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Character Trait: Devotion To God's Word Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 15, 2013

From the words of Jesus it is clear that His desire and design for the body of Christ is health. For the church to be healhty there must be rebirth and remodelling. Spiritual health does not happen accidentally. It takes devotion to the health plan God

Intro: If you remember from last time we are called and commanded to experience and share the truth of who Jesus is. There is something that is absolutely necessary if we are going to live the Great Commandment of Love God with everything and loving others with everything. We must be healthy as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

"god's Passion For Us"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 17, 2022

Isaiah shares with us the passion of God for His beloved.

“Gods Passion for Us ”Isaiah 62:4-5 - "( But you shall be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; For the LORD delights in you, And your land shall be married. Hephzibah means “My delight is in her”). There will come a day when Zion and God’s people will know the unbroken presence and love of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Why God Places Us In Difficult Relationships Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 24, 2025

God's ways are often mysterious, and His plans may involve placing us in challenging relationships, including those with narcissistic individuals.

God's ways are often mysterious, and His plans may involve placing us in challenging relationships, including those with narcissistic individuals. Here are few examples of why God might do so: To refine our character: Difficult relationships can help us develop patience, empathy, and ...read more

Hold Fast Series

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 25, 2020

the message or prophecy (Revelation 1:3) from Jesus Christ through John the disciple to the Church of Smyrna

** the message or prophecy (Revelation 1:3) from Jesus Christ through John the disciple to the Church of Smyrna __Smyrna was a seaport city about 35 miles north of Ephesus __Today it is called Izmir, Turkey __Presumably, this church was founded during Paul’s ministry in Ephesus (Acts 19:10) __ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8

Denomination: Other

Finding Good In Difficult Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

No matter the trouble, God can turn it around for your good!

Paul tells us that all things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28, NIV). This means that God can take any situation, no matter how difficult, and turn it around for our benefit. Today, I want to remind you that no matter what trouble ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Topics: Trials, Difficulties

The Man Who Could Not Let Go

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 20, 2005

The Christian life is a battle. Eleazor gives us some lessons to fighting valiantly.

The Man Who Could Not Let Go 2 Samuel 23:9-10 KJV And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away: [10] He arose, and smote the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep The Fire Burning!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 8, 2002

The fire on the altar of our hearts must be kept burning for the Lord.

Keep the Fire Burning! Thesis: The fire on the altar of our hearts must be kept burning for the Lord. Text: Lev. 6:8-14 NIV Leviticus 6:8-14 8. The LORD said to Moses: 9. "Give Aaron and his sons this command: `These are the regulations for the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-14, 1 Chronicles 29:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepared For Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 4 in our exposition of Nehemiah observing Nehemiah's personal preparation for the time when God would answer his prayers.

Chico Alliance Church "Prepared for Answered Prayer" REVIEW We have been reading the diary of a devout Jew employed in exile as cupbearer to the Persian King Artexerxes. Even though Nehemiah had probably never seen Jerusalem or knew many people in the city, they were on his heart because they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Soldiers Story

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Mar 19, 2012

A narrative story from the perspective of the Centurion at the Cross of Jesus

"With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, heard his cry and saw how he died, he said, “Surely this man was the Son of God!” Mark 15:37-39 NIV Some days are just so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Got Milk? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 13, 2016

You and I must adopt the very same craving for God’s Word as a baby has for the mother’s milk. We must develop in ourselves the need to read God’s Word and study it. We must become addicted to discussing the things of God with fellow believers.

GOT MILK? 1 PETER 2:1-3 INTRODUCTION… Some History of Milk (healthyeating.org + milk.procon.org) 3100 BC Cows and milk were used in Ancient Egypt and other ancient cultures as a normal part of life. 1700-1200 BC In the Bible, the land of Palestine was described as “flowing with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Full Of Sound And Fury Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 13, 2006

This is part 3 of a 5 part series on surviving the storms of life. Thunderstorms represent the next level of storms in life. Storms that have some danger but are usually short lived. Themes of refuge and strength are discussed.

Surviving the Storms of Life Full of Sound and Fury Psalm 46 We have been talking over the last two weeks about surviving and even thriving amidst the storms of life. Last week we looked at the April showers of the storm world. Those storms that make life difficult, that increase the stress of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: *other

A Perfect Heart

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001

Christian Perfection is possible!

A PERFECT HEART Matt. 5:43-48 INTRO: There is a bumper sticker that is popular among Christians. It says, “Christians are not perfect, just forgiven!” I believe I understand what that statement is trying to say, “We are Christians, God has forgiven us, but we are still going to make mistakes!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Holiness

The Worship At God's Throne Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 26, 2015

The Throne and The Lamb, part 5 Revelation 4:1-11 Corporate worship is more important than private worship. Worship is Passionate in Expression (vs. 8-10) Worship Overflows Toward Mission (vs. 10-11)

The Throne and The Lamb, part 5 The Worship at God's Throne Revelation 4:1-11 November 9, 2014 We are in the middle of our series, “The Throne & The Lamb,” based on the Revelation, chapters four and five. Chapter four opens up with the throne in the center of heaven and is the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Hopelessness To Hope Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 25, 2016

Jesus heals Jairus' daughter and the woman with the flow of blood.

Mark 5:21-43 “From Hopelessness to Hope” INTRODUCTION Mark continues to flesh out the central premise of his gospel, “The time is fulfilled. The kingdom is upon us. Repent (change your perspective) and believe (trust). Mark does this through two powerful healing stories. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

We Have A Refuge In The Storm

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 20, 2020

A sermon examining the fact that Jesus is our refuge.

WE HAVE A REFUGE IN THE STORM Mark 4:35-41 Recently our entire state experienced a “severe weather event”. There were severe thunder storms, tornado watches and warnings and extreme straight line winds. The local news stations provided wall to wall coverage and did their best to update and warn ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist