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Spiritual Warfare PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Explores how to stand firm in spiritual warfare by harnessing the Holy Spirit and heeding God's heavenly battle strategies using the full armor of God.

Good morning, dear church family. As we gather here today, I am reminded of the words of the great preacher Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "To be a Christian is to be a warrior." Indeed, we are warriors, not of this world, but of a spiritual realm, engaged in a battle that rages beyond the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17

Topics: Warring, Spirit

The Provision Factor Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

7th message in a series exploring the wonder of God as our Father. This message focuses on the fact that our Heavenly Father provides for our needs.

“The Provision Factor” (The Fatherhood of God Pt 7) God made this promise… I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to Me." 2 Corinthians 6:16-18 The Bible focuses on a number of factors related to God’s role as Father. I. The Likeness Factor – Dad’s perfect genes II. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:16-18, Philippians 3:20-21, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fulfilling Our Ministry Call

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 4, 2024

Jesus knew that God’s plan for Him and His human parents was to grow in wisdom and grace, and to be obedient to them as He was to His heavenly Father.

Saturday of the 9th week in Course 2024 There are only a few precious stories in Scripture about the childhood of Christ, mostly like this one in Luke’s Gospel. We know that Joseph and his family were devout Jews, even going up annually to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. It’s important to know how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8, Luke 2:41-51

Denomination: Catholic

The Kingdom Of Heaven In 2011 (Part 1)

Contributed by Donnie Stewart on Aug 18, 2011

Every generation has an opportunity to step up and be everything that our heavenly Father has made it possible to be. How will we respond?

2 There remained among the children of Israel seven tribes which had not yet received their inheritance. 3 Then Joshua said to the children of Israel: “How long will you neglect to go and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers has given you? (Joshua 18: 2 - 4) Let me ask a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New You

Contributed by Patrick Carvell on Jan 1, 2007

Seek the things above. Set your mind on the things above. Secure when Jesus comes from above.

Do you remember as a child the "if" statements your parents made? Or as a parent some of the "ifs" you placed on someone else? The conditions set for you to complete a task. You would ask, May I....... go fishing/Clean room go to friends/Clean house Christmas presents/ if good. Today’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Father Gets Home

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Those words scare any little kid. But what happens when we do something bad and Our Heavenly Father find out

Jude 1-11 When Your Father Gets Home Introduction 1. When your father Gets home. Those are five words that scare every little kid when they are growing up. My mom said that a bunch of times (mainly to Phil). You knew that your father would come home and well lets just say discipline you. 2. We ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Attitude Adjustment - The Way Of Joy Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005

Finding joy does not involve making your circumstances better - it involves making your mind work like Jesus’ mind. Find out how and how unity works with different kinds of people.

John 17:20-21 "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. It was Jesus’ prayer that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We Stand On Guard For Thee!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 7, 2006

The seed of all actions and behaviour are born in the mind and it is the birth of these thoughts that give permission to our deeds and choices. If we can guard the mind, claiming the capacities of intellect for God, there is nothing that can defeat us!

Title is taken from our National Anthem – e.g. we’ll stand on guard for Canada! I’ve borrowed the line in reference to our pledged allegiance to guard our minds for God. Our minds belong to him; our bodies belong to him; the seed of all actions and behaviour are born in the mind and it is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

New Things

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 17, 2021

There is a certain excitement that comes with New Things. To some degree in our mind and hearts, we wipe from our mind and heart all the failures of the past year, all the heartaches and disappointments of the past year.

Philippians 3:13-14; it takes a big person to know what to forget and what to remember. This being the first Sunday of the new year, I want to use the subject of the New Year for our message today. There is a certain excitement that comes with New Things. True of material things, car, clothes, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Forward Momentum PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to persist in their faith journey, striving towards spiritual maturity and heavenly citizenship, guided by the teachings of Philippians 3:12-21.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we have come together, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment, to delve into the riches of God's word. We are here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and grace. As we gather in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Topics: Momentum, Walk With Christ

Defining The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

A parable "leaves the mind in sufficient doubt about its precise application to tease it into active thought

DEFINING THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Series: The Parables Of Jesus Mathew 13:11. And He replied to them, To you it has been given to know the secrets and mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. A. INTRODUCTION The parables of Jesus make up a crucial part of the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11

Diligence And Readiness In The Work Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

If we are to accomplish anything for God, some work principles need to be kept in mind.

Diligence and Readiness in the Work Nehemiah 4:16-23 I. A Secure Defense A. Security promotes productivity B. Half work, half watch (16-18a) C. Lodge in Jerusalem – unity (22) II. A Sensible Plan A. Work while watching (16-18a) B. Work together (19-20a) D. The work of God ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Christainity

Contributed by Doug Sanders on Jan 2, 2001

The call of our Christain life is yielding to Him our bodies, minds, and wills.

The Call of Christianity Romans 12:1-2 1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Prime Directive

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 18, 2001

The greatest commandment: to love God with all our heart, mind, soul & strength

Prime Directive Introduction I came across an article recently that was a response to a letter written by someone who was in anguish over trying to figure out how to live the Christian life. This is part of that letter: "He made us a perfect world that works according to physical laws that we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Future Joy

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 23, 2002

We find joy by saturating our minds and hearts with the future promises of God.

This morning, I’d like to talk about joy. How does that statement make you feel? Hopeful? Glad? Or does it arouse feelings of apprehension? Joy is a funny topic. You would expect that people would enjoy hearing about joy; that they would welcome a discourse on such a positive topic. But I’ll bet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist