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"Our God Reigns"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 26, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the birth of Jesus is a good news story that strikes a chord, with all of us, that “Our God reigns”.

25 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The birth of Jesus is a good news story which strikes a chord, with all of us, that “Our God reigns”. REFERENCES: Christmas Sunday Morning; (JPV) Joy, Peace, and Victory; Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Law Of Faith

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Paul speaks of ’The Law of Faith’. Tapping into the power of this law is critical to living supernaturally....

The Law of Faith Mark 2:1-12 Salespeople understand that very few people will buy an item "sight unseen." As human beings we sometimes find it very difficult to visualize something we cannot see. When we buy a car, for the most part we want to kick the tires, see the shiny new paint, and smell the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 7, 2009

This lesson suggests that Faith, Hope, and Love are the “fundamentals” or “basics” that we need to get back to when our lives are in a spiritual slump.

Back to the Basics 07/31/05 AM Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 INTRODUCTION 1. I suspect the problem is one akin to an athlete or a sport team which is "in a slump" a. Such a person or team "goes through the motions", but they are not performing up to their true potential b. The solution in sports: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hanging Around With Dogs And Pigs

Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Jul 3, 2009

We judge too quickly in today’s society. This message looks at that great message Jesus preached.

“Hanging around with Dogs & Pigs” Matthew 7:1-6 Theme; underlying concept that of “Judgment”. Jesus proceeds with the teaching, and then puts it in different ways throughout the rest of the chapter. Look @ connection between Cp. 6&7 Lets review what Jesus has taught thus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Radically Committed To Winning People’s Hearts Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 26, 2014

The Mission of God: God is Radically Committed to Winning People’s Hearts

The Mission of God: God is Radically Committed to Winning People’s Hearts Matthew 2:1-12 God is on a mission to win the hearts of people. The coming of Jesus is about God taking the initiative to overcome the infinite chasm between us and him by coming to dwell among us, identifying with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fill In The Blanks

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 18, 2015

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Fill in the Blanks Philippians 1:21-26 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FillBlanks.html "To live is ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬______________ and to die is _______________." This is Paul's philosophy of life. The true meaning and purpose of life is summed up here. v. 21 12 one syllable words ... but they ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Snake Eggs

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Sin Destroys

Snake Eggs (Isaiah 59:1-10) Intro: There are some things that strike terror in the hearts of most of us. For most of us a poisonous snake causes our bodies to shake with fear. Can you imagine being trapped in a small room with 1000 deadly vipers? That is not a very pleasant thought, but we as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Wants To Do A New Thing In Your Life

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 14, 2014

Being led by the Spirit--Listening to the Lord's direction in your life

GOD WANTS TO DO A NEW THING IN YOUR LIFE Isaiah 43:18,19 TEXT:18. Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. INTRODUCTION: Isaiah’s writings to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dangers Of A Form Of Godliness

Contributed by Jovanni Dinsay on Mar 17, 2025

• Many people today claim to be spiritual or religious, but is that enough to save them

Having a form of godliness refers to outwardly appearing to be righteous or spiritual, but lacking the inward reality of a vibrant, personal relationship with God. Characteristics of having a form of godliness Some common characteristics of having a form of godliness include: • Attending church or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Listens To Prayer

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Nov 17, 2020

God Listens to prayer, is able to respond to prayer, and moves when we pray "Thy Will be done" from Joshua 12 and the account of the sun standing still.

Sermon for Sunday, November 15, 2020 God listens to your prayers Have you ever had God answer a prayer? And not just a vague prayer where you said to yourself, “God, please don’t let it rain tomorrow?” and it didn’t? Well perhaps God answered that prayer for you, or perhaps it wasn’t supposed to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Compatibility In Marriage Or Spirit-Controlled Temperament In Marriage Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on May 3, 2004

Understanding Compatibility in Marriage and the Spirit-Controlled Temperament. GOD INTENDED MARRIAGE TO BE A LIFE-LONG UNION BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE, A MAN AND HIS WIFE. Incompatibility, a frequently alleged ground for divorce has no legitimate status before

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Under The Juniper Tree

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005

Elijah found himself discouraged and lying under a juniper tree begging God to let him die. God renewed his hope and faith. Let’s look to see what happened.

Don’t stay under the Juniper Tree Text: I Kings 19:1-8 This passage breaks into a series of amazing events in the life of Elijah. A few years earlier Ahab had become the king of Israel. He turned out to be the most wicked king in the history of Israel. Along with his wicked wife Jezebel, Ahab ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

God's Challenge (Job 38)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 3, 2026

Does creation challenge us?

Who created earth, oceans, morning, snow, hail, lightning, wind, rain, constellations, the laws of matter? Who feeds wild animals? Let’s begin in Job 38. Does God finally challenge Job to answer some questions? Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, Who is this that darkeneth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Prayer Of A Simple Man

Contributed by Selvan John on Mar 27, 2006

Powerful prayer of the Elijah, a man just like us.

Powerful Prayer of a Simple Man James 5:17, 18 17 Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. NIV Elijah was an ordinary ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Brook Dries Up

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 21, 2003

We’ve all been in a place where the "brook" dried up and God moved us on to another place. There are many lessons to be learned beside the brook.

A. INTRODUCTION “And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, ‘As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.’ And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, ‘Get thee hence, and turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9, 1 Kings 17:24

Denomination: Baptist