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The Very First Thing You Must Seek For The Anointing Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 2, 2021

The number-one thing Jesus talked about the most is the Kingdom of God

"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. "Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." (Matthew 6:33-34 ESV) The central theme of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Know Jesus Better

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 9, 2011

A talk for the start of a New Year as part of a series looking at the Book of Ephesians

How well do you know your favourite author, or your favourite poet? How well do you know the person you admire the most? How well do you really know members of your family? Do others know everything there is to know about you? For myself, although I love his stories I know very little about my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

We Are So Blessed Series

Contributed by Larry Wise on Dec 3, 2009

A message that talks about how blessed we are to be God’s children

We Are So Blessed Psalm 23:5 One of God’s faithful missionaries, Allen Gardiner, experienced many physical difficulties and hardships throughout his service to the Savior. Despite his troubles, he said, “While God gives me strength, failure will not daunt me.” In 1851, at the age of 57, he died ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5, Psalm 23:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Discussion of Jesus’ talk with Pilate and His claims regarding His kingdom.

“My Kingdom is Not of This World.” John 18:28-40 October 11, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Like most families, we swap babysitting chores with other members of the family once in a while. So that means we have nieces and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Let’s Take A Walk

Contributed by Michael Milton on Sep 11, 2011

An exposition of Ephesians on the difference connecting our "Talk" with our "Walk" in Christ.

Savannah is a wonderful city for walking. When my family and I lived here, we spent many hours walking the nature trails of this beautiful community, or walking downtown through the unique historic district. To commemorate our return this weekend, we walked down about a mile from our hotel to River ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Truly Among Us Part 2

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 20, 2012

A follow-up talk on the importance of true worship in every believer's life.

Text: 1 Cor 14:1, 26, Title: God Truly Among Us Part 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/19/12, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about Greg Allen, the worship leader at SECC in Louisville, leading worship without having a voice for 16 of 36 months. “We didn’t hire him because he could sing. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Bestir Thyself

Contributed by D. Walls on Feb 15, 2012

Talks about David’s rise to power and coming together as a people

BESTIR THYSELF B.R.: 2 Samuel 5:1-3; 5:17-25 TEXT: 2Sa 5:24 And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines. INTRODUCTION: In the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-25

Denomination: Holiness

The Gravity Of Sin And The Greater Grace Of God

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 3, 2020

This Sermon talks about the problem of sin and God's solution

Sunday February 2, 2020 “The Gravity of Sin and God’s Greater Grace.” Text: Romans 3:9-31 Quote: “Preaching that is true to the gospel of Jesus Christ “does away with two contemporary fictions, that God has quit judging sin; and that men and women find peace by learning how to feel good about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-31, Romans 5:12-21, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fanaticism Taken Too Far?

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 22, 2019

A Good Friday talk from the point of view of Jesus and religious fanaticism.

Fanaticism Taken Too Far? Israel Folau (an Australian Christian sporting personality) has been in the news lately for expressing unpopular views—for quoting an unpopular part of the Bible on his personal Instagram page. Is his belief in heaven and hell fanaticism taken too far? Is Australian Rugby ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living A Life Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 25, 2014

In this message we will talk about the power of chasing after a life of gratitude.

Living A Life Of Gratitude #chasingaftergratitude Max Lucado – in his book ‘In the Eye of The Storm’ writes… … An old man walks down a Florida beach. The sun is setting like a huge orange ball on the distant horizon. The ocean waves are gently slapping the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tomorrows Good News

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 4, 2014

A sermon that talks about how to live given that Jesus is coming again

Mark 13:24-37New International Version (NIV) 24 “But in those days, following that distress, “‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; 25 the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’[a] 26 “At that time ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Demoniac Of Gadara Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. M. J. Joseph on Jun 10, 2017

This sermon talks about the responsibility of the parents in nurturing their children in God's way.

Demoniac of Gadara Mark 5:1-9 I went to a parish in connection with the CSSM mission. I was invited to the residence of a member of that parish. As I reached there, I asked about the family members. The father of the family told me that he has 4 sons. The eldest one is a doctor. He lives ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal

What Spiritual Gift Do I Have? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 17, 2014

A look at 21 of the spiritual gifts that the Bible talks about believers having.

Do I Have A Spiritual Gift? Every Christian has a spiritual gift. - 1 Corinthians 12:4-7. Church Leadership: 1. Preaching (a.k.a. prophecy). - Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 12:10, 28; Ephesians 4:11; 1 Peter 4:11. - The ability to publicly proclaim God’s Word. 2. Teaching. - Romans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Sleep While Praying

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2015

To show that JESUS never wanted us to sleep when talking to Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you sleeping while praying? No. I listened and do what JESUS commanded. Matthew 26:41 Matthew 26:41 All of you must keep awake (give strict attention, be cautious and active) and watch and pray, that you may not come into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Swimming Upstream Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 25, 2019

In the message we will talk about how we are to chase after holiness

Swimming Upstream Chasing After A Life Of Holiness TODAY – is week 4 in our message series, ‘The Chase, Going After The Life We Were Created To Live.’ A message series where many of us have declared that we are done! DONE -with pursuing. DONE - with chasing after. THINGS - that NEVER have and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ