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  • Come Let Us Reason Together.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,658 views

    The failure of our efforts and the glory of Christ's work.

    COME LET US REASON TOGETHER. Isaiah 1:10-18. Isaiah addresses his congregation as “rulers of Sodom” and “people of Gomorrah”, and begins to reason with them (Isaiah 1:10). It is all quite shocking: how dare he expose our comfortable, upright congregation to such strong language? After all, ...read more

  • Israel’s Experience With Human Kings Where Does God Dwell Series

    Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015
     | 5,333 views

    I do not believe that we can understand the New Testament; And I do not believe that we can understand Jesus, apart from this question; Where does God dwell?

    The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “Where is God?” We are coming to the end of our sermon series: The Game of Thrones – Israel’s Experience with Human Kings.” Only two sermons left. I do not believe that we can understand the ...read more

  • Did God Create Humans Male And Female - And Non-Binary Or Trans-Gender?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 26, 2021
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,010 views

    The subjective ever-changing cultural mores continue to creep into the church to replace the Bible as the final and absolute authority in the life of the Born-Again Christian.

    The mother of a high school student told me that a few kids in the youth group said they were non-binary (also known as ENBY or NB) and were questioning the Bible about its two sexual gender emphasis. That disturbed me deep in my spirit which led to this message. I started ministry decades ...read more

  • "Our Identity In Christ (I): We Are Humans, Created In God’s Image”

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 2, 2021
     | 11,455 views

    Knowing who we are in Christ is vital. Without it, we can be confused, lost, and have no meaning and purpose in our lives, and therefore, fail to accomplish God's plans for us. This is the first sermon series on "Our Identity in Christ."

    Last week we learned from Romans 12:3 the importance of having a correct understanding of ourselves. Otherwise, we can become arrogant, feel that we are great, smart, strong, and right, when in fact it is not. Or conversely, we can become inferior, not realizing the gifts and abilities that God has ...read more

  • What Are You Doing For God And Humanity? (A Case Study Of Esther And Mordecai)

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020
     | 3,764 views

    The story of Esther and Mordecai is a classic narrative of lessons for our generation on how to make it in life or how to make it in a foreign land.

    “Mordecai the Jew became the prime minister, with authority next to that of King Xerxes himself. He was very great among the Jews, who held him in high esteem, because he continued to work for the good of his people and to speak up for the welfare of all their descendants. “Esther 10:3. The story ...read more

  • What Are You Doing For God And Humanity? (A Case Study Of Esther And Mordecai)

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,926 views

    The story of Esther and Mordecai is a classic narrative of lessons for our generation on how to make it in life or how to make it in a foreign land

    The story of Esther and Mordecai is a classic narrative of lessons for our generation on how to make it in life or how to make it in a foreign land. The summary could be that they served God as He should be served, they served their people, the Jews and God compensated them for their services. We ...read more

  • Does God Want Everyone To Be Saved? Understanding The Divine Love And Human Choice Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 168 views

    The Bible presents a complex and nuanced portrayal of God's desire for humanity's salvation.

    The Bible presents a complex and nuanced portrayal of God's desire for humanity's salvation. On one hand, Scripture affirms that God wants everyone to be saved (1 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Peter 3:9). On the other hand, it also warns that not everyone will accept God's offer of salvation, and ...read more

  • God's Desire To Save All, Yet Human Rebellion Persists Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 86 views

    This paradox is woven throughout the biblical narrative, raising fundamental questions about the nature of God's sovereignty, human free will, and the human condition.

    The Bible presents a complex and multifaceted portrayal of God's relationship with humanity. On one hand, scripture reveals God's profound desire to save all people, while on the other hand, it acknowledges the persistent rebellion of humanity against its Creator. This paradox is woven ...read more

  • Knocking Down Prison Walls Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 1, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,342 views

    Often our spiritual battles are fought behind bars made of human reasoning. This sermon discusses breaking through that stronghold and destroying the debates of Satan.

    A new soldier was on sentry duty at the main gate. Security levels were high. His orders were very clear. No car was to enter unless it had a special sticker on the windshield. A big Army car came up with a general seated in the back. The sentry said, "Halt, who goes there?" The driver, a ...read more

  • "Self-Control": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,232 views

    Let us make every effort to add self-control to knowledge.

    Ever heard of the marshmallow test? Let’s watch this video.[1] [SHOW VIDEO] When Stanford University conducted this famous test in the 1960s on a group of four-year-old children, it revolutionized the emotional intelligence concept. “The researchers then followed the progress of each ...read more

  • Experiencing The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,737 views

    1. Being a student of the Word takes effort. 2. Being a student of the Word turns effort into joy. 3. Being a student of the Word turns the written Word into the Living Word.

    Ravi Zacharias, a Christian intellectual who travels around the world lecturing in secular settings on spiritual themes, tells of an experience he had in Columbus, Ohio. He writes, “A few weeks ago, I did a lectureship at Ohio State University. As I was being driven to the lecture, we passed the ...read more

  • Am I A Team Player

    Contributed by Robert Donato on Nov 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,469 views

    Evangelism and church growth, just like all of life, is a team effort.

    Becoming a Team Player Eph 4:1-3 “I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of ...read more

  • Sin, Righteousness And Judgement Have Changed

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 25, 2015
     | 4,394 views

    To show that the divine effort changed all the meaning of sin, righteousness and judgement.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a sinner? Yes, I am but I am also a son of GOD. Im a sinner forgiven by GOD and in His Grace and Mercy, He gave me the right to become a child of GOD. John 1:12 (Amplified Bible) 1:12 But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the authority (power, privilege, ...read more

  • Get Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,648 views

    This sermon emphasizes that true help and victory come from God, not human sources, and encourages perseverance and faith in God during hardships.

    Good morning, beloved. We gather here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment, drawn together by a common bond of love for our Lord and Savior. It's not just another Sunday; it's a day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. In the book of Mark, chapter 5, ...read more

  • Why Works Won't Work Series

    Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,755 views

    Paul stresses the foolishness of trying to get into heaven by our own efforts

    WHY WORKS WON”T WORK Romans 4:1-15 Old story of frog that jumped in a bucket of milk. Instead of just giving up the frog began to swim and swim and swim. The frog swam so much that the milk turned to butter and the frog hopped out of the bucket. Great story about working so had that you ...read more