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Visionary View: Gaining God's Perspective Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2023

The importance of having a visionary view in a person's life.

"Visionary View: Gaining God's Perspective" Introduction: The importance of having a visionary view in a person's life. Emphasize that this perspective helps us align their goals and actions with God's will. Proverbs 29:18 "When people do not accept divine guidance, they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 14:28-31, Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Samuel 16:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Value Judgments Or Judging With Value Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 13, 2005

Each judgment we make, though, says far more about us than it does about the issue under judgment. Paul brings this into clarity for the believer, as judgments were being made over the significance of eating meat that had been offered to idols. The resp

VALUE JUDGMENTS OR JUDGING WITH VALUE 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 INTRODUCTION: The dictionary defines a value judgment as, ¡§an assessment that reveals more about the values of the person making the assessment than about the reality of what is assessed.¡¨ In reality, we all make judgments all the time. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Good Try But Bad Wrong Series

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 18, 2012

It is all too easy to get our eyes on things that we do not need to be concerned about. We get off focus and cause troubles for ourselves and for others around us. Hear what Jesus has to say about this matter.

KINGDOM SEEKERS Mt. 6:33 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. (KJV) 33 Mas buscad primeramente el reino de Dios y su justicia, y todas estas cosas os serán añadidas. (RVG04) Mt. 20:20-27 Central Text Mr. 10:35-41 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Netanyahu, Purim And The Enemies

Contributed by Gabriel Agbo on Mar 7, 2021

The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his recent Purim message responded to the continued threats of annihilation of Israel by the enemies of the Jewish state by reminding them of the biblical story of Haman.

Netanyahu, Purim and the enemies By Gabriel Agbo The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his recent Purim message responded to the continued threats of annihilation of Israel by the enemies of the Jewish state by ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Standing Firm In The Last Days

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Feb 7, 2025

Paul describes a society that has turned away from God, where people are consumed with self-interest, greed, pride, and ungodliness. His words sound eerily familiar, as if they were written for our own time. But they also contain guidance and encouragement for us as faithful Christians.

“But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

"Sin Is The Wrong Use Of Free Will Given By God.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 8, 2002

Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Gen 2: 7-9; 3: 1-7 Title: “Sin is the wrong use of free will given by God.”

Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Gen 2: 7-9; 3: 1-7 Title: “Sin is the wrong use of free will given by God.” There are two accounts of creation in Genesis. The first account Genesis 1: 1-2:4a, called ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking With God's Family Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 31, 2009

Becoming as devoted to each other as we are to Jesus is what it takes to walk successfully with other Christ-followers. Let’s explore that together.

BIG IDEA: Walking with God’s family involves handling disclosure correctly, exercising discernment and becoming as devoted to each other as we are to Jesus Christ. 1. We Must Handle Disclosure Correctly. What does it mean to disclose something? To disclose something means to reveal it, to make ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:9

Denomination: Baptist

Guardians At The Gate Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 13, 2007

I began with a true story of a young girl rescued and brought to know Jesus. Father’s are to be guardians at the gate of their home, protecting their children from the sin and immorality of the culture, teaching the word of God and demonstrating love and

In Jesus Holy Name June 17, 2007 Text: Deuteronomy 11:1, 4:9 Father’s Day “Guardians at the Gate ” Story: “Father of the Year Essay” Merced County by Halley I think my step-dad is “father of the Year” because of our unique story. Let me explain. Long before I was born, my mother ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-21

Denomination: Lutheran

A Journey Like Never Before Pt. 4

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Walking with Jesus into the New Year

A JOURNEY LIKE NEVER BEFORE PT 4 1JN 4 VS 7-21 1 John 4:7-21 (NKJV) 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that ...read more

Denomination: *other

Going To The Next Level Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 25, 2011

When we grow with God we'll avoid embracing the world.

Going to the Next Level 1 John 2:12-17 Rev. Brian Bill 9/25/11 Years ago, a “Dear Abby” column ran a story by a retired schoolteacher. One day she had her students take out some paper and list the names of the other students in the room. Then she told them to think of the nicest thing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Being The Best At What We Do.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 10, 2000

Year C. 3rd Sunday of Advent

Year C. 3rd Sunday of Advent Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

1 Corinthians 13 Part 3: Love Is Not Selfish, Irritable Or Score Keeping Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

Love is not self seeking, irritable and does not keep records of wrongs.

Introduction Do you know the problem of doing a series on 1 Corinthians 13, its not that you run out of material. While at the moment I’m covering 3 characteristics a sermon, I’ve seen series that cover one a sermon. I’m don’t repeat myself enough to bring that off though. It’s that you quickly run ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Supersize Me!

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 12, 2006

In order to avoid the trap of self-indulgence, we need to: 1. Reject the spirit of entitlement and embrace a spirit of gratitude. 2. Reject excess and move toward moderation. 3. Reject the temporal and focus on the eternal.

Two years ago Morgan Spurlock created a film documentary called Supersize Me, which won several international film awards. It was based on an experiment to see what would happen if he would eat nothing but McDonald’s fast food for one month. He had three rules for this experiment: 1. During the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

Why Faith?

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 11, 2005

Faith in God and the finished work of Jesus on the cross brings the Spirit of God, Who brings the Love of God, which brings the Hope of God...

Title: Why Faith? Scripture: Romans 4:1-8 4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God. 3 What does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Strengthens Our Families

Contributed by Grant Bennington on May 9, 2004

This sermon was used on Mother’s day for the Blessing/Dedication of Children. It discusses Parents duty to Children based on Mark 10:13-16.

Today is a very significant day in which we recognize and celebrate the nurturing, sustaining and unselfish love of Mothers. There is an old Jewish proverb that says "God couldn’t be everywhere so he made Mothers". There are probably a few mothers who consider this a great honour, however, they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible