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Self-Discipline Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 18, 2009

To run the race Christ has set before us such that we reach the finish line and receive the prize, we need to exercise self-discipline all along the way.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE B.) FREEDOM TO CHOOSE FITNESS “SELF-DISCIPLINE” (1 Cor. 10:1-22) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, May 17, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: Last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Expectancy - Part 2 - Roadblocks Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jun 15, 2011

Developing a Spirit of Expectancy is very important in the life of a Believer but there are certain roadblocks along the way. I have chosen to address the roadblocks of inner vows, bitter roots and unforgiveness.

The Spirit of Expectancy The Spirit of Expectancy Roadblocks to Expectations Part 2 of a Series TEXT: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Here is a short review to renew, reboot ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gift Of Rest

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 11, 2018

We respond to God’s grace and nurture our relationship with God by observing a day of rest. The world can get along without our involvement (for a day).

Exodus 20:3-11 “The Gift of Rest” INTRODUCTION We have a problem. A lack of sleep among the U.S. workforce is costing approximately $411 billion and losing 1.2 million working days per year, a new study has found. The study also found that that a person who sleeps on average less than six ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Explanation Of Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 29, 2024

Session 3: This upload, which is a supplement to Session 2, contains an explanation of all the spiritual gifts, along with examples of where each gift can be used in the life of the church.

The Gift of Administration (Exodus 18:20-22) The Holy Spirit enables some of us to motivate, direct and inspire God's people in such a way that they voluntarily and harmoniously work together to do the Church's work effectively. To exercise the gift of administration is to assume oversight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

If You Will Only Trust Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance of trusting in God's wisdom and guidance rather than relying on our own understanding, as this trust leads to peace, clarity, and guidance along the right paths in life.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! What a joy it is to be gathered here today, basking in the love and grace of our Heavenly Father. We're about to dive into a passage from the Book of Proverbs that reminds us of the importance, benefits, and rewards of trusting in the Lord. Our text for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Topics: Theme

#2divine Appointments: The Darker The Night, The Greater The Light.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 7, 2007

What would I do today, if I knew tomorrow would be my last day? When darkness is pressing us on all sides, God has a light. Remember Divine appointments.

#2 DIVINE APPOINTMENTS, THE DARKER THE NIGHT, THE GREATER THE LIGHT. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two. I. WHAT IF WE COULD UNDERSTAND WHAT LIES BEFORE US? MOST OF US WOULD SET OUR FACE TO THE WALL, EVALUATE OUR CHOICES, AND CORRECT OUR ATTITUDES. A. The other night my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Shadow Of The Cross Over The Incarnation

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 13, 2001

The full significance of the Incarnation is only seen when its dark side is understood - in the Sign of a Sword to Mary’s heart, the Symbol of Myrrh as an offering from the wise men and the Sorrow of Rachael over her dead children.

If the message of the Incarnation, the coming of Jesus into human experience, had to be condensed into a single sentence it couldn’t be bettered than the words of John: "He came to his own home and his own people received him not" (1:11). In the opening verses of his Gospel, John had already ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Delighting In Divine Companionship

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 7, 2016

Why do you want to be a Christian? Along with that, what does being a Christian really mean to you? Your answer will really define your understanding of what it means to be a Christian. My answer is simply this, Companionship.

Many characters in the Old Testament would be very interesting to sit down and talk. I believe, for myself, I would have loved to sit down and talked with Enoch. I do not know if there is a more interesting character than Enoch for the simple reason we don’t know very much about him. He must have ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fallenness

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 19, 2006

Dave tals about you don’t have to deal with your brokenness before God will love you. God knows your brokenness, and has loved you all along.

Fallenness Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 13, 2006 I want to talk to you this morning about Mel Gibson. I do not want to discuss my favorite movie, double Oscar-award-winning Braveheart, today. I do not want to discuss Mel’s The Passion of the Christ, or his upcoming movie ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

All Eyes On Heaven

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 17, 2003

It is said that teachings are only judged as being effective when the desired behavior is displayed. In his letter to the church in Rome, Paul is laying a foundation that is needed if the church was ever going to act and react in such a manner that the t

Sermon Title: All Eyes on Heaven Text: Romans 8:18-25 Date: March 2, 2003 NASB Context of Scripture: It is said that teachings are only judged as being effective when the desired behavior is displayed. In his letter to the church in Rome, Paul is laying a foundation that is needed if the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: *other

Even Though Moments That Result In Triumph Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 19, 2021

The truth is life is short, and we fall into way too many potholes along the way. Live life for any length of time and you realize how true that statement is: “life is full of trouble.”

Introduction HOW DO I STRUGGLE WITH THIS? In Job 14:1 I am told “Man who is born of woman Is of few days and full of trouble.” Oh, how I wished that this Scripture could have said: “Man who is born of woman Is of many days and full of triumphs.” But if it did, it would not be reality. The truth is ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready To Listen? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 9, 2002

In each case the seed is the same, but the soil into which the seed falls is what makes the difference. In this story four different responses are given, along with four different causes and having four distinct results.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 19 Are You Ready To Listen? Luke 8:1-15 After over twenty years in the ministry there is one thing that I am absolutely convinced of and it is that there variety of listeners in every ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan Of The Ages Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 9, 2011

The Lord used Daniel to lay out His future plan for governemt, leading to the culminating Kingdom reign of Messiah on earth. By studying Daniel 2 and 7, we can learn God's plan for planet earth.

there is Prophetic significance in the book of Daniel: The TIME ‒ Jews were in Babylon ‒ The WORLD is in view. ‒ Unlike other Prophets, Daniel had a distinctively INTERNATIONAL ministry ‒ Tremendous INTERNATIONAL upheaval. Babylon achieved many FIRSTS. Power struggle ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Idolatry And The Plague

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 16, 2021

One of the things 2020 will always be remembered for is the plague, or Covid-19. This message shows a possible cause of the plague, one known as idolatry; along with the divine remedy. This sermon was written in October 2020.

I think one of the things 2020 will always be remembered for is the plague; known as Covid-19 and commonly called the Corona Virus. I’ve been searching the Scripture for causes of the plague, trying to see if the same catalyst has manifested itself in America today. Last week we looked at “The ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 25:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Comfortable Cross--We Don't Want The Real Thing

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018

We don't mind going to the cross as long as we can take a number of comfortable and convenient things along with us. Jesus does not call us to comfort. He calls us to die.

Not A Fan Part 4: The Comfortable Cross January 28, 2018 1 King 12:25-33 Luke 9:51-62 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. We are now in week 4 of our Not a Fan series. We have looked at Fan or Follower, Follow Me, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25-33, Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed