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Creating New Strongholds - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 2, 2019

This message looks at the godly strongholds operating in Joseph's life when tempted to commit adultery by Potiphar's wife.

This is the fourth message in my series on Creating New Strongholds. We are continuing our look at ways of thinking the Apostle Paul describes as “strongholds” in 2 Corinthians 10:4. However, instead of examining strongholds from the viewpoint of tearing them down, like the previous three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-10, Amos 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Bread In The Kingdom Of God..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 13, 2005

Many of us have heard opportunity knocking at our door, but by the time we unhooked the chain, pushed back the bolt, turned two locks, shut off the alarm, it was gone. Let’s examine the simularity together from today’s text!

DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH -Preached in The AM Worship- Dr. E. Winson Butler senior pastor INTRODUCTION Many of us have heard opportunity knocking at our door, but by the time we unhooked the chain, pushed back the bolt, turned two locks, call back the dog, shut off the alarm - it was gone! Funny ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Abandoned To Depravity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 9, 2004

How do we as Christians respond to the push to accept the Gay Lifestyle as an equal alternative lifestyle? With wisdom, intelligence, compassion, and clarity, that’s how. First, let’s lay a Biblical foundation as to how a society becomes so messed up.

Abandoned to Depravity (Romans 1:24-32) 1. In Indianapolis, the House is deadlocked because the parties cannot agree on passing an amendment that defines marriage as a union only between a man and a woman. 2. President Bush is advocating an amendment at the national level. 3. Television programs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fragrance Of The Father I Series

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Nov 24, 2004

Our souls are restless and our attitudes are Mediocre, we as christians need to push into his presence a full 100 percent for God wants to give us an experience that we will never forget so that we can carry the fragrance of the Father with us everywhere

Introduction: A.W. Tozer, The Root of the Righteous- One of their big milk companies makes capital of the fact that their cows are all satisfied with their lot in life. Their clever ads have made the term “contented cows” familiar to everyone. But what is virtue in a cow may be a vice in a man. And ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus 13 - Don’t Touch Me! I Belong To God, So Back Off! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009

In friendly banter, I will say to guys that give me a friendly push, "Hey, I belong to God! I am annointed! Don’t touch the Lord’s annointed! Back off!" What about you? Do you belong to God?

Exodus 13 - Set Apart for Him! Exodus 13 interests me as it speaks about the firstborn sons of Israel. I am a firstborn son. If I had been in Egypt in the previous chapter I too would have perished unless I took the blood of the lamb and put it on the doorposts and lintels of my house. And in this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Pass Me By..

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 18, 2008

It was a story neatly tucked between the jostling, pushing crowd meeting JESUS at the seaside and the urgency of Jairus’pleadings... and then,that infamous word;"WHO TOUCHED ME?" May our longing and need for GOD let not just pass us by,today!

The scene was so poignant... what with the approach of a very influential man in the person of Jairus, and the emergency situation he was in... Verse 24 said that our LORD went with him... The characters in this passage suggests different attitudes of God’s people. Those who just want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call To Forgive

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Oct 18, 2010

It is a message that will cause us to face feelings that maybe, have been pushed away, or covered over. Maybe for so long that we have forgotten about them until that issue rises up again. It is a message that will help us to handle these feelings the Bi

The Call to Forgive Tonight’s message contains thoughts that I’ve had since early in the week. It is a message for you and a message for me. It is a message that will speak to you and it speaks to me. It is a message that will cause us to face feelings that maybe, have been pushed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Until Death Do Us Part

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 6, 2011

Marriage is not a one wheel drive vehicle on a one way street. It takes two to begin a marriage relationship. Trying to take control or pursuing to change or alter one another will only push each other apart. Most of the time the problem is in us and we a

Opening illustration: A bride was very nervous. It was right before the service. She wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. Her mother gave her some words of calming wisdom. She said to her. “Honey, there’s only three things you need to focus on. If you focus on these three things, you’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s Time For A Change

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 5, 2010

Change is in the atmosphere, we are in a season of change, the question is not "will there be change?" but will it be for the better or will it be for the worse?" you must decide.

Deut 2:1-3 Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea, as the LORD spake unto me: and we compassed mount Seir many days. 2 And the LORD spake unto me, saying, 3 Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward. You’ve compassed this ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-3, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy Churchgoers

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2005

Most people attend church with about as much enthusiasm as going to the dentist to have a tooth pulled. David said he looked forward with eager anticipation to being in God’s house. We need that same attitude that of being happy churchgoers.

HAPPY CHURCHGOERS PSALM 122:1 Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Introduction: Most people attend church with about as much enthusiasm as going to the dentist to have a tooth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

"Salvation Has An Object" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 7, 2009

This sermon pulls together the "bronze serpent" event in Numbers with John 3:14-21. Jesus is the object that is tangable. Other world religions offered in our pluralistic culture Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism offer ladders to God... Jesus is the lad

In Jesus Holy Name March 8, 2009 Lent II John 3:14,15,17 Redeemer “Salvation Has an Object” This morning we have before us one of the most famous bible verses in the bible. It is well known. I would guess that every Christian has even memorized ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Trusted With A Prison Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on May 2, 2007

Resisting temptation is critical if we’re going to find ourselves increasingly faithful to God’s call upon our life. Find out how in this message from Genesis 39 about Joseph’s ability to deal with the pull of evil.

Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph Week 3: “Trusted with a Prison” Genesis 39:6-23 Just off the shore of North Carolina on the island of Cape Hatteras is a village known as Nag’s Head, a small shoreline town where, back in the 1800’s, the “wreckers” lived. These “wreckers” made their living ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of The Flesh Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 15, 2009

One of the most underrated struggles we have as Christians is that between the Spirit of God in us and the flesh trying to pull us back into ways that are not like God. If you experience that dissonance between what you want to be like and what you are li

We are conceived in bondage to a liar who wants only to steal kill and destroy us. He wants us to stay as far away from God as possible. We do what is not like God by default, it is our programming to do so. You would think that laws telling us how to behave would lessen the chances that we would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Surviving Together Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 4, 2010

The first banana that gets pulled from the bunch gets peeled. Without question, we need each other, and we need church. This message talks about how if we're going to survive in this world, we need a church family.

SURVIVOR SERIES #7 – SURVIVING TOGETHER This morning, we are continuing with our sermon series entitled SURVIVOR! And what we’ve been doing over the last several weeks is talking about how in these times of… --bail outs --bank forclosures --mortgage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reluctant Missionary

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 26, 2012

We all have Ninevahs and Tarshishes in our lives. Which one has the stronger pull in your life. Jonah found out some lessons from running: He Run from God, Ran into God, and Ran back to God.

The Reluctant Missionary = El Misionero quien faltaba Animo Run to Win not to Renig (Corre a ganar, no a Renunciar) Jonah/Jonás 1:1-3 1 ¶ Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, {Jonah: Gr. Jonas} (KJV) 1 ¶ La palabra de Jehovah vino a Jonás hijo de Amitai, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal