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When A Teenager Held Back God’s Judgment Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2022

Josiah stands strong for what's right and, in the course of doing that, holds off God's judgment on a nation.

When a Teenager Held Back God’s Judgment: 1. Sometimes it takes a new generation to move back toward God. - 2 Chronicles 34:1-3. - He’s a young man: eight when he begins to rule and sixteen when he begins seeking the Lord. - It’s easy for us to berate and deride the younger generations, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Can The Foundations Of America Be Restored? Only Through A Revival Of The Young

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 24, 2023

Christianity is the underpinning of western civilization, and as we jettison it for entertainment, nihilism, pleasure, and post-modernism, we unsurprisingly see a society tipping into chaos

In our desperate search for what went wrong with western civilization, digging through layer after layer, social structures breaking down, norms shifting, confusion abounding, unrest spreading, and suicide flourishing, we search and long and cry out, "What has gone wrong!?" We think to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Breaking The Chains Of Spiritual Stagnation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025

Spiritual stagnation occurs when a believer’s walk with God becomes inactive, unfruitful, or lacking growth.

BREAKING THE CHAINS OF SPIRITUAL STAGNATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Revelation 3:15-16, Proverbs 4:18 INTRODUCTION Spiritual stagnation occurs when a believer’s walk with God becomes inactive, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Millennium 1,000 Years Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

Reigning with Christ for a Thousand Years.

“Then I saw an angel . . . seized the dragon—that old serpent, who is the devil, satan—and bound him in chains for a thousand years. The angel threw him into the bottomless pit, which he then shut and locked so satan could not deceive the nations anymore until the thousand years were finished. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Small Obstacles For Greater Heights SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

This sermon explores how minor hindrances can prevent us from reaching our full potential in life and in our spiritual journey. It delves into the story of Achan and his actions at Jericho.

Moving to the Next Level Today, we will explore the concept of moving to a higher level in life and in our relationship with God. Often, it is the little things that hold us back from reaching our full potential. We will examine the story of Achan and his actions at the city of Jericho. Life is a ...read more

Topics: Temptation, Resisting Temptation

The Necessity Of Walking With God

Contributed by A Armtrong on Oct 22, 2001

If God is in us, then we will walk with him.

9-16-’01 The Necessity of Walking With God A. Armstrong "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." [Gatatians 5:25] There is something within every man, woman, boy, and girl. The Bible tells us that Jesus knew ‘what was in man.’ Whose we are determines ‘what is in us.’ And ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Positive Perserverance Prompts Prosperity

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

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Positive Perseverance Prompts Prosperity Hebrews 12:1-3 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ October 28, 2001 Mike Ditka, New Orleans Saints football coach with a reputation for optimism, came into the locker room to give his team a pre-game pep talk. "All right Boys!" he said, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

May I Be Excused? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 30, 2011

When it comes to sin, we are all without excuse.

“Between the Lines: May I Be Excused?” Romans 1:18-2:11 Magic Johnson. Pete Rose. Jesse James (the actor, not the cowboy). Arnold Schwarzenegger. Michael Vick. Richard Nixon. Bill Clinton. Mary Kay Letourneau. Debra LaFave. Saddam Hussein. Osama Bin Laden. Jim Tressel. These people all ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What If Jesus Christ Had Never Come To Earth?

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 17, 2007

This message explores the drastic differences that the Earth and its people would be suffering had not Jesus Christ been born. It deals with science and other important matters too.

What if Jesus Christ Had Never Come to Earth? Pastor Eric J. Hanson (with thanks to the late Dr. D. James Kennedy) December 23, 2007 On this Christmas Sunday, we stop and reflect on the events that brought our Lord Jesus Christ to Earth to become the Savior of all who will put their trust in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teach Us How To Number Our Days

Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Jan 8, 2022

It is very important for us to know that one of the purposes of our coming to the world is to learn, to gain knowledge. The world is a school and we are students of the Holy Spirit.

NEW YEAR SERMON FOR 2022 Psalms 90:12; “12 So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom. 13 Return, O LORD! How long? And have compassion on Your servants. 14 Oh, satisfy us early with Your mercy, That we may rejoice and be glad all our days! 15 Make us glad according to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Advancement Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GOSPEL CAN ACTUALLY BENEFIT FROM DIFFICULT PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

BIG IDEA: THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GOSPEL CAN ACTUALLY BENEFIT FROM DIFFICULT PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES: - BY SHOWING UNBELIEVERS THE REALITY OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST; - BY SHOWING BELIEVERS OUR EXAMPLE OF JOY AND FAITHFULNESS (WHICH GIVES THEM COURAGE TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL) INTRODUCTION: What is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

X Is For Xulon (Tree) Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "tree" in Psalm 1:3

Introduction 1. For almost 8 months, we’ve been studying the ABCs of the Bible... A is for Abundant... B is for Beginning C is for Capstone... D i s for Delight... and so on... 2. Tonight we come to the letter X... Now, there’s not alot I can do with the letter X... I could preach a sermon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Resurrection Connection

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 11, 2004

Only the true God, the Lord of life and death, could be our Savior.

THE RESURRECTION CONNECTION Little children love to play “connect the dots.” If you were to go to most any restaurant and ask for a children’s menu, somewhere on the menu would be a “connect the dots” game. I suppose what makes “connect the dots” so interesting to a child is the way in which the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer And Sincere Daily Living

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

The truth is that there is no way you can pray correctly when you are not living aright

“He that turneth away His ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be an abomination” (Proverb 28:9) “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous and His ears are open unto His cries” (Psalms 34:15) “For the eyes of the Lord are intently watching all who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15

Denomination: Anglican

God's Promises For A Weary People

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 18, 2008

Weariness often makes us lose heart and forget God’s Promises

GOD’S PROMISES FOR A WEARY PEOPLE 9/17/08 Psalm 125 S__ L__ R__ 1. Many Days on way to Jerusalem to Worship a. thoughts of home b. thoughts of remainder of trip c. bone tired – weary – perhaps ready to turn back 2. Life gets like that a. trials and tribulations b. swimming against the stream ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Baptist