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Preparing For A God Visit - Part 1

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 7, 2009

In order for God to show up and display his power in our life and church we need to do a spiritual inventory and confess and repent of our sin.

Today we have set aside as a day of prayer and fasting. We began our 24 hour vigil at midnight last night and it will go until midnight tonight (so if you just heard about it this morning you are still in luck). We are preparing ourselves, our church, our community, for a God visit during our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

What Happens When

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 28, 2007

God is a God who comes down to us... to move us out.

Title: What Happens When the “Self” Meets God? (The self-reliant, the self-important, and the self-centered) Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Thesis: God is a God who comes down to us… to move us out! Introduction Last weekend Bonnie and I were in Charlotte, North Carolina visiting Bonnie’s parents. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace In The Midst Of Trouble John 16:33 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 6, 2024

Despite the reality of trials in this world, we have the incredible promise of peace and victory through Jesus.

Peace in the Midst of Trouble: A Sermon on John 16:33 Introduction: Today, we turn our attention to a powerful and encouraging word from our Lord Jesus Christ found in John 16:33. The verse reads: "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, James 1:2-3, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3, Romans 8:37, 1 John 5:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Stand Firm In Spiritual Warfare - Ephesians 6:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 31, 2025

The Apostle Paul reminds us that the battles we face are not merely physical but spiritual. We live in a world where unseen forces are at work, influencing thoughts, actions, and circumstances.

Go! And Stand Firm in Spiritual Warfare - Ephesians 6:12 Introduction: Ephesians 6:12 (NLT) says: "For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Ephesians 6:13, Romans 13:12, Ephesians 6:14-17, Ephesians 6:18, James 5:16, James 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 10, 2025

Jesus Christ is the exclusive and perfect path to God the Father, the embodiment of divine truth, and the source of eternal life.

JESUS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:6 Key Verse: “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” – John 14:6 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 35:8; John 10:9; Acts 4:12; 1 John 5:12; John ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Worthy To Be Considered?

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Aug 14, 2008

This message deals with the fact this it’s an honor to be considered for God’s use.

ARE YOU WORTHY TO BE CONSIDERED? JOB 1:8 Is there anybody in here that knows it’s an honor to be considered for God’s use…? He doesn’t have to use anybody… He can use ‘stuff’ to bring Him Glory… But it’s an honor to be considered worthy for God’s use… Job is considered ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Weight Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017

Re-examining the great weight of following the Lord

Matthew 27:32-33 (NIV2011) 32 As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross. 33 They came to a place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). Matthew 16:24 (NIV2011) 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-33, Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Not Your Season

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 1, 2005

Some may think that they are never going to bear fruit but in reality it is not your season yet.

It’s Not Your Season Scripture Reference: Psalms 1:1-6 (KJV) Psalms 1:1-6 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the way of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith For The Distance Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

Faith in the resurrection reality of Jesus Christ produces perseverance for the journey and hope for the future.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 Life in the Spirit: Faith For The Distance 1 Corinthians 15:58 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Life is a marathon, not a sprint, so the saying goes. The same is true of the Christian faith. Finishing well, not just starting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith & Joy In The Face Of Fear Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 18, 2004

How does Habakkuk face his fear and the reality of the prophesied Babylonian invasion? How can we face the reality of the things that make us fearful, and find the joy of the Lord?

“Faith & Joy in the face of fear.” Habakkuk 3:3-19. WBC 20/6/4am INTRODUCTION H= 6CBC prophet Troubled by God’s apparent inactivity in history… against injustice. - what we would call ‘unanswered prayer’ HAB 1:2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:3-19

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation, John And The New Testament Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 15, 2008

This message introduces the book of revelation, the reality of heaven, in an intelligent and funny way. It speaks about the reality of heaven, God’s love and how God can love a fallen world.

John and the book of revelation Inspired by a sermon of Paul Humphrey The book of revelation talks about the ‘end times’ that is the time after Jesus has died until the end of creation. We have been living in ‘the end times’ for the last 2,000 years. Some things have already happened and some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Study In Revelation 22 Seventh Trumpet Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 2, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Some of the check boxes and underlined blanks may be missing from the study notes that are included

STUDY IN REVELATION 22 The Seventh Trumpet in Detail [part2] The Attack Through the First Beast: A Political Ruler Revelation 13: 1-10 Chapter 13 discusses the terrible rulers that will rise up in the end time, the antichrist and his cohort, the world-wide religious leader who will help the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Double Blessing - The Attitude Of Gratitude Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of gratitude and blessings, likening it to a game of Hide the Thimble where one must seek out and recognize the blessings in their life.

Many of us have memories of playing the game Hide and Seek as children. But, have you ever heard of Hide and Seek’s distant cousin, Hide the Thimble? A sewing thimble is pretty small, about the size of the tip of your index finger. Here’s how the game works: One person hides the thimble and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:17, Philippians 4:8, Genesis 28:16-17

Topics: Gratitude, Blessings, Seeking God

Sermon Series: Double Blessing

Come- The Invitations Of God

Contributed by Pastor Michael Church on Mar 31, 2007

God offers invitations to the Lost and His children. For the lost the invitation of Redemption. for the wayward Christian the invitation of restoration. check out the other 3 invtations of God.

Pastor Michael Church 2-1-04 Text: Revelation 22:17-20 The Invitations of God in the Bible Come—to approach; arrive Of Restoration Isaiah 1:18 for wayward Christian "Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Be Fruitful And Multiply

Contributed by Ryan Krause on Jan 3, 2008

God created us and saved us with the certain expectation that we will reproduced spiritual children. How well are we doing in this area? Check to find out!

God’s First Command to Man: “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational