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Restoring Balance To Our Hurried Lives.

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Nov 23, 2012

Since Christmas in coming up real quick I would like to look at a few messages on the theme of Restoring balance to our Hurried Lives. I love the Christmas season but for some reason this time of the year is filled with twice as much stress as any other

Restoring Balance to our Hurried Lives. Part #1 SLOWING DOWN Daniel 1:8-17. A. We don’t Take time to smell the flowers. I had no time to care for myself…” Song of Solomon 1:6. B. We don’t see the fun in life anymore. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring Balance To Our Hurried Lives. Part 3

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Nov 23, 2012

This sermon looks at what is the most important thing in our lives.

Restoring Balance to our Hurried Lives. WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN LIFE. # 3 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13. Ps. 39:4. Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Ps. 90:12. Teach us to make the most of our time. 1. THE FIRST GOAL OF LIFE IS LOVE FOR GOD. 1 Cor. 14:1a. Let love be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Fish, A Place To Think

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 29, 2011

This is a youth lesson used in Junior age camp as the evening vespers hour message for children. Taken from the prayer in Jonah chapter 2

Jonah chapter 2 : The Great Fish – a place to think Intro: The other day, I walked through the door of the Multi Purpose Building to get into my office and saw the decorations Ronnie had put in the hall and on the windows for this week of camp. The fish theme was obvious. And the fish ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responding To Trouble

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 23, 2013

This sermon examines two critical question for a believer to understand and apply: 1) Can suffering be God's will for us? -and- 2) How should we act when we know suffering awaits us? (Acts 21)

Responding to Trouble Acts 21:1-36 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today Most will agree that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory Revealed Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining Jesus' revelation to John on Patmos.

GLORY REVEALED Revelation 1:1-8 The Book of Revelation was received during a very difficult time for Christ’s Church. The local assemblies endured persecution from people outside of the church, and they encountered spiritual attacks, heretical teaching, and spiritual apathy within the church. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Fat Lady Is Singing! Series

Contributed by John Brooks on Nov 11, 2018

#6 out of 2 Peter. In 2 Peter 3:1-9, Peter is admonishing the believers that regardless of what the false teachers are saying, Jesus is returning. The fat lady is singing!

THE FAT LADY IS SINGING! “Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the beginning of creation.” For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Between Adversity And The Miracle

Contributed by David Spiegel on Mar 28, 2018

Chances are, at some point the adversity you face today as an individual has brought you to the place where you have asked yourself a form of this question. “Why does a good God let these bad things happen?”

Years ago, a large church I was on staff with at the time did a series called “Elephant in the Room” • Prior to the series, the church was polled to narrow down the top things that were on people’s minds that it seemed nobody wanted to address. • We even rented a live Elephant in a cage out front ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If You Lose

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 13, 2018

The importance of serving God or you will lose your soul.

IF YOU LOSE I. DEFINE LOSE: (Webster's) 1. to bring to ruin or destruction 2. to become unable to find 3. to have taken away from one by accident, death, removal, etc.; to be deprived of 4. to fail to keep ( a state of mind or body, one's position, etc.) 7. to fail to win: as, we lost ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God And Science

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on May 29, 2023

Does God really exist? This is a foundational spiritual question that we would have asked ourselves at some point.

Does God really exist? This is a foundational spiritual question that we would have asked ourselves at some point. Bible provides us with the answer. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 This first verse in the Bible is the foundation of the rest of the Bible and is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 4:24, Deuteronomy 4:15

Denomination: Charismatic

What Manner Of Person Ought You To Be?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 26, 2023

Knowing that God is planning judgment should bring us all into a sobering reality of what we should be doing as Christians.

But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-14, Luke 11:28, James 1:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Rs Of The Millennium

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Jul 24, 2023

There’s lots of material available discussing the signs preceding Christ’s return but what exactly will happen when He does return? Not only did Jesus personally promise that He would return (Jn. 14:1-4, Acts 1:11) but that upon doing so, He would rule and reign.

4 Rs of the Millennial Reign of Jesus Rev. 20:1-12 INTRO: There’s lots of material available discussing the signs preceding Christ’s return but what exactly will happen when He does return? Not only did Jesus personally promise that He would return (Jn. 14:1-4, Acts 1:11) but that upon doing so, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-12

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 18, 2023

Wow. Has our society today lost hold on absolute truth or what? I shudder to think how blurred the line between right and wrong, good and evil, righteous and unrighteous will be five years from now! This message attempts to bring some clarity to that all-important question; what is truth?

What Is Truth? You and I live in a world that has almost totally rejected the existence of absolute truth. The current pervading mindset today seems to be that everyone has their own truth, and that everyone else must affirm them in whatever truth they claim to have—despite how ridiculous it may ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-40, John 8:31-32, John 14:6, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, 1 Corinthians 13:6, James 1:19-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Visionary View: Seeing God At Work In Your Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Exploring the miraculous and awe-inspiring ways in which God works in our lives. Let us carry with us the awareness of God's work in our lives. Let us be vigilant in seeking His guidance, trusting His timing, and recognizing His hand in all we do.

"Visionary View: Seeing God at Work in Your Life" Today, we embark on a journey of faith, exploring the miraculous and awe-inspiring ways in which God works in our lives. As always, we turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible. 1. Acknowledging God's Sovereignty: Let's ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9, Psalm 119:105, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Closing Of The Age. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 27, 2023

We do not know the day and the hour when Jesus will return, so we also need to keep awake and be watchful.

THE CLOSING OF THE AGE. Mark 13:24-37. The “last days” began at Pentecost (cf. Acts 2:17), and the fall of Jerusalem was part of the process which culminates in the vivid cosmic happenings outlined in MARK 13:24-25. Such an occurrence had been envisaged by Isaiah 13:10, in the context of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation Twenty Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 30, 2023

The devil finally gets what he deserves! Hallelujah!

John then sees an angel coming down from heaven having a key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. It is believed this angel will be the archangel, Michael. He laid hold of Satan and bound him for 1,000 years. He's cast into the bottomless pit and shut up. A seal is set on him so he should ...read more