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  • How Can I Live A Lion Alert Life? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,734 views

    The Apostle Peter will show us that there are five things that keep us lion alert.

    How Can I Live a “Lion Alert” Life? 1 Peter 5: 5-14 Introduction “In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight.” Do you recognize that once popular song? While it is true that most lions sleep from time to time, in our sermon text the Apostle Peter speaks of a lion that never snoozes. ...read more

  • The Battle In The Desert (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 7, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,547 views

    Last week we looked at the first two temptations of Jesus in Matt. 4:1-7. Today we finish by getting into vss. 8-11.

    THE BATTLE IN THE DESERT (part two) Matthew 4:8-11 Last week we started looking into the temptation of Jesus in Matt. 4. We learned in vs. 1 that Jesus was led into the desert by the Holy Spirit to be tempted. Although that seems odd, we see it was for a purpose. Jesus was about to embark on his ...read more

  • Pharaoh's Heart Is Hardened. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 16, 2022
     | 1,684 views

    Paul and the other apostles refused to obey commands from people in authority to stop preaching the gospel, for instance (Acts 5:27–29). They did, however, submit to those in authority in all matters that were not in contradiction to the will of God.

    Pharaoh's Heart Is Hardened. Exodus 7:13 Yet Pharaoh’s heart became hard, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said. – Exodus 7:13, NIV COMMENTARY God HARDENS Pharaoh’s Heart BECAUSE … 1. God Was Responsible for This Pharaoh Coming To Power. This Accords With Rom. ...read more

  • A Plan For Destruction

    Contributed by James Groce on Mar 28, 2025
     | 149 views

    Babylon's plan for the Church.

    A FOUR-PART PLAN FOR DESTRUCTION Babylon’s plan for the church is revealed in Daniel Chapter Two. Babylon, renowned for its wealth and intellectual acclaim, was a square-built city with a circuit of 56 miles. Its enclosing walls were so wide that a four-horse chariot could turn around atop them. ...read more

  • Overcoming Small Obstacles For Greater Heights SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,611 views

    This sermon explores how minor hindrances can prevent us from reaching our full potential in life and in our spiritual journey. It delves into the story of Achan and his actions at Jericho.

    Moving to the Next Level Today, we will explore the concept of moving to a higher level in life and in our relationship with God. Often, it is the little things that hold us back from reaching our full potential. We will examine the story of Achan and his actions at the city of Jericho. Life is a ...read more

  • The Future King

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2023
     | 1,117 views

    'The Future King!' - Isaiah chapter 9 verses 1-7 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: A great darkness (vs 2) A great light (vs 2-4) A great promise (vs 6-7) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I waited all my life for an event to happen. • The promise it might one day happened started on the 14th of November 1948. • When Charles Philip Arthur George was born. • All my lifetime ...read more

  • How Healthy Churches Resist The Devil (1 Peter 5:8-11) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,000 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 5:8-11)

    How Healthy Churches Resist the Devil Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And ...read more

  • "The Gift Of Light"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 11, 2014
     | 7,356 views

    A sermon about darkness and light.

    "The Gift of Light" John 1:1-5, 10-14 What is darkness? The Bible talks about darkness quite a bit. Let's look at a few examples. Proverbs 4:19 says: "The way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble." In Ephesians 4:11 we are warned: "Have nothing to ...read more

  • Poking Holes In The Darkness / Salt & Light

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2017
    based on 57 ratings
     | 20,491 views

    A Secret discipleship does not exist in God's kingdom. Either secrecy destroys discipleship, or discipleship destroys secrecy. Salt in a shaker or a light hidden makes no impact. You are called to poke holes in the darkness. (5 additional illustrations) Updated February 2023.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 and Matthew 5:13-20. A quiet forest dweller ... lived in the mountains ... high above ... a Swiss village ...read more

  • Children Of Light Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 15, 2017
     | 16,217 views

    The Apostle Paul wants to share with us the Good News that we are "Children of Light". He reminds us of the majesty of our Spiritual Conversion and Challenges us to be God's Children of Light.

    Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-17; 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23 (along with John 9:1-42) Theme: Light and Darkness - "CHILDREN OF LIGHT" The Apostle Paul wants to share with us the Good News that we are "Children of Light". He reminds us of the majesty of our Spiritual Conversion and ...read more

  • The Master's Warning Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jan 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,733 views

    Eve's fall into sin is an example to us of the steps in which we fall into sin through temptation today and yet we overcome temptation through the grace and strength of Jesus Christ.

    Nancy Reagan was visiting Longfellow Elementary School in Oakland California in 1982 and was asked by a schoolgirl what to do if she was offered drugs. The first lady responded by saying: “Just say no.” And from that moment the “Just Say No” anti-drug campaign began and ...read more

  • Avoiding Temptation's Trap Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,669 views

    In this sermon we learn how Joseph was able to resist the challenging temptation he faced from Potiphar's wife.

    Introduction: A. Let me begin by asking you: “What is it that is most tempting to you?” 1. I think it is funny to watch cats stare at a fish bowl or a bird cage – it is so representative of temptation’s attraction. 2. When I was a kid we had cats and they would sit and ...read more

  • Four R’s - Temptation Island - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,224 views

    Temptation, although common, seperates and isolates and makes you feel like you are on an island. How can we get off Temptation Island?

    Temptation Island Pt. 2 – Four R’s I. Introduction Temptation Island is a dangerous place because temptation, when we don’t understand it and learn to deal with it, separates, isolates, and will become the gateway to your demise if you don’t learn to move off the island! So last week we began by ...read more

  • Fighting Temptation (The Impala Christian)

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on May 18, 2016
     | 3,809 views

    Fighting temptation is foolish. The Bible does not enjoin any to resist temptation but the devil while we abstain from every appearance of evil.

    Sometimes in the month, I saw a documentary involving the animals, jackal and impala. Jackal with an average weight of 10kg is a carnivore belonging to the same family as wolf and dog while impala is an African antelope having two long horns and an average weight of 60kg. Both of them live in the ...read more

  • Hezekiah: Shining Brightly During Dark Times Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 21, 2022
     | 1,479 views

    Having a heart for God does not mean we are flawless, but that heart is demonstrated by our actions and routines.

    Hezekiah: Shining Brightly During Dark Times (2 Chronicles 29:1-32:33) 1. People can surprise us. My friend called me in hysterics.“I just saw a mouse in my kitchen!”she yelled.“I’m so grossed out! It’s so disgusting!” “What are you going to do?”I asked. “I’m not sure. But you can bet I’ll never ...read more