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The Work Of Sanctification Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an exposition of Philippians 2.12-13.

The Work of Sanctification Text: Phil 2.12-13 Introduction: 1. There are 3 aspects to salvation: Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification. 2. This passage deals with Sanctification. 3. Sanctification in a nutshell means that believers become like Christ or “Christlike”. Ill.: On a wall ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Practice Of Your Finances... Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008

Part three in a four part series on handling your finances.

God promises to meet our NEEDS! Matthew 6:24-34 Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be CONFORMED to this world, but be transformed by the RENEWING of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Apostolic Makes Jesus Famous

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

The mark of the true Apostolic is: I must decrease that He might increase. The mark of the false Apostolic is give me gold and give me glory.

There is a heart that says "my role is to make Jesus Famous" This is the heart that has seen heaven and tasted of Gods Glory. This is the fruit of a ministry set aside for God’s glory. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live In Peace Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 24, 2017

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Practice Of Faith".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Practice Of Faith [#2] LIVE IN PEACE Hebrews 12:12-17 Introduction: We live in a world that is looking for peace. How about you? I have a couple of phrases that I would like for you to finish? I am ready to throw in the… (towel). I am at the end of my… (rope). I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

From The Calm Before To The Storm In The Temple

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 3, 2018

Jesus will not tolerate desecration of the temple of our worship nor the temple of our bodies.

Weekend Message/Devotion March 3, 2018 Reading: John 2:13-22 Communion Sunday From the Calm Before to the Storm in the Temple Jesus arrived in Jerusalem to celebrate the sacred festival of Passover. He just departed Caana of Galilee, where He celebrated a peaceful wedding. At that wedding, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, Malachi 3:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Names Shall Be Called Out!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 5, 2012

Friend, a day is coming when the nations will be gathered before Him. There is no hiding from Him!

Names shall be called out! Mathew 25:32 “All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats.” The book ‘Amen’, an autobiography of Sister Jesme, talks about her experience in the convent. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Need Jesus

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 10, 2013

You need Jesus more than you think you do.

You Need Jesus September 8, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: You need Jesus more than you think you do. Focus Passage: Acts 16:25-34 Supplemental Passage: Jesus *said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Wells Of Salvation

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 12, 2022

when we dig in the wells of salvation we embark on a thankful heart, amazing grace, and God's strength.

Wells of Salvation Isaiah 12 1. Some things going on in today’s reading • These oracles or visions are directed at Israel and their neighbors. Assyria, there is the announcement of unfaithfulness, judgment and destruction; • God also announces salvation, deliverance and God’s steadfast love ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 4, 2004

The title says it all!

Dealing with Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 May 2, 2004 Introduction As we begin our time together in the Word of God, I would ask that you turn in your Bibles to Matthew 4. If you¡¦re using the Bibles in the seats, this is on page 682. In December of last year, we began to look at the book of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, James 1:13-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Focusing On The Future Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

want us to look at three primary passages this morning. These three texts, taken together, form a composite picture of the Ascension.

I heard recently about a church that was putting on an Easter Cantata. When they came to the climactic scene of the Ascension of Christ, the actor playing Jesus was to be slowly hoisted out of view through an opening in the ceiling. The cue for the guys pulling the rope was when he said, “And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Baptist

A Familiarity With Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Dec 7, 2001

If our children are going to recognize God as loving and forgiving, they must see us practicing an expression and an experience of forgiveness ourselves.

What Parents Owe Their Children: A Familiarity with Forgiveness As a parent, one of the most worrisome thoughts I’ve ever heard is this: As my children grow up and try to figure out who this mysterious person called “God” is, they will in large part base their impressions of who God is on who I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Foundation Of Faith

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 17, 2007

Everyone puts their faith in something ... this sermon discusses the proper foundation of faith. Text, outline, audio & powerpoint will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

All of us do many things each day. Have you ever given thought as to why you do the things you do? In other words, do you do things because you are focused on yourself, or because you are focused on doing what God wants you to do? This is a sermon about faith. With true faith in the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Denomination: *other

Strength In Weakness

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

We live in a culture that glorifies strength, but God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. What does this mean for us in the church?

Strength In Weakness New Year’s 2009 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 27, 2008 Question for you: can you think of a single area of your life where you would like for people to see you as weak? I know – me neither. I mean, I’ve never had a problem letting people know I’m not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Never Trust A Charismatic With Marriage Problems Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 27, 2009

A Spirit-filled Christian chooses to be under the influence of God.

I love idioms. Idioms are local or cultural words or phrases that have dual meanings. If, for example, someone says that you are cool or hot, they’re not talking about your body temperature. Cool means unaffected by pressure or it describes a certain winsome personality or just means good. Hot, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sailing The Storm: Having Hope In Dark Times

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 7, 2016

An evangelistic message that has spiritualized Acts 27 - showing that in many ways we are like sailors trying to survive the next storm looking for clearer days until we sail to heavenly shores, but outside of Jesus there is no hope for salvation

Sailing the Storm: Hope in Dark Times Introduction: A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dug out what the score was. The boy responded, “18-0, we are behind.” then the man said “Oh boy! I bet your discouraged.” “Why ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational