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Allowing Ourselves To Be Stretched Spiritually (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 16, 2013

How can we (individually and as a church) stretch ourselves spiritually and accomplish spiritual goals? This text will show us how.

Allowing Ourselves to be Stretched Spiritually (Part 1) Philippians 3 Introduction: 1. How many of you have ever heard the expression, “This is really stretching me”? What do we mean when we say, “This (new job, college class, project at work, problem, trial) is really ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Bible Church

Fevikwik Stuck!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 3, 2012

Did you know the tremendous impact the person you move with brings on you?

1 Corinthians 6”17”But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.” Did you know the tremendous impact the person you move with brings on you? Today as I was serving lunch to my school kids, I watched one particular boy eating his food very neatly and cleanly compared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chat With God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 13, 2016

Now, when I say ‘morning prayer’ it is kind of boring for people, let me put it this way, I woke early to greet Him ‘Good morning Jesus and have a chat with God!’ How does this sound?

Chat with God! Job 19:25”For I know that my Redeemer lives!” While working for the Vice President of a multinational bank with jam-packed agenda in my life: as a wife, mother and the office work as well, that kept me on my toes the whole day and I had to don multiple hats ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Quit- You Have Hope Through Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 10, 2022

This is the 106th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 8th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#106] DON’T QUIT- YOU HAVE HOPE THROUGH JESUS 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6 Introduction: What gives you hope? What causes you to want to get out of bed and face a new day? For me, it is Jesus. 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6 Since you have hope through Jesus… 1. You can be bold. We must ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Community Of Faith Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 1, 2020

The "Jesus Only" life begins with our closest community - Our family. It begins with how husbands and wives treat and care for one another. Then our parenting comes into the picture and expands outward into our life at work and in the larger community.

A Community of Faith  (To hear the sermon, please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2209196 ) Intro: • [VIDEO] Relationship Tension video montage. (clips from Big Fat Greek Wedding, Home Alone and Office Space.) • What do they all have in common? Relationships that are in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Core 52 Week 14 - Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 5, 2020

Wisdom is being able to skillfully apply our knowledge and experience to life. Where does your wisdom come from?

Core52 Week 14 - Wisdom Intro: • Advice and direction on how to “do life” in the coronavirus age. o Gloves - no gloves, mask - no mask, 6 feet, etc. • These are serious questions that could affect our health, even our lives. • We feel it. You reported it in the 2nd week of our “How are you doing?” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, James 3:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Live Is Christ Means What?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 31, 2017

What does it mean TO LIVE IS CHRIST? What does it mean to you?

In Philippians 1:21, Paul said, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” Have you ever thought about that statement? What does it mean TO LIVE IS CHRIST? What does it mean to you? Now if we look at the whole verse we can see that Paul is talking about staying here and completely God’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Philippians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Cistern Challenge

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

The only pit we are stuck in is the one we don't recognize the hand of God reaching towards us.

In many ways, much of life is set up like the challenge. We are given a problem in life and we have to solve it. However as Christians I would suggest we also have to look at the puzzle a little differently. How will this situation demonstrate faith to those around us? Let’s face it..Everyone has 3 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua's Winning Ways

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Sep 15, 2018

How to know you're on the winning side

JOSHUA’S WINNING WAYS Joshua 5:13 -15 God doesn't take sides, He is the side. Get on God’s side How to know if you’re on God’s side I. RECOGNIZE THE LORD OF OUR LIFE: vs 14 [as] captain of the host of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sixth Sunday Of Easter: The Advocate Or Paraclete

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 12, 2023

A minister with a cracked voice and an unprepossessing appearance will not have one-tenth the natural drawing power of a Gypsy Smith with his wonderful voice and attractive personality (especially if Gypsy Smith criticizes or attacks your faith or morals.

Good morning, and Happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers and grandmothers and mother-figures such as big sisters in the congregation this morning. In a social media video, a woman named Nicole DeRoy explains one of the challenges of motherhood. She says, “My kids wanted to know what it was like ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, 1 Peter 3:15-18

Denomination: Catholic

Submit Your Children Into The Hands Of Jesus

Contributed by Samuel M on Jun 30, 2024

The best approach to raise our children is to submit them into the hands of Jesus on a daily basis and remind him that they are his property and possession, and he can do whatever he wants with them.

A small testimony which happened recently: my 4-month-old niece had fever, cough, and cold throughout the night. When I was praying in the morning, I had a dream or vision, and within 30 minutes my niece’s cold, fever, and cough went away. Jesus did a wonderful miracle. In this vision, I was in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5

Brought To Life; Brought Together Children, Obey Your Parents Ephesians 6:1-3 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

Paul instructs children to obey their parents

We are starting Ephesians chapter six today as we move from looking at what Paul said about the marriage relationship to what he says about family relationships. Today’s text is 6:1-3 and my message is entitled, Children Obey your Parents or Raising Obedient Children. The structure of the passage ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Romans 1:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Saints We Need Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 28, 2025

Authentic sainthood is not about perfection or headline-grabbing miracles.

Title: The Saints We Need Intro: Authentic sainthood is not about perfection or headline-grabbing miracles. Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 Reflection Dear Friends, Last year, I watched Father Anthonyswamy stack boxes of canned goods in the pouring rain. His small rural church had organised a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Other

God's Perfect Gifts

Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 23, 2000

Christmas comes every day of the year for those who will open their eyes to God’s gracious hand at work.

"God’s Perfect Gifts" James 1:16-17 As a child we make our Christmas lists and make sure that all of those who truly love us get copies for their shopping excursions before Christmas morning. I can still remember going through the catalog and marking the things that I wanted most, the things ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Don't Cry" Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on May 13, 2002

Just as Jesus restored hope to a mother who had lost her son through a miracle, so he can restore hope to parents who have or are in fear of losing their children today.

May 12, 2002 Luke 7:11-17 ¡§Don¡¦t cry.¡¨ INTRODUCTION Some of you are familiar with the Calvin & Hobbes comic strip. Well, on one Mother’s Day, Calvin is pictured standing by his mother’s bed. "Hey, Mom! Wake up. I made you a Mother’s Day card." "My, how sweet of you." she says. "I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: Baptist