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Loving The Unseen God

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 23, 2025

Everyone says they love God. But John asks the question that tests that claim: How can you love the God you cannot see if you do not love the brother you can see?

Loving the Unseen God Subtitle: Why loving people is the proof that we love the Lord. HOOK PARAGRAPH Everyone says they love God. But John asks the question that tests that claim: How can you love the God you cannot see if you do not love the brother you can see? God does not measure devotion by ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Folly Of Human Utopias: Lessons From Noah And Babel Series

Contributed by Timothy Bruneau on May 17, 2025

In a world torn between nationalism and globalism, where leaders promise perfection through purging "bad actors" or uniting under one system, the ancient stories of Noah’s Ark and the Tower of Babel speak with startling relevance.

The Folly of Human Utopias: Lessons from Noah and Babel Introduction Have you ever found yourself thinking, "If only we could remove all the bad people from the world, everything would be perfect"? Perhaps you've watched the news—stories of corruption, violence, and greed—and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9, Genesis 11:4, Acts 17:26, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Ashes - Contemplation Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of intentional contemplative prayer in fostering a deep connection with God amidst the busyness of life.

Welcome to week 3 of our From the Ashes Sermon Series as we take a 6-week journey to the cross together. Each week we are looking at a different aspect of Jesus’ life and ministry during His time here on earth. Each week we are getting a glimpse into the abundant life possible in and through ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Topics: Contemplative Prayer, Divine Connection, Intentional Practice

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

Soldiers Of Christ Arise

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 5, 2004

This morning we will look at this passage and we will see how one of the detestable practice recorded is parallel to the detestable practice of Abortion in our country.

"SOLDIERS OF CHRIST ARISE" TEXT: DEUTERONOMY 18:9-13; PSALMS 106:34-41 INTRODUCTION DIARY OF AN UNBORN CHILD A. OCTOBER 5 -- Today my life began. My parents do not know it yet, I am as small as a seed of an apple, but it is I already. And I am to be a girl. I shall have blond hair and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healthy Habits For A Deeper Walk With God Pt 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

Message 4 in our series exploring the regular practices that deep our relationship with God. This message touched on the regular practice of worship and thanksgiving.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Thanksgiving or Thankskeeping” Review We have been looking to understand and implement into our lives the habits or discipline that conditions the spiritual dimension of our lives that in turn increases our capacity to relate to God. Only when these ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Sharing Our Church & Faith With Others"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Practical ways we can witness for Christ

Sharing our church and our faith with others Scripture Reading: Psalm 126 Most of us want to let others know about our church, and we’d even like to be able to tell people about our faith in Christ…yet we’re hesitant, reluctant. We’re afraid of how they might react, afraid we might do a poor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

Dealing With Criticism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 13, 2003

Fifty-two practical ways of dealing with criticism.

Dealing With Criticisms (Philippians 2:13-16) Without an ability to deal with criticisms many people give in to discouragement, anxiety or angry over reactions. Quote: Advice from Dr. Mitchell’s life: Someone in his congregation pointed out several faults in him and his preaching. Instead of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's The Truth !

Contributed by Doug Brown on Feb 5, 2001

Various kinds of practical everyday perspectives of Truth

It’s The Truth ! alhqeia John 14:6 Psalm 51:6 Illus: The Greek philosopher, Socrates?, in giving his perspective on truth uses the following illustration to prove his point... Imagine a man spending his entire life in a cave. And he is so placed in the cave that he cannot turn around and see ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:6, John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002

Jesus wants us to practice a ministry of reconciliation.

GO FOR IT: THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION! How shall we handle discord and opposition? Where do we bend? Where do we stand? Is the hill worth dying for? Noah needed to devise a system to tell if the waters were low enough to support life. Noah’s test was simple, let a dove fly out of the ark. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18, Matthew 5:21-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeing The Unseen Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We need to practice God’s Presence.

SEEING THE UNSEEN CHRIST Psalm 105:4 S: Presence of God Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: WE NEED TO PRACTICE GOD’S PRESENCE. KW: Questions TS: We will answer in our study of Scripture three questions about practicing God’s Presence. The _____ question we will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:4

Denomination: Baptist

Three Laws Of Spiritual Life

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

Practical principles for walking in the Spirit and not after the flesh.

Laws of spiritual life 3/19/95 I. Importance of Spiritual life A. Flesh vs. spirit 1. This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. (Galatians 5:16, KJV). a. Flesh includes the natural part of man apart from God. b. Soul--mind,will, emotion c. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fleeing From Sexual Immorality

Contributed by Ian Drucker on Sep 5, 2005

A Practical Guide in Fleeing From Sexual Immorality!

Fleeing From Sexual Immorality It is indicated for us in John 14:6 responding to the apostle Thomas, that Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life.” Jesus is not saying that he knows the way, that he knows the truth and that he knows how to have life. Rather, Jesus is indicating that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marks Of Discipleship -- Generosity Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 3, 2004

Generosity does not come naturally. It takes PRACTICE.

You can tell that it is time for the presidential campaigns. There are polls in every issue of every paper, every day. I thought I’d start this morning’s sermon with a poll. Just a simple show of hands will do. How many of you here today would like to be remembered as a skin flint who was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Between The Toes Too Please

Contributed by David Campbell on Aug 4, 2001

A practical & spiritual look at the footwashing service with Jesus.

"Between the Toes Too Please" John 13:1-17 Pastor Dave Campbell If you’ve ever spent time around farm animals, you may see a number of similarities between them and us people. Chickens, for example, have an interesting tendency to set up a social order in which the strong pick on the weak. Or ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Apostolic

Handling Satans Attacks

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Oct 11, 2006

Learn how to practically handle satans attacks.

HANDLING SATANS ATTACKS Nehemiah had it in his heart to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. He had prayed, fasted, confessed his sin, risked his life, gathered men to help, inspected the situation and went forward to do Gods will. Rebuilding the wall would be hard in and of itself, but the job was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ