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Blessed Is The Nation... Part 2

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 17, 2003

This message is a "Part 2" continuation of my sermon - "Blessed Is The Nation Whose God Is The Lord."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Much of this sermon came from books by David Barton, and excerpts from other sermons. Unfortunately, when I prepared this in July, 2000, I was much more concerned about the message I was trying to impart ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get In Your Shape Series

Contributed by Michael Fordham on Oct 29, 2002

Discover your unique God-given SHAPE to be used and developed and consequently experience the blessings of serving God as you were equipped to do so.

Introduction: Are you in shape? Earlier this year I went and had a full check up, everything including chest xrays, and ekg. Everything came back fine. My cholesterol was in the normal range but my triglycerides were a little too high. The doctors office just said to watch my diet and not eat too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Methodist

Introduction To Philippians Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Apr 12, 2006

This is the 1st sermon in a series of sermons to follow on the New Testament book of Philippians. Of all the letters Paul wrote, this letter to the Philippians reveals Paul’s inner most feelings and personality. Paul had a deep love for these people --- a

<>< <>< "An Introduction to the Book of Philippians:" <>< <>< Scripture Reference: Philippians 1: 1- ’Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons." Introduction: 1:) The apostle Paul wrote 13 of the 27 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1

Admitting To Overload

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008

The First Sermon in a 4 part series entitled, ‘Overload: Saying ‘Yes’ So We Can Say ‘No.’

Have you ever had a day like this? (Slide 1) Video Clip from youtube.com entitled ‘elastic stress.’ How many of you have had stress this week? How many of you experienced stress as the result of a major issue or conflict? How many of you experienced stress this week due to a series of issues that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Freedom In Christ (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 8, 2005

This is the second part of a message dealing with freedom in Christ. Having discussed the consequences of embracing works, Paul now concludes this section by asking some questions of those who have "fallen away from grace."

Scripture “Paul’s doctrine of grace is dangerous!” cried the false teachers in Galatia. “It replaces law with license. Why, if we do away with our rules and abandon our high standards, the churches will fall apart.” Those first century false teachers, known as Judaizers or legalists, were not the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Courage Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Courage is simetimes a choice...Faceing ptoblems is not reason to hold on to fear.

Last week as a sort of a set up for the Book of Philippians as a letter that we can learn how the apostle Paul reacted to his personal situation. We found a thread of Joy, and encouragement in the book. The underlying point of looking at the scripture is that we live in and are affected by the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Congregational

Going The Distance

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 5, 2010

We can go the distance and finish well, if we will prepare ourselves and keep the right focus throughout the race.

GOING THE DISTANCE Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit's Role In Conversion Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Dec 2, 2013

The Holy Spirit has a vital role in our conversion. This lesson shows how the Spirit uses His sword to convict us and to bring us to repentance.

We don’t think about the Holy Spirit’s role in our salvation enough. Whenever we think of the work of God saving us, we tend to think about Jesus' work on the cross, which is understandable. So much of the New Testament focuses on Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice for our sins. But ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Triumph Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 20, 2013

The gift of our testimony.

Revelation 12:10-12 (p. 867) December 22, 2013 Introduction: I think some of the most amazing words written is Scripture are found in John’s Revelation, and verses 7-9 of Revelation Chapter 12 are up there in the amazing category. “Then war broke out in heaven, Michael and his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Love (2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 23, 2013

Everyone loves love! We want to be loved and we want to give love. The problem is—our love is often lacking. This four-sermon series explores 1 John in order to discover a love that's truly worth having and giving: real love! PowerPoint available.

Real Love (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/26/2013 Do you know how Jesus said that his disciples will be recognized throughout the world? It’s not our views on abortion or homosexuality. It’s not our involvement in a Bible-believing church or our doctrinal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian Church

God Is Good...

Contributed by John Bergh on Apr 22, 2011

God in the Old Testament was a good God and the same as today as long as we have faith in Him. This faith we need to share with others.

Feb. 13, 2011 Deuteronomy 30:15-20 C & Z “God Is Good….” This is the day before a very special day of the year, Valentine’s Day. For many people and couples this is a day full of memories. I’m going to go out on a limb here and hopefully I won’t get ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

More Than The Cloak Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on May 2, 2011

Many people settle for the cloak of respectable religion. They claim to believe what everyone else believes – no more and no less. But Jesus came to call us into a growing relationship with him.

Me (my dilemma or question / Key Question) In a recent NCAA cross-country championship held in Riverside, California, 123 of the 128 runners missed a turn. One competitor, Mike Delcavo, stayed on the 10,000 meter course and began waving for fellow runners to follow him. Delcavo was able to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Isn't Hiding, But See Him Anyway

Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 29, 2022

If you want God, seek Him. If you havee found God, kep seeing Him.

GOD ISN’T HIDING BUT SEEK HIM ANYWAY Isaiah 55:6-9 NASB. When we were kids we liked to play “Hide And Seek.” We all had our favorite hiding places. Under a bed, behind a couch, in a closet, behind a shower curtain. We didn’t want to be the first one found because it meant we’d be seeker next, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shine Like Stars

Contributed by Larry Hale on Sep 5, 2022

God wants his church to be a strong, unified family with the common goal of reaching lost souls and disciplining new BELIEVERS by being the light of CHRIST to everyone we encounter.

Shine Like Stars – August 28, 2022 – Larry Hale, Sr. Pastor Glenvale Church of God, Marysville PA Philippians 2:12-18 NIV This year’s theme for Camp Yolijwa was “Shine Like Stars”. The name for the theme came from Philippians chapter 2 verses 14 and 15. This morning I would like dig a little ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-40, Philippians 2:12-18

Call, Listen, And Wait, Lay It Down, And Leave It There

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 11, 2023

What I love about God is “God has editing rights over our prayers. He will hear them, and then he will edit them, correct them, bring them in line with His will and then hand them back to us to be resubmitted.

The world is full of people just like the ones that we just read about. Of the names we just read they were probably good people, upstanding citizens, and probably great to hang out with. However, we probably would never even have read their names, if it hadn’t been for Jabez and his memorable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:5-8

Denomination: Baptist