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Visionary View: Seeing God At Work In Your Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Exploring the miraculous and awe-inspiring ways in which God works in our lives. Let us carry with us the awareness of God's work in our lives. Let us be vigilant in seeking His guidance, trusting His timing, and recognizing His hand in all we do.

"Visionary View: Seeing God at Work in Your Life" Today, we embark on a journey of faith, exploring the miraculous and awe-inspiring ways in which God works in our lives. As always, we turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible. 1. Acknowledging God's Sovereignty: Let's ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9, Psalm 119:105, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoid The Trap Of Popular Opinion Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2023

This is the 1st Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#1] AVOID THE TRAP OF POPULAR OPINION 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Introduction: A recent survey has compiled all the qualities that people expect from the perfect pastor: * Results of a computerized survey indicated that the perfect pastor preaches exactly 12 minutes. * ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Perfection Is Not…

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 21, 2023

Perfection is not…

Perfection is not… Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-2, Leviticus 19:17-18, 1 Corinthians 3:16-23, Matthew 5:38-48. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect! I was amazed at the last line in today’s gospel reading taken from the gospel of Saint ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-2, Leviticus 19:17-18, 1 Corinthians 3:16-23, Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Other

The Lord Will provide. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 4, 2024

From the dawn of creation, God has demonstrated His provision for humanity.

From the dawn of creation, God has demonstrated His provision for humanity. He has created a world teeming with blessings, and the income we receive is one such blessing. As we explore the extent of God's provision, we must ask ourselves, how many blessings will the Lord provide? Our God is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:21, 1 Timothy 5:8, Hebrews 13:5

Beware Of Halloween Alternatives! Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 16, 2021

Ultimately, Christian participation in Halloween is a matter of conscience before God. Whatever level of Halloween participation you choose, you must honor God by keeping yourself separate from the world and by showing mercy to those who are perishing.

Halloween Evangelism There are several different ways Christians will engage in Halloween evangelism. Some will adopt a "No Participation" policy. As Christian parents, they don't want their kids participating in spiritually compromising activities—listening to ghost stories and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22, Isaiah 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eucharistic Fix- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 27, 2018

The Eucharist is a cause of holiness in us when worthily received because it helps prevent the relapse of sin by the strength of this soul food.

19B I read an article from a university in Santa Barbara, California, about Catholic Mass and its healing implications for the addicted person whereby the social network and group norms that prescribe patterns of perceiving, thinking, feeling, and behaving that promoted drug use are now replaced ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Catholic

The Nature Of The Resurrected Body

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 1, 2018

The Bible tells us that when Jesus returns to earth, he will physically raise all those who have died, giving them back the bodies they lost at death.

Easter 3B The Gospel today makes us ask ourselves one fundamental question, an essential question in the Easter Season: how would you react if Jesus appeared to you? Would you recognize him? In the First Reading, Saint Peter tells the Jews that they didn’t recognize the author of life, their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-48

Denomination: Catholic

Engaging In Evangelical Works

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Dec 1, 2017

Engaging and sponsoring evangelism brings numerous blessings to us that devil cannot tamper with them. We should get involved in soul winning today

THEME- POPULATING GOD’S KINGDOM TOPIC- ENGAGING IN EVANGELICAL WORKS TEXT- ROMANS 1:16, 1 COR 9:16 INTRODUCTION To win a soul is to catch that soul for the Lord; to see him added to the Lord, not merely to the local church attendance. Every soul is won by the Lord Himself but He uses and is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Changed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 20, 2020

In order to make God's kingdom a reality, we must be willing to become an active part of God's work.

Changed Romans 12: 1 - 8 Intro: You may be intrigued by the fact that as you entered worship this morning you were presented with a gift from me. You should have received a teabag in a plastic bag. I know that many think I am a bit, shall we say, “odd.” I admit that I am different than most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sacrifice

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 24, 2020

Paul tells us to give ourselves a living sacrifice.

Sacrifice Romans 12:1-8 • Saint Catherine Maximinus ordered her death on the wheel but it broke. She was then beheaded because of her Faith in Christ. • Joan of Arc felt led by God to set her people free, in the Hundred Years’ War she was called a heretic and burned at the stake. • Mark, who wrote ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Oct 19, 2024

Christ will forever be our perfect example. Emulating and having the mind of Christ always surely will help every believer to achieve their goal of making it to heaven.

THE MIND OF CHRIST Philippians 2:5-7 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: Jesus is our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7, 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sinner's Repentance And The Saviour's Rejoicing

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jun 14, 2025

There is great joy in heaven, whenever a sinner genuinely repented and turned to the Saviour, either for the first time or after a fallen away from Him.

The Sinner's Repentance and the Saviour's Rejoicing Study Text: Luke 15: 3 - 10 Introduction: This passage, highlights God's boundless joy and relentless pursuit of the lost, using the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin. Jesus emphasizes that a sinner's repentance ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace, Not License To Sin Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 1, 2025

The Bible warns us that a life of continuous sin renders us unfit to represent the Kingdom of God.

As believers, we are reminded that the gifts of God are irrevocable, yet they are contingent upon our willingness to walk in righteousness. The Bible warns us that a life of continuous sin renders us unfit to represent the Kingdom of God. A true servant of the Lord must embody the teachings of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Philippians 2:3-8, John 8:11

Embracing God's Grace In Difficult Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

We often struggle to see beyond our immediate challenges, yet Nahum was able to perceive something greater. His deep understanding of God's Grace allowed him to see beyond his immediate circumstances and emotions.

I want to focus on the powerful message found in the first four words of Nahum 1:7: "The Lord is good." Although the book of Nahum can be challenging to read and preach from, it is important to note that the minor prophets' messages are just as significant as those of the major prophets. The book ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7

Topics: Grace, Difficulties

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: Vi Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001

The Power of "How?" How CAN we life the Abundant Life of Jesus? The answer may surprise you!

The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part VI: The Power of How? John 10:10 Are we living an Abundant Life? Or are we barely getting by, hoping to make it throught the day? Jesus wanted us to live this life. so let’s really try. Questions can help. I’ve shared that God "wired" our brains such that ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed