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Powerlessness: Unbalanced & Unnecessary

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 25, 2006

Certainly, every believer should live a life that is respectful but there is more. It’s the "more" part that is so often lacking.

Powerlessness: Unbalanced & Unnecessary Introduction: Think about this quote for a moment: "I’m not impressed with anyone’s life unless they have integrity. But I’m not happy with their life until they are dangerous!" Many believers have made it their primary goal in life to be well-respected ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Better Person Even If It Hurts Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 21, 2006

God wants to bless us. The more we allow Him to change us the more we will enjoy His blessings.

NIV Hebrews 12:11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. God desires for us to live an abundant life. However, He has given us the way that we must follow in order to enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To Seek Him

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 17, 2014

No sin can be more devastating to the church or more deadly to the individual than the sin of indifference. We need to seek Him.

It is Time to Seek Him Isaiah 55:6-9 I am told that Napoleon's soldiers often used to sleep while they were on the march. They were moving forward, yet asleep and indifferent to everything around them. Thousands are like them in spiritual matters. They are as the old hymn says 'passing onward, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Complete Surrender To The Lord.

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on May 9, 2019

Something amazing about spiritual growth is that the more we grow in the Lord is the more we learn to surrender to the ways of the Spirit

Somewhere in 2014 I heard the Lord say, “what you will accomplish in your life will not be by your skills, education or wisdom, I have a plan for you, which you can only accomplish down on your knees in complete surrender to me.” Something amazing about spiritual growth is that the more we grow in ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19

Denomination: Charismatic

Signs Of Christmas!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2022

I’m sure that as you look around this week you will see more & more signs of Christmas. That is what I want us to consider this morning – “Signs of Christmas.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-23, 2:1-15; Luke 2:8-20 Last Tuesday I turned on our TV to a Fox ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:21-23, Matthew 2:1-15, Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eighteen Fruit In The 11 Chapter Of Hebrews

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 24, 2016

18 faith fruit found in a chapter of the Bible known as the ‘Faith Chapter’. We too need to hold on to these that we may, act, walk and live a life of faith.

EIGHTEEN FRUIT FOUND IN THE 11 CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF HEBREWS Here are 18 faith fruit found in a chapter of the Bible known as the ‘Faith Chapter’. We too need to hold on to these that we may, act, walk and live a life of faith. Life with its circumstances can seem to surround us at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10

Laugh And Play Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 16, 2010

Play is an important relationship skill and we need more of it in our lives.

Laugh and Play: Doing Life: Relationship Skills from the Bible for Today June 6, 2010 Intro: Do you think Jesus was ticklish? Surely some of the disciples were, and I wonder if any of them giggled at the last supper when Jesus washed their feet. What about play – do you think Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:19

Denomination: Baptist

Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 28, 2017

We please God when we make pleasing Him a priority.

Title: Pleasing God Text: I Thessalonians 2:1-12 Introduction The Apostle Paul was a gutsy guy. He did not hesitate to encourage people to imitate his life. He often said, “follow my example” or “imitate me.” • Therefore I urge you to imitate me. II Corinthians 4:16 • Dear brothers and sisters, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Always Keeps His Promises

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Nov 30, 2023

In spite of our doubts God always keeps His promises

GOD ALWAYS KEEPS HIS PROMISES (2nd Sunday in Advent) Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Text: God is not a man that he should lie, nor a son of man that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then won’t act? Does He promise and not fulfill?” (Numbers 23:19); 2nd Corinthians 1:20: ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19, 2 Corinthians 1:20

His Frustrating Ways Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Sep 25, 2008

God’s ways are usually more frustrating than mysterious.

Back in 2000, my friend Dan and I were called and hired as pastors of Wellspring Community Church, a fellowship that we started from scratch. Dan and I began the process as friends, but we’d never actually worked together. At first, all was well as we concentrated on getting the facilities ready ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Steppin To A New Level Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 31, 2006

THis sermon deals with encouraging people to become more generous givers.

Stepping Up To A New Level Of Blessing GNLCC Proverbs 3:5-10 2 Corinthians 9: Have you ever blessed someone with a surprise gift that you knew he or she was going to love? There was a sense of expectation of joy and delight in your own heart as the person open the gift. Sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Four Facts About Faith” Series

Contributed by George Bannister on May 13, 2003

This message is another in my series on the Book of Hebrews.

TEXT: Hebrews 11:4-7 TOPIC: “Four Facts About Faith” INTRODUCTION: A minister tried to illustrate the difference between fact and faith. He hit upon a brilliant analogy that involved the congregation to which he was speaking. He said, "It is indeed a fact that you are sitting in the pews. It is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Draw Near

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 3, 2015

The finished work of Jesus gives us confident access to God.

A CALL TO DRAW NEAR. Hebrews 10:11-25. Broadly speaking, this passage represents the end of the argument for the pre-eminence of Jesus’ priesthood, and the beginning of some practical applications. In expounding the sympathetic priesthood of Jesus (Hebrews 4:14-16), the writer has already ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Of Able Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 3, 2014

In this study we'll notice what kind of faith God recognizes, both Able and Cain had been told by their parents Adam and Eve the only kind of sacrifice that God would except, Cain is a picture of religious people trying to get to heaven by WORKS.

#2 ~ Heb. 11: 4 ~ABEL~ (HALL OF FAITH CHAPTER) 4-19-14 Today we'll continue with our study of Hebrews chapter 11: -- often called "the hall of faith chapter" also the "catalog of the faithful." -- Paul, or the writer first mentioned the O.T. faithful back in Heb. 6:12. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Baptist

No Pain, No Gain Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 4, 2009

Our lives – whoever we may be - are futile wastes of time and resources unless they produce something meaningful. The more meaningful and lasting our production, the more significant and worthwhile are our lives. The more significant and worthwhile are

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE B.) FREEDOM TO CHOOSE FITNESS “NO PAIN, NO GAIN” (1 Cor. 9:19-27) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, May 3, 2009 AM 1.) WHICH IS MORE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist