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Shining As Lights In A Dark World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

As children of God, our lives are meant to be a living testimony to the transforming power of Christ, shining brightly in a world desperately in need of His light.

Shining as Lights in a Dark World Introduction: Begin by warmly welcoming the congregation and reading the key passage: Philippians 2:14-16 (NLT) - "Do everything without complaining and arguing so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Endurance Produces Great Reward

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 17, 2019

Hope combined with faith increases the endurance level needed to produce the desired change or outcome. Anything less leads to defeat and mediocrity and God hasn’t called any of His Children to live a mediocre life.

Great endurance, produces great reward! Hebrews 10:35,36 NKJ 35 Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. 36 For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: Illus. Several years ago, an experiment on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35, Isaiah 40:31, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pursuit Of Excellence: "Finishing Life Well"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016

Mediocrity is NOT an option!

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, April 17, 2016 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Pursuit of Excellence: “Finishing Life Well!” [Part Two] Philippians 3:12-21 My fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Seibing, was a real taskmaster! But as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keep Your Eyes On The Prize!

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jul 30, 2021

While millions of people are watching the Olympics, our Bible reminds us to "keep our eyes on the prize!" Our Gold Medal awaits every believer in Jesus... Heaven!

Introduction: Watching the Olympics for two weeks helps us to focus on the subject of this message – Keeping your eyes on prize – winning that Gold medal. There are only 3 winners that get prize. 4 yrs ago, the Canadian Hockey team, took the silver, and when given the medal they took off and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Might Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 21, 2008

3rd in series on Hebrews (Section 4) This message emphasizes the power of God in our lives.

It takes Faith to survive Winter “1816 and Froze to Death” Especially in Michigan! Most of us survive winter because we have seen spring – many times – in our lives! We know that winter ends – eventually. But even with a history of many winters behind us it can be difficult for us to endure a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Olympians Respect God's Discipline Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2008

Spiritual Olympian, with a ’go for the goal’ mindset, respect God’s discipline.

Title: Olympians Respect God’s Discipline Text: Hebrews 12:5-11 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, respect God’s discipline. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Staying On Course Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 20, 2017

A sermon that looks at the importance of the Christian not repeating Israels mistakes revealed in Jeremiah chapter 2 - Uses some resources from Sermon central.

JThe importance of staying on course The lessons of Israel for today. Psalm 119:1-8 MSG 0Save 1 You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. 2 You're blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. 3 That's right - you don't go ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pressing On To Possess That For Which Christ Jesus First Possessed Me

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 1, 2011

The inner motivation of our hearts must be a response to God's love and not any attempt to earn God's love.

Pressing on to possess that for which Christ Jesus first possessed me Phil 3:12-21 Feb 13, 2011 Intro: I don’t really consider myself a “runner”, though I guess that since I run most days on the treadmill for fitness I suppose I should. But I just don’t see myself that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Worth The Wait Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 26, 2007

Those who faithfully wait before the Lord will exchange their strength for His and be enabled to perform the tasks of life all the way to its end.

Isaiah 40: 27-31 "WORTH THE WAIT" [Isaiah 55:8-9] Universally it is complained that God is unjust, and usually the person making the complaint believes that God is unjust toward him personally. Is it an accurate statement that God is unjust? If so, why ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Keep On Keeping On

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 16, 2005

This sermon is to encourage those who are discouraged in their God given calling

Keep on Keeping On Calvin Coolidge once said… Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with great talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Huddle Up Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

10th in series, "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Looks at being a part of God’s Team in the Last Days.

2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Edward B. Rust, Jr., State Farm CEO, & James Owens Caterpillar CEO To highlight its annual picnic one year, a company rented two racing shells and challenged a rival company to a boat race. The rival company accepted. On the day of the picnic, everyone entered into the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Be Afraid

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 5, 2010

When Christ calls us to the impossible, we are challenged to face our fears.

Don’t Be Afraid / Luke 5: 1 - 11 Intro: During the summer months when I was in college, I worked in the office of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Company. Because I was an intern, I had to work what they called the “swing shift.” That meant you work 2 week rotations of 7 to 3, 3 to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Motivated For Ministry

Contributed by Joe Jones on Feb 19, 2001

How do we get ourselves inspired to fully jump into the calling that God has placed on our lives?

"Getting Motivated for Ministry" 1 Timothy 1:18,19 2 Timothy 2:3-7 It takes a great deal of effort in this day and age to "get motivated". We all tend to get so busy, become involved in so much, travel in so many directions that our bodies, our minds and our spirits are exhausted. Many of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19, 1 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Ultra-Runners

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

Have you ever wondered - "What’s the secret of sticking with it spiritually?" An examination of Paul’s secrets of spiritual endurance, discovering how we can have the endurance of an "ultrarunner."

SCRIPTURE READING: "For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at things which are seen, but at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

Christ Is The Explanation Of Existence Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an exposition of Philippians 1.21-26.

Christ is the Explanation of Existence Or “Do you have a good reason for living?” Text: Phil 1.21-26. Introduction: 1. The questions of existence: Questions of origin, Questions of purpose, and questions of destiny. Or to put it more popularly: Who am I? Why am I here? Is this all there ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Baptist