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Why Do We Ask Less From God Than He’s Willing To Give?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 12, 2013

This message looks at the healing of the paralytic and asks why we settle for less than God's best when we ask from God. It then looks at four examples of how we do similar things today.

- We want to begin with something that stands out early in the story: the fact that they obviously come for physical healing, but Jesus responds to the man by saying that his sins are forgiven. - Why would Jesus do that? Was He unaware of what they’d come for? (Obviously not.) Was He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"The Principle Of Appropriated Promise" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 7, 2011

God calls us to face Him with the prospect of saving the lost in prayer.

We are looking at five principles of effective intercession - responding to the call of God to use my relationship and standing with Him to ask something on behalf of someone else who does not have a right relationship or standing with God. As we have pointed out previously, the nature of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship Deeper With God

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 15, 2009

A sermon of First John on how we should have deeper fellowship with God.

FELLOWHIP DEEPER WITH GOD First John 1:5-2:2 Last week we kicked off our First John Series and will continue with this for the next few weeks. Just as a small review of where we visited last week, we saw John writing his letter to Christians to reassure and encourage us in our faith. We saw ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Governing Authorities Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 1, 2010

We are to submit to our governing authorities unless we are asked to disobey God!

How many of you are planning to vote this Tuesday?? If you’re not planning to vote this Tuesday and you are a citizen of the United States of America, guess what? God planned a message just for you today! No, I did not plan this (I’m not that good!); but as we are studying the Letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Taxes Of Sin

Contributed by Chad Taylor on Apr 19, 2010

Tax season is upon us....right now many of us are either celebrating or are discouraged due to the "tax" that has been put upon us. Taxes and sin are one in the same and Satan is the dirty "Uncle Satan" who dives into our spiritual pockets robbing us of G

A couple was strolling along an ocean side beach and noticed a bottle floating in the water. They waded out toward it and saw it contained a note. They eagerly opened the bottle and read the note. It said: "I’m marooned on a tropical island. There’s no pollution, traffic, noise, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Remember Them

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Nov 1, 2008

A sermon for Remembrance Sunday (UK); Veteran’s Day (US)

John 15:1-15 We Remember Them The verses we’ve heard from John’s Gospel this morning are part of what we know as the ‘Farewell’ discourse of Jesus, as he speaks to the closest of his friends about his impending departure from them. Jesus, as he speaks to his friends, seeks to offer them comfort ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Called To Reject The World Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 8, 2009

Far too many believers play with fire every day by living their lives as CLOSE to the world as they believe they can! Scripture encourages us to flee from the things of this world and seek a godly life!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 18, 2009 Date Preached: March 04, 2009 Where Preached: Oak Park (Wed Evening) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series from 1 John Sermon Title: Called to Reject the World! Sermon Text: 1 John 2:15-17 15 Do not love the world or the things ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Authority In Question

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Through out history we have wrestled with those in authority over us. Nations go to war because their authority is challenged. People argue and fight because we do not always agree with those who are in charge. This makes it very confusing for the Chris

Authority in Question 1Kings 3:16-38 Matt 10:16-18 Today our scripture passages remind us that God is the one who makes Kings, rulers and authorities and God our Father also equips us to deal with them. Sometimes we reach out to authority figures like in 1 Kings and the story of the baby and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Reaction To A Changed Life Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 12, 2011

THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS THE UNDISPUTED BIRTH OF THE CHURCH. AND THIS BIRTH IS ACCOMPLISHED IN A VIBRANT, EXCITING MANNER. SO MUCH SO THAT IT IS EVIDENT TO THOSE NOT PART OF THE PROCESS. SO GREAT IS THIS BIRTH, THAT THOSE IN PROXIMITY COME TO FIN

THE REACTION TO A CHANGED LIFE Acts 2:1-13 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Entrance Of The Bride Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 12, 2019

There is a great contrast between the Prostitute and the Bride, the City of God and Babylon, this world, where we feel so distant from God, and the New Jerusalem, where we will be the habitation of God.

CHAPTER 21 1. And I saw a new heaven, and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth are gone, and the sea no longer exists. 2. And the holy city, New Jerusalem, I saw coming down out of heaven from God, having been prepared as a bride clothed for her husband. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-2

Denomination: *other

23. Incarnation, Atonement, Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 4, 2018

God's Three Step Plan for humanity's Redemption (See Figure at www.ingodsimage.site)

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 23 – INCARNATION, ATONEMENT, RECONCILIATION] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Ephesians 1:5, Philippians 2:5-8, John 16:7

Denomination: Christian Church

Live A Life To Please God Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 20, 2020

Colossians 3:23-24 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward."

10-18-2020 (1st Onsite Worship, after lockdown; Leaders only) Series 3 : Theme : Promote Excellence Live a Life to Please God 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Living to Please God 4 As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Colossians 3:24, 1 Thessalonians 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Strait And Narrow Sermon Ii: Christians Choose To Protect And Preserve Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 10, 2020

As culture drifts further away from biblical truth, Christians naturally grapple with the question of right versus wrong but come down on the side of protecting and preserving rather than devaluing and destroying.

CHRISTIANS CHOOSE TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE RATHER THAN DEVALUE AND DESTROY LIFE As Christians grapple with the question of right vs wrong as it pertains to shocking cultural changes, we would do well to remember whose we are, whom we serve and what our Lord taught His followers about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 16, 2016

When people are with us, we must be with them. When God is present with us, we must be present with him. When life gets complicated, simplicity is the best solution.

How many of you have ever prepared a meal for a large group of people and wished that you had at least one other person to help you? If you have, you can understand how Martha felt in the gospel reading we heard from Luke 10:38-42 earlier in this morning’s service. This story takes place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

Fertilizers Of The Heart

Contributed by John Ong on Jul 7, 2015

How do you want to grow? Do you want a fruitful or an inconsistent life? What kind of soil is your heart?

How do you want to grow? Do you want a fruitful or an inconsistent life? What kind of soil is your heart? Browsing through the Bible, “The Parable of the Sower” could be found in Mark 4: 2-9, Luke 8: 4-8, Mark 4: 13-20, Matthew 13: 18-23 and Matthew 13: 3-9. It is all about a sower who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational