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  • "Answered Prayer"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,680 views

    If God answers all prayers, then why do we sometimes not get what we ask for?

    JAMES 5:13-20 “Answered Prayer” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA I’ve heard a lot about answered prayer over the past week and a half. Many have said, “I thank God that the hurricane was not as bad as it could have been.” “We ...read more

  • Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,739 views

    Did you know that 52 of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence were orthodox Christians, deeply committed Christians? The other three all believed in the Bible as the divine truth, the God of scripture, and His personal intervention. It is t

    Introduction: Did you know that 52 of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence were orthodox Christians, deeply committed Christians? The other three all believed in the Bible as the divine truth, the God of scripture, and His personal intervention. It is the same Congress that formed the ...read more

  • Judas - A Nominal Desciple

    Contributed by David Parks on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,061 views

    A New Year’s sermon challenging member to be more than just a name on the role.

    A Nominal Disciple Text: Acts 1:17: Read: vs. 15-19. INTRODUCTION: 1. Nominal followers were one of the great obstructions to Christ’s ministry. Their interests were— 1) Being entertained by His miracles, (Mt. 16: 1). 2) Finding opportunities to criticize and second-guess Him, (Luke ...read more

  • Flasks Of Oil!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 18, 2015
     | 5,540 views

    Alas, at the last minute the foolish ones ran out of stock and thus they missed the bridegroom and the marriage feast, and the door was shut!

    Flasks of oil! Mathew 25:4” the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps.” Christian faith is disconcertingly shallow, as shallow as a puddle of water on a sidewalk these days! People daringly confess, “ I have no time for prayer, fasting or Bible reading! I’m just busy, ...read more

  • Embracing God's Opportunities SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,556 views

    God knows how to open the door of opportunity to us to do his work. And though there are many that oppose his work, none can impede it. Even the gates of hell cannot prevail against it! I Cor 16:9, "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries."

    In his letter to the Corinthians from Ephesus, Paul expresses his desire to reunite with the Corinthian converts and spend significant time with them. However, he acknowledges that he must wait until God completes His work in Ephesus, where a great and effective opportunity has been opened for him. ...read more

  • Running The Race Series

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,432 views

    This sermon explores the tension between the accomplishments of the faithful and their character and discovers that Jesus fills the gap between righteousness and our character.

    Running The Race Hebrews 12:1-12 SICC 9/22/02 CONFLICT INTRODUCTION The image of chapter 11 is a great one. The saints of old cheering us on so that we finish the race. If life is a race, it is a steeplechase not a track meet. Maybe even an extreme steeplechase. There are moving obstructions we ...read more

  • Wish No Evil Upon Your Enemy

    Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,406 views

    Love your enemies.

    Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Created 09/07/02 Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Wish No Evil Upon Your Enemy Luke 6:35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is ...read more

  • Love, Forgiveness And Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Babatunde Bello on Aug 10, 2011
     | 9,962 views

    LOVE FOR OURSELVES WILL HELP US TO LIVE HEALTHILY AND MAKE HEAVEN

    Introduction: This is a picture of a quarrelling usher and a member of the congregation. When this member gets to the entrance of the church and finds that the usher mounting the entrance gate is his/her enemies and immediately turns away from entering the church, how would God view your ...read more

  • God Is With You Wherever You Go!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,852 views

    Having someone tag behind you all the while can be annoying and irksome; yet, they are your shield and armor from danger.

    God is with you wherever you go! Joshua 1:9”Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." It was my daughter’s off day and she was thrilled to spend the whole day with me! So, we ...read more

  • God Hath Appointed A Day Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
     | 163 views

    God hath appointed a day

    Acts 17:16-34 God hath appointed a day 30 but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 31 because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; I. It's Certainty - 31 because he hath appointed a day A Divine ...read more

  • Jesus On Anger And Contempt Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,815 views

    Part 4 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at the contrasts between the old rightness and the rightness of the kingdom heart.

    Jesus On Anger and Contempt Part 4 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 24, 2008 When is the last time you were doing something fun and thought to yourself, “I haven’t had a good chewing out in a while – I really miss that.” Or when is the last time you ...read more

  • The City That Pride Built Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 26, 2022
     | 3,598 views

    Don’t be so full of yourself that you make a fool of yourself. Instead, depend on the Lord’s wisdom, depend on the Lord’s power, and obey Him.

    A young pastor was asked by a funeral director to conduct a graveside service for a homeless man who had died while traveling through the area. He had no family or friends, and the funeral was to be held way out in the middle of nowhere in a brand-new cemetery. In fact, the homeless man would be ...read more

  • Needing A Break-Through

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 16,429 views

    You can receive your break-through by crying out to God for help, don’t allow folks to stop you, and accept what God has for you

    January 11th, 2004 Let us pray Welcome......... Our theme this year is, Glorifying God, and our key verse for the year is Matthew 5 verse 16. Let say it together...."Let your light so shine................." Each week of this year we will have a verse of the week that we all should memorize, ...read more

  • I Can't Believe He Brought Me This Far To Leave Me

    Contributed by James Lowe on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 144 ratings
     | 58,345 views

    A sermon of encouragement

    I can’t believe He brought me this far, to leave me Intro: Some time ago I bought a CD of various black singers, including gospel choirs. I always enjoy listening to Afro-American choirs. They sing with such enthusiasm and they put a lot of spirit into what they sing. There was one song on ...read more

  • Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,915 views

    7th part on the book of James - we should not only know what t believe but how to behave

    TOPIC: FAITH IN ACTION Text: James 2:14-26 Introduction: (ILL. Trust Him Fully - An old Methodist preacher once offered this prayer in a meeting: "Lord, help us to trust Thee with our souls." Many voices responded with a hearty, old-fashioned "Amen!" "Lord, help us to trust Thee with our ...read more