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The Church Triumphant

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 10, 2013

The church is waking up to her destiny, and we are assuming the position of Authority Christ has given us and we are taking our place in the earth as (The Church Triumphant)

As I was praying the other day I heard the Lord say tell my church it's time for her to come to herself. I questioned the Lord what do you mean by that, he took me to the Scriptures concerning the prodigal son. He reminded me how the prodigal son had left his father's house had spent all that he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stewardship Grace

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 29, 2005

Have you ever considered the fact that everything that God gives you as abilities, gifts and knowledge are opportunities for others sake? If your salvation were just for your benefit, then God would have taken you home the moment you were saved.

The grace of Stewardship. Ephesians 3:1-12 07/31/05 This is our forth study in our series amazing grace. We have talked about saving grace. We used our text from Ephesians 2 verses 8 and 9, “For by grace are you saved through faith, not of works lest any man should boast.” Last Sunday morning we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Unjust Steward) #11

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

We have heard it said many times, in many places, by many people, “DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU.”

This would be a great place to live if everyone lived by this Bible principle. The fact is, many among us would be irate, to say the least, if others treated us the way we treat others. Illus: Have you ever been on the side of the road trying to get someone to allow you to enter the traffic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Unjust Steward

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021

We have heard it said many times, in many places, by many people, “DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU.”

This would be a great place to live if everyone lived by this Bible principle. The fact is, many among us would be irate, to say the least, if others treated us the way we treat others. Illus: Have you ever been on the side of the road trying to get someone to allow you to enter the traffic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Journey Of Bill Wilson & Implications Of The Genesis Mindset

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

The change that took place in Bill's life is incredibly revealing. He walks us through his mindset and the changes that took place in a very descriptive manner. I don't normally include quotes this large, but Bill Wilson's spiritual journey is a fascinating topic.

"The door opened and he stood there, fresh-skinned and glowing. There was something about his eyes. He was inexplicably different. What had happened? I pushed a drink across the table. He refused it. Disappointed but curious, I wondered what had got into the fellow. He wasn’t himself. “Come, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1, Genesis 3:4-5, Ephesians 2:19-22, John 8:32

Denomination: Salvation Army

Faith At Work Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 25, 2018

We were created to work! Yes, it’s true and it is part of God’s plan of creation! Work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven. We are created to contribute to our society for the good.

Video Illustration: Faith and Work! Series: You work Matters! Thesis: We were created to work! Yes, it’s true and it is part of God’s plan of creation! Work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven. We ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24, Ephesians 6:5-8, Exodus 35:30-35, Exodus 36:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: The Name You Can Trust Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 20, 2025

That’s the image Jesus chooses—God isn’t placing you down the street, He’s building you into His house. This isn’t an apartment, a tent, or a hotel, but a home – a permanent home. This is a place where you belong. God’s children live in God’s house.

Anxiety in our culture is pervasive. Anxiety is now the most common mental health disorder in the U.S. About one in five people you’ll see on any given day deal with anxiety.1 Find John 14 if you will. In a time where there are rising crime rates, rising costs of living, international crises, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Chatterbox - Week 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 7, 2014

A 6 week look from the book, To Crash the Chatterbox from Steve Furtick. A look at how to crash the destructive noises satan places in our heart, spirit and mind.

Crash the Chatterbox - 4 Luke 22:34-62 May 18, 2014 Have you ever told someone you would stand by their side, you’d be willing to go to battle with them, you’d be willing to die for them and with them. You’re so passionate, you feel it in your heart and spirit. Your mind is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:34-62

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Believe? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 18, 2010

Romans teaches us that we are "justified by faith" rather than by works. But shouldn’t holy people do holy things? And don’t good deeds please God? So, why wouldn’t good works justify us before God?

OPEN: Comedian Ken Davis tells of the time he gave a speech in his college class. The title of his talk was, "The Law of the Pendulum." For 20 minutes he carefully explained the principle that governs a swinging pendulum. The law of the pendulum is: A pendulum can never return to a point higher ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dreamer's Nightmare Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 27, 2003

This is about dealing with obstacles in the way of our dreams.

Potiphar’s Wife: The Dreamer’s Nightmare by Reverend A. L. Torrence, Pastor Text: Genesis 39: 1-20 I. Who was Joseph? Many of made be familiar with the story of Joseph. Either we read about him in the bible or we saw the music, “Joseph and the Technicolor dream coat.” Joseph was the favorite son ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Making Of A Monster Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

Our mind is a battleground. The battle to become more like Jesus takes place in our mind. There are mind monsters that we must confront. It is time to turn on the light!

I. Introduction I know some of you will think less of me after I admit to you that I can remember when I was a young boy that when I went to bed, I did not want to sleep with my hand hanging off the side of my bed! I know I am supposed to be tough and courageous, but I was afraid that something ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing God’s Plan

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020

Look at this building. This is a beautiful place. Somewhere before every stone and wire and window and wall, there was a plan. Everything here reflects the plans that someone thoughtfully worked through and laid out.

Knowing God’s Plan 1. Acts: 9: 1-6 2. Isaiah 55:8 Plans are important! Look at this building. This is a beautiful place. Somewhere before every stone and wire and window and wall, there was a plan. Everything here reflects the plans that someone thoughtfully worked through and laid out. Others ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-8, Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Supernatural Elevation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 26, 2025

Elevation is an act of being lifted from a lower place to a higher one. While men often rely on connections, skills, or luck for promotion, supernatural elevation comes by the hand of God.

SUPERNATURAL ELEVATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 75:6-7 "For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another." Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:7-8, Isaiah 60:1, Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When We're Released

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 27, 2007

Let’s consider from this text what should happen once we’ve been released from the prison of sin. 1- When released we must go to God’s people 2- When released we must raise our voices in prayer 3- When released we must allow God’s Spirit to work

INTRO.- ILL.- The warden of a Midwest prison sent a note around to inmates asking for suggestions on the kind of party they’d recommend to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The prisoners all had the same idea—OPEN HOUSE. ILL.- Not long after a wealthy contractor had finished building the Tombs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Get Out Of That Pit!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 14, 2016

This is a message on the life of Joseph and how we can learn to accept the challenges we face and how God protects us and moves us out of the terrible places we sometimes fall into.

FACING YOUR GIANTS “Get out of that Pit!” Genesis 37-50 There is a country song was played on the radio some time ago by a band named Ricochet. The song tells the story of a man who was sitting in church when he noticed a young woman he had grown up with—and she was looking at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist