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Sowing In Faith, Reaping In Hope Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 3, 2024

The Bible often uses agricultural imagery to teach us about spiritual truths. Just like a farmer plants seeds and waits for a harvest, we plant spiritual seeds through prayer, good works, and faithful living.

Sowing in Faith, Reaping in Hope Introduction: It’s such a blessing to gather together and dive into God’s Word. Today, we’re going to explore what it means to live a life of faithful sowing. Our Christian walk often mirrors the rhythms of farming—planting seeds of faith, nurturing them through ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:6, Matthew 13:3-9, Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Must Obey God Rather Than Men

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 16, 2022

Where does obedience to the command of men stop and obedience to God begin?

We must obey God rather than Men Acts 5:26-33 Sometimes, the Scripture seems to put us in quite a dilemma. Peter’s response in the passage we just read shows that Peter’s response to the High Priest’s charge that the Apostles had disobeyed the strict prohibition of the Sanhedrin that they should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:26-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

So Great A Salvation - The Way Of Salvation Is Finished!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 7, 2021

The plan of Salvation was complete. The battles have been fierce, the war had been long, and Satan would suffer his final defeat. It is finished was the victory cry of Jesus.

John 19:28 “After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. 29 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. 30 When Jesus therefore had ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, Hebrews 2:3

Denomination: Methodist

Living A Surrendered Life

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 20, 2024

As believers, we are to live out the transformation that has taken place on the inside. It is easy to state that one is a believer and follower of Christ; it is an entirely different matter to live in such a way that others can see evidence of the professed relationship with Christ.

Living a Surrendered Life Ephesians 4:25-32 We have discussed much in recent weeks regarding the obligations and responsibilities of believers within the body of Christ. Paul has painted a detailed picture of how the church should look and the witness presented unto a watching world. While the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jubilee Economics (Leviticus 25)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 28, 2024

Can we learn any economic principles from the ancient Jubilee of Israel? Let's look at Leviticus 25.

The Bible introduces us to jubilism, a unique system designed by God to protect the weak and create economic justice for all. It begins with equal distribution of the land into private hands. Did the jubilee economic system provide a way for people to get out of poverty? Did it act as an equalizer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Chastening Of The Lord

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Psalms 118:18 says, " The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.

Psalms 118:18 says, " The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death." In light of what the Bible tells us, you can rest assured that God chastens His own. The meaning of "chasten" is found in the New Testament word "paideuo." It comes from the word "pais"–meaning child. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:18

Faithful Followers

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H.

Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H. Gordon Selfridge built up one of the world's larges department stores in London. He achieved success by being a leader, not a boss. Here is his own comparison of the two types of executives: The boss drives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Flooded Foundations

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Jan 17, 2001

The foundations on which we build our lives are vitally important. Preached following Hurricane Floyd flood in North Carolina.

Introduction: As I speak, there are over 4000 people in emergency shelters in North Carolina. Most of these, our neighbors, are in these shelters because they have been run from their homes by the flood waters of the Tar, the Neuse, the Trent Rivers and various streams that have turned into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Characteristics Of A Christian Soldier

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 24, 2004

Are you showing the characteristics of a true Christian Soldier?

OPENING On June 6th, 1944 at 5:50 in the morning a group of 100,000 plus soldiers set sail for the French shoreline at Normandy, not knowing what laid in wait for them. All they knew was that they had a mission to accomplish and they were focused on that mission. That morning marked the beginning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is Our Judge, Lawgiver, King, Saviour

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Oct 30, 2004

A simple message showing how God is our Judge, Lawgiver, King, and Saviour

The Lord is… Isaiah 33:22 Intro. First notice the Word LORD….Jehovah. We are taking about the Creator We are talking bout the Sustainer I. The Lord is our Judge. A.There is one thing you can count on…one day you will stand before the Judge to give an account for your life. … for we shall ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:22

Denomination: Baptist

Back Pockets & Overcoats Series

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 27, 2005

’Said’ vs. Authentic Christianity

Back Pockets and Overcoats (Said vs. Authentic Christianity) TEXT: Romans 14:13 OBJECTS: 1 Back Pocket and 1 Overcoat 4 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. Symptoms of Back Pocket “Christians” • Saying One Thing—Doing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of Godliness

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 9, 2001

This sermon is about the true nature of godliness and the qualities that reveal godliness in the life of a beleiver.

THE MARKS OF GODLINESS OUTLINE 1.CONDUCT 2.CONCERN 3.COMPASSION 4.CONVERSATION 5.COMFORT 6.CONFIDENCE 7.COMMUNION THE MESSAGE THE MARKS OF GODLINESS 1.CONDUCT I John 2:6 Godliness is revealed in the conduct of a beleiver. The life that he leads is a testimony of his spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow—2 Series

Contributed by David King on Aug 26, 2006

This series of teachings is to help us focus on God’s promises as we face challenges on the way to our destination in life.

TODAY IS YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW—2. Josh. 1:1-9 We started last week by looking at the different seasons and eras of life namely Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. We noticed that today is the tomorrow spoken of by our yesterday. Every man somehow will pass through these important seasons. To enter ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Can You Give?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 9, 2006

The most precious thing we can give to Christ Jesus is the one thing we are most reluctant to give. Ourselves!

Mark 8: 31 – 38 – What Can I Give You? Intro: I remember a number of years ago watching a television program called “What’s My Line?” --- The program was in black and white, so that tells you how long ago it was. The whole premise of the show was a panel of celebrities tried to guess the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Conscience, A True Guide?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

A message on allowing our conscience to guide our actions.

CONSCIENCE, A TRUE GUIDE? 1 Corinthians 10:16-33 INTRO: Paul now returns, after a brief illustration from his own life, to the main subject of this entire section of scripture. The subject of eating meat of fered as a sacrifice to idols. Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16-33

Denomination: Baptist