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The Songs Of Ascent – Part 5 – Psalm 123 – Lift Up Your Eyes To The Most Gracious God Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 9, 2023

The pilgrims sang as they made their way to Jerusalem but they knew the joy of lifting up their eyes to the Lord. Lifting up our eyes is most important. We look at the world of scoffers and contempt, and consider the great persecution of French Christians.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 5 – PSALM 123 – LIFT UP YOUR EYES TO THE MOST GRACIOUS GOD Psalm 123 A Song of Ascents. Today we continue the Psalms of Ascent with the next in the series, which is a short Psalm, number 123. The psalm looks upward to God and then inwardly to the problems, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4, Hebrews 9:27, Revelation 20:11-15, Psalm 51:15-17, Isaiah 57:15, Psalm 50:10-11, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Psalm 73:1-11, Psalm 73:12-14, Psalm 73:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living According To The Spirit Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 19, 2006

The Holy Spirit gives the believer a new power, a new mind, a new life and a new family!

Living According to the Spirit The Good News of God Series By Greg Johnson November 19, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Romans 8:1-17 Beloved, thank God for His Spirit that lives within the believer. The moment one exercises saving faith, God pours out His mercy and grace. God declares ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 27, 2024

Christians often sing "Joy To The World" as a Christmas carol... but that's not what Isaac Watts wanted to sing about when he first wrote the song. Why did Watts write this song, and what can that mean for us?

Back in the 1700s, there was a man who wrote hymns… a lot of hymns (nearly 750 songs during his lifetime). He was a very famous and popular song writer in his day – and his name was Isaac Watts. He wrote a several songs that are still being sung today and we’re going to sing a few of them… a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-14, Psalm 98:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Love Endures Forever Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 18, 2012

Psalm 118 is a powerful song of Praise. But behind this psalm of praise is a great deal of pain. What was the pain that led David to write this hymn to God, and what can we learn from David’s pain that make our song as powerful as his?

(We opened by playing Chris Tomlin’s “Forever” song found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjrAeWCOg6Q&feature=fvwrel. Immediately after the song, I read Psalm 118 in its entirety, and prayed.) APPLY: The Psalm we’ve read today has inspired numerous hymns and contemporary songs. · One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Church Of The Potpourri

Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2004

Jesus can take a dried up flower petal, a dead stick, and a bunch of useless material and give it new life to become a part of the Bride of Christ.

The First Church of the Potpourri By Pastor Jim May Oh what a difference the Spirit of the Lord makes in the life of a man or woman who has come to know Him as their Lord and Savior! Victory Temple, we are a part of the Body of Christ, part of the Bride of Christ, washed in the Blood of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Miss The Shift!

Contributed by Nathaniel Cox on May 24, 2005

"Don’t Miss the Shift!" is a message about the Judaizers of Pauls day and how they miss the shift into the Kingdom of God. God is doing a new thing will you know it?

Title: Don’t miss the Shift! Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16 Intro: There is unrest in the body of Christ across denomination and styles God is calling us all up hirer. When the woman said that her people worship in the mountain and the Jews in Jerusalem but the hour cometh and now is. We all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Easter Garden Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

God started human history in a garden, and Jesus began a new history of salvation in the Easter garden which gave to man new life, new joy, and new hope.

A son kept asking his father questions until he was bugged. He decided and try to quench the lad's curiosity with the old cliche, "Remember, curiosity killed the cat." The son replied, "What was the cat curious about dad?" The plan backfired, for the boy was even ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Fast Until The Bridegroom Comes, Then Feast With Him

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008

New birth, not new resolve; new covenant, not old traditions

Mark 2:18-22 Cornhill gobbet, 27/04/04 Broader context- Jesus’ titles and roles 1. The Son of God who comes to baptise with the Holy Spirit (1:1-11) 2. The Preacher of the kingdom of God (1:14,15) 3. The Teacher with authority (1:21-28) 4. The Healer of bodies (1:40-45) 5. The Son of Man who has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

The 17 Promises Given To The Overcomer

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 3, 2005

Any and everyone can sing the song "We’re overcomers", but only the true overcomers are given the promises of God.

“The 17 Promises given to the Overcomer” The word “overcome”, “overcometh”, and “overcomer”, comes from the Greek word “NIKAO” and appears in the Bible 32 times. Numbers in the Bible play a very important role; if you don’t believe that read 2nd Kings 13: 17 – 19 “And he said, Take the ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

2020 Vision

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 4, 2020

This was my message for the first Sunday of 2020 sharing what God had laid on my heart for the New Year.

It’s a brand-new year, a brand-new decade and a chance for everyone to have 2020 vision. As we were preparing to step over the line into 2020, I realized that I was now entering my fourth decade at Cornerstone. The nineties, Y2K to 2010, 2010 to 2019 and now the Roaring Twenties. And that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seeing Jesus In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024

The point is that Jesus is the focus of the Old Testament, so don’t ignore it, but rather embrace it.

SEEING JESUS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Text: Acts 13:13-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my biggest heroes was a man named Dr. Stanley Horton. Dr. Horton was the leading theologian in the Assemblies of God for over 50 years. One day, I had the pleasure of having lunch with him, and then ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

Beautiful Nothing Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2010

What's the good news?

Beautiful Nothing Isaiah 52:1-15 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 18, 2010 Series: Through the Bible in a Year Occasionally, you come across a bit of Scripture that just captures the imagination and you aren’t quite sure why. There are a number of reasons the text might appeal to us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

10 New Year's Resolutions From The Wisest Man Who Ever Lived

Contributed by Preston Brown on Dec 28, 2001

Almost all New Year’s resolution deal with health or wealth or happiness. The principles found in Proverbs 3 guarantee all 3 of these.

10 New Year’s Resolutions from the Wisest Man Who Ever Lived This is the 1st Sunday of the New Year. You know, when you think about it, all New Year’s Resolutions basically fall into 3 categories. They deal with: 1. Things to make us look better and live longer. 2. Things to make us have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-35

Denomination: Holiness

Nine Resolutions For 2008

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

Millions of people make New Year’s resolutions...why not resolve to be a better Christian?

NINE RESOLUTIONS FOR 2008 Text: Acts 2:41 – 47 Introduction: · Millions of people making new resolutions · Dieting, quit smoking, exercise · What about resolving to be a better Christian? Body: A. Begin with baptism (v. 41) · Obedience in other areas B. Study the Word (v. 42) · Read at least ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2022

The name of God and his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, is so often abused in our culture, that we must in this new year treat that Name with respect and honor.

On January 1, Moses tells the people how Aaron and his following high priests should bless them. The strange phrase, “so shall they place my name upon the people of Israel” is part of the direction. In Hebrew, the word “name” (hashem) stands for the person and the person’s power and authority. The ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Psalm 67:4, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:16-21

Denomination: Catholic