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God Has Blessed America

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Sep 25, 2013

America's Godly Heritage and Blessings

GOD HAS BLESSED AMERICA Every political speech ends with "God Bless America" We sing "God Bless America" But do we mean it? Are we truly seeking God's blessing? Or, have those three words just become the standard way of ending speeches? (The way Christians say "Amen" after a prayer, not even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unafraid - God Has A Plan Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Continuing Christmas series. A look at Joseph, the way his plans were submitted to God's.

All through these days, weeks, months, Joseph has been making a plan. God knew what He was doing when He created marriage and made it the central place where mankind would be reproduced, and nurtured. Little boys will grow up to become young men. Young men will feel the urge to establish their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dependence Day Has Come...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 1, 2018

God wants you to realize, to know and to have the confidence as a child of God, as you depend on your relationship with Jesus, to not look at your situation as impossible. But with Him leading and directing the way everything is possible.

Dependence Day Illus. Jerry Flurry A visitor to the White House when Lincoln was president was with Lincoln for three weeks as his guest. One night, soon after the Battle of Bull Run, this visitor could not sleep. Suddenly he heard a low voice proceeding from the room where the president slept. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Since You Have Been Raised With Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 21, 2007

In our text, Paul speaks of the new life that we have in Christ. He looks at it from three different perspectives: past, present and future. 1- A past experience 2- A present enjoyment 3- A future ecstasy

INTRO.- ILL.- I am reminded of the old story about the funeral of the unsavory character who had never been to church in his life. He had led a very questionable life, meaning he’d done about anything and everything a person could think of and it wasn’t good. The service was being conducted by a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of A Seed

Contributed by Bishop Perry Newton Sr on Jan 26, 2015

This is a powerful sermon giving clear enforcement to the Biblical concept of sowing and reaping. The words enshrined in this sermon will help you to engender more trust in the word of God.

The Power of a Seed By Bishop Dr. Perry E. Newton This morning, each of us has expectations. There is or are some things which we would like to achieve or accomplish. This is our desire; it is our ambition to do some things; to get some things done; to see some things manifested in the real world. ...read more

Denomination: *other

How Can The Lord Help Us When We Have Been Betrayed?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Remember how the Lord came to the rescue of Paul the apostle who was betrayed and forsaken by close companions. Paul writes, "Do your best to come to me quickly, for Demas because He loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica.

How Can the Lord Help Us When We Have Been Betrayed? by Paul Fritz 2 Timothy 4:9-4:10 What are some of the ways we can deal with human betrayal: 1. Remember how the Lord came to the rescue of Paul the apostle who was betrayed and forsaken by close companions. Paul writes, "Do your best to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Possible The Church Has Misunderstood Malachi 3:8-11? Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 2, 2018

Christians have been taught that the tithe is a "spiritual bill" they must pay in order to keep the "windows of heaven" open. Is it possible that this passage is being used to teach something that it does not teach?

As a child, before my brothers and sisters and I would sit down for breakfast, we asked our father what we could do to please him so that he would let us eat. He’d tell us. If we wanted lunch money for school we would ask our father what would please him. He’d tell us. At supper time, as we sat ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23, Malachi 1:6-14, Malachi 3:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redemption

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 9, 2020

Our redemption: Who paid the price and to whom was the ransom paid?.

When the Biblical subject of Redemption comes up, several questions come to mind. What is being redeemed? Redemption is from what? Redemption is for what? And Redemption is done by who? We are going to explore these questions and more this morning. But we need first to understand what the word ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Better Plan Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Mar 13, 2016

We have great potential to do greater things for God but many times, our eyesight are limited and we only see the problem not the solution. In this message, we will study the life of Gideon and how God's plan unfolded before his eyes.

INTRODUCTION: There was a story of a man who had an experiment with the fleas. Fleas are wingless insects with mouth parts adapted for piercing skin and sucking blood living in mammals and birds or dogs. He put some fleas in a jar with a covered top on it. Obviously, the fleas jump and hit the top ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Tragedy To Triumph

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

From the tragedy of the Cross to the Triumph of the Resurrection. Jesus has paid the price for all to receive salvation.

Tragedy to Triumph Pastor Jim May As the sun began to rise on the first day of the week, there was a somber mood in the city of Jerusalem. The Passover was now over and it was time for the Jews to leave the city and return to their homes and villages across Israel. This had been a week of high ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abimelech Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 5, 2022

Abimelech means “my father a king” or “father of a king.” This is the name of 5 biblical men; 4 were kings. Abimelech was the common name for Philistine kings, as was the name “Pharaoh” for Egyptian kings.

Tom lowe 1/5/2022 Abimelech, King of Gerar Abimelech[1] means “my father a king” or “father of a king.” This is the name of 5 biblical men; 4 were kings. Abimelech was the common name for Philistine kings, as was the name “Pharaoh” for Egyptian kings. Abimelech, the Philistine king of Gerar, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation On Philemon Series

Contributed by Jackie Barker on Feb 27, 2013

Unpacking Paul's role in Philemon as well as the underlying meaning in the text

Good Evening. Whenever I preach a sermon – a fair amount of the time I spend on it – is spent looking for illustrations to help explain and convey a meaning or a concept a bit better – a story that would 'bring it home' as such. Tonight however – our reading is the ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Has A Miracle For You

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

Looking for a miracle? God has one for you, are you ready?

Are you ready for a miracle? As we press in to God, the supernatural anointing of the Spirit begins to flow in our lives and miracles happen. I want to share with you tonight from the Gospel of Luke 8:40-56 (READ) Jesus had just returned from the other side of the Sea of Galilee where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Has Defended Me Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 27, 2015

A study of the book of Ester 9: 1 – 32

Ester 9: 1 – 32 The Lord Has Defended Me 1 Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month of Adar, on the thirteenth day, the time came for the king’s command and his decree to be executed. On the day that the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, the opposite occurred, in ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What God Has Done Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009

Psalm 85 looks at what God has done for us and what God desires to do for us. In part 1 of this 3 part series, we look at God’s restoration and divine favor upon His people.

Psalm 85 -- We Must Remember and Anticipate *Written by the Sons of Korah, a talented musical family. The Sons of Korah are credited with having written 11 Psalms. Psalm 85 is believed to have been written after the return of the Jews from their captivity in Babylon, most likely during the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God