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Give Thanks To The Lord Always

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Nov 19, 2001

As we count the blessings our Lord has given us we are moved to thank him every single day.

O give thanks unto the Lord for He is good His mercy endures forever! How many times have you uttered those words? If you’re like me you find yourself speaking those phrases right around mealtime. Unfortunately there are times that I’ve caught myself ripping through those words, not thinking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

What Will Be The Cost? Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you always counting the cost? Good, you make a good disciple. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what it really cost us to follow the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Luke 14:28 (New International V

I. EXORDIUM: Are you always counting the cost? Good, you make a good disciple. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what it really cost us to follow the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Luke 14:28 (New International Version) "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Better King Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 17, 2022

What is it about Jesus that makes Him a better King than any ruler who has ever lived... or ever will? The answer is "He's the King of righteousness", the "King of peace", and that he lives forever. But what would that mean to us?

OPEN: There’s a parable about the donkey that carried Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. When the donkey awoke the next day he walked into town and strutted in front of some people gathered at a well. But they didn’t notice him. They just went on drawing water and paid him no mind. He was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Old Faithful Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

Are you faithful? Can God count on you? Can others depend on you? Let’s talk about faithfulness.

OLD FAITHFUL GALATIANS 5:22 INTRODUCTION; “Yellowstone National Park’s most featured attraction is a geyser named Old Faithful, which earned its name by consistently erupting like clockwork…but Old Faithful is losing its faithfulness. In the 1960’s it erupted an average of every 64 minutes. Now ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Top Ten Reasons Why Jesus Is Better Than Santa

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005

David Letterman-style counting down of why Jesus is better than Santa. Family-friendly and fun to preach.

Psalm 123:1-2 - Top Ten Reasons Why Jesus is Better Than Santa 10. Santa is more legend than reality. Jesus is more real than you can see - Luke 24:36-43. 9. Santa had a beginning. Jesus is timeless - John 1:1. 8. Santa only creates toys. Jesus created the whole universe - Hebrews 1:2. 7. Santa ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments (5 And 6) Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 6, 2021

Let's look at the 5th and 6th of the Ten Commandments, as most Protestants count them.

Let's look at the 5th and 6th of the Ten Commandments, as most Protestants count them. Honor Parents Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you. This is a positive commandment, proactive honoring of parents. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments (7 And 8) Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 7, 2021

Let's look at the 7th and 8th of the Ten Commandments as most Protestants count them.

Let's look at the 7th and 8th of the Ten Commandments as most Protestants count them. Adultery Exodus 20:14 You shall not commit adultery. This is not just a command only against the physical act, but in the spirit of the law, Jesus warned in Matthew 5 against careless glances, which by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

But I Gave It My Best Effort Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

I tried I really did, isnt trying enough for salvation? Isnt do our best what counts?

Galatians 3:1-14 But I gave it My Best Effort! Introduction A. As many of you know I play Racquetball with Jon usually on Tuesdays and Thursday morning. B. I have a goal. My goal is quite simple. My Goal is to beet Jon C. I do not accomplish my Goal often. In fact if I win one out of four ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Vital Signs Of A Healthy Ministry Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 47 in our exposition of Romans. This message explores Romans 15 for clues concerning what really counts in ministry.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Vital Signs of a Healthy Ministry” Romans 15:13-33 We can approach this passage in any number of ways. A straight logical outline of the passage may reveal its flow. This morning however I would like to glean some insight from the passage related to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13-33

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Awaiting His Return - Prepare To Meet Thy God - Born Of Spirit

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 7, 2023

Pentecost is the celebration of the HOLY SPIRIT come upon mankind to all who believe in JESUS. We are saved by faith and sealed by the HOLY SPIRIT. What evidence do you have of HIS SPIRIT in you? Have you changed?

2023.05.05. Sermon Notes. Awaiting His Return. Prepare to meet thy GOD. Born of Spirit William Akehurst, HSWC Counting the Omer – Day 32 of 49 to Pentecost - Born of SPIRIT Counting the Omer is preparing, cleansing, purifying until receiving GOD’s Law, Torah. Law = Truth; Lawlessness = living the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, Galatians 4:6, Matthew 24:44, Numbers 21:4-9, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 8:14-17, Haggai 1:5, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 1:13-14, Galatians 5:5, Titus 2:13, 1 John 3:1-3, Amos 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year's Eve Message--Finishing The Year Strong

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 7, 2008

How you start does not always count but how you finish is always important. So plan to finish strong.

Finishing the year strong 2 Tim 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: I guess every time we come to the start of a New Year we approach it with some degree of hope as to what it would or could bring us. Things may have gone bad last year but this a New ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Church Of God

There Is A Time For...

Contributed by Dusan Tillinger on Dec 31, 2011

The biblical teacher in Ecclesiastes has one great advantage over us. In everything he says he is counting on God.

For a long time, the biblical wisdom: “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity...“, used to seem very general to me. It is a beautiful poem – that´s true – but the idea itself appeared so obvious that there was no need to pay any special attention to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

A City Turned To God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 17, 2007

The way God dealt with Jonah is the way he deals with every believer. God calls upon us to count the cost.

A City Turned to God, Jonah 3:1-10 In the Book Hudson Taylor- God’s Man in China, the story is told of when Taylor was traveling by ship from Shangahi to Ningo. Among the passengers was one Chinese man who spent some years in England and went by the name of Peter, he was on Taylor’s heart, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Leave Your Matter In God's Hands | Part Iii Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 5, 2023

God will trouble your troubles today. God defends His people! God stands for His people! He fights the battles of His people.

OASIS WORD DEVOTIONAL Opening Passage He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 Title LEAVE YOUR MATTERS IN GOD'S HANDS | PART III Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Ref: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, John 1:1

Denomination: Charismatic

The Finishing Anointing Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 27, 2024

b. It is not how you start the race nor what happens in the middle of the race that counts but it's how you finish the race of life that really counts. Eccle 9;11 the race is not for the swift, the battle is not for the strong,but time and chance happens to us all.

THE FINISHING ANOINTING 1. LIFE IS A RACE a. The bible speaks of life as a race 2 Tim 4;7 I have fought a good fight of faith, I have finished the race set before me b. It is not how you start the race nor what happens in the middle of the race that counts but its how you finish the race of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7