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"Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” When God Says No Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

What do you do when God says “No”? How do you feel when God says “no”? Are you happy? Do reject His suggestion and try to find your own way?

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “When God Says No” What do you do when God says “No”? How do you feel when God says “no”? Are you happy? Do reject His suggestion and try to find your own way? In Scotland a family ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Israel’s Experience With Human Kings The Case Of The Open Window Shade Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

II Samuel 11 allows us to see him at a time of weakness and brokenness. God allows us to see "the interior hurt, anguish, and ambiguity that operate" in the palace. Comments and title from Rev Charles Swindol

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “The Case of the Open Window Shade” Today we turn to II Samuel 11. God allows us to watch the private life of a royal family. And despite their best efforts to put on a good front, we discover pride, lust, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

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

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 26, 2021

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

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Galatians 3:23-29, Proverbs 2:1-6, Ephesians 5:23-33, Colossians 3:5-11, Romans 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 2, 2021

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

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 1:31, 1 John 4:2-3, Romans 10:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tower Of Babel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 7, 2017

God’s judgment in Genesis 11:1-9 teaches us that God overrules all human challenges to his sovereign kingship.

Scripture Today, we conclude a series of sermons on Genesis 1-11 that I am calling, “In the Beginning.” I am preaching only six sermons on these 11 chapters. It is just an overview of redemptive history. So far, we have looked at the Creation of all things in Genesis 1:1-2:3, the Fall of man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep Jack In The Box, But Let God Out

Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 27, 2001

We limit God by our concept of Him in our lives. When we limit Him, we hinder the purpose and plan that He has for us as a church and as an individual.

Psalm 78:41 Text I. In the business world, there is said to be in certain cases, a “glass ceiling”, which means that one will only rise so high in promotions, no matter their ability. II. In the Kingdom, we don’t use a glass ceiling, but so many use a “box”, a God shaped box, a Holy Ghost ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Touching Judas' Feet

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006

Humility and service for the Christian has no limitations or choices of who we serve

Touching Judas’ Feet Jn 13:1-20 INTRO: A. Upper Room & Dark Hours of the Lord 1. Less than 24 hrs till He’ll be on the cross 2. Inside Disciples are meeting a. Outside there is grumblings 3. Inside the disciples arguing & fighting over superiority a. Outside there is plotting of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Must Caesar Always Be Obeyed? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 30, 2011

What are the limits of obedience owed to the state when state and church are in conflict?

“Whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgement.” The Book of Judges concludes on a gloomy note. The last verse of the book reads, “In those days there was no king in Israel.” Then, this dark assessment is appended “Everyone did what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:2

Denomination: Baptist

Judge Not That You Be Not Judged

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

Jesus’ words condemn a certain type of judgment, but there are limits to our tolerance.

Introduction: A few years ago, a congregation of the Lord’s church in Oklahoma disfellowshiped a woman for immorality. When she filed a lawsuit against the church, the story made all the national news media. One of the shows to give the lawsuit coverage was Phil Donahue and on that show, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Jesus Refuses To Do

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 4, 2006

Jesus wants to do for us and is limited if we block Him.

What Jesus Refuses to Do Matthew 12:14-21 Then the Pharisees called a meeting and discussed plans for killing Jesus. 15 But Jesus knew what they were planning. He left that area, and many people followed him. He healed all the sick among them, 16 but he warned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Promise For All Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011

The good news of new life in Christ is for all; there are no limits to it.

Acts 2:14a, 36-41 “A Promise for All” INTRODUCTION The text today contains the first sermon of the Christian church. It’s a rather long sermon and admittedly a little on the hell, fire, and brimstone side of things. Thankfully, we only read the very beginning and the end of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiven To Forgive Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 13, 2011

As challenging as it may be Christians are called to place no limitations on their forgiveness of others.

Matthew 18:21-35 “Forgiven to Forgive” INTRODUCTION The self-help industry is a multi-billion dollar business. There are millions of people, like you and me, who are willing to shell out significant amounts of cash in order to attain the nirvana of success. They develop seven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

You Can't Drink With The Lid On

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Aug 29, 2018

To experience revival, we need to take the limits off of God.

Scripture Reference: Genesis 29:1-8 Preached at Evergreen Baptist Church Revival on August 28, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Sermon Prop—Bring a bottle of water and pass it to someone in the audience. Ask them to take a swallow of water without them opening the cap. Then tell them the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Poder Salia De El

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 24, 2002

VIENDO COMO EL PODER DE JESUS NO TIENE LIMITES

PODER SALÍA DE EL Luc. 6:19 Y toda la gente procuraba tocarle, porque poder salía de él y sanaba a todos. INTRO: La importancia de saber el ¿porque? y ¿cuándo? Tener el deseo de tocar a Jesús. Hubo personas que supieron el ¿por qué? y ¿cuándo? y sus vidas fueron totalmente cambiadas! Veamos a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God