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#8 A Day In The Life Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 9, 2020

Mark 1:21-39 presents twenty-four hours of Jesus’ life and ministry, when He establishes His authority in teaching, and His authority over demons and illness. This sermon deals with Mark's emphasis of Jesus' authority and the need for prayer and communion with God in solitude.

A Day in the Life Series: Gospel of Mark Chuck Sligh February 9, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn in your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

David And Ish-Bosheth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 28, 2020

Second Samuel 4:1-12 shows us that injustice cannot establish God's kingdom.

Scripture After the death of King Saul (1:1), David was anointed as king over the tribe of Judah in the city of Hebron (2:4). Saul’s surviving son, Ish-bosheth, was set up as a puppet king over “all Israel” in the north by Abner, Saul’s military general who had survived the battle against the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Strong 2: Because His Grace Is... Series

Contributed by Paul Cockram on Mar 2, 2020

God’s grace is always sufficient because He is all powerful and His grace is everlasting. Nothing can match God’s power. Portions derived from outline and notes on Church Edge, and also some material was derived from the message “When I Am Weak”, submitted to Sermon Central by Kenneth Sauer

Today, we’re beginning our second message in our series, “Jesus Strong.” Last week, the message was, “Jesus Strong: Because You’re Not Strong Enough.” Today, I’ve entitled the message, “Jesus strong: Because His Grace is.” Our text will be 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. You can go ahead and turn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Bear Fruit For Our Heavenly Father Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 4, 2020

How can we bear more fruit for our Heavenly Father? -- Only by Jesus working in us and through us! 1. He is the essential connection (vs. 1-2, 4-6). 2. He gives us the essential cleansing (vs. 2-3). 3. He gives us an essential command (vs. 4). 4. He gives us an extraordinary commitment (vs. 7).

How to Bear Fruit for Our Heavenly Father The Gospel of John John 15:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 30, 2017 (Revised March 4, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Most of you know that for a long time we have been studying the night before Jesus died on the cross for our sins. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of First Things Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 14, 2013

This the second message in our money month series "The Blessed Life". Looking at the commands for the First Born, the First Fruit and the First Tithe.

The Blessing of First Things (Many of the concepts in this message come from Robert Morris’s book “The Blessed Life”) Well, here we are week two of Money Month. If you are visiting or new to Cornerstone each year we take the month of April to teach the theology of giving. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Story Of Achan

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2013

Sometimes I think we forget that God does not only love, but that He is also a just God who punishes sin. Let¡¦s remember that every sin we commit is a sin against God, and that sin not only hurts us, it also hurts others, and it hurts our relationship wi

The Story of Achan Background Passage: Joshua 7:1-26 Focal Passage: Joshua 7:6-7, 10-13, 16-21, 24-26 Introduction Let¡¦s back up a few weeks and recap what¡¦s already happened. God had given the land of Canaan to the Israelites, but they still had to take it away from those who lived ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 20, 2013

Sermon on fasting. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Question 1: What is Fasting? Question 2: Should Christian’s fast? Question 3: Why Fast? Question: How to Fast? SERMON BODY: Ill: • Moses the lawgiver, • King David, • Elijah the prophet, • Queen Esther, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16

Denomination: Brethren

Selfishness Separates Families

Contributed by John Lowe on May 6, 2013

Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah, differed from the start. Esau, the oldest, was a man of the field, while Jacob was a “home boy.” Twice, during their days at home, Jacob took advantage of Esau.

Title: Selfishness Separates Families Text: (Genesis 27:43). Scripture Reading: Genesis 27:30-45 Introduction Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah, differed from the start. Esau, the oldest, was a man of the field, while Jacob was a “home boy.” Twice, during ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:30-45

Denomination: Baptist

True Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 14, 2013

True love sees the need, feels the need and meets the need.

In nearly 27 years of pastoral ministry, I have been asked some tough questions about the Christian faith. One of the toughest questions regards the problem of evil and why a good and all-powerful God allows people to suffer in this world. Peter Kreeft, a Christian apologist and philosopher, has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Standing On The Promises Of God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 3, 2020

Our faith in the promises of God are the anchor that holds us secure no matter what storm we are facing. The lifeline of God's promises anchors us to the very throne of God. Our job is to trust and hold on!

A. One day a young mother was feeling rather down and hopeless when she heard the phone ring. 1. The young mother picked up the phone and said, “Hello.” 2. A woman’s voice immediately said, “Honey, it’s mom. I called because I know that you’re overwhelmed with the three children, and I want to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:17-20, Romans 15:13, 1 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sarah - The Mother Of Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Aug 14, 2020

Sarah displayed a kind of faith that we can identify with. One that sometimes falters, and flounders, yet God commended her faith, and placed her in His Hall of Faith!

The following is a continuation of the sermon series: Living by Faith. Hebrews 11: 11 By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore from one man, and him as good as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

David And Bathsheba Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 14, 2020

Second Samuel 11:1-27 shows us the carnage of sin in a person's life.

Scripture Second Samuel chapters 5 to 10 describe David at the pinnacle of his reign as God’s chosen king over God’s chosen people, Israel. However, Second Samuel 10 is also the beginning of a new section in the account of David’s kingdom. Chapters 10 to 12 describe David’s battle with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Obedience Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020

Obedience is a sign of conversion, commitment and conviction

OBEDIENCE Imagine if you will, that you work for a company whose president found it necessary to travel out of the country and spend an extended period of time abroad. So he says to you and the other trusted employees, “Look, I’m going to leave. And while I’m gone, I want you to pay close ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Can A Born-Again Christian "Bind" And "rebuke” The Devil?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 25, 2020

A look at what the Bible says about effective spiritual warfare

The terms "binding" and "rebuking" have risen to the forefront in spiritual warfare and deliverance ministry teaching. The words are most often used to teach that the devil can be "bound" or that angels can be "loosed." This study today is about what the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:9, 2 Peter 3:11-12, 1 Peter 5:6-9, James 4:7, Revelation 20:1-3, Matthew 12:22-32, Matthew 23:2-3, 1 John 3:8-10, Matthew 18:15-20, Ephesians 6:10, Matthew 16:13-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Blessings

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

The message celebrates the amazing blessings poured out on us by God found in Ephesians 1.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Celebrating Divine Blessings” Introduction Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty… Psalm 104:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance