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The Spirit Of Expectancy - Part 2 - Roadblocks Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jun 15, 2011

Developing a Spirit of Expectancy is very important in the life of a Believer but there are certain roadblocks along the way. I have chosen to address the roadblocks of inner vows, bitter roots and unforgiveness.

The Spirit of Expectancy The Spirit of Expectancy Roadblocks to Expectations Part 2 of a Series TEXT: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Here is a short review to renew, reboot ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Church Of God

What If Christmas Never Happened?

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 12, 2006

If Christmas never happened we would never fully understand God and his love for us. Evangelistic message for Christmas Eve.

I’m guessing most of you have seen the classic Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart. In the movie, Stewart plays George Bailey who has inherited the Bailey Building and Loan, and survives Black Tuesday in October 1929. Later his absentminded uncle misplaces $8000 and George ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Once Dead, Now Alive Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 1, 2015

The work of redemption is simple, yet complex, shows the ugliness involved to present the beauty that results.

Once Dead, Now Alive! Ephesians 2:1-7 When God first created mankind, he created within him an active spirit. This spirit (life) was able to commune with a Holy, righteous God. God said, “If you eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, you will surely die.” He was speaking to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Pauline Privilege Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The Bible demands that you be open to the power of exceptions, for only those who are, are open to the spirit of grace. Even under Old Testament law we see examples of exceptions that allow grace to dominate.

Thousands of young boys walked past the Bathwell Castle in England, and none ever dreamed of climbing up the chimney to carve his name at the top. There was one exception, however. One boy did the unusual, and his name was David Livingstone. That boy went on to become one of histories most famous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

The Order Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

The vision God gave John of the New Jerusalem is a vision of precise and exquisite order. Pythagours said, everything can be described in numbers. That was a profound insight, for numbers are the ultimate symbol of order. God is the great mathematician, and everything He has made has a number.

In the sixth century B. C. a boy by the name of Pythagorus grew up with his father, who was a gem-engraver. He noticed that gemstones came in regular geometric shapes. The beryl was a hexagon, the garnet was a 12 sided crystal, and each gem had it's own unique order. This observation was the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

What Shakes When We Pray

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 11, 2017

Prayer still shakes up our lives when we receive God’s power.

Title: Prayer: What Shakes When We Pray? Place: BLCC Date: 1/15/22 Text: Acts 16.16-33 [Screen 1] FAS: Television interviewer and journalist Larry King describes three farmers who gather daily in a field during a horrible drought. The men are down on their knees, looking upward, and praying the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-33

Denomination: Christian Church

The Dangers Of Religion

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 9, 2017

Paul addresses the dangers of hiding behind religion to avoid a relationship with God.

Last week, from Romans 1, we saw how people get so far from God, God gives them up to their vile choices and futile minds. That is the most tragic story in the Bible. We pointed out that all of us are susceptible to the same spiral stairway. Even believers, even Churches, can become cold towards ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Deep Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2024

What is it about the "Lord's Prayer" and other comments from the Sermon on the Mount" that can help us pray a deeper prayer than what we've prayed before?

(Play video of children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlBK97Q4Ae8 - timestamp .12 thru .39) Jesus prayed a lot. According to one researcher, there are 17 times in the Gospels tell us He prayed. Among those 17 times, we see that Jesus prayed… Before He chose His 12 disciples. (Luke 6:12-13); He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing The Storm Of Fear

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

Something we tell our children during fearful times is, “Do not be afraid!”

It is easy to speak these words but it is not always easy not to be afraid. Illus: Have you heard about the man who owned a parrot that swore like a sailor? This parrot was so terrible, it could swear for five minutes straight without repeating itself. One day the man finally got tired of this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Day The Devil Took Off His Shoe

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 21, 2025

The story of Naomi's redemption by Boaz the kinsman redeemer from the holder of former priority parallels Jesus' redemption of us from our prior master through sin -- Satan. Satan had to take off his shoe.

THE DAY THE DEVIL TOOK OFF HIS SHOE Ruth 4:7-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man, down on his luck, went into a church which catered to the "uppity". Spotting the man's dirty clothes the pastor, worried about the churches image, went to the man and asked him if he needed help. The man ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Confession Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 29, 2022

This message is from the Sermon Central Series, "From the Ashes" and is heavily edited for use in our church.

From the Ashes Week 4 – Confession Scripture: John 3:19-20, James 1:14-15, Luke 15 I grew up differently than most kids today. When I was staying with my grandparents in Hayward, we lived on the edge of town, and were allowed to hunt and fish around the property. We had many firearms, all ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-20, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rewired By Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores how Jesus overcame temptation, and how through His example and strength, we can also overcome our own trials and temptations, leading lives that inspire and give hope to others.

Hello church! Today we are going to see that overcoming temptation is possible in our lives. I don’t know about you but sometimes I feel my hardwiring is a little messed up. Did God make me this way on purpose? Because I struggle. I worry. I try to change and get better and sometimes I get so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Overcoming Temptation, Spiritual Strength, Hope And Renewal

"In The Hands Of The Potter..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 9, 2005

I heard a Pastor once say "It don’t take a genius to spot a goat in a flock of sheep." It shouldn’t take someone long to comprehend the message to Jeremiah from God as he went down to the Potter’s house either. Let see it together!

Introduction Jeremiah, The weeping prophet. What a man. What a message. What a MESS! The nation was in ruins. God wanted it turned around. Jeremiah was his man. More than once God encouraged Jeremiah with Heavenly truths from Earthly lessons. The message was simple and God reveals His truth to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Friendship Of Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

We can have no other friend like Jesus

The Friendship of Christ John 15:9-17 October 24, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. Life with Abigail A. Lots of supervision and clean up 1. Abigail seems to be able to get into anything and everything 2. Abigail seems to want to know everything 3. Abigail does sometimes make large messes – On ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Gotta Grow

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 18, 2001

This sermon deals with growing as a Christian toward maturity.

James 1:19-27 "Gotta grow" By Pastor Mark Hiehle One of the stories that capture our imagination is the Walt Disney story of Peter Pan. Peter was the boy who never wanted to grow up, and so he lived in Never Land and lived a life of constant fun and adventure, no responsibilities or cares, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Nazarene