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(Section 1) - Discovering His Will For Your Life Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019

“Go to God Himself, and ask for the calling of God; for as certainly as He has a plan or calling for you, He will somehow guide you into it.”

DISCOVERING HIS WILL FOR YOUR LIFE (Section 1 –His Will) I. A PLANNED LIFE “Go to God Himself, and ask for the calling of God; for as certainly as He has a plan or calling for you, He will somehow guide you into it.” Horace Bushnell A. Every Life Is A Plan of God 1. Does God have an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Hebrews 11:8, Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of Joseph/ Trials To Triumph

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2021

Have you ever wondered why some things have happened? the Life of Joseph is a example of God making something good out of something bad.

The life of Joseph/ Trials to Triumph Selected Scripture from Genesis 39-41 We are going to read Genesis chapter 39, 40, 41…just kidding. We are going to look at parts of each of these chapters. Maybe this week you could take as your reading this account of Joseph. We are going to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:6

Denomination: Nazarene

My Relationship With God Does Not Happen By Accident Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 11, 2020

In my 67 years of life, I have learned that the things that you really want out of life must be worked for. My parents had a great marriage, and I wanted that for my life.

Introduction After the honeymoon phase wore off, I realized Anne is a difficult person to live with. And I bet you, she felt the same way about me. This year we celebrated our 46th year of marriage because we chose to work at making our marriage work. In ministry, I had this idea when God calls a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why? Why? Why? Things Look Bad?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 14, 2021

Many seem to demand to know WHY? God does not always explain what He is doing. God teaches us just to trust his plan. Joseph could not see God's plan for many years. God was there all the time.

WHY? WHY? WHY? THINGS LOOK SO BAD! DREAM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHY? WHY? WHY? TELL ME WHY? WHY MAKE ME GO THROUGH THIS? Years ago I was traveling and I stayed in a motel and was watching the local news. It was summer time. Football camps were taking place. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1, Genesis 37:1-19, Genesis 39:2-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called To Battle - Prayers For Peace

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 16, 2023

WAR in ISRAEL, PRAY FOR PEACE. Scriptures tell us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. And that GOD will protect HIS OWN by coming against those who come against them. There's a Battle Cry calling us to engage in the Battle. Take up the Sword of GOD's WORD and Pray!

2023.10.15.Sermon Notes. Prayers for Peace - CALLED TO PRAY William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Psalms 122:1-9, Genesis 12:3, Psalms 23:1-6, Exodus 17:9-16, 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 1 Samuel 15:23, 1 Samuel 30:1-5, 1 Samuel 30:16-17, 1 Chronicles 4:43, Esther 3:1-6, Psalms 83:1-18 BIG ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Psalm 122:1-9, Genesis 12:3, Psalm 23:1-6, Exodus 17:9-16, 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 1 Samuel 15:23, 1 Samuel 30:1-5, 1 Samuel 30:16-17, 1 Chronicles 4:43, Esther 3:1-6, Psalm 83:1-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pull The Weeds Out!

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Oct 26, 2023

Today, I want us to look at two accounts in the Bible. I want us to look at these two accounts in the Bible because the scripture I really want to drive home with you today will open your eyes to something you may or may not have considered before.

Today, I want us to look at two accounts in the Bible. The first one I want to look at is the story of Job. I want us to look back to when Job was struck by Satan with disaster and when his three friends heard about it, they came to offer their input on the matter. The second account is the parable ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13, Job 3:1-26, Job 4:1-9, Proverbs 6:16-19, Matthew 13:24-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

o Do you have an intentional plan for your own spiritual growth? o Do you know what spiritual growth is? o Have you asked God how you can serve in His church and in His Kingdom.

Last week after our church meeting, Crystal prayed us out, and as she was praying the word “nesting” came to her. What a perfect way to describe the situation for CPC and perhaps THE church as well. Also, during our meeting, discipleship was discussed. CPC is a young church in terms of our launch ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, 1 Corinthians 3:3, Colossians 1:9-10

It’s Coming, It Just Keeps Getting Better

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 23, 2023

God hasn’t ran out of love, God hasn’t out of compassion, God hasn’t ran out of favor or resources, or plans and unlimited available ways to bless and provide for His children!

Mal 3:6 MSG 6-7"I am God? yes, I Am. I haven't changed. And because I haven't changed, you, the descendants of Jacob, haven't been destroyed. James 1:17 NKJ 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fresh Start For The New Year

Contributed by Brad Stone on Jan 1, 2023

If we will allow God to, He will do a great work in our lives. We must trust Him with all of our being knowing He knows what is best for our lives. He wants us to live an abundant, joyful life.

Fresh Start for the New Year John 10:10 God wants us to have an abundant, joyful life. In order for that to happen, we must do some things to make it happen. We must also realize that Satan is constantly trying to rob us of that abundant life. He wants us to be bound up by things. He wants ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Galatians 3:4, 1 Peter 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful Plan For Fallen People (#2 In Preaching Through The Bible In A Year) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 11, 2023

God planned it all before the fall.

This morning, I want us to look back at Genesis 3-8. We are going to look at how sin came into the world, but even more importantly, we are going to look at how God already had a plan to deal with our sin. And we are going to see how God illustrated that plan over and over, just in this first week ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Reasoning For Creating Mankind Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 30, 2023

God had a clear purpose for creating mankind (to reign & worship). Even though He knew we would sin … He still chose to create us and even in our rebellion, He still provided a way for us to know Him.

Alpha and Omega, Part 5 God’s reasoning for creating mankind Genesis 1:26 Introduction - We’ve begun the year with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Just as a building requires a builder, a creation must have a Creator - Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; looking at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, Hebrews 1:3, John 1:1-3, John 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s Not Your Party - James 4:13-17 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 30, 2022

What is the difference between wisely planning ahead and prideful presumption on the future?

James 4:13 Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then disappears. 15 Instead, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Mean? They Took My Coat!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 6, 2022

There were 10 step-brothers, and they hated their step-brother. They stripped away Joseph's coat of many colors. They could not strip away the blessings. God replaced the coat of many colors with a new coat of authority and a ring of gold... the dreams came true.

THEY TOOK MY COAT! GOD DID NOT EXPLAIN THIS STRIPPING AWAY TO ME? THE DREAMER COMES? STRIP AWAY MY COAT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com *STRIP: often strip seems unfair, dishonest taking, to take away something, to remove all coverings, to leave bare, take off all the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-30, Genesis 39:3-5, Genesis 41:41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Visionary View: Gaining God's Perspective Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2023

The importance of having a visionary view in a person's life.

"Visionary View: Gaining God's Perspective" Introduction: The importance of having a visionary view in a person's life. Emphasize that this perspective helps us align their goals and actions with God's will. Proverbs 29:18 "When people do not accept divine guidance, they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 14:28-31, Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Samuel 16:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Divine Design For Our Lives Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2023

The concept of God's divine design for our lives, emphasises how our plans align with His purpose.

"The Divine Design for Our Lives" Introduction: Welcome the congregation and introduce the key verse: Proverbs 19:21 (NLT) - "You can make many plans, but the Lord's purpose will prevail." Explain that today's sermon will explore the concept of God's divine design ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal