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The Way Of The Messiah: Deny Yourself, Take Up Your Cross, And Follow Me Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 26, 2023

For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.

Have you ever seen a star being born? Here we see a picture from the James Webb Space Telescope, of just such an event. From the STSI: “NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is celebrating the first anniversary of its start of science operations with this image of a star-forming region in the Rho ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Omri - Failure In The Midst Of Success

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Feb 10, 2006

A look at what the reign of King Omri teaches us about how God’s view of what constitutes success and failure differs from the world

By many of the parameters used to measure success Omri was the most successful king ever to reign over the Northern Kingdom of Israel. He took the country from a time of pollitical turmoil and near anarchy to a long period of internal peace and stability. His family formed the longest lasting of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:21-28

Denomination: Salvation Army

John 17 - A Glorious Prayer Of Joy Through Immense Pain

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 23, 2010

Jesus suffered and died for us. Jesus offers up a prayer in John 17 that shows His desire for us and His joy in obeying the Father through much suffering.

(Note the Semi-Chiastic Structure of John 17) John 17 – A Glorious Prayer of Joy through Immense Pain Full Structure of John 17:1-26 A) Verses 1-3: The time has come: The Father will Glorify His Son; Eternal life is only through Jesus. B) Verses 4-8: Jesus' account: He has glorified the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“getting Closer To God” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 1, 2014

How do we get closer to God?

In this series, we will be looking at seven key areas of life and how God can make a difference in each one. Today we’ll consider how we might grow in spiritual health and get closer to God. Now, one might not think we need a reason to understand why getting closer to God is crucial to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Feb 5, 2019

There are those in the church who believe themselves to be saved, because of what they have done. Then there are those who believe themselves to be saved because of what God has done.

Warren Wiersbe once wrote, “We live by God’s promises.” This is an undeniable truth, that is present in all of our lives. As humans we are unique among all creation. In the beginning God gave mankind dominion over the earth and blessed mankind. He continues that blessing to this day as the earth ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:22-23

Live A Life Of Surrender PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 9, 2024

This sermon explores the call to surrender our desires and plans, carry our cross, and find true life in following Jesus Christ.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and anticipation. We gather here, in this sacred sanctuary, a place where we are reminded of the enduring love and unending grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Topics: Surrender

Marks Of The Filling Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 28, 2008

The filling of the Spirit was evidenced in the early church in their unity and their attitude toward their possessions.

A few weeks ago we began looking at the book of Acts, when the Christian church first began, and the power of God’s Spirit was with the people. I want to challenge all of you to read the book of Acts during the summer. It’s 28 chapters long, if you read one chapter a day, you could have it done ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Methodist

Divine Ownership

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 20, 2018

All believers have been given new life in Christ under Divine Ownership, with a Divine Occupant, and a Divine Objective.

Divine Ownership 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 (Focus = verses 19-20) The Corinthian church was much like the church in America today. They lived in a culture that was hedonistic, seeking to gratify their physical appetites for pleasure. The city was consumed and obsessed with sensuality and promiscuity. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Insults Or Joy? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 11, 2008

Annas and Caiphas exhibit the truth that if we do not know God, we do not know ourselves. That produces insecurity, which, in turn, yields destructive defensiveness.

A riddle to begin with today. Can you answer this question? How do two porcupines hug one another? Very carefully! It’s one of those encounters in which, no matter how you approach it, somebody is likely to get hurt. And we all know some porcupines. Any one of us can be a porcupine on any ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

More Than The Cry Of A Desperate Man SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

The experience of anyone struggling against sin or trying to please God by keeping rules and laws without the Spirit’s help.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, to lift our voices in praise, to share in fellowship, and to open our hearts and minds to the Word of God. As we come together today, we are drawn to a topic that is as old as humanity ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Topics: Sin

What Is Your Worth?

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001

How much are you worth to God?

What is Your Worth? If you were sold on an auction block, such as were slaves in early America, what would you bring on the open market? What would you be worth to others? What would society think you were worth? What do you think you are worth? One of the great turmoils in professional sports ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

For Me

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 8, 2001

Funeral message for Calvin John King, widower, father of seven, and long-term post-traumatic stress syndrome sufferer.

We have all been taught to be unselfish. “Share your toys”, we say to our children. I am pretty sure that was said in the King household, with seven pairs of hands grabbing for the same stuffed animal. “Let your brother have some of your candy bar; you must not be selfish.” All very well, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Show A Fool How Foolish He Is

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 18, 2016

To show that GOD knows a fool from a wise person and GOD already laid down the characteristics of a foolish person from His WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: How are you going to handle a fool? Show him from GOD'S WORDS how foolish he is. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD knows a fool from a wise person and GOD already laid down the characteristics of a foolish person from His WORDS. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson #17 Title: Commendation Of Timothy Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 15, 2018

Paul explains at length why Timothy must stay with him until he knows the results of his trial.

Date: 10/18/18 Lesson #17 Title: Commendation of Timothy Scripture: (Philippians 2:20-22, NIV) (20) I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. (21) For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. (22) But you know that Timothy has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 1) - What Is Prayer? & (Section 2) Prayer And God's Work Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 23, 2019

Prayer is the most wonderful act in the spiritual realm as well as a most mysterious affair.

LET US PRAY (Section 1) by Watchman Nee I. WHAT IS PRAYER? A. Prayer is the most wonderful act in the spiritual realm as well as a most mysterious affair. 1. The power of prayer lies not in how much we pray but in how much our prayers are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:7, Matthew 16:19

Denomination: Pentecostal