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Expand Your Horizons: A Divine Mandate SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

You don't have to remain confined to your current circumstances. It's time to step into new territories and take dominion over them.

Greetings in the name of the Lord! Today, we will explore the powerful prayer of Jabez and how it relates to expanding our own territories. The word "enlarge" in this context means to increase, multiply, become great, and have authority. Let us delve into this topic and seek God's blessings to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Topics: Blessing, Expansion

This One Thing

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Dec 20, 2012

There is one thing that based on what’s going on in your life that if you could figure it out and do it, it would leave you in a much better place a year from now.

So you could go home now. We’ve kind of got it all set up for you. You know what to do. Hey thanks for being here. One of the things I struggle with at the beginning of every year is how long do you say Happy New Year. I tend to go into like February so I’m just going to try and say it ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Careless Words

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

The damage resulting from an uncontrolled tongue.

“I tell you, on the Day of Judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” Columnist Michael Coren advocates a revival of judgemental attitudes. He isn’t suggesting that we need to say one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Family Values

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Jan 31, 2005

exhortation on family values as well as refelction on the Holy family of Nazareth.

The Chapel of Dismas The Repentant Sinner A place where we know that the church of Jesus is an evolving, transforming and liberating clinic for sinners and not a museum for the self righteous AA 5/38-40 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unshakable

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 13, 2005

Life change happens best in a community group. It’s the best thing you can get involved in to have an unshakable walk with God.

I’ve had the privilege of helping two teenagers learn to drive. Both of our oldest sons had the same habit. They loved to drive waaay right. As a passenger, you thought, “If he swerves to the right just a little, I’m going to be wearing a mailbox.” I’d say things like, “Whatever you do, don’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 3, 2021

Jesus will at the end of the Feast of Tabernacles when the lights are blown out make this statement. This celebration of God’s deliverance and a call to repentance for the Jewish nation will set the stage for Jesus 2nd “I Am” statement – Jesus states, “I am the Light of the world!”

Video Transition: This Place Series: Jesus the “I Am” of Renewal Thesis for Series: John uses Jesus' "I Am" proclamations to prove that Jesus was the Messiah – God in the flesh - and these proclamations are pivotal for the Jews and Christians to understand. Summary of Sermon 1: ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, 1 John 1:5, John 8:12-59, Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Work, God's Way, God's Workers

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 23, 2025

When discouragement threatens to derail your divine calling, remember that God transforms ordinary people into extraordinary servants through His strategic plan and faithful provision.

God's Work, God's Way, God's Workers A Sermon Based on 1 Kings 19:15-21 Introduction Have you ever felt like giving up on God's calling in your life? Have you ever found yourself questioning whether your service to the Lord makes any real difference? The great prophet Elijah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-39, 1 Kings 19:1-2, 1 Kings 19:9, Psalm 42:5, 2 Kings 8:7-9, 2 Kings 9:5, 1 Kings 19:19, Mark 1:16-20, Exodus 3:1-4, 1 Samuel 16:11-12, 1 Corinthians 16:9, 1 Peter 4:10, Acts 16:14, Revelation 3:20, Joshua 24:15, Luke 14:25-33, James 1:8, Nehemiah 8:10, Matthew 10:32-33, Romans 12:1, Genesis 22:9-12, 1 Kings 17:12-16, Philippians 4:19, Isaiah 55:8-9, Daniel 4:17, Ecclesiastes 4:12, Romans 16:1-16, Philippians 2:19-22, Acts 15:40, Acts 13:2, Colossians 4:14, Romans 16:3, 1 Corinthians 3:6, Psalm 78:4-6, 2 Kings 13:3, 2 Kings 10:30, 2 Kings 2:11, 2 Timothy 2:2, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7, John 15:16, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Us Offer Up Sacrifices Of Praise! Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#5 in the "Let Us" Series

#5 "LET US OFFER UP SACRIFICES OF PRAISE!" TEXT: Heb. 13:15-16; Rom. 12:1-2 INTRO: Mention the word "Worship" to someone and see how they respond! To most people the idea of "Worship" is something that happens on a Sunday morning in a building somewhere called a Church. For some, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2002

Encouragement to recognize and take advantage of opportunities God places in front of us.

Making the Most of Every Opportunity Ephesians 5:15-16 June 2, 2002 Introduction Have you ever walked away from a situation frustrated because you realize you just missed an opportunity? Maybe it was to make a sale, or make an improvement, or maybe even make a point. Maybe it was an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Let My Love Grow Cold

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

It is time to rekindle the flame of passion we have for Christ and allow it to burn brightly within us.

We have an exciting move of God in our life…we climb the mountain and meet with the Lord…then we climb down and things just don’t seem to feel the same…something is missing…our heart is not as hot for the things of God…We can feel a cold breeze blowing in…and we begin to question my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being A Godly Father In An Ungodly World

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

If Enoch could live godly before his children in his world, we can too.

June 10, 2001 Gen. 5:21-24 “Being a godly father in an ungodly world” INTRODUCTION - celebrate Father’s Day a little early this year since I am going to be gone next Sunday - How many of you dads remember the day that you first became a father? I don’t know what the circumstances were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Not A Game

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003

The coming of the Lord is soon. We must make sure that we are ready!

On October the 30th 1938 a radio network music program was suddenly interrupted and it was a breaking news flash saying that strange activity was being observed on the planet Mars. The music program then continued for a while longer until there was another interruption and more breaking news ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Won't Grow Up!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 15, 2004

Christians can choose to not grow up. It is important to do your part as the body of Christ and bring others along.

I Won’t Grow up! Ephesians 4: 11-16, Are you ready for today’s lesson”, It comes for a young philosopher and I believe it tells us a lot about human nature. I won’t grow up, I don’t want to go to school. Just to learn to be a parrot, And recite a silly rule. If growing up means It would ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

Church - It's Not About You! (Part 2)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 22, 2004

Part 2 of message series regarding the purposes of the church.

Church - It’s Not About You! (Part 2) Proverbs 22:1, 1 Corinthians 32-33 September 19, 2004 Introduction Today we look at part 2 of our little mini-series entitled, "Church - It’s Not About You! The point of the series is to help us understand that the church is more than the service, and that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Excellence - The Series Introduction Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 31, 2003

According to the Department of Labor web site, Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the cont

SERMONIC THEME INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: From time to time we have missionaries in our home. When these times come, the Nelson’s have a decision to make. Either we are going to clean the house and welcome them with excellence or we can just leave it as it is – and that is a frightening ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31