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Living Above Our Storms: Part 3 - The Reasons For Storms In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Sidney Sumida on Oct 6, 2009

Discovering the three main reasons why God allows us to experience hardships and difficulties

THE REASONS FOR STORMS IN OUR LIVES Reading Text: Proverbs 6:23, Romans 8:28-29 INTRODUCTION As stated in our previous teaching series, no one is exempt for the storms of life. Trials, tragedies, and misfortunes will come to the righteous as well as the unrighteous (Matthew 5:45), ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Charismatic

"Living Right In A World That's Wrong” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

There might be people around us who come against us as we attempt to live a righteous life in an unrighteous world!

OPEN BIBLES TO Daniel 6 & 2 Timothy 2:13 1. Right or Wrong? Good or Bad? (CHOICES) 2. Faithfulness OR Faithlessness. It’s really an easy choice. a. We choose FAITHFULNESS. We choose to FOLLOW God. b. We choose to not FALL away, BUT TO STAND STRONG. c. We choose to not DRIFT away, BUT TO STEADY ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Has His Own Way

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 21, 2016

Changes God makes when we let Him have His own way

“When God Has His Own Way” John 6:38 / Matthew 26:39 David P. Nolte It is a human tendency to want to be in control. We want to be right. We want our own way. We want to win. We want to be in charge. But there is risk in that because the Bible says, “There is a way ...read more

Scripture: John 6:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In A Name - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 19, 2008

The benefits and responsibilities of being a Christian

What’s in a Name? In the Name of Jesus there is Giving (Acts 3:1-10) In the Name of Jesus there is Humility (Acts 3:11-16) In the Name of Jesus there is Refreshing (Acts 3:17-20) In the Name of Jesus there is Hope (Acts 3:21-26) In the Name of Jesus there is Power (Acts 4:1-7) In the Name of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Caped Crusader Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 24, 2017

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Way".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Way [#4] GOD’S CAPED CRUSADER Hebrews 11:20-28 Introduction: Hebrews 11:20-23 (NIV) “By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future. By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons, and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Compliments

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Jan 19, 2022

Flattery is excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one’s own interests. Proverbs 26:28 says that “a flattering mouth works ruin.” Compliments, on the other hand, are a genuine appreciation of something or someone — and this is the power to build and sustain others.

Introduction. Helen Mrosla writes, “In an earlier grade, I’d taped Mark’s mouth shut for talking too much in class. Now he was a student in my junior high school math class. His class had worked hard all week. By Friday the students were getting cranky. So, for a break, I asked them to write the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-6, Proverbs 26:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

We must prioritize our life for Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. What does the popular song “Live Like You Were Dying” mean? a. We must reprioritize life. b. We can’t wait any longer. c. It’s now or never. 2. The song reminds us: a. Brevity of life. b. Get out of our rut. c. Realize we are human. d. Do what is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21

Denomination: Baptist

God Speaks To Reveal And Reward Series

Contributed by Michael Gates on Jan 11, 2012

This message demonstrates how our Lord will lead us and guide us if we will but allow Him to have His way in our lives.

1st Kings 19: 1–16 God Speaks To Reveal and Restore In God’s Word in Isaiah 45: 22 The Bible Says “Look unto Me, and Be Ye Saved, All the Ends of the Earth: For I am God And There Is None Else.” In Isaiah’s Generation… And in ours as well God Says Look unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Kingdom Of God Is...

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Jun 17, 2017

The Kingdom of God is... A Reality. Found in Repentance. Experienced in Rebirth Leading to a Relationship. Going to be Culminated in the Return and Reign of Jesus Christ

The Kingdom of God is… I. A Reality Psalm 103:17-22 17 But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; 18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them. 19 The Lord hath ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Without Works Is Dead Series

Contributed by Wiseman Dlamini on Oct 13, 2019

Faith alone is not enough , we need to complete our faith with our deeds

FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD WHAT IS FAITH...? Hebrews 1:11 - Now faith brings our hopes into reality and becomes the foundation needed to win  the things we long for. Faith is the reality of what we hope for, the proof of what we don’t see. Hopes -  desires and expectations - Keep ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

The Strength Of The Triangle

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 22, 2009

We like to think we can support our lives on love alone; but we first need hope, a healthy self-love; and fundamentally need faith, trusting in God’s empowering us.

With the summer coming on, we began to think about getting our deck ready for some serious use. It was built several years ago and needed a little repair work. Now I had been reading about some problems with deck construction. I had read of decks that had collapsed, and how the building ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Storms In Life

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 26, 2017

As we see the destruction of another hurricane season and other catastrophic events our hearts are sensitized to the great need around the world. Can we find a comparison in the "storms" of our own personal lives?

(This is more of a mini-sermon with "thought" that will need to be fleshed out in your own words. I hope that it is not too muddled for you to follow. May the Lord fill you with grace and peace today! PTL!!) Please open your Bibles to Matthew 8:18-27 which we will read in a few minutes. There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-27, Revelation 6:15-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Come Forth! Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

The Easter morning story

Come Forth! Easter Sunday am We move from the realm of shadow, type, and prophecy, into the full sunshine of the presentation of the Son of God. The Old Testament speaks of him on every page, but speaks in shadows, in types, in symbols, and in prophecies---all looking forward to someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Your Life Sacrificial Or Superficial?

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Nov 28, 2014

So many Christians believe if they were given the choice to renounce Jesus or die, that they would choose torture and death, but would they really? If we cannot make small sacrifices now, we cannot hope to make bigger ones later.

In this sermon, I also shared the Text Illustration: The Rich Family in Church by Eddie Ogan Read story of a martyr – short one. I chose the story of Nichomachus, from Foxes Book of Martyrs. You’re living your life for Jesus Christ, but are you ready AND willing to die for Him? Could ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Charismatic

Funeral Service

Contributed by Reginald Knight on Mar 21, 2021

If our belief in the Communion of Saints brings us nearer to those who are gone from us then it encourages us to do the good things they did that we may after this life be where they are.

A Service of Thanksgiving, in Loving memory of a Christian Brother. By: Rev. Reginald Knight 1 Corinthians 15: 54. "Death is swallowed up in victory." 1 Corinthians 15: 54. St. Paul must have been a very brave man to write this and to believe this because we all think and know that it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54

Denomination: Anglican