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You Can’t Take It With You

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 25, 2019

A study in Psalm 49: 1 – 20

Psalm 49: 1 – 20 You can’t take it with you To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. 1 Hear this, all peoples; Give ear, all inhabitants of the world, 2 Both low and high, rich and poor together. 3 My mouth shall speak wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall give understanding. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

End Times

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 21, 2023

In Matthew chapter 24 Jesus laid out what the times just before His return would look like. From Growing Trials to Global Testimony leading to the Great Tribulation and finally the Glorious Trumpet.

END TIMES It was a mild October afternoon in 1982 and Badger Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin was packed. Over 60,000 die-hard University of Wisconsin fans were watching their beloved football team take a beating by Michigan State. What seemed odd was that it seemed the more their team lost the more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 14, 2001

This church was totally blind to it’s true condition.

THE LUKEWARM CHURCH REVELATION 3:14-22 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

In Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 13, 2005

A biblical exposition tutoring the believer on the reasons why God allow the saints to pass through what they are passing through.

IN THE TIMES OF TROUBLE(I) (i) THE MEANING OF “TROUBLES” John 16:33 “Tribulation” in that verse do not mean sickness, rather tribulation means persecutions, pressure, trials, like criticism, temporary failure, confusion, suffering in the pathway of duty, cheating, criminal ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Battle Of Pride Series

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Apr 22, 2011

Discusses the Spiritual Battles every Christian goes through

Introduction: Pride is a dangerous thing. Pride can lead to destruction and pride can even cause lack of favor from God. Why? We will take a look at some scriptures. Proverbs 28:25 reads: ‘He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.’ Proverbs 25:27 ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Skilled Or Committed - 1 Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 9, 2015

There are 3 kinds of people God can use. 1) You don't have the commitment, but you have the knowledge, God can use you. 2) You don't have the skills, but you have the heart, God can equip you. 3) You are skilled and committed, God can make you a LEADER!

There are 3 Kinds of people God can use. 1. Skilled 2. Committed 3. Skilled and Committed 4. Stupid (Forgive me for using this word. But sometimes you just need to hear it as it is, to understand it better) 1) You are Skilled - You don't have the commitment, but you have the knowledge, God can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

This Book Is Habit Forming

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 4, 2016

The more you use it the more you love it the word of God.

THIS BOOK IS HABIT FORMING 11/4 /16 Luke 4:4 | And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. Luke 5:1 | And it came to pass, that, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Insults & Pain Season

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 12, 2023

I am pleased and happy with weaknesses, insults, persecutions….said Apostle Paul, who would want to say such crazy stuff; however, if only we knew the ramifications of the insults and persecutions then I guess our prayer model would change.

Insults & pain season 2 Corinthians 12:10”Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.” I am pleased and happy with weaknesses, insults, persecutions….said Apostle ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Does This Salvation Place Me? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 5, 2023

What is the position that this salvation puts me in?

WHERE DOES THIS SALVATION PLACE ME? I have peace with God. - Romans 5:1-2. - Pieces of this passage: a. We talked in the last sermon about being justified by faith. - v. 1a. b. Where that salvation places me is that I now have peace with God. - v. 1b. c. Jesus made that happen. - v. 1c. d. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Pursue Something Bigger

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Mar 21, 2024

Change will always require stretching, but that’s where power to Breakfree from status quo is generated. No change that is positive and profitable comes by trying to hold steady when God is saying you should stir things up.

It is time to break status quo! I don’t know what it means to you. But this is the Word so strong in my spirit for someone this season! You have dwelt so much in the arena of status quo. You have overstayed your welcome in the valley of coping and indecision. We never grow during status quo! It’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Your Investment Portfolio

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Nov 3, 2001

This sermon looks at what our focus is when compiling our ’treasure’ - a heavenly investment, or a worldly investment.

Our Bible lesson reminds me of a folk song we use to sing in Girl Scouts when I was a teenager. Maybe you’ve heard it before - I was always surprised to discover that a lot of the folk songs we sang were popular tunes from my parent’s days. This folk song was called “One Tin Soldier.” It talked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Methodist

How Are You Doing? Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 10, 2002

How are we doing in our Christian walk? That’s what Paul wanted to know about the Thessalonians. He was desperate to know about their faith.

“Be Ready” 1 Thes. 2:17-3:13 How are you doing? Intro. Illus. Beer commercial. “How are you doing?” “Fine, thanks. I just flew in from Texas to see my brother. Had a great flight. Just checked in the hotel… Several men came in and asked the same questions. They asked, but didn’t care to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Glorious Decline Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 27, 2003

The nobility of John the Baptist submission to God’s plan for his life is contrasted with Lucifer’s ambitions for prominence. The value of a healthy appreciation for the sovereignty of God is considered.

A Glorious Decline Fortifying the Foundations # 8 John 3:22-36 Intro: When we say the word “down”, what kind of thoughts go through your mind?—down and out, down under, down hearted, a downer. By and large “down” is considered negative. In contrast, “up” sounds real good.—up and coming, upper ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-17, John 3:22-36

Denomination: Charismatic

Addition By Subtraction Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

Are you a true witness for Jesus? How can you tell? What does it take to be the kind of witness God has called you to be? We’ll answer those questions as we look today at the example of John the Baptist.

The John that is in our passage this morning is not the same John that wrote this Gospel. The John that wrote this Gospel is the brother of James. Jesus called him a son of thunder. He was the one whom Jesus loved. But that’s not the John in our passage. The John in our passage is the one we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Live A Life That Makes God Smile?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 1, 2010

This passage not only lets us know that it's possible to live a life that pleases God, it then goes on to share four things present in that kind of life.

MOVING PAST "I HOPE SO. . .": God has given us the opportunity and means to live a life that makes Him smile. - Colossians 1:10 – “may please Him in every way” - An interesting idea: living to make God smile. - When you ask many people whether they’re going to heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist