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Fasting

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Jun 23, 2001

Fasting

HUNGER FOR GOD We don’t hear much about fasting these days, certainly there are not many books about it. After all Paul warns Timothy of “people who advocate abstaining from food.” (1Tim 4:1-3). He says to the Colossians “why… do you submit yourselves to decrees, such as ‘Do not handle, do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:13

The Narrow Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

My journey to heaven begins with a choice at the fork in the road.

September 9, 2001 The Doorway to Heaven – Part 1 INTRODUCTION The story is told of a young man named Charles Murray who was a student at the University of Cincinnati. Murray was a high diver and training for the summer Olympics of 1968. A fellow student had been talking to him for quite some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Secret Fasting Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002

When I fast I’ll focus exclusively on God.

June 24, 2001 Secret Christianity – Part 3 INTRODUCTION There has been a lot of talk about consumer privacy lately. Have you gotten any of those statements in the mail recently? Our life insurance company, our bank, the company that holds our retirement account – all sent us statements on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Expectation Of Jesus' Return

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Whatever situation you are in – good, bad, or somewhere in between – you will only find what you’re looking for when you bring that situation to God.

James 5:12-16 Oct. 3, 1999 Living in Expectation of the Return of Jesus Reacting to Life’s ups and downs Main Thought: Whatever situation you are in – good, bad, or somewhere in between – you will only find what you’re looking for when you bring that situation to God. INTRODUCTION The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The School Of Power Part 1

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 1, 2004

There are no short cuts to spiritual maturity because what God promises He will provide, if you have Jesus on the inside you can stand whatever is on the outside.

A lot of Christians are getting tired of weak Christianity they have and as such they have been asking questions on how they could make progress from their present level. They ask how they could obtain power. Therefore, the focus of this message is to supply answers to these questions, which have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham’s Children In Trouble Part 1 Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010

A person under bondage cannot enjoy the blessings of Abraham. The Bible tells us that the blessings of Abraham extend to both our physical and material prosperities. If the spirit is sick, the sickness would affect the physical and this explains why the d

ABRAHAM’S CHILDREN IN TROUBLE PART 1 Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, this week, we are looking at the first part of a message entitled, “Abraham’s children in trouble.” We shall be praying as we go on with the message. Luke 13:11: “And behold there was a woman which hath a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is That Important

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 6, 2006

Sin that is not taken seriously is lethal.

IT IS THAT IMPORTANT Joshua 7.1-8.35 S: Sin, Judgment and Grace C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: SIN THAT IS NOT TAKEN SERIOUSLY IS LETHAL. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 7-8 what happens when sin is not taken seriously. Type: Narrative I. DEFEAT ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Anger Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 11, 2015

God knows our tendency to struggle in the area of anger. His Word gives us some instruction in this matter. Let’s pay close attention so that we might honor God in all things – even in our anger.

Series: There’s an App for That “Anger” Matthew 5:21-26, 39, 43-48 Open In Lille, France, a woman became fed up with neighbors parking outside of her home blocking her gate. For weeks, she asked and pleaded with them to not do it. She woke up before dawn one morning to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Physical Health Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 12, 2016

Transformed Talk 2: Physical Health Reading: Psalm 23 verses 1-6: PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • I look to God to meet all my needs (vs 1) • I obey God’s instruction about rest (vs 2a) • I go to God for guidance (vs 3) • I look I trust God in the dark times (vs 4) • I let God heal my hurts (vs 5) • I give God for all my tomorrows (vs 6) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Outside the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

When The Brook Runs Dry

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

I. God sends us out to confront and counter the sins of our nation II. God tests us through His guidance III. God tests us in our hiding place IV. God tests us when the brook runs dry

Introduction One of the new terms of our day is “virtual reality.” We live in a day and time filled with imaginary stories, characters, and scenes. These transport us into unreality, a world of make believe, even a world of science fiction that catapults us into another world. We go to an IMAX ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fruit Of Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 18, 2013

Prayer and care. Faith and love. These are the lessons we must learn from failure if we're going to make a real difference in our world like Jesus' first disciples did. Depend on the Lord and care for people. Then watch God do some powerful things!

A CEO has taken on a new job, and the outgoing CEO says to him, “Sometimes you'll make wrong choices. You will. You'll mess up. When that happens, I have prepared three envelopes for you. I left them in the top drawer of the desk. The first time it happens, open #1. The second time you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Change Your Clothes Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2014

If we want to build strong relationships for a strong church then replace old habits with new. Replace lying with the truth, anger with peace, stealing with sharing, hurtful words with helpful ones, and bitterness with forgiveness.

An executive was plagued by a strange disease that caused splitting headaches and ringing in his ears. He first went to an ear, nose and throat specialist who corrected his deviated septum, but the condition grew worse. He consulted an ophthalmologist who performed delicate optic nerve surgery. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Lazy Christian Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 4, 2023

A look at those who are Christians but do nothing.

The Lazy Christian If you have your Bible, please open it to Proverbs Chapter 6 and when you get there, mark it, and turn to 2 Thessalonians Chapter 3. A preacher attended a conference designed to help encourage and better equip pastors for their ministry. Among the speakers were many well-known ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, Proverbs 6:6-11

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 2, 2025

I believe and I want you to believe that YHWH God provides the strength and guidance necessary to guard the heart. The blood of Jesus can guard our heart. The presence and filling of the Holy Spirit guards our heart.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PROVERBS: GUARD YOUR HEART PROVERBS 4:20-27 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION… Peter Scazzero, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: Unleash a Revolution in Your Life In Christ I like to read. I enjoy a good story. I like a book that is useful to me. I am usually either reading or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Pain Free Paradise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Positive pain has played a major role in everything we call our blessings in time. Our life, our freedom, and our salvation are all based on the pain of others. Pain has many positive purposes in time.

If you are rich enough, you can even enjoy your own funeral. Colorado farmer Jim Gernhart proved this over and over. It all began in 1951 when he decided to rehearse his own funeral. He rented the Armory in Burlington, Colorado, hired a pastor, and had a lavish display of flowers and a good meal ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8