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Making Sense Of Life Prt 1- The Problem Of Evil

Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 14, 2023

The existence of evil is one of the most vexing challenges a Christian—or any person for that matter, must grapple with.

Making Sense of Life The Problem of Evil - Part 1 13 Aug 2023 When trying to reconcile the existence of a good and all-powerful God and the problem of evil, it can be a difficult conversation. One doesn’t need a Ph.D. in theology or philosophy to realize something is desperately wrong with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting Things Before God

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 15, 2023

Jesus was tempted to exalt Himself in a way that was not right. Today we're going to talk a little bit about exalting ourselves above God or putting something else before God.

If you don't toot your own horn, who will? Have you ever heard that before? Let's face it, we really enjoy those moments when good things happen to us. We feel good when we've accomplished something. And with those good experiences, we naturally want to tell others about it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-11, Deuteronomy 6:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Live - Life?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 28, 2023

What is the purpose of humanity? Why are we here on this earth? How are we to live - Life?

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28; Genesis 1:26-31 Theme: How Do I Live – LIFE? What is the best way for me to live my life? INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Let’s start off this morning with some very important questions – What is the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 40:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

The Clay Was Marred... God Is Not Finished...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 1, 2023

We know the often life becomes marred clay... Life is more than junk and garbage. People are valuable to God. People are not disposable. We need to exert greater effort.

#1 THE CLAY WAS MARRED… GOD IS NOT FINISHED… TRUST THE PLAN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) What does heat and hot water do to butter? To a tea bag? To an egg? WE NEED MORE THAN BAND AIDS… THE MASTER! THE CLAY! THE LESSON OF THE REVELATION: GO ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Matthew 16:26, Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Life Of The Kingdom Begins Now

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 4, 2023

We are often guilty of limiting the Kingdom of God as being some future reality. But there is an aspect of the kingdom in the present. What foes this tell us.

The Kingdom of God Begins Now Romans 13:8-14 In times of distress, we often dream of heaven. We cry out “Maranatha” (O Lord Come). We think of the millennium and a reign of the Prince of Peace while we seem surrounded by the noise of war. We await justice while we live in a world where justice is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take Time To Be Holy - Part 1

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 31, 2023

Be Holy, for I AM HOLY. How can we, who are of a sinful nature, be holy? Hint, it’s not about what we do, it’s what HE does IN us.

2023.07.30 SERMON NOTES. TAKE TIME TO BE HOLY - PART 1 William Akehurst HSWC BIG IDEA: Be Holy, for I AM HOLY. How can we, who are of a sinful nature, be holy? Hint, it’s not about what we do, it’s what HE does IN us. Scriptures: Titus 3:5-7, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Romans 12:1-2 Titus 3:5-7 5 not ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:5-7, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 7 Reasons We Should Focus On Numerical Growth Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on Feb 12, 2019

Every church should have SOULS BEING SAVED and CHURCH GROWTH as part of their vision. Jesus died for the world, and now he sends us out to tell the nations about Him and what He has done.

SO, WHY NUMERICAL GROWTH? Why should we be concerned about numbers? There are seven main reasons: The Command of Scripture The Cost of a Soul The Caution of Scripture The Compassion of the Saviour The Call to Sinners The Conviction of the Saints The Crown of the Soul-winner 1. THE COMMAND OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing For The End Times

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019

We should all be living as if Christ was coming back today.

Preparing for the end Times 1 Thessalonians 4:16-5:15 Introduction- We have been looking at the work of Christ in our lives. We know that He desires everyday to be a part of our lives and make us more like Himself. We are not perfect and He is not done with any of us. Each day, we should have ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Is Your Relationship In A Spirtual Funk?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 22, 2019

It’s time to step aside and delete your preconceived version of what you think your life should be, get out of the way and let God start giving you, all that He has for you!

Is your Relationship in a Funk? Deut 2:2-3 KJ 2. And the LORD spake unto me, saying, 3. Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward. Spiritually speaking there are too many Christians this morning across this great world God created, who are in a funk. Most wouldn’t admit ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:2-3, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Forget God

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 24, 2019

Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I commanded thee this day:"

DON'T FORGET GOD Scripture: Deuteronomy 8 & 9 8:11 "Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I commanded thee this day:" Define Beware: 08104 shamar (shaw-mar') a primitive root; TWOT - ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20, Proverbs 30:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Path To Godliness Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 26, 2019

“Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” (I Timothy 4:7b, 8)

“Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” (I Timothy 4:7b, 8) Apostle Paul is writing to his spiritual son, Timothy - urging him to focus on ‘godliness’. Timothy was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The People Had A Mind To Work

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 4, 2019

Giving ourselves first to the Lord, we can be amazed at what god can and will do through us.

For the past two weeks we have been looking at “The Revitalization of the Lord’s House and People.” We examined in 2 Kings 12 and 2 Chronicles 24 how Joash rallied the people to give to the repair of the temple. Then Last week we look at how after the Jews return from Babylon, they got sidetracked ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6, Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel 5: Being A Person Of Substance Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

Belshazzar is "weighed in the balance and found wanting," while Daniel is strong in his faith in God. Our substance is found in the kingdom of God, as described in the Beatitudes and Sermon on the Mount.

BEING A PERSON OF SUBSTANCE—Daniel 5 ***A few years ago, a best-selling book was titled, “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.” It gave advice from experts in a variety of fields, all telling “How to”: How to…fend off a shark, deliver a baby in a taxicab, jump from a moving car, survive if a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31, Matthew 5:1-10, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Daniel 7: Taming The Monsters Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

God has a plan for taking the monsters we face in the world and our personal lives. The SON OF MAN finds fulfillment in Jesus, who overcomes by the cross, resurrection, ascension, and return.

TAMING THE MONSTERS—Daniel 7 ***When our son was about six, we asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. His answer surprised us: He wanted to be monster-handler. I can only imagine the monsters he imagined in his room or under his bed, but he thought grownups would have use for a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Do We Deal With Sin? We Confront It

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 17, 2020

Jesus talks about how to deal with sin when we see it.

9.20.20 Matthew 18:15–20 15 “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his sin just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have regained your brother. 16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that ‘every matter may be established by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran