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  • Part 23: God Wants To Help Us! Here Are Some Great Ways To Respond Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 1, 2025
     | 928 views

    God wants to help us! 1. Rely on His help (vs. 1-3). 2. Rejoice in His help (vs. 4-6). 3. Recommend His help (vs. 8-9). 4. Rest in His help (vs. 10). 5. Remember to praise Him for His help (vs. 7, 10-11).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 23: God Wants to Help Us! Here Are Some Great Ways to Respond Psalm 46:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 1, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers provided for us in the Bible. ...read more

  • Christmas Gifts: The Gift Of Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 13,030 views

    Leviticus 3 would seem an odd Christmas text, but there is much to be found about a little known Old Testament sacrifice that can help us understand more about what God would want from us in this season of Christmas.

    OPEN: Joe had ordered an expensive suit for a banquet, and the tailor finished alterations just in time. But as Joe left the shop, a sudden rainstorm doused the jacket & shrank one of the sleeves. "We can’t do anything about it today," the tailor told Joe when he returned to the shop. "Just ...read more

  • Positively Peculiar

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 3, 2010
     | 4,732 views

    When we think of the word peculiar, we usually think of it in the adjective form: odd, different, distinctive but it is not about how we dress, act, or speak (although these things should be different). But the word translated from the Greek means somethi

    Introduction 1 Peter 2:9-10 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: ...read more

  • Who Are You At The Foot Of The Cross?

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,587 views

    This was the last Sunday of the church year, Christ the King Sunday. And the reading seemed to be odd. Instead of a reading about the glorious majesty of Christ, we see Christ at His lowest point, the cross. It ends up, that since the glory of Christ is t

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who brings us into Paradise. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Throughout the history of the church, devoted men and women of God have experienced visions and dreams that have given them what felt like a ...read more

  • Gentle Restoration

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 1, 2016
     | 3,824 views

    The object of all admonition is the restoration of a person at odds with God because of persistent, intentional, defiant, high handed sin. We would warn someone about a physical danger. We also need to warn about spiritual danger.l

    Pentecost 7 Year C July 3, 2016 Text Galatians 6:1 Brothers, ( And Sisters ) if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Gluttony certainly is not spoken highly of in the Bible. Proverbs 23:2 ...read more

  • A Thousand To One, And He Won! Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 19, 2020
     | 2,679 views

    Samson was bound with ropes and handed over to his Philistine enemies. He faced odds against him of 1000 to 1 or more that he would survive, yet he did! And guess what he used to attack his enemies. . . .

    Introduction: Samson had taken revenge on the Philistines twice after his return to Timnath (Judges 15:1-8). Once he found out his father-in-law had given his bride to the “companion” or best man, as we would say these days, Samson caught 300 “foxes”. He then tied them tail-to-tail, placed a torch ...read more

  • Mighty Is The God Of The One Who Struggles With God. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 16, 2024
     | 787 views

    Jacob and Esau had been at odds their whole lives. Jacob was living in fear of the brother he had deceived out of his inheritance. He didn't have a deep relationship with the God of is father and grandfather. That was all to change.

    Mighty is the God of the one who struggles with God. Last week we looked at Jacob and an encounter that he had with God where he wrestled all night, he received a blessing, a new name and an injured hip. He realised that he had been wrestling with God, had survived and as such named the place ...read more

  • Cave Training Series

    Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,405 views

    Learn from King David how to overcome your dark days of doubt.

    SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID Message #5 Cave Training 1 Sam 22:1 & Psalm 142 INTRODUCTION In her book, THE HIDING PLACE, Corrie Ten Boom relates an incident that taught her to be thankful for things we normally would not be thankful for. She and her sister, ...read more

  • Broken Wings Of Faith

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 154 ratings
     | 9,063 views

    This message teaches of God's grace in helping us overcome setbacks in our faith.

    “Broken Wings of Faith” Mark 9:14-29 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text - Mark 9:14-29 B. Jesus, with Peter, James, and John, had been on the Mount of Transfiguration where Jesus had allowed them the privilege of seeing a glimpse of His glory. C. Peter had wanted to build three ...read more

  • Don't Take Christ Out Of Your Crisis

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 1, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 15,085 views

    In this world you will have trouble, but be of good cheer, for Jesus has overcome the world.

    Don’t take Christ out of your crisis. TEXT: John 16:33 In Max Lucado’s book ‘When Christ Comes’ he tells this story. When he was a boy, Max Lucado was a member of the Odessa Boys Choir, and one year the local junior college had asked them to play the roles of the munchkins in their presentation ...read more

  • "the Exorcist"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on May 31, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 7,749 views

    A sermon revealing the "spiritual forces of evil" and how to overcome them.

    “The Exorcist” The title of my sermon this morning comes from perhaps the most memorable horror movie of all time. It premiered in 1973 and is due out again September of this year. The movie is entitled simply “The Exorcist.” Although I don’t think I’ve seen this entire ...read more

  • Strength In Small Groups Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 108 ratings
     | 13,476 views

    First step to experiencing the spiritual renewal that overcomes apathy - involvement in a small group.

    Jesus quoted the book of Deuteronomy more than any other source. Over eighty times he referred to its pages. Three times during His temptation in the wilderness He quoted from this book. That in itself should arouse our curiosity about the spiritual wisdom in its pages. When you read the first ...read more

  • Delivered From Darkness Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,948 views

    Third message in a series of nine messages from Colossians. Deals with overcoming sin.

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 1:13-17 Title: Delivered from Darkness Date: July 21, 2002 Introduction: This morning we looked at the fact that we are heirs of the King through our faith. We saw that faith is the key to every promise of God. This evening I want us to key on ...read more

  • The Religious Challenge

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,215 views

    Overcoming religiosity and legalism. (a piecing together of three sermons from sermoncentral)

    The Religious Challenge Mark 7:1-13 Introduction: Christmas phonies My experience with religious phonies Christian legalists made them that way I. Pharisees As Imitations Respected religious leaders Keepers (guardians) of the Law Became a members only club Jesus defines them by 7 ...read more

  • Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 30, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,154 views

    Three obstacles you must overcome if you are to experience genuine freedom in Christ.

    Luke 8:26-39 Freedom in Christ Woodlawn Baptist Church May 30, 2004 Introduction As we begin I want you to think back with me to what it must have been like in the Garden of Eden, to the time after God completed His Creation, but before Adam plunged mankind into sin through the Fall. What must it ...read more