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  • "Having The Right Focus For The Race” Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,994 views

    This message deals with Hebrews 12:1-2. It is about the race we have to run as believers. It is a part of my series on the book of Hebrews.

    TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-2 TOPIC: “Having the Right Focus For The Race” INTRODUCTION: I. DON’T FOCUS ON THE PEOPLE OR THE PROBLEMS (V. 1). A. Be mindful of the people, but don’t focus on them. 1. People sometimes disappoint us (2 Timothy 4:10). 2. People sometimes betray us a. Judas betrayed ...read more

  • Women Of God Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 111 ratings
     | 12,764 views

    The church today needs strong women as servants of Christ. A woman’s role is by no means limited but rather wide open.

    Women of God Romans 16 INTRODUCTION One challenge facing the church today is the growing controversy concerning the role of women in the church. Some may say that women are not treated fairly in the church because they are not allowed to preach or hold a leadership role such as Elder or ...read more

  • The Tasks Of A Missionary

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,531 views

    Paul’s goal in visiting various churches: To encourage and strengthen the saints so that they may stay true to the Lord and be effective witness. And to finish taking up the collections for the needy believers in Jerusalem.

    Introduction Illustration: A Missionary in Africa was once asked if he really liked what he was doing. His response was shocking. "Do I like this work?" he said. "No, my wife and I do not like dirt. We have reasonably refined sensibilities. We do not like crawling into vile huts through goat ...read more

  • Why Do We Withhold Life-Giving Words?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,603 views

    This message focuses on the importance given to encouragement biblically and provides a few ideas for where to do it.

    - Imagine a life or death medical situation and you know the answer and you don’t speak those life-giving words. - every day around us are people needing the life-giving words that we have. . . and too often we withhold them. - talking about words of encouragement. - sometimes we withhold them ...read more

  • Jesus Teaches Openly Series

    Contributed by Robert Galasso on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,785 views

    People were amazed at the teaching of Jesus and wondered about the source of his wisdom.

    Introduction: The people were "amazed" at the teaching of Jesus and wondered where such knowledge came from. After all, Jesus had not studied as the "other religious" leaders had. I. Jesus Teaches The word "teach" means "to instruct by word." It is the ability to influence the understanding ...read more

  • What Must I Do?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,605 views

    The rich young man came to Jesus asking what he needed to do to inherit eternal life and left disappointed because he was not willing to pay the price.

    What Must I do? Job 23:1-9; 16-17, Mark 10: 17-31 Intro: The 80-year-old had married a beautiful 28-old-woman. He often wondered if she had married his just for his money. One night as they sat in front of the fireplace in their large, elaborate home, the husband turned to his wife and asked, ...read more

  • Transcendent Vision Of The Human Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 29, 2009
     | 3,195 views

    The push for homosexual marriage is a denial of the transcendent nature of man, who is called to union with God, and to marriage which images the union of God and the Church.

    August 31, 2009 Monday of 22nd Week in Course Caritas in Veritate Without a transcendent vision of the human person, without the vital link to God, there can be no true human development. What development is planned is “entrusted exclusively to man, who falls into the trap of thinking he can ...read more

  • Beauty For Ashes

    Contributed by Apostle Itoro-Obong Jacob on Feb 16, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,949 views

    Beauty for ashes is literary replacing a rejected identity with an acceptable and celebrated tag.

    Key Verse 3 “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He might be glorified”. Beauty is the quality ...read more

  • The Purpose Of Prophecy

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 5, 2018
     | 2,137 views

    Prophecies come so that when they happen we will have deeper faith or greater faith

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE PURPOSE OF PROPHECY John 14:29 King James Version (KJV) 29 And now I have told you before it come to pass, that, when it is come to pass, ye might believe. Beloved, Prophecies, Word of knowledge and Word of wisdom are given to stir up ...read more

  • Protecting Your Anointing Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 462 views

    Here are few biblical ways to protect your anointing:

    As believers, we understand the importance of maintaining our spiritual anointing. Worldliness, negative influences, and hurtful behavior can threaten our connection with God and diminish our effectiveness in ministry. Here are few biblical ways to protect your anointing: 1. Separate yourself from ...read more

  • Hide Me (Psalm 64)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 1, 2026
     | 66 views

    Who can protect us from evil?

    Are we impressed by fame, fortune and power or by the righteous who rejoice in the Lord? Let’s look at Psalm 64. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. (WEB) Do we need God to preserve our lives, hide us from secret plots, from rebellious workers of iniquity? Hear my voice, O God, in my ...read more

  • Jerusalem- Judging By Appearances Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 28, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,049 views

    This is the 24th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

    Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#24] JERUSALEM- JUDGING BY APPEARANCES Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 Last week, we studied Jesus healing a man who could not walk. He healed him on a ...read more

  • Words Of Warfare Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Aug 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 909 views

    Have you ever thought about the power of your words? Words can build up or tear down, bring life or death. Words have the ability to shape our reality. They can create the circumstances of our lives.

    Sermon: Words of Warfare Introduction Have you ever thought about the power of your words? Words can build up or tear down, bring life or death. They can create harmony or sow discord. In today's sermon, we'll explore the concept of words as weapons, a powerful force in spiritual warfare. ...read more

  • Speaking & Boasting Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 752 views

    Our words have the power to bring life or death. We must be mindful of how we use them, ensuring they reflect our faith and the love of Christ.

    James kicks off by saying that teachers and preachers are gonna be judged more strictly because their words carry a lot of weight. Our words can make a huge difference, and if we can get a handle on what we say, we can control our whole selves. Imagine this: You're playing a video game, and you're ...read more

  • Christian Marriage Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 21,285 views

    Our marriages should reflect the kind of commitment Jesus demonstrated when He went to the cross. We have in Scripture, instructions to both the wives and the husbands, that we bring our marriages under the Lordship of Christ.

    Christian Marriage Col 3: 18-19 Ephesians 5:18-19, I Peter 3:1- 3:7 I remember standing before the congregation at Inverness Scotland. I announced the subject of my sermon. Today I will be preaching on marriage. I could see smiles and hear laughter coming from the congregation. I do not ...read more