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Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Spirit Filled Gratitude Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

Spirit Filled people are grateful people.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21, John 6:63, 2 Corinthians 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prosperity, Hope And The Future?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2004

God promises us that if we call on him, come to him and pray. Then He will listen to us, prosper us, gives us a eternal hope and a wonderful glorious future.

Prosperity, Hope, the Future? Thesis: God promises us that if we call on him, come to him and pray. Then He will listen to us, prosper us, gives us a eternal hope and a wonderful glorious future. Introduction: Commencement is always a time filled with relief and joy as you have conquered ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13, Psalm 62:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 10, 2024

Spirit Filled people are grateful people.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Eyes Are Opened

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025

We recognize Jesus Christ through the Scriptures, not through our expectations or desires.

Have you ever lost something, but only to realize it was right there with you the whole entire time? I remember one time I was speaking to my wife on the phone—we were just talking about random things—when suddenly, I fell into a panic. I frantically started searching and told my wife, “Emily, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turn On The Power!

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 9, 2003

This is a practical sermon reminding us how we get the Holy Spirit, how we receive the Spirit’s power, how we can prove the Spirit’s power, and how we can live daily in the fullness of the Spirit’s power.

(Flashlight illustration inspired from www.SermonCentral.com) Preparation: Have a flashlight ready with parts separated, ie. lens, bulb, batteries, and 2 or 3 small pieces of red tissue paper stuffed down under the batteries Introduction In Acts 8 we can read about some Samaritans who were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:25, John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

Extravagant Magnification Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 7, 2012

Magnification is useful because it enlarges the object of our attention. It's what we do in worship every week.

“EXTRAVAGANT MAGNIFICATION” Is. 6:1-8 & Revelation 4:1-11 Even though it’s not used as frequently as it used to be, I still like a magnifying glass. It takes something that’s hard to see and makes it bigger. It brings the word or subject into clearer focus so I can see it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Starting New All Over Again

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 10, 2001

New beginnings are a gift from God, not based on our past actions, but upon His present Character.

STARTING NEW ALL OVER AGAIN EZEKIEL 36: 16-32 JUNE 9, 2001 INTRODUCTION: In his book Enjoying God, Lloyd Ogilvie writes: One of the most astounding achievements in ophthalmological surgery is the implanting of lens in a human eye. After a friend of mine had this surgery in both eyes, and the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:16-32

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 30, 2020

All of our problems would be solved, if we knew who God is, and who we are.

In years past, I have often made this statement, “all of our problems would be solved, if we knew who God is, and who we are.” Although, I have made the statement many times, and I believe it to be a true biblical principle, I have never taught or preached on this subject, “knowing God.” 1. Is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

In Search Of The Cross

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 16, 2024

A sermon for the season following Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 24

September 15, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 8:27-38 In Search of the Cross Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Yesterday, September 14, is recognized as Holy Cross Day. The festival commemorates when St. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon 5: God’s Watchcare Over His Children Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 21, 2019

Ruth 2 says Ruth “happened” upon the field of a prominent man named Boaz. This changed the course of Ruth's and Naomi’s lives forever! But this was not simple coincidence or chance. This sermon teaches us about God’s watchcare for His children through His providence, provision and promotion.

Sermon 5: God’s Watchcare Over His Children Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh July 14, 2019 BLURB: Ruth 2 tells us that Ruth “happened” upon the field of a prominent man named Boaz. This changed the course of Ruth's and Naomi’s life forever! Was this simple coincidence or chance? This sermon teaches us ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Autocorrect

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 17, 2015

The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to see things through eyes of faith.

Title: Autocorrect Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 Thesis: The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to see things through eyes of faith. Introduction In July of 2014 Wired printed an article about what we call autocorrection. Dean Hachamovitch, former vice president of Microsoft, is essentially the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 31:1-55 – Learning From A Toxic Workplace Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2015

It’s time to become a returnee and brave the journey to the land of promise. But is he prepared to lose his job to pursue his destiny? Are you?

Genesis 31:1-55 – LEARNING FROM A TOXIC WORKPLACE He has been bullied into working for them for many years. Now he overhears his co-workers making derisive comments about him in a private conversation. They falsely accuse him of wrong-doing and attack his character. They don’t even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting Feet To Your Faith

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

In Ephesians 4:1, five times Paul exhorts us to walk in a manner befitting the gospel we bear.

PUTTING FEET TO YOUR FAITH Ephesians 4:1 INTRO: We have often heard the expression “Put feet to your prayers.” As I studied Ephesians that expression took on new meaning. The apostle Paul would have us put feet to our faith. In Ephesians 1-3, Paul explained the salvation we have in Jesus. When he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Reflecting Her Noble Character

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 17, 2009

How many times has God given us the right lenses to see what we need to see through His Word? Proverbs 31 is a text that can be eye-opening.

REFLECTING HER NOBLE CHARACTER Text: Proverbs 31:10 -31 How well perceive things spiritually can help us to see how we might have missed the bigger picture. Consider this story … “A man went to his doctor in an acute state of anxiety. “Doctor, you have to help me; I’m dying,” he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: United Methodist

What To Do When Your Lose Your Security Series

Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001

Learn from King David how to handle life when you start losing the things that provide you security.

SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID What To Do When Your Lose Your Security 1 Samuel 18:6-21:15 INTRODUCTION The scene is a four engine jet liner. The pilot’s voice comes on the intercom: "Those of you on the left side of the plane have probably noticed that one ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ