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"Training For The Race Of Faith”

Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009

We must run the race of faith with patience and not allow our past to trip us up from finishing our race.

“TRAINING FOR THE RACE OF FAITH” Hebrews 12:1-11 February 1, 2009 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: Kurt Warner back for second Super Bowl fairytale with Arizona Cardinals By Oliver Holt on Jan 31, 09 12:00 AM in Superbowl This is what makes Arizona Cardinals quarterback ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Right To Do Good To All

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 15, 2008

Because of Christ we are to do good to all. How do we do this and why?

Text: Galatians 6:1-10 Title: Christmas Gifts – The right to do good to all. Introduction The Apostle Paul closes out the book of Galatians by telling the church to do good to all and I thought it would be appropriate for us to close out the year with the same message. “Brothers, if anyone is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

48. The Full Extent Of Evil Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018

The true and full extent of the evil that resides in the human heart

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 48 – THE FULL EXTENT OF EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:5-9, Revelation 20:1-3, Revelation 20:7-10, Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Christian Church

An Eventful Night In Bethany Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 19, 2018

A Jesus entered the home of Simon the Leper, many were there. Some out of curiosity; some came to see the spectacle; one, in particular, came to worship.

An Eventful Night in Bethany Mark 14: 1-11 Today we begin a journey through a very eventful and emotional chapter in Mark’s gospel. The events recorded cover a span of just over twenty-four hours. At the conclusion of the chapter, we will find Jesus accused and condemned of the Sanhedrin in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Respond When Your Toes Get Stepped On

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 14, 2013

A look at how we should respond when an uncomfortable word of rebuke comes our way.

[Drama idea: Frame as a cheesy commercial. Three people on a pew, two getting convicted and visibly uncomfortable (squirming, facial agitation), one blithe and unconcerned. After a while, the other two ask him how he’s not bothered. He shows off his steel-toed boots. He got the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

05 - James 2:14-26 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 25, 2021

This is 5th of 11 Studies in the Book of James. In this study we'll be looking at the fact that faith that is not followed up with a life of love and obedience is no faith at all. Connections are made with the faith of Abraham and that of Rahab as well.

James 2:14-17 “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Genesis 15:6, 2 Chronicles 20:7, Isaiah 41:8, Joshua 2:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 36: Preach An Analogy Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 15, 2018

Preaching analogies is very biblical

Lesson Goal I hope to encourage the preaching of sermons using an analogy. Lesson Intro Jesus is our prime model of good preaching. He used analogy continually. Many of his parables are analogies. Yet, his analogies are not limited to his parables. Jesus is the door, the bread, the light, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Born Of The Spirit (Trinity Sunday) Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 29, 2021

This is the first Sunday after the Pentecost. Trinity Sunday is the beginning of the Year. So this sermon is a journey. It is also the church’s birth story and as some have said the mini Bible sermon.

Main text: Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost to honor the Holy Trinity—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Although the word “trinity” does not appear in Scripture, it is taught in Matthew 28:18-20 and 2 Corinthians 13:14 (and many other biblical passages). The concept of the trinity ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Even Though I Feel This Way Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 2, 2021

We are faced with two options. The first is to see how bad things really are and to focus on them. And we have every right to focus on them because things are indeed bad. Or the second option is to decide even though things are bad, I chose to rejoice and trust in my Lord.

Introduction: I cannot recall in my 27 years as Pastor a sermon that I preached from the Book of Lamentations until today. Today will be my first. But I believe that are present condition of the world makes Lamentations a good book to preach today as we begin our new series “Even Though”. I have ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry, [part 1] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 31, 2022

Jesus, having talked about money and our need not to serve money, now tells us not to be anxious. One great source of anxiety is material anxiety, anxiety over possessions, and provision. However, if we serve God, we have no cause to worry.

Sermon on the Mount - (Don't Worry, Part 1) Matthew 6:25-30 (NIV) 25 Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Garden Of Your Soul Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 19, 2024

This series, Trauma and Transformation Level 2, includes short homilies/talks to a class at the Yonge Street Mission called Trauma and Transformation, Level 2.

*This series, Trauma and Transformation Level 2, includes short homilies/talks to a class at the Yonge Street Mission called Trauma and Transformation, Level 2. The messages are aimed at a mixed audience, some with no faith, some with Christian faith, some with other faiths. The mission serves all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Miraculous Rescue"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 23, 2004

The greatest thing that I believe a human being can experience is to be in a situation where it seems completely hopeless and doomed, yet God miraculously steps in and rescues you from it...

I. Introduction: In this text we see that Peter has been placed in a seemingly hopeless situation. He has been arrested by Herod and placed in prison, awaiting his trial to take place after the passover. But in the midnight hour, when it seemed all hope was gone, God showed up & showed out, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Troubled Relationships"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 15, 2002

There are many people who spend a great deal of their time and life tearing down relationships rather than building them. This may be without consideration of the results of their actions; however, there are serious consequences

"TROUBLED RELATIONSHIPS" Dr. Dennis Deese I Samuel 18:5-30, 18:29* ETS: David & Saul had a troubled relationship. ESS: Most, if not all of us, have experienced some troubled relationship. There are many people who spend a great deal of their time and life tearing down relationships rather ...read more

The Ellipses Of God

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Aug 26, 2002

This sermon deals with God’s power and with His desire to create us in His image.

The Ellipses of God Text: Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the Heaven’s and the earth. In the English language there is a device called an ellipses. This grammatical tool is used when the author has layed out all the facts and feels that the reader can make the conclusion without ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cost Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004

A message concerning the cost of following Jesus.

The Cost of the Cross Introduction The Curiosity of the Call Burning Bush The Chiseling of Character 40 Years The Challenge of Conviction The Lord said The Crisis of Commitment Red Sea Cul de Sac Note: I believe I have inherited a church somewhere between Egypt and the Red Sea. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Baptist