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Help, I Can't Breathe

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 26, 2013

Sermon that challenges believers to look within themselves and make sure that their worship matches their walk

Around the turn of the century, Kathryn Scott sang a song entitled “Breathe”. Here is a taste of some of the lyrics: “This is the air I breathe, Your Holy presence living in me” “This is my daily bread, Your very word spoken to me” “And I I’m ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:6

Denomination: Baptist

Queen Esther Sermon V: Courageous Act Of Risking One's Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

In times of turmoil, women of inner strength act in good faith in their dealings with everyone concerned about a bad situation, but doing the right thing can be risky and may require summoning courage to rise with danger.

ESTHER: COURAGEOUS ACT OF RISKING HER LIFE “Heavy, heavy hangs over thy head. What shall the owner do to redeem the forfeit?” Did you ever play a game of “forfeits” in which participants put personal belongings in a pile, a designated “judge” would ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Sermon On Wonderment & Adventure

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 26, 2022

Wonderment is defined as a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar.

Helen Keller, an American author once remarked: “Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content.” Acts 2:22 reminds us: “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:48, Acts 14:3, Isaiah 40:31, Luke 1:37

Jacob And His Slow Transformation

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

Today, we'll highlight three instances where Jacob stumbled because he chose to rely on himself and gave in to fear.

Jacob's life is a complex story that weaves together trust, deception, self-reliance, fear, and the guiding hand of God. His story reflects our own experiences, showing our challenges, triumphs, and the loving grace of God that guides us on our journey. Today, we'll highlight three ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Has Come To Pray #7 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 14, 2004

1. Joy 2. Holiness 3. Evangelism (3 qualities at all Christians SHOULD portray, yet so few do)

December 16, 2003 Title: The Time Has Come...to Pray Text: John 17:13-19 Introduction 1. On these Wednesday Evenings, we have been observing Christ... we have been onlookers, much like those early disciples... watching Christ as He prays to His Father... listening and learning... drawing ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Try It, You'll Like It

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003

Why don’t you give Jesus a try today? What you’ve been doing hasn’t worked. They only bring us to a desperate place where we recognize that we need something else. I say why don’t you give Jesus a try. He won’t let you down.

David is the writer of Psalm 34 and in this particular Psalm David has just been delivered from his enemies by the mighty hand of the Lord. He is now in the cave of Adullam and he is running for his life again from King Saul. David gathers his men around him and he begins to exhort them. He says ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ascension Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

Acts Study, 3rd sermon--Now He’s our High Priest with the ministries of Intercession, Inspection, and Intervention

The Ascension Acts 1:9-11 Goodbyes aren’t easy, esp. if they will be gone long. Ill—Babe Ruth said goodbye at Yankee Stadium, eaten up w/ cancer, and w/ tears he said goodbye. Ill—Watergate hearings, goodbye to staff, walked across lawn, then said goodbye and waved again on Marine 1. If you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who's The Man Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

A look at the life of Daniel; who’s in charge.

Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: Who’s The Man June 16, 2002 Daniel 2:1-3 Introduction: Ill. Roller coaster-fun to experience. The turns, shakes, rolls, acceleration, hills, etc., but we know there is control; same experience as a passenger in a car and we will fear for our lives. The ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-3, Daniel 2:24-45

Denomination: Holiness

What Does A Deeper Life Look Like Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 24, 2006

This is the first in a series of sermons looking at developing a deeper walk with Christ. It addresses the issue of shallow Christianity and what a deeper life really looks like.

Going Deeper Pt 1 Of all the things that I became convinced of during my time away perhaps the most important is that God is calling me and us to a deeper walk with Him. We live in a time that is marked with shallow Christianity. The world around us screams at us that it’s true. The Church of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: *other

A Quincenera

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 3, 2008

Coming of age brings respobsibility as well as joy!

Only in America can a pastor with a German name do a Hispanic "bat mitzvah." I even welcomed folks in Spanish. Only one sentence but they seemed impressed. This was "milder" version of the tradition but I think it would be good if the Anglos developed a ceremony for boys and girls coming of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For Healing Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 9, 2009

This is the 15th sermon in the series "Moving With God". This is also an Easter Sermon.

Sunday Morning April 12, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#15] A TIME FOR HEALING Exodus 15:22-27 Introduction: Do you ever feel like you are on a roller coaster? You get started in a particular direction; but all of a sudden you feel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Exalted Christ

Contributed by Steve Klein on May 19, 2015

Philippians 2:5-11 teaches that, although Jesus existed in the form of God, He humbled Himself to obey His Father and die on the cross. Because of this, God the Father has exalted Jesus above every name and reign. All are obliged to give homage to Him!

The Exalted Christ Intro: The level of glory and majesty Jesus experienced on earth as a man was not what it had been before His incarnation, nor what it would be after His resurrection. John 17:5 gives us a glimpse of the difference before, during and after His earthly life -- "And now, O ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Minors' Lessons That Have Major Impact Ii: Commitment - Learned From Haggai Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 16, 2019

Christians need a revival of commitment in a day when self-centeredness has taken center stage in a selfish society. Haggai proclaims the need to reflect on our selfish ways and to return to God's sacrificial way.

MINORS’ LESSONS THAT HAVE MAJOR IMPACT II: COMMITMENT - Learned from Haggai We continue learning from the Minor Prophets some lessons that have a major impact on our lives; there are six essentials we must put into practice if we want to measure up to God’s ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:7-9, Haggai 1:12-15, Haggai 2:16-19

Today's Stumbling Blocks Of The Church

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 17, 2021

Jesus spoke about stumbling blocks in the faith. Oh yes, that includes the church. Does the church have any?

42 "aWhoever causes one of these 1little ones who believe to stumble, it 2would be better for him if, with a heavy millstone hung around his neck, he 3had been cast into the sea. 43 "aIf your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life crippled, than, having ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-48

Denomination: United Methodist

A Wild Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 25, 2013

Jesus saved us to live a wild and adventurous life. But how can we do that? We're not apostles like Peter and John were. We don't have their courage and experience. We're just common ordinary folks... or are we?

OPEN: When we first started this series, I sang the chorus to “Born To Be Wild” (by Steppenwolf). This morning I want to sing for you the 1st phrase of the first verse of that song: “Get your motor runnin' - Head out on the highway. Lookin' for adventure and whatever comes our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ