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Fat, Faint, Or Fit? Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010

Emulating the life of Christ.

Fat, Faint, or Fit? (Matthew 10:8) Introduction: “A young man had finished his first semester in college, and was spending the weekend at home. Somewhat bored with the old place, he was regaling his father with the wonders of his campus and the enlightened people there. After getting up a head ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8

Denomination: Church Of God

You Got Mud In Your Ears Of What?-- People Relating To God Part 3 Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 24, 2015

Part 3 of the people relating to God series. A look at the ones that did not get on the ark.

Please use any or all of this sermon Power points avalible I write like I preach ,so----- Genesis 6- People relating to God part 3 You got mud in your ears or what? Genesis 6 Gus and Call have ridden into San Antonio to find a new cook after Old Ball would not cross the river and quit his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He’s All Around Me 1 Of 3

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

A lot of folks think the Christian life is like the game children like to play, called “Hide and Seek”.

Even older teens sometimes enjoy playing this game. But in all fairness, sometimes they cheat when they play it. Illus: For example, did you hear about the teenage girl that said to her boy friend, “Let’s play Hide and Seek.” • He said, “How do you play it?” • She said “It is simple. I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Comforting Christ

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 20, 2017

Three comforts Jesus gives his disciples and for us in discouraging times.

The Comforting Christ Introduction:  It is amazing how Christ will rush down from his throne to wrap his loving arms around us during our darkest times.  God's love for us is truly amazing.  We sometimes believe that if we do more for God, he will love us more.  If we witness more, or if we give ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Function Of The Prophetic Intercesor Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 18, 2024

The function of the prophetic intercessor, or watchman, is best defined as taking place in the course of four stages: Revelation, Intercession, Proclamation, and Restoration.

Let us take up the topic of the ministry of the watchman with a text from Ezekiel 33:7: So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me. The watchman is a prophet and intercessor called to bring the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:17

One True God Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 3, 2025

WE Believe there is one God, eternally existent in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; John 14:16–17).1

Introduction Welcome to Week 2 in our series foundations with the Bible engagement app. I'm so glad that you've chosen to join us this morning as we continue to look at our foundations in the word and what we believe here at gateway Christian community. If you missed last week, I'm ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 28:19, John 14:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking For God In All The Wrong Places

Contributed by Terry Owens on May 10, 2001

Have you found God yet? Maybe you’re looking in all the wrong places, see where to look in this exciting message.

I believe with all my heart that God is calling our church to be a church that seeks the face of God. So often people seek the hand of God, or just His blessing, but what we must understand, if we have the favor of God, then we have His blessings. In order to seek the face of God, we must know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Normal Christian Life

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Dec 18, 2001

The normal Christian life is one of FULL devotion to Jesus Christ.

“The Normal Christian Life” Some 250 years ago, two young Moravian men heard of an island in the West Indies which was virtually owned by one plantation master. He was a violent man who treated his slaves with complete contempt. He would not allow them to know anything of Christianity; no ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Concerns

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 12, 2003

What are your Christmas concerns?

INTRO.- ILL.- For several years a woman had been having trouble getting to sleep at night because she worried that burglars might break into her home. One night her husband heard a noise in the house, so he went downstairs to investigate. When he got there, he did find a burglar. "Good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaiah 61 Inexpressibly Full Of Joy Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 61

Isaiah 61 Inexpressibly Full of Joy The Messiah’s Mission Vs. 1 A Priestly People Vs. 2-7 An Everlasting Covenant Vs. 8-11 Intro: Hungary Video A group of eight of us went to Hungary and taught english to over 100 non-christian kids They are so excited to have Americans come and all of them ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Key Words In The Christian Life: 'reconciliation'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 13, 2025

Key Words in the Christian Life: 'RECONCILIATION' - 2 Corinthians chapter 5 verses 17-21 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Key Words in the Christian Life: Reconciliation Reading: 2 Corinthians chapter 5 verses 17-21. SERMON OUTLINE: A Definition. A New Creature (17) A New Purpose (18-20) A New Relationship (21) SERMON BODY Ill: • One of the most famous works in the history of art, • Is Michelangelo’s fresco of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Brethren

Don't Just Do Something - Stand There!

Contributed by David Bush on Apr 21, 2003

Standing steady in the midst of an unchanging world.

Text: Psalms 62:1-7 Theme: Standing steady in the midst of an unchanging world. Need Analysis: Each commercial and advertisement thrown at the individual today suggests they lack something and must change something to get it. Objectives: o For Christians: To gain the greatest assurance from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Symbols Of Spiritual Success

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Oct 14, 2010

There are three things in the life of Isaac which are symbolic of the conditions for a believer who desires to have spiritual success.

Intro: Isaac was the son of a famous father (Abraham) and the father of a famous son (Jacob, who was Israel). But being the son of Abraham and the father of Jacob was NOT the key to his spiritual success. Isaac himself lived a life of obedience and faith in God. Read Gen. 26:25. We find 3 things ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-25

Denomination: *other

Good Friday Night Failures

Contributed by Walter Miller on Jan 14, 2010

There are many ways we fail Jesus, and we need to ponder on these failures, so that we can mature into what Christ calls us to be.

Bulletin and Sermon Notes/Outline: This is the full service outline for Good Friday , with several mini devotions inserted, instead of one long sermon. Atmosphere - Service is to start out: 1. joyful (disciples singing praise songs while leaving Passover/Seder meal), then turn to 2. ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Restored

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 29, 2009

Two Sundays ago we looked at Acts 3 where it told the story of the lame man at the gate of Beautiful. If you remember the man had been lame from birth and had lived a life depending upon the kindness of others. Just when he thought it was going to be a no

“Be Restored” John 21:15-17 Introduction: Two Sundays ago we looked at Acts 3 where it told the story of the lame man at the gate of Beautiful. If you remember the man had been lame from birth and had lived a life depending upon the kindness of others. Just when he thought it was going to be a ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal