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Abundant Life With A Capital "L"

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 19, 2007

God offers us abundant life through our commitment to him. He has committed himself to us. Our job is to commit to him through our prayers, presence, gifts, and service.

Abundant Life with a Capital “L” Luke 9:18-27 November 18, 2007 Today is Thanksgiving Sunday; a day when we stop and intentionally remember how blessed we have been by God. On this coming Thursday, we will do what our American ancestors have done since before we were even a nation: we will feast ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Methodist

"The Blessing's Of Following The Lord"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 31, 2002

No matter the situation in your life be it a move across the country or a change in job or school or relationship, perhaps a change you did not initiate or want you can know the absolute joy of following the Lord!

Southern Hills Baptist Church October 27 2002 The Blessings of following the Lord Mark 10: 28-29 By Pastor Mark Hensley 28Peter said to him, "We have left everything to follow you!" 29"I tell you the truth," Jesus replied, "no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Your Supreme Act Of Worship Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Just as a caterpillar metamorphoses into a butterfly, and just as a tadpole metamorphoses into a frog, God wants metamorphose each of us into a different kind of person who thinks differently and acts differently. Our job is to repent.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles, please to Romans 12. I’ve been preaching through the book of Romans, verse after verse, for a year and a half. In May, we took a four-week break to talk about families, and now we are back in Romans. We will go verse by verse through the rest of the book. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Message To God’s People - Isaiah 6 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 8, 2012

When I look at the Biblical prophets, I think “Here I am, send somebody else,” because this is not a very pleasant job. Prophets are rejected throughout the Bible. Jesus also was rejected.

Isaiah 6 Vs. 1 & 2 - In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. Uzziah ...read more

Denomination: *other

How Jesus Prays For You (John 17:1-26) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 29, 2022

What's important to Jesus? What does he want for us? Also, Jesus here passes the baton to his Father. His job is done, and the Father must complete it.

Let's start this morning by reading John 13:1-5 (NRSV), and remind ourselves of where we are in the gospel of John: Now, before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

No Condemnation For Those Who Are In Christ Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016

To show that JESUS needs to be our occupation here on earth, not the things, jobs, careers, businesses of this world, but always be occupied with GOD'S WORDS in the SPIRIT. Always be conscious of His Grace and Protection in our lives.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you occupied with the LORD JESUS? Yes. because He commanded it. Luke 19:13 (New King James Version) So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas, and said to them, 'Do business till I come.' II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Condemnation For Those Who Are In Christ Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that JESUS needs to be our occupation here on earth, not the things, jobs, careers, businesses of this world, but always be occupied with GOD'S WORDS in the SPIRIT. Always be conscious of His Grace and Protection in our lives.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you occupied with the LORD JESUS? Yes. because He commanded it. Luke 19:13 (New King James Version) So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas, and said to them, 'Do business till I come.' II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Story Of A Dishonest Man Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Have You Ever Been Fired? Don’t raise your hand, but have you ever been fired from a job? Did you know it was coming, that feeling in your stomach?

Jesus tells a most peculiar parable in His day, the Story of a Dishonest Man. It’s is widely considered one of the most difficult parables – if not the most difficult – to understand. And it’s not hard to see why. Jesus’ story got me thinking about a pastor I read about who misled a church out in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Farming Our Faith

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Oct 21, 2023

Many people perceive farming as a lowly, backbreaking, and dirty work. But I am amazed because this humble and laborious job imparts valuable insights to help us cultivate a deeper trust in the Lord.

FARMING OUR FAITH By: Atty. Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr. October 22, 2023 Tagum City, Philippines attyborgegalgo@gmail.com Part I. A. Greetings B. Overview of the message This morning’s message concerns farming or gardening and the lessons we can apply to increase our faith in God. Many people ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Harvest Is Plentiful

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 12, 2025

Jesus modeled how we should be sensitive to the needs of others, be moved with compassion, and see people as ready for the harvest. Rather than praying for others to do the job, we should be engaged too.

Allow me to open our message with an illustration. In his book entitled The Kingdom Focused Church, Gene Mims shares the following account: “After Marco Polo returned from the magnificent imperial court of Kublai Khan in 1926, he wrote that the mighty Khan asked him to request that the Pope send ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Reversing Negative Verdict

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 21, 2025

Negative verdicts may manifest as medical reports, academic failure, job termination, family rejection, spiritual condemnation, or societal limitations. But God is the Judge of all the earth, and He has the final say.

REVERSING NEGATIVE VERDICT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 4:15-17 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17, Colossians 2:14, Psalm 118:17, Zechariah 3:1-4, Romans 8:1 INTRODUCTION: Life sometimes presents us with verdicts—judgments, conclusions, or pronouncements—that are negative and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do You Know About God? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Often our responses to life’s circumstances reveal how we think about God, whether it’s falling down stairs, getting a promotion, or discovering that your child has a learning disability.

Please note: the Scripture passage will be read before the sermon. “A PSALM OF DAVID, WHEN HE FLED FROM ABSALOM HIS SON. 1 O LORD, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; 2 many are saying of my soul, “There is no salvation for him in God.” Selah 3 But you, O LORD, are a shield about ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Answer Eight: Stop Kidding Yourself - Renounce Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 21, 2015

This passage is Paul’s 8th answer to them about a specific problem. Paul gives them the root cause for the trouble they were having. It was pride—pride in who they were and what they knew.

The Corinthian church was having problems. They have asked Paul to help. This passage is Paul’s 8th answer to them about a specific problem. Paul gives them the root cause for the trouble they were having. It was pride—pride in who they were and what they knew. Remember that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

A New You For A New Year!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2025

At New Year many people reflect on a desire to change some perceived troubled area of their lives. So, they make some New Year resolutions they are going to make some changes in their life this coming year…

• Lose some weight, • Learn a language, • Focus on learning a new skill or hobby, • Some feel stifled in a career and looking for a new opportunity, • Some recognize their spiritual emptiness and resolve to attempt to “know God” or “become more spiritual” in the coming year. As we ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:21, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

EnseÑe A Sus Hijos A La Manera De Dios

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 22, 2020

La santa práctica de Job se refleja en el cuidado de sus hijos. Cada vez que sus hijos se divertían, él siempre estaba allí para ofrecer un sacrificio. (Job 1:4-5). ¿Cuántos padres realmente llegan a pensar en las consecuencias de los pecados de sus hijos?

ENSEÑE A SUS HIJOS A LA MANERA DE DIOS Job 1: 4 - 5 “Los hijos de Job, acostumbraban turnarse para celebrar banquetes en sus respectivas casas e invitaban a sus hermanos y hermanas a comer y beber con ellos. Al terminar el ciclo de los banquetes, Job reunía a sus hijos y los ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:4-5, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Pentecostal