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Praise In The Life Of The Believer Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

Praise is a mighty weapon of warfare in the life of the believer, when we learn how to excercise ourselves in praise regardless of our emotions we have taken a big step toward consistent victorious living.

Ps 150:6 Let everything that hath breath praise ye the Lord. Make the choice to rejoice, Ps.9:2 I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most high. Ps.34:1 I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise shall continually be in my mouth, my soul shall make her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:6, Psalm 9:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

"They Could Not Drink..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 6, 2004

Doing things the smart way don’t cost half as much as doing things the dumb way. Just as the children of Israel. Best lessons are learned while in the wilderness. Let’s see why!

Introduction There’s an old saying and I wished I knew who to give the credit to but it goes like this, "Doing things the smart way don’t cost half as much as doing things the dumb way!" How true. Just ask the children of Israel. How long did you say it took them to reach the promised land, Oh ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Salt Of The World.

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Nov 30, 2018

Every analogy Jesus Used to refer to us has a meaning. What does it mean we are the salt? Why salt and not sugar? Today we will learn how to be salt and how to maintain our saltness.

You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. Matthew 5:13. You are the salt of the earth. You are expected to maintain your saltiness because they are a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Like Jesus, Less Like Me

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 14, 2025

A challenge to let go of the "me-first" mindset and learn to embrace humility, compassion, and servanthood—basically this sermon compels us to look at the hallmarks of the life Jesus led... and to follow His example

Philippians 2:3-5 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.” Imagine a world ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Abuse

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 18, 2005

Thoughts drawn from Chuck Swindoll on how to handle the Word correctly.

Biblical Abuse II Tim. 2:15 INTRO.: Charles Swindoll, in his book, "Growing Deep In the Christian Life". (p. 69ff) writes of biblical abuse. He sees mishandling the Scriptures so as to mislead others as abusive. Imagine the disillusionment of finding out the information you were given from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caleb: The Gray Haired Conqueror Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 22, 2004

The 9th in a series of messages from Joshua concerning victorious living

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Joshua 14:6-15 Title: Caleb: The Gray-Haired Conqueror Date: February 25, 2004 Introduction: This passage centers of the man called Caleb. Caleb was a part of Israel when they left Egypt. He was there when God divided the Red Sea, by the way Israel’s passage ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

289 – Word Of Surrender

Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 27, 2004

THIS LAST STATEMENT FROM THE CROSS DEMONSTRATES FOUR NEEDS WE HAVE:

Illustrate Humor: Ill. Monkey, Coconut & Orange… 1 PP SLIDE: Sermon Study 289 – WORD OF SURRENDER Review: 1. The Word of Forgiveness , “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do” He focused outward 2. The Word of Salvation “Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

What's A Mentor Do? Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014

Description of what mentoring looks like from Titus 2:15

What's a Mentor Do? KEY VERSE Titus 2:15 These then are the things you should teach, Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you. Teach NT:2980 laleo to talk, i.e. utter words: - preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. 1. to utter a voice or emit a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Following Christ - The Evidence Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 27, 2007

This Easter message comes from Mark 16 and examines various evidences for the validity of the Resurrection.

FOLLOWING FROM GALILEE TO GOLGATHA TO THE GRAVE AND BEYOND Follow The Leader – 7 Mark 16 INTRODUCTION: Who was the most devoted follower of Jesus Christ prior to Pentecost? This may surprise some of you, but I would actually suggest that it may have been Mary Magdalene. How did I get there? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

The Power Of Transformation Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 16, 2012

The Gospel has the power to radically change us from the inside out.

The Power of Transformation Text: Gal. 1:11-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: I would like to buy $3.00 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I don’t want enough of Him to make me love a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Dichotomy Of A Drifting Samson (Saint)! - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 17, 2020

Although Samson was predestined to be a deliverer of Israel, his life decisions caused him to drift away from the determined purpose and plan of God, into personal destruction. We will be doing a dichotomy = a step by step examination of how a saint drifts away from God!

Text: Hebrews 11:32-34; Judges 14 Title: The Dichotomy of a Drifting Samson (Saint)! - Part 1 Proposition: Although Samson was predestined to be a deliverer of Israel, his life decisions caused him to drift away from the determined purpose and plan of God, into personal destruction. We will be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34, Judges 14:1-9

God's Upsidedown Courthouse: A Lesson In Faithfulness

Contributed by Ryan Sato on May 4, 2005

Today’s passage challenges us to think about the Christian discipline of prayer. How is your prayer life? How is our church prayer life? How do we measure a faithful prayer life? Jesus’ parable from Luke 18 offers us some freedom from guilt…and a call

Opener: Please allow me to rant…I often wonder if we Christians take time to reflect on what we look like to the unbelieving world that is outside the four walls of our church…Sunday after Sunday. Why go to church…why be a part of the church community? – This is a question that I have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Power And Authority Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 19, 2008

Introductory message of the series. Focuses on where our authority comes from and why.

Understanding Power and Authority Part 1 Scriptures: 1 Timothy 1:18-19; 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 7; Acts 19:11-17 Introduction I grew up in Tennessee and before I left home I stood over 6 feet tall and weighed 180 pounds. My father was shorter than me and probably weighed 30-40 pounds less fully ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7, Luke 24:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of Agur, Part 1: The Prayer Of Who? Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 10, 2020

This short prayer from Proverbs 30 is a key to living a life of balance and contentment.

INTRO/WELCOME Good morning! I am so excited to begin a new series this week. Between now and Thanksgiving, we are going to look at a prayer in the book of Proverbs. It just so happens to be the only prayer in the book of Proverbs. And it comes from a guy that shows up in this one chapter and then ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want From Elders? (Job 29:1-25; Joshua 20:1-9; Acts 6:1-7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 28, 2022

Job was the ideal role model, for a good "elder" in ancient Israel. Authority is used for the vulnerable, to create authentic unity. Part 3 of cities of refuge.

I'd like to begin this morning by simply reading Joshua 20:1-9, from start to finish: (1) And Yahweh spoke to Joshua, saying, (2) "Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, "Make for yourselves cities of refuge, which I had spoken to you by the hand of Moses, (3) to flee there, a ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:1-25, Joshua 20:1-9, Acts 6:1-7