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The Lord's Delights

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 1, 2014

To show that GOD is pleased in our faith - a worshipper and hoper in Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a worshipper and hoper? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is pleased in our faith - a worshipper and hoper in Him. IV. TEXT: Psalms 147:11 (Amplified Bible) 147:11 The Lord takes pleasure in those who reverently and worshipfully fear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Right Side Up In An Upside Down World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

Rather than giving a list of ideals to strive for, Jesus was showing the people how widely available God’s kingdom was – even for ordinary, poor, ignorant, imperfect, despised people. The beatitudes describe their struggle & grace to thrive in adversity.

Right Side Up in an Upside Down World Intro: The more I study the Sermon on the Mount, esp. the Beatitudes, the less prescriptive and the more descriptive they become to me. Here is what I mean by that. Last week as I shared them, I introduced the first one (poor in spirit) as a requirement for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Honored By Mouth Far By Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 19, 2015

To prove that JESUS knows the hearts and minds of unbelievers and does not need anyone to tell Him about it. Matthew 15:11 (Amplified Bible) It is not what goes into the mouth of a man that makes him unclean and defiled, but what comes out of the mouth;

I. EXORDIUM: Do you honor GOD with your lips? Yes. Constantly I offer GOD a sacrifice of praise using my lips in tongues and with my understanding. Hebrews 13:15 (Amplified Bible) Through Him, therefore, let us constantly and at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mouth Defiles A Man

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 19, 2015

To show that GOD, the LORD JESUS CHRIST is aware that our mouths are built to praise Him and not to defile us. Psalms 19:14 (Amplified Bible) Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my [firm, impenet

I. EXORDIUM: How do you guard your mouth? By guarding my heart. Proverbs 4:23 Proverbs 4:23 (Amplified Bible) Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding Your Authority

Contributed by James W Hare on May 10, 2016

understanding the authority the God has entrusted to us

UNDERSTANDING YOUR AUTHORITY Ephesians 2:1-2:7 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 1Jn 3:8 KJV Eph 2:1-7 KJV And you hath he quickened, who were dead in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Waiting For The Tide

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 1, 2014

A sermon that challenges us to wait on the Lord to reveal His will.

"Waiting for the Tide" Job 42:12-13 Job 42:12 So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses. 13 He had also seven sons and three daughters. Introduction: One of ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Letter To The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Alan Hamilton-Messer on Jun 22, 2014

The seven churches described in Revelation 2-3 are seven literal churches at the time that John the apostle was writing Revelation. Though they were literal churches in that time, there is also spiritual significance for churches and believers today.

The letter to the Church at Ephesus Reading Revelation 1:9-11 & 2:1-7 Most Christians today will accept that we are approaching the time when Jesus will return to this Earth. Many prophecies concerning this event have happened, and the present state of the world confirms that something drastic ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Be-Attitudes (Part Four)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2014

Today we finish our series on the beatitudes. And in looking at them collectively I can see how they all work together. And I believe having all of these characteristics are important in being able to endure persecution.

The Be-Attitudes (part four) Matthew 5:11-12 Today we finish our series on the beatitudes. And in looking at them I can see how they all work together-Being poor in spirit causes me to mourn (have godly sorrow). Being meek (kind, gentle and humble) allows me to be merciful. If I hunger and thirst ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Things Work Together For Good - Short Homily

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 28, 2016

Romans 8: 28-30 shares with us at least two truths: Our bad things, which are bad things, work together for good, and Our good things which are transforming cannot be lost. Full Message - "All Things - Work Together For Good / Predestined To Be Transformed " July 2020.

If you are a follower of the Christ, ...... you know.... .....that your life should be filled .... Filled to overflowing ... with joy. You probably also know ...... that you should experience joy ..... in spite of .... The circumstance. The Scriptures clearly teach us.... that the joy of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35, Matthew 5:45, John 16:22, John 17:13, Romans 8:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

God’s Life Plan For You!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

A personal message sharing my personal life plan based on ministry coaching and what God has been speaking into my life.

God’s Life Plan for You! Jeremiah 29:11-13 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Amazement Is Not Faith In God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 14, 2015

To show in GOD's WORDS that astonishment, amazement is still not faith, you have to have faith in your heart that will declare your heart's content before GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Don't be amazed just believe? John 14:1 John 14:1 DO NOT let your hearts be troubled (distressed, agitated). You believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely on God; believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely also on Me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Remembers The Covenant

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 26, 2015

To show that GOD remembers the covenant He made with us and GOD delivered us from this world. John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress a

I. EXORDIUM: Does GOD remember our covenant? Yes. Leviticus 26:45 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD remembers the covenant He made with us and GOD delivered us from this world. John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

“but God Was Not Pleased”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 3, 2015

This is a sermon about the powerful Treat the Poor and what it means to be working poor in a country with so much every thing. The Sermon is based on the interactions between David and Nathan around his killing of Uriah

Text “and sent Nathan to David. Nathan said to him, “There were two men in the same city—one rich, the other poor. The rich man had huge flocks of sheep, herds of cattle. The poor man had nothing but one little female lamb, which he had bought and raised. It grew up with him and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Dust In The Wind

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 22, 2013

Only the Christian message gives meaning to life

Dust in the Wind? Ecclesiastes 1:1-7 “Dust in the wind. All we are is dust in the wind.” These lyrics were sung by a seventies rock group called Kansas. If one were to examine all of the lyrics of the song, he or she would find them to be both cynical and depressing. They smell of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

First Called Christians At Antioch

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2013

Why does Luk mention that believers were first called Christians at Antioch?

First Called Christians at Antioch Acts 11:19-26 This passage follows the conversion of the Roman Centurion, Cornelius. God had opened the door for the Gentiles to come in. It took divine intervention to make it happen. First or all, Peter had to receive a vision from the Lord to direct him to go. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible