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Moving When God Moves

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 20, 2019

After a military victory, David didn't rush back to battle, but inquired of the Lord. As a result he was informed where and win to engage the battle. Without this heavenly intel, he and Israel would have been defeated. We too must inquire of God and move when God moves!

MOVING WHEN GOD MOVES 2 Sam. 5:17-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A doctor had trouble with his plumbing. The pipes in his bathroom began to leak. The leak became bigger and bigger. 2. Even though it was 2 A.M. the doctor decided to call his plumber. Naturally the plumber was upset at being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Micah - God's Lawyer Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Nov 11, 2014

When you sin, don’t wallow in self-pity and make these absurd promises to God that you know you can’t keep. Just be honest with God -- admit that you've sinned -- and go back to following Him. That’s all he wants.

Micah - God’s Lawyer William Jefferson was a congressman from the state of Louisiana for almost 20 years. His current location? Oakdale II Federal Correctional Institute in Beaumont, Texas, where he’ll stay until August 30, 2023. What did he do? In 2002 he used the resources of an ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8, Micah 2:8-9, Micah 3:1-5, Micah 7:2-3, Micah 7:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Only Be Strong And Courageous

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 4, 2019

This sermon is on trusting God to get your sermon back on track. After 6 years, our church had bypassed the Great Commission and we needed to admit where we were, where we failed, and cast a new vision for the future of our church as we sought to relaunch in 5 weeks.

Only Be Strong and Be Courageous Joshua 1:1-11 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 All of us have faced a challenge of some sort in life in which we wondered if we were capable of doing the job. It may have been trying out for a team, going away to school, getting a promotion on a job, enlisting in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bathroom Scale Christianity

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 18, 2003

Pentecost 17: It is uncomfortable to consider the shortcomings of our faith life. This message focuses on The advice that the Epistle of James gives us to make our faith vital and active.

There is one device in many homes that is despised. It is often ignored and hidden away because we just simply don’t want to deal it. When we use it, it can have a wonderful or terrible effect on us. Is it the lawn mower? No! Is it the microwave oven? No! Is it the vacuum cleaner? No! It’s the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Dress For Success

Contributed by David Vanlandingham on Mar 1, 2010

The main points stress four basic elements of a Christian's spiritual wardrobe.

Dress for Success Philippians 4:1 – 9 Sermon Outline – February 28, 2010 David Vanlandingham A. 1975 best seller by John T. Molloy: Dress for Success; also: Dress for Success.org, a non-profit group that counsels disadvantaged women 1. I stopped wearing the ties made for me by my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In Your Wallet? Series

Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 11, 2003

The things we keep close to our hearts show how close we are to the Lord.

How Have We Gotten So Far Off Track? · Although many don’t set out to be disobedient, God’s people have a long history of ignoring what He says. When our "wallets" are filled with our own desires and dreams, we’re missing the train. · We rob God by holding back our time, talent, and treasure, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tithes

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

A look at our call to give God what He deserves

I remember years ago one of my children coming up to me and saying Dad, if you give me a dollar, I’ll go to bed without a problem." My response was I’m sorry but I don’t think it works that way." • It starts young. People and money, there’s just something about ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Is It Too Good To Be True?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 27, 2009

What God can do is not too good to be true.

Title: Is It Too Good To Be True? Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Thesis: What God can do is not too good to be true! Introduction I don’t know if the adage, “If it’s too good to be true, it usually is,” holds true but as a rule, if something seems too good to be true, it usually is too good to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ezekiel And The Storm Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

If you were asked to describe God, how would you? For many people, God is a mystery. Yet, I want to take us back in time to ancient Iraq where Ezekiel’s tells of a vision of a great God. The ancient rabbis of ancient of Israel did not want anyone under the age of 30 reading Ezekiel’s prophecy.

The Aim of This Series Over the course of this fall sermon series, we are witnessing a series of encounters between ordinary people and extraordinary God. These encounters are called visitations and they are almost always following a crisis of some kind. There’s a crisis, an extraordinary time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Return Of God's Glory In Exuberant Worship (1) Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 8, 2016

Heartfelt worship is a key ingredient to the transcendent presence and glory of God in our midst.

1. Have you been watching and listening for God's direction this week? 2. WORSHIP FROM THE HEART A little boy asked his father what was the highest number he had ever counted. Replying that he didn't know, the father asked his son his highest number. It was 973. "Why did you stop there?" ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24, John 4:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Wine, New Wineskin Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 23, 2024

Are we ready for a fresh move of God, or are we clinging to old ways, old methods, that can't handle the new thing God wants to do?

Have you ever walked into a church and felt that, while things seemed busy and well-organized, something was missing? It’s like the Spirit of God is present, but there’s a sense that He’s being held back. It’s almost as if the structure, the way things are set up, isn’t allowing the fullness of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17

Denomination: Other

Behold What Manner Of Love Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005

God’s love is a powerful love. It’s a love that reaches out to us even while we’re being unfaithful. It’s a love that willingly pays the cost to win us back. But in the end it’s a love that must be taken up by those to whom it’s offered.

I’ve known a number of men over the years whose wives have left them. I remember one man who came home from work one day to discover his wife had had the removalists in and they’d taken everything apart from his personal belongings. I remember one man whose wife left him and his children for ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Plundering The Enemies Camp

Contributed by Gregory Smith on Oct 12, 2009

Most Christians don’t realize how much the enemy has stolen. Even if they do, they often don’t know how to get it back. David "plundered" the Philistines camp after his victory over Goliath. We can do the same because Jesus has defeated our enemy.

Introduction: I have been talking about foundations for the entire year. Today I am going to share with you another foundational truth about warfare. When we receive Jesus as our Lord and Savior, it is much like enlisting in the army. You become a solider whether you want to admit it or not. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:48-55

Denomination: Church Of God

The Starting Point Of All

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 17, 2008

When you give your child back to God, you are openly declaring that this child is a gift from God and only on loan to you. We’d better be careful how we treat and care for God’s property! God trusted you enough to place those children in your care to ra

The Starting Point of All Genesis 22:1-18 The Bible says that children are a blessing from God. Psalm 127:3 3 Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. (NIV) The Bossier City First Church of God is thrilled to partner with your family in raising your children in a Godly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Man Who Understood A Woman

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 5, 2013

Why do women you know go back home after the visit to the ER or the domestic violence shelter? Why does she call the police, and then refuse to press charges? Why does she go from one alcoholic to another? You have met her. Maybe someone here is her!

16 November 2005 “The Man Who Understood A Woman ” John 4:7-4:26 The title of the lesson this morning is “The Man Who Understood A Woman.” I knew that I ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Denomination: Baptist