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Finishing Strong By Keeping The Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Jan 7, 2024

The importance of keeping the faith and finishing our race.

I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God. May all who read it and hear be blessed. FINISHING STRONG BY KEEPING THE FAITH In 1964, Billy Mills came out of nowhere to become the first, and only American to ever win the Olympic 10,000-meter race. Billy was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Philippians 3:14, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Matthew 21:28-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Is Personal

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 19, 2022

Jesus came as our high priest, not to substitute a relationship with God, but to facilitate a relationship with God. He is our way to a personal relationship with God.

How many knows that in every day life, the moment you say this is personal, everything goes to a different level. You may be casually visiting and joking around, and sharing things with little thought. But when someone says this is personal, the time for casual joking is over. Now it's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, Matthew 4:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joseph's Obedience: The Message Of Peace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 20, 2018

Matthew 1:18-25 highlights that obedience as seen through the: 1) The Predicament of Joseph (Matthew 1:18-19), 2) The Point to Joseph (Matthew 1:20-21), 3) The Prophecy for Joseph (Matthew 1:22-23), and 4) The Performance of Joseph (Matthew 1:24-25)

Families have various expectations for one another at Christmas. Regardless of how far away you might live, many times they expect a visit or even a grand get together for Christmas. Regardless of the reason, the various means of travel from air, train or road are often congested and difficult. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Other

Wholehearted Commitment Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2009

This sermon examines the priorities of wholehearted commitment.

Scripture For the next four Sundays I plan to preach a new series of sermons, which I have titled, Wholehearted Generosity. Now, what is “wholehearted generosity”? Wholehearted is defined as “completely and sincerely devoted, determined, or enthusiastic; marked by complete earnest commitment; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grow Into An Emotionally Mature Adult Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 12, 2011

Part 7 in series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message shows what it means to be an emotionally mature adult, explains why most adults are not emotionally mature, and connects the process implicitly to spiritual growth, referring to the work of t

Grow Into an Emotionally Mature Adult Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 7 Wildwind Community Church November 21, 2010 David Flowers Well, I’m sorry to say we are nearing the end of our Emotionally Healthy Spirituality series. It has been a difficult series in many ways, to be sure, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Message Of The Angel - ’do Not Be Afraid’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 17, 2011

The Message of the Angel - ’Do Not Be Afraid’. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info).

SERMON OUTLINE: 1. The "Do not be afraid" of the impossible. (Luke 1:13). 2. The "Do not be afraid" of unanswered prayer: (Luke 1: 30). 3. The "Do not be afraid of salvation. (Luke 2:10-11). 4. The "Do not be afraid" of obedience. (Matthew 1:20). SERMON BODY: Quote: • Researchers at Johns ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13-38

Denomination: Brethren

The Secret To Victorious Living

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 31, 2011

If we want to get to where we need to be spiritually we need to have the right mode of transportation.

The Secret to Victorious Living Text: Acts 1:4-8; Acts 1:14; Acts 2:1-4, 47. Introduction 1. Illustration: In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th Century agnostic Thomas Huxley (some of you might know that it was Huxley who promoted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Next Five Minutes

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Jan 3, 2012

If you were offered 5 million dollars for the next 5 minutes of your life, with no holds barred, would you make the deal? How much more should we live in the light of Eternity when our life on earth is but the blink of an eye.

We are going to set up the title of this message by going through a scenario. Imagine with me that there is a knock at the door, we go over to it, open it up, and in walks a man with a beautiful Armani suit, a fedora hat, and big smile on. “I have great news for you,” he says. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Living Right Side Up In An Upside Down Society

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 17, 2005

To teach belivers how to live in today’s culture.

PP0242 DATE LIVING RIGHT SIDE UP IN AN UPSIDE SOCIETY! Proverbs 3:1-10. INTRODUCTION: What is a Christian supposed to do? We live in a society that is upside down. Years ago I rode a ride at the State Fair that turned the riders upside down several times during the duration of the ride. When ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle For Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Paul is convinced that failures can become successes. He knew this for he was one of the most successful failures in history. One of the great themes of literature and the Bible is this theme of success out of failure.

In the 35 years following the Civil War 3 success writers towered high above all others, and they became successful by writing about success. All 3 were ordained men. One of them was Russell Conwell who was the pastor of the Baptist Temple of Philadelphia. He delivered his famous lecture over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Receiving God’s Healing Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 5, 2022

Maybe you have been pursuing the Promised Land for a while; and much of your journey has been filled with spiritual heartache and pain and you may be wounded. If so, then you need to receive spiritual healing from the Lord.

If God has ever placed a calling on your heart to serve Him, then He is inviting you to enter a spiritual Promised Land. He’s calling you to possess the land, just as He called the Israelites to possess Canaan; but before you can begin possessing the land you need to make sure your heart is right ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-15

Denomination: Baptist

Fanning The Flames

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 12, 2023

In the face of great heresy Paul knew Timothy was tiring out so despite his own bleak circumstances Paul wrote the words of encouragement that his son desperately needed to hear to fan the flames of his dedication to the Lord!

Fanning into the Flame 2 Timothy 1 :1-7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 From the dark, dreary, cold underground chamber in Rome’s Mamertine prison apostle Paul puts to pen what would be his very last communication with the outside world. Though he had been in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The 10 Commandments: Living Successfully!

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 9, 2001

The 10 Commandments are the "Rules to live successfully in THIS WORLD!"

The Way of Life=Ten Commandments Ex. 20:1-4 Intro: You may heard about the ad in a paper for a lost dog. Description: Brown, short hair, with bald spots, right leg broken from an auto accident, left hip hurt from another auth accident, rt. Eye missing from a fight with a cat, left ear bitten ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hem Of His Garment

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 9, 2005

Jesus still heals the broken-hearted and those who are sick with sin

The Hem of His Garment Text: Mark 5:24-34; Matthew 9: 21-22 24 And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him. 25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, 26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Laws Of Giving Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 5, 2008

Do you give NEED-MINDEDLY or SEED-MINDEDLY?

The Laws of Giving Luke 6:38 Luke 6:38 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." (NIV) How do you MEASURE up? Galatians 6:7 7 Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Church Of God