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Harnessing Your Passion

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 3, 2022

Some people misuse their passion in a way that is harmful to others and the kingdom. This sermon asks: “What is passion?” “Is anyone here passionate?” “Why should we harness passion?” and “What should we be passionate about?”

This evening’s message is entitled “Harnessing Your Passion.” “Harness” means “to tie together,” and “to yoke.”(1) You know what a yoke is, right? It is “a wooden bar or frame by which two . . . oxen are joined at the heads or necks for working together,” but it is also “the control device for ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Real Christianity: Clothing, Buildings, Money, & Extravagance

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

There is a lot of stuff out there claiming to be Christian, when it's not really Christian. It's a difficult situation for any real Christ follower. On one side you have a culture and society growing progressively more hostile toward Christian values.

There is a lot of stuff out there claiming to be Christian, when it's not really Christian. It's a difficult situation for any real Christ follower. On one side you have a culture and society growing progressively more hostile toward Christian values. On the other side you've got a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-20, Romans 1:5, Psalm 34:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Battle Of Depression

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 4, 2022

All of us at some point have dealt with depression. How do we overcome it? How do we defeat it? Today, we'll look at Asaph's account battling depression and trouble in Psalms 77. And more importantly, how to overcome.

Introduction When you review the great names and personalities of the Scriptures, you become aware very quickly that almost all of them knew, at one time or another, great discouragement and deep depression. Job is singled out as a man of God. Blameless and upright, whose staggering losses and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

So What Are You Afraid Of?

Contributed by Bob Coy on Feb 6, 2012

A sermon about how God helps you deal with fear.

So, what are you afraid of? Certainly in your life there is something. Yeah, there’s something. For some, it’s heights. For some, it’s spiders. For some, it’s snakes. For some, it’s germs, for some, clowns, flying, public speaking. Do you know what I’m ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: *other

I Am A Rock Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 30, 2004

As a kid, we loved nicknames. It meant acceptance, identity. Once playing baseball, someone called me, "Slugger." Thrilling. What must it feel like to have the Lord give you a name? Fulfill your potential.

A Man Called Peter John 1:40-42 Intro. Opening day of the 1954 baseball season. A rookie named Jim Greengrass put on a stellar performance. With a made for baseball name, he went 3 for 4 with a couple of extra-base hits. Another rookie started that day also. Didn’t do so well. Struck out 4 times, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are The Nine?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

1 out of 10 people thankfu are very poor odds? Are you thankful?

Where are the NINE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 17:17---19: and JESUS ANSWERING SAID, WERE THERE NOT TEN CLEANSED? BUT WHERE ARE THE NINE? 18. There are not found that returned to GIVE GLORY TO GOD, save this stranger. 19. And he said unto him, ARISE, GO THY WAY: THY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:17-19, James 1:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wells In The Wilderness

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Uses the experience of Hagar to remind us of God's care.

“Wells in the Wilderness” Gen. 21:14-21 1. DEPRESSION OF HAGAR. A. DEPRESSION BECOMES DESPAIR WHEN YOU LOOSE YOUR HOPE. (Prov 13:12) "Hope deferred maketh the heart sick:” 1) Satan is a thief who seeks to steal our hope by redirecting it in people or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Love Each Other

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 26, 2013

We are given the command by Jesus to love others unconditionally...with agape love.

There is a story told about one pitiful man whose fiancé broke their engagement and shredded his tender heart. After some time apart, He later received a letter of apology and desire for reconciliation. It read: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I've felt since ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Free Methodist

Test & Trial, Why God Allows Them Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007

Have you every asked the question, why must I go through test and trials as a Christian? Why does God allow trials to take place? This morning, we will uncover some reasons why God allows things to transpire in our lives. God allows test and trials becaus

Introduction • Have you every asked the question, why must I go through test and trials as a Christian? • Why does God allow trials to take place? • This morning, we will uncover some reasons why God allows things to transpire in our lives. • God allows test and trials because He is trying to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Deliverance :

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

God's Deliverance :

God's Deliverance : Ps 107 v.1 - 22 O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

Life: Interrupted

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 8, 2016

Life is not disrupted by interruptions, interruptions are a part of life.

LIFE: INTERRUPTED Luke 7:11-17 Introduction Interruptions. I don’t know anyone who likes them, but they are a part of our every day life. They come from other people, phone calls, even noises can interrupt our thinking.. One of the rules we learn as a child is to not interrupt adults in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Live The Gospel Side"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 29, 2016

If one lives on the Gospel Side of life he or she must get their mind right, put to death, death words, be clothed with integrity, right living.

“Live The Gospel Side” Colossians 3:1-11 • You often heard it been said, " He is my right hand man" • The word right hand appears over 150 times in Scripture • God inspired Isaiah to write “For I, the Lord your God, hold ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Introduction To Paul’s Epistle To The Romans Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2018

The apostle Paul wrote the Epistle to the Romans. Paul, who at birth received the Jewish name Saul, was born in the city of Tarsus located in Cilicia (Acts 22:3). His birth occurred probably between a.d. 1 and 5. Although he grew up in Greek culture. .

INTRODUCTION TO PAUL’S EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS Author The apostle Paul wrote the Epistle to the Romans. Paul, who at birth received the Jewish name Saul, was born in the city of Tarsus located in Cilicia (Acts 22:3). His birth occurred probably between a.d. 1 and 5. Although he grew up ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Worry Free Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2009

During tough times worry can sometimes mar our thanksgiving celebrations. Jesus reminds his followers that they can always rest in his care and give God thanks for his grace.

Matthew 6:25-33 “A Worry Free Thanksgiving” INTRODUCTION It’s been a tough year for just about everyone. The economic recovery has started, and even though we’ve been told it won’t end overnight, it can’t come fast enough for us. Most of us have had to downsize our spending and pay off some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Dec 8, 2020

God is a faithful God. He is faithful to His words and promises. He is faithful to preserving the lives of the believers. The believer should reciprocate by being faithful to God.

TOPIC: THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD TEXT: LAMENTATION 3:22-23 "It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness" We thank God for the year 2020. It has been an interesting year; filled with ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal