory in your life. As you read this message, be prepared for a mighty breakthrough against the forces of darkness. Let holy anger rise within you as you attentively ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:17

Topics: Prayer Persistence, Overcoming Adversity

Finding Order In Chaos Through God's Presence SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

No matter how chaotic a situation may seem, the presence of God can bring order and clarity. As followers of Christ, we should carry His divine presence wherever we go.

The presence of God is a powerful force that brings order and clarity to even the most confusing situations. As Christians, it is crucial for us to carry His fire wherever we go. The secret to success, victory, and extraordinary achievements lies in experiencing the abiding presence of God. In this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:13-15

Topics: Divinity Of Christ, God's Presence

No Power In Death

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 30, 2023

ready yourself every evening when you retire, repenting any sins you may have committed so you can confidently commit yourself to the arms of Christ.

Thirteenth Sunday in Course 2023 Anyone who has even modest cultural understanding has heard of the prophet Elijah, who is associated with Israelite king Ahab and his pagan wife, Jezebel. Like us, Elijah lived in a culture that had turned its back on the true God, YHWH, and fallen into all kinds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-42, Romans 6:3-11, 2 Kings 4:8-16, Psalm 89:2

Denomination: Catholic

Gift Of Naaman

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 4, 2023

This verse reveals a lot about Gehazi. Gehazi has seen Naaman’s gift, but he has not seen the curse or the leprous nature attached to Naaman’s gift.

But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared Naaman this Syrian, while not receiving from his hands what he brought; but as the Lord lives, I will run after him and take something from him”. 2 Kings 5:20 This verse reveals a lot about Gehazi. Gehazi has seen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20, 2 Kings 5:21

The Antidote To The Deadly Sin Of Pride

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 8, 2025

Countering the deadly habit of thinking of ourselves as a "god."

Friday of the Twenty-Third Week in Course 2025 Take a look at the opening prayer for our worship today. We implore God, by whom we are redeemed and receive adoption, to look graciously on your beloved sons and daughters. We are redeemed by God through the free and meritorious ace of the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-42, Psalm 16:1-11, 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 1 Timothy 1:12-14

Denomination: Catholic

Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 8, 2025

What can we learn from Benjamin?

What can we learn from the tribe of Benjamin? What can we learn from the lives of Ehud, Saul, Jonathan, Esther and Paul? Let’s look at 1 Chronicles 8. Benjamin fathered Bela his firstborn, Ashbel his second born, Aharah his third born, Nohah his fourth born, and Rapha his fifth born. Bela’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Excuses To God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2025

God sends Moses to deliver Israel.

“One day Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian. He led the flock far into the wilderness and came to Sinai, the mountain of God. There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from the middle of a bush. Moses stared in amazement. Though the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:17, Exodus 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment Is Coming Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Judgment is Coming

Acts 17 v 16 - 34 Judgment is Coming Paul's Start - Their Welcome 22 Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars’ hill, and said Their Worship - Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. (too Religious) Their Want - 23 For as I passed by, and beheld your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Holiness

The True And Living God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

The True and Living God

Acts 17:22-34 The True and Living God Paul’s had come from Thessalonica, Greeks saved so Jews rioted forcing Paul and Silas to flee to Berea - Paul preached - Jews of Thessalonica followed - After the uproar, Paul came to Athens alone. I. The Dilemma in Athens - 22 Then Paul stood in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Holiness

Asa Of Judah (2 Chronicles 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 13, 2025

Do we trust God to give us victory?

Do followers of God experience victory? What will be our ultimate victory? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 14. Who became king of Judah after king Abijah? Did the land experience peace? Abijah rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of David. His son Asa became king in his place. During ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Asa's Apostasy (2 Chronicles 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 14, 2025

Is it possible for a reformer to become apostate?

Can a reformer turn back to apostasy? Is it important to remain faithful to the end? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 16. Rather than continue relying upon God, who did Asa turn to in the end? During the thirty-sixth year of Asa’s reign, King Baasha of Israel invaded Judah and interdicted Ramah by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel In Which We Stand

Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 15, 2025

A preacher can preach truth and still not preach the gospel. When this happens, imitation Christians are often produced.

THE GOSPEL IN WHICH WE STAND INTRODUCTION A. Perhaps my experience was not common to other young preachers, but for the first few years of my ministry, I called myself a gospel preacher, believing that I was preaching the gospel when I upbraided the brethren for poor attendance, poor giving, poor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accusing The Suffering (Job 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 20, 2025

Do we accuse or comfort the suffering?

Do we treat suffering like Eliphaz, with accusations, or do we seek to help? Let’s begin in Job 5. Do people assume that our own foolishness causes our suffering? Was Eliphaz implying that the sins of Job’s children caused their deaths? Call now, is there anyone who will answer you? And to which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Remembrance

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Dec 22, 2025

Are you exhausted from trying to 'create' yourself? Discover how Radical Remembrance, returning to your Creator's original blueprint stops burnout and restores true vitality. Reclaim your identity before the world redefines you.

The Age of Amnesia We are living in what I call the "Age of Amnesia." We have 10,000 photos stored in our pockets, yet we have never been more prone to forgetting the most important things. We forget our worth, we forget our purpose, and most dangerously, we forget our Source. The world ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5, Ecclesiastes 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zophar's Opinion (Job 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 23, 2025

Is our sin the only cause of suffering?

Did Zophar continue the same judgmental defamation, that Job’s suffering was caused by his personal sins? Do we slander others or judge righteously? Let’s begin in Job 11. Did Zophar criticize Job’s grief as boasting, scoffing, that he was only punished for part of his guilt? Then Zophar the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist