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The Connection Between The Head And The Heart: Living Deuteronomy Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 11, 2012

Why is it important that we intentionally form our worldview? Because it is commanded.

The Connection between Head and Heart: Living Deuteronomy Romans 12:1-2; Colossians 2:6-8; Deuteronomy 6:1-25 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 5, 2012 Series: Christ in the Home I have recently enjoyed playing chess on my computer. In fact, when I run into writer’s block as I am ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overtaken In A Fault

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 21, 2022

The greater part of Paul’s letter to the Galatians deals with a doctrinal problem,

but there is a passage near the end, beginning at 5:13, going through 6:10, that deals with spiritual maturity. For example, look at our text, “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, YE WHICH ARE SPIRITUAL, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Survive

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jan 20, 2025

This morning, I was reading Mark 3:24-25, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” I did not remember the context in which he said it. I found it in a Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. I thought about Lincoln’s realization. It seems to me that we are again a divided nation.

Title: A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Survive Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Mark 3:24-25, Ephesians 4:29 Summary: This morning, I was reading Mark 3:24-25, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” I did not remember the context in which he said it. I found it in a Collected Works of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Crown Me

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

To receive the crown of life we must fight the fight of faith and finish the race.

Crown Me! II Tim. 4:6-8 Introduction: As a child, I played many different games with my grandmother. One game I remember that she never lost was Checkers. She seemed to have a particular knack of playing that game. For those of you who have played the game, you will recall that when you move ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God The Adversary/ God The Advocate

Contributed by Michael Pahls on May 2, 2001

An exposition of the story of Jacob’s wrestling of the Angel/God that reveals the importance of prevailing faith through the suffering and temptation in our lives.

GOD THE ADVERSARY/ GOD THE ADVOCATE Genesis 32:22-32 INTRO. JACOB: THE USED CAR SALESMAN Now as you may or may not know, Jacob was the grandson of Abraham and the younger son of Isaac. Now the name Jacob, as Genesis 25:26 confirms, comes from the Hebrew word “heel” and was understood to mean ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Physical Provision—part 2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2001

This is part 2 of 3 in the 2nd of a 5-sermon series describing God’s provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. This sermon deals with God’s provision for His people’s autonomy or self-governance.

YOUR PHYSICAL PROVISION—Part II —Joshua 15:1--19:51 Terriotrial/Jurisdiction/Atmosphere for Glory The Pope just finished a tour of the East Coast and was taking a limousine to the airport. Having never driven a limo, he asked the chauffeur if he could drive for a while. Well, the chauffeur didn’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives Victory Over Enemies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand how God gives victory over our enemies when we trust, obey and denounce all forms of sin in our life

Victories for God’s People – Numbers 21:12-24:25 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how God gives victory over our enemies when we trust, obey and denounce all forms of sin in our life. Illustration:"Duties are ours, events are God’s; When our faith goes to meddle with events, and to hold ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Is For Overcome Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word overcome

Introduction 1. 2. Learning our ABCs is a part of every child’s early development... Learning our Biblical ABCs is a part of every Christian’s ongoing spiritual growth... As we continue to learn our Biblical ABCs, we come to the letter “O”... O is for Overcome... Overcome and its forms is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Strongholds

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 29, 2008

To be a "Healthy Believer" we must pull down the stronghold of satan.

"STRONGHOLDS" 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 * In the early 1960’s one of the “family activities” that Watts family enjoyed was watching TV together. Dad had control of the remote (that would have been me) and we truly learned to love the shows which Dad watched. One of those shows was entitled, Combat. * ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of War (Part 2)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 10, 2011

We are not ignorant of Satan’s devices (2 Corinthians 2:11) and knowing his character, strategy, and tactics equips us for victory.

THE ART OF WAR (PART 2) Rev. 12:1-17 Sermon Objective: We are not ignorant of Satan’s devices (2 Corinthians 2:11) and knowing his character, strategy, and tactics equips us for victory. Supporting Scripture: Genesis 3:13-15; Psalm 41:11, Psalm 103:9-12; John 10:10; John 8:44; Romans 8:31-39; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The First Seal Of God’s Judgement.

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Oct 11, 2011

We have been studying the Book of Revelation and we have come to the place where we will be looking at the period of time that comes after the church is rapture. I believe that God’s people need to know about what is going to happen in end times.

Revelation 6:1-17. THE FIRST SEAL OF GOD’S JUDGEMENT. We have been studying the Book of Revelation and we have come to the place where we will be looking at the period of time that comes after the church is rapture. I believe that God’s people need to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can We Overcome The Problem Of Divisions?

Contributed by Amor A. Dee on Mar 11, 2011

The Bible speaks us on how to deal divisions in life.

Amor Dee Text: James 4:1-12 Sermon Structure: Problematical Subject: Division Theme: How can we overcome the problem of divisions? Intro: Greetings… Text… Title… Prayer… To all of us who were here this morning, how many times do we ever feel like we’re all alone? ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Joy Part 1 - These Chains Are Wings Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

Joy Genome is a Lectio Continua through the epistle of Philippians. How can we have joy...always?

Philippians 1:12-21 12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my chains, most of the brothers ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Confidence In Christ Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 15, 2014

Part four of the series living for Christ and the confidence we should have as believers in Christ

Confidence in Christ Philippians chapter 3:1-3:11 Introduction- Turn to Philippians chapter 3:1-3:11 The series “Living for Christ” That has been our focus for the last several weeks. Built up in Christ Christ dwelling in us. Christ empowering us for service. Today, putting our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Hate The Sin; Love The Sinner

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 20, 2014

If we are to effectively witness the Gospel to the world, regarding all kinds of evil, and living virtuous lives, we must do exactly as God has done to us: love the sinner and hate the sin.

It’s amazing how similar the climate in the Holy Land is to the climate here in South Texas, especially in the summer. The figs in our back yard are ripening, and I understand that this hot month in Palestine is also the season for ripe figs. The Scriptures are right even on agricultural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Catholic