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Things Aren't Always What They Seem

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 13, 2004

You can be poor,hungry,hated, and still be blessed.

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem Why do you come to church on Sunday? One answer could be that you come to exercise your faith or, in other words, your spiritual muscles. Well, today we’re going to exercise your physical muscles, as well. I’ve read that it takes more facial muscles ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Light In Darkness

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 13, 2008

Isaiah has a prophecy that helps identify the Messiah, and shows God’s characteristics. This prophecy also is something for us to take notice of, as reflectors of God’s light.

Have you ever visited a maze. Every now and again as a family we seem to end up at one. And over the years I have learnt three things from our visit to a maze. One you don’t want to be in a hurry, being in a hurry will often make the place more frustrating and less enjoyable. Secondly make sure ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Presence In Practice - The Commitment Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2007

Part Two of three sermons based on how we can enjoy the practical presence of God in our daily lives

GOD’S PRESENCE IN PRACTICE. PART TWO - THE COMMITMENT Hebrews 13:5-6 Last Sunday Morning we gave our attention to THE CONDITION attached to the promise that we will be looking at this morning. If we have worked through the requirements clearly seen in the Word of God, then we will be able to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Troubles Come

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Mar 7, 2007

The question is not if trouble comes but when trouble comes. God has a purpose for every difficulty in life. We must embrace our "training" with joy and hope.

When Trouble Comes Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church March 7, 2007 Job 14:1-2 1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. 2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. (KJV) Intro. The question is not ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-2

Denomination: *other

Warning! Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

In the road there a lots of road signs, this is also true in our spiritual journey, signs that we need to follow.

TOPIC: WARNING! Text: James 4:13-17; 5:1-6 Introduction: When we are driving on a road we will notice a lot of traffic sign, if we are observant. Some of the signs are: slow down, slippery when wet, check your brake, 100 km only, dangerous curve, stop-look and listen, school zone, children ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch And Pray While You Wait

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 8, 2012

“He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself. Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgement, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people” Hebrews 9:26-2

Theme: Watch and pray while you wait for the Lord Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Heb. 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 “Who can I trust?” is a question that is often asked by all of us. This is simply because your whole life depends on it. What makes this question even more difficult is that many people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Portrait Of A Godly Man

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 15, 2014

Fathers day message that makes a man look at the responsibility he has to lead his family in the ways of the Lord

Portrait of a Godly man Selective Scriptures Introduction- This morning we celebrate Fathers Day. It is just like Mothers Day except that it doesn’t cost as much- that is what retail stores are saying. Father’s Day is the day most people have a BBQ instead of taking Mom’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Beware Of An Unbelieving Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013

To show that we need to guard our heart from unbelief.

I. EXORDIUM: Take care of your heart. Proverbs 4:23 (Amplified Bible) 4:23 Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to guard our heart from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

“what To Do When God Calls On You”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 18, 2013

Mary sets a great example for us when it comes to our obeying the call of God.

We read here of how Mary was called to obey God; and her response. The story of Mary’s response to God’s call to bear the Messiah beautifully illustrates what our response should be to God’s call in our lives. When we recognize that God is calling us to obey, we should: 1. Rest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Get Past The Elementary Stage

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 2, 2014

To show that we need to stop laying the foundation of basic elementary teachings of faith and move toward completeness.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you mature in the faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to stop laying the foundation of basic elementary teachings of faith and move toward completeness. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:1 (Amplified Bible) 6:1 THEREFORE LET us go on and get past ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

“who Do You Say That I Am?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 2, 2014

We learn three truths as we consider our Lord's dialogue with Simon Peter when He asked, "Who do you say that I am?"

When Jesus asked this question of His disciples, it was Peter who provided the answer Jesus wanted to hear. In what Jesus said to Peter afterwards, we learn three valuable truths. 1. Knowing Christ comes from the revelation of God - v. 17 Many today say they know who Jesus is. But what they say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Confess Jesus As Son Of God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 10, 2014

To show that as believers our profession of faith is JESUS as LORD and our lifestyle is of faith.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you declare or profess JESUS is Lord? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as believers our profession of faith is JESUS as LORD and our lifestyle is of faith. IV. TEXT: 1 John 4:15 (Amplified Bible) 4:15 Anyone who confesses (acknowledges, owns) ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Three Faces Of Evil

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 11, 2015

We have a choice-be like John or be like Herod. Will we be weak like Herod, easy tempted and easily manipulated, or we will be strong in our moral convictions like John?

How many of you have ever watched a horror movie or read a horror story? It’s not always a pleasant experience, is it? As strange as it might seem, there are actually some horror stories in the Bible, and one of the most famous of its horror stories is the story of the death of John the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Anglican

Trust The Lord To Deliver Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 3, 2015

To show that we trust and roll ourselves to the LORD because only the LORD can deliver us because He delights and cares for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you rock and roll? No. I trust and roll. Psalms 22:8 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we trust and roll ourselves to the LORD because only the LORD can deliver us because He delights and cares for us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 22:8 He trusted and rolled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Off The Boat Stop Sinking And Start Rising

Contributed by Elder Jonathan Morrison on Mar 27, 2011

follow jesus

Get Off the Boat Stop Sinking and Start Rising Text: Matthew 14; 27-33 Key Scripture Matthew 14; 29 29} He said; “Come” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational