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God's Love

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 4, 2006

With humanity so confused about love, who is to say what love is? The answer is God! One of the simplest and yet most profound definitions of love is found in 1 John 4: "God is love."

READ 1 John 4:7-21 "God is love" ought to fill our hearts with warmth and hope. But we need to understand this rightly. "God is love" does not mean, that "love is God." It has accurately been said that "love does not define God, but God defines love." Love in modern society bears no resemblance ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Paths To The Cross

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 21, 2024

911 was the day we Rember and many first responders took up their cross.

Matthew 16:24 Paths to the Cross 1. Today I wear my uniform to recognize the first responders who have taken up their cross • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Drop The Ball

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 17, 2019

Today is Father’s Day. I want to give every Dad a leadership message today. As you go… So goes your family. Let’s talk specifically about faith today… Don’t Drop the Ball

I. STAY THE COURSE 1 Chronicles 16:11 AMP Seek the Lord and His strength; yearn for and seek His face and to be in His presence continually! • Persevere - continued pursuit or prosecution of (Websters) A. In Prayer - Ephesians 6:18 CEV Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:11, Ephesians 6:18, Galatians 6:9, Colossians 1:21-23, Philippians 1:6, John 10:27-30, Jeremiah 32:40, 1 Peter 1:3-7, Hebrews 3:1-6, Hebrews 3:14, 1 Corinthians 1:17-18, Hebrews 4:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Plans On Purpose

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 2, 2020

God is in control with His purposes and plans.

1. I’m grateful for the recent ice storm so I would have a good sermon illustration. a. Negatives • Cold • Darkness • “Stuck” • Isolation • Rescheduling appointments and changing plans b. Positives • Slowing Down • Appreciation for things we take for granted -- electricity; heat; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Core 52 Week 36 - Eternal Security Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 6, 2020

Is it "once saved, always saved" or something else? Let's talk about eternal security. It's surprisingly relevant for the Christian life.

You can listen to the sermon audio here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/5322682 Core 52 Week 36 - Eternal Security • “Shaved by grace” pun. Once shaved, always shaved. • Leads us into a question: • Q: Can Christians lose their salvation? • Potentially confusing. Can lead to contradictory ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37, John 10:28, Hebrews 6:4-6, John 15:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope Amid Hopelessness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 17, 2019

God is good, and all things work together for good.

HOPE AMID HOPELESSNESS. Lamentations 3:19-26. It is all too easy to forget that these words of hope and encouragement have been drawn out of the midst of the Book of Lamentations. Jeremiah penned these among the ashes of Jerusalem, a city once known as ‘the joy of the whole earth’ (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Fretting To Trust.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 18, 2022

Keeping faith, and resting in the LORD.

FROM FRETTING TO TRUST. Psalm 37:1-11; Psalm 37:39-40. PSALM 37:1. Somebody is in trouble, fretting because of the unfairness of life: but the pastor’s responsibility is not to burden the poor soul with a ‘snap out of it’ sort of approach, which often only leads to further despair; but rather to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11, Psalm 37:39-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Loves Us

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Mar 8, 2022

We may be wondering why did God even bother to love us?

Topic: Why Does God Loves Us By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: I John 4:7-12 ”7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2, 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Parable Of The Lost Coin: God's Pursuit Of The Lost

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 10, 2023

Good morning church! This morning,I want to deliver a message on the Lost Coin, a beautiful illustration of God's relentless pursuit of every lost soul. Let us open our hearts and minds as we uncover the hidden treasures of this parable.

Point 1: The Valuable Coin Scripture: Luke 15:8-9 - "Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Oversights While Crossing Over

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Apr 3, 2023

While crossing over from this world to the next, we must remember 5 important themes.

Oversights While Crossing Over Scripture Reference: John 1:1; Luke 8:22-25 Preached at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on February 12, 2023 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson Hosanna—The word comes from two roots: yasha and anna. Yasha stands for delivers, and Anna: please. In essence, the word boils down ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Missionarys Not Stationarys

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 28, 2017

A MISSIONARY IS ONE WHO HAVE BEEN COMISSION BY GOD TO SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH UNBELIEVERS NOW A STATIONARY IS ONE WHO IS INMOBILE OR STABLE AND THEY ARE SATISFIED WHERE THEY ARE AT

Matthew 28:16-20 (KJV) Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. [17] And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted. [18] And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Parable Of The Toy Story(Much More Than A Toy)” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jun 26, 2018

In Toy Story, Buzz Lightyear is given to a boy named Andy Davis from his mother as a birthday present. He also believes that he is a real space ranger,rather than a toy. Buzz Lightyear quickly becomes Andy's favorite toy. There is a great similarity to us

Introduction: Inspiration and Similarity: In Toy Story, Buzz Lightyear is given to a boy named Andy Davis from his mother as a birthday present. He also believes that he is a real space ranger, rather than a toy. Buzz Lightyear quickly becomes Andy's favorite toy, making Andy's original favorite ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Year Thou Shalt Die.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 13, 2018

Physical life is a gift and death is by God's appointed time, and if we are cut off in our iniquity there is no remedy, we will be eternally lost.

INTRODUCTION: Read Jeremiah chapter 28 which explains Hananiah as a rebellious false prophet. SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 28:15-17 "Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; The LORD hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust in a lie. Therefore thus saith ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 28:15-17

The Patience Of God: A Call To Transformation 2 Peter 3:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 1, 2024

Explore the profound truth of God's patience and His desire for repentance as revealed in 2 Peter 3:9. Let us open our hearts to receive this transformative message.

The Patience of God: A Call to Transformation 2 Peter 3:9 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound truth of God's patience and His desire for repentance as revealed in 2 Peter 3:9. Let us open our hearts to receive this transformative message. "The Lord isn’t really being slow about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 2:4, Luke 13:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

If Christ Has Not Been Raised Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 7, 2012

The Theological and Personal Consequences of No Resurrection from the Dead.

You may be here this morning because of tradition, curiosity or the urging of others. If you are our guest this morning, you may wonder why we do what we do. We are here today not because of tradition, although we do celebrate this date each year. We are here today not because we discuss ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Other