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The Priorities Of Kingdom Living

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 29, 2013

The more I understand Kingdom Living under the authority of King Jesus, the more I begin to realize the power available to me to live a life pleasing unto the king.

What if in the middle of the night, your house caught fire and you had to evacuate quickly and could only save one item. What would that one item be? What is the one thing you cannot live without? What if you were stranded on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, what is the one thing you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-49

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be Courageous Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 8, 2020

I will never leave you nor forsake you as the ‘Uninterrupted Presence of God’ in our lives. Do not ever pass any perilous comment about anyone's death. Dear Friends, do not worry about the loss you have incurred and hope you have lost, the opportunities you have missed.

Joshua 1:1-9 Be Courageous Introduction: I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. God willing we will meditate under the Theme: I will never leave you nor forsake you as ‘Uninterrupted Presence of God’ in our lives. Today we are meditating the advice given by God to Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

"To Whom Shall We Go?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 11, 2021

Memories are precious; they keep us connected. Jesus is the Bread of Life. We are to remember Him and His sacrifice for us. We are to particiapate in His Holy Sacrament. (illustrations) Peace treaty on USS Mo. a story "The Tale of the Tardy Oxcart"

In Jesus Holy Name Pentecost XII August 15, 2211 Text: John 6:68 “To Whom Shall We Go?” Many shopping malls have within their walls a store called Things Remembered, which offers items that can be engraved to commemorate special occasions. If you have received such a gift, you ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, John 6:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Leave Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

For some, following Jesus means to go into cross-cultural missions

September 22 Leave Acts 8:26-40 Going is a part of following. If we say we love Jesus, then we must have on our hearts what God has on His heart, and God has the world on His heart. Follow Influence Connect Go What is God’s word for us today? 1. Remember that going is a part ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Opportune Times Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 10, 2002

FAITH TO STAND (part 5) Satan knows when to advance and when to retreat. This message presents five opportune times for the enemy to attack. Regardless of the enemy’s schemes we can overcome!

Before you pick a fight you ought to be sure you can win the war. President Roosevelt appeared before a joint session of Congress the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed, and declared, “Yesterday, December 7, 1941–a date which will live in infamy–the United States of America was suddenly and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:13, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Thrive Spiritually

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 22, 2002

Everyone needs a mentor and friend to accomplish all that God calls them to do.

“Friendships – the way to Thrive Spiritually” Acts 9:10-19 What is it that helps you survive and thrive spiritually in a world that is not friendly to Christians? Most of us would have to answer: Family and friends. Our family and friends have been our primary encouragers to survive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Peter's Denial

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 19, 2003

What to do when you don’t have the strength to admit you are a Christian.

Psalm 25:1-11 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse. Show me your ways, O LORD, teach ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith To Be A Risk Taker Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 29, 2002

From the life of Ruth we discover helpful principles to apply faith to the challenges of everyday life.

Faith to be a Risk Taker Ruth 1:1-18 My message this morning is about a young woman that had faith to be a risk taker. Have you moved to a new area where you didn’t really know anybody except those moving with you. Moving and making new friends and adjusting to a new area are challenging ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Lesson For Christians From The Life Of An Alcoholic

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 13, 2008

What it means to go from being controlled by a substance such as alcohol, to being that controlled by the Holy Spirit.

A Lesson for Christians from the Life of an Alcoholic Scripture: Ephesians 5:10-21 STORY Mel Trotter was an alcoholic. Again and again he promised his wife that he would give up drink for good. Once, he managed to stay dry for eleven and a half weeks. At the end, thirst overcame him. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:10-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

By Their Fruit You Shall Know Them Series

Contributed by Dan Stires on Aug 26, 2009

Contrasting the fruits of the flesh with the fruits of the Spirit

Pataskala Church of the Nazarene August 23, 2009 First Sermon in Series: Character Makeover By Their Fruit You Shall Know Them Galatians 5:16-5:26 Introduction: Have you ever wished that there was such a thing as a life makeover? I remember when I was in junior high school we had a girl ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Insufficient Faith Starts With An Inadequate Knowledge Of The Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

People who suffer because of inadequate faith should begin to grow in their initimate knowledge of Jesus Christ

Insufficient Faith Comes From an Inadequate Knowledge of the Truth (Acts 19:1-7) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian Perspective Of War And Peace

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 9, 2003

1. We must face the reality of evil in the world. 2. God has given governments the responsibility for the restraint of evil in the world. 3. If war becomes necessary, it must be done justly.

The United States is in the middle of a great conflict. There is a civil war of words that is not always so civil. On the one side there are those who believe it would be immoral for us to go to war, and on the other side are those who believe that there is justifiable cause. Demonstrations are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Sars And Wars – Where Is God?

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003

We are broken people - SARS and war of evidence of this. Yet God chooses to love and use broken people to spread his Word.

Intro.: I don’t know whether you read the newspaper on a regular basis? But I expect that, if not the newspaper, then the radio or the TV becomes a source about the days news. 1. Sometimes when I listen to or read the news, I feel quite discourages 2. It seems that I see daily bad news about the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Romans 5:18

Denomination: Methodist

How God Closes One Door And Opens Another

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

God guides us by using closed doors and opens doors if we are willing to submit to His total control

How God Closes One Door and Opens Another (Acts 16:6-18) Illustration:Sir Alexander Mackenzie is a Canadian hero. An early fur trader and explorer, he accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His incredible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free As A Bird

Contributed by William Yates on Apr 17, 2004

We read in Lev. 14 of the ritual that persons healed of leprosy would go through. One bird was sacrificed and another set free. We who are in Christ need to see ourselves as birds set free.

Free As A Bird Leviticus 14 Cleansing From Infectious Skin Diseases 1 The LORD said to Moses, 2 "These are the regulations for the diseased person at the time of his ceremonial cleansing, when he is brought to the priest: 3 The priest is to go outside the camp and examine him. If the person has ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 14:1-7