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Let God Arise

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 20, 2022

God is wanting to fight your battles, but there must be an invitation. God only comes by invitation. God's power follows his presence. Invite his presence, and his power will come.

2 Chronicles 20:21-23 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the Lord ; for his mercy endureth for ever. [22] And when they began to sing and to praise, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:21-23, Psalm 68:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fasting And Faith That Matters To God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 31, 2004

Jesus preached good news to the poor. He freed prisoners and brought healing to a broken world. God invites us to love people with His love. To visit the sick, to clothe the naked, to feed the poor, to care for our own flesh and blood - the human family.

 Fasting and Faith that Matters to God Isaiah 58:1-14: "Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet. Declare to my people their rebellion and to the house of Jacob their sins. For day after day they seek me out; they seem eager to know my ways, as if they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love That Endures Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Marriage is an invitation to move beyond yourself and focus on another. Marriage is a ministry. It’s not about getting your needs met but serving the need of your spouse. God called us to love one another not because of our feelings for them but in spite

A Love That Endures Genesis 2:18-25 There’s the story of a husband who placed an ad in the Rocky Mountain News just prior to a Super Bowl a few years ago. Will trade my non-cooking and non-shopping wife with attitude problem
for one Super Bowl ticket. No Indian givers. Call so-and-so at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

A Reception To Remember

Contributed by David Zachrich on Oct 6, 2023

It is the season of weddings for many couples and families. Jesus used the story of a wedding reception to remind us that regardless of the place or people, weddings are costly … in more ways than money. He invites us to one that we do not want to miss.

Friends in Christ, 1. It is the season of weddings! Last Sunday I substituted at Fairlawn Lutheran for Pastor Gau because his son was married on Saturday, and today I am with you as Pastor Tritten celebrates marriage for his son. Congratulations to both families – and, to you and your family ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Lutheran

To Love Or Not To Love That Is The Question

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Feb 8, 2009

To Love or Not to Love one another

To Love or Not to Love? That is the Question I John 2:1-17 I. John Realizing God’s Love for Him (v. 5) a. John and his brother James had been fishermen i. Worked with their father, Zebedee ii. They loved their father, the boats, the sea b. Then one day John heard the call of Jesus (Mark ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Loving As He Loved

Contributed by Steve Mays on Nov 21, 2013

We can love like Him only by abiding in Him.

“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life.” (1 John 1:1) “But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You're Invited To A Party!

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 8, 2002

God is throwing a huge party and you’re invited. The only way you get in is by special invitation and by putting on wedding clothes. At the same time the world demands your loyalty and is having a party of it’s own - so which party do you want to go to?

As a reporter I often got to go places that others didn’t. Sometimes it was to places others wouldn’t want to go – like behind police lines or maybe to Iceland. But there were also times when you felt privileged – like being able to meet a president or former president. I remember when President ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Great Adventure Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 12, 2014

Jesus invites us on a great adventure that will change us forever.

The Great Adventure Text: John 1:43-51 Introduction 1. Started out this morning In the usual way Chasing thoughts inside my head Of all I had to do today Another time around the circle Try to make it better than the last I opened up the Bible And I read about me Said, I'd been a prisoner And ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Methodist

R.s.v.p. - Respond To God’s Invitation

Contributed by James May on Feb 21, 2010

If we are going to be a part of the Bride of Christ and attend the Marriage Supper of the Lamb then we must RSVP God’s invitation.

RSVP Answering God’s Invitation Sunday, February 21, 2010 By Pastor James May RSVP comes from a French term that was first used around 1895–1900. In French it says, “répondez s’il vous plait” which in English simple means, “Please reply, or Please answer”. Most of us have received ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:2-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love God’s Church & Love God’s Word Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jul 6, 2019

Being part of a living, growing, & loving family is amazing. The church is that Family. It is & will forever be, because God is our Father who cares for us, & unites us, by His Word.

Sermon series- 6 qualities for spiritual health part 4 4) I love God’s Church and God’s Word. - Today I’m picking back up with the fourth part of my series about 6 qualities for spiritual health. - With the turmoil we’ve had in recent days. I don’t know how closely everyone else ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

Obadiah: God Cares For His Own Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 29, 2013

There is no middle ground in our battle with evil. We must pick a side and take a stand. Truth demands a choice. “Aim at heaven and you’ll get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you’ll get neither.”

Major News from Minor Prophets Obadiah: God cares for His own This prophecy is against Edom. The Edomites were descendants of Esau, the older twin brother of Jacob. They were constantly at odds with Jacob’s descendants. They refused to let Moses and the Israelites pass through their land. ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

With humanity so confused about love, who is to say what love is?

The answer is God! 
It has accurately been said that "love does not define God, but God defines love." So it is important that we dig a little deeper into this passage to

God Is Love

 1 John 4:7-21 For many, the Christmas season is a period of dread. The days are getting shorter, decorations need to be hung, parties attended or prepared for, homes cleaned, shopping to be done and presents to be wrapped. All this under the countdown of the clock which ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Methodist

God Believes In Resurrection

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 6, 2005

The stress points in life are an invitation to climb into the arms of a loving God. There is no power on earth that can compete with resurrection power.

God Believes in Resurrection Psalm 46 April 3, 2005 When our kids were young, one of their favorite books was titled, “Alexander and the Terrrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” It seems as though Alexander had one of those days when nothing went right. It all started as soon as he woke up ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Love

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 16, 2010

We will discover what love is after the revelation of God himself.

The Definition of Love 1 Corinthian 13: 1-8 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of aprophecy, and understand all mysteries and all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 13, 2010

Regardless of what the world calls love and thinks about love, we must consider what God says about love. 1- Love is a continuing debt 2- Love is a command of God 3- Love is a completion of the law

INTRO.- ILL.- I went to the Suddenlink Cable TV office recently to change our subscription. The lady behind the counter and I were discussing TV programs and I told her that I watched Lifetime movies with my wife. She said, “YOU DO?!” as in debelief. The she said that whenever the Cubs were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ