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On With God's Work Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 15, 2022

When we have setbacks we need to hear and cherish the voices that cry out, get on with God’s work. What God’s people need in this situation is the voice of encouragement.

You may remember the dramatic scene from the movie Chariots of Fire. It is when Eric Liddell Falls in a race, gets up and goes on to win the race. Now that is an inspiration. What about us as Christians? Do we stumble? Do we get tripped up and fall down? Of course we do. But we don’t lay there. We ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Fix Our Eyes On Jesus (Hebrews 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 28, 2024

Have we come to the heavenly Jerusalem? What is our focus? Let's find out in Hebrews 12.

Is there a great cloud of witnesses who were faithful before us? Do their examples encourage us to run with endurance the race that is set before us? Do we meditate on what Jesus did for us? Does the Lord discipline those He loves? Have we come to the city of the living God, heavenly Jerusalem? ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Great Fathers

Contributed by Justin Meek on Jun 16, 2001

If a man wishes to be a truly great father, he must fulfill the roles God has given him in the family.

Great Fathers Eph 5:22 – 6:4 I have worked very hard the summer and growing a few flowers in my front yard. I have had some success and some failure in that endeavor. It didn’t take me long to figure out that, like so many things in life, gardening is about balance. You need the right amount of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He's Already There

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 18, 2009

poem taken from Hebrews 4:14-16

He’s Already There Is heaven mine or should I struggle each and every day To believe that I will make it And that Jesus is the way That maybe something’s missing And some things must still be done That life is now a futile race That never can be won. That my faith will somehow leave me Someday ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living A Godly Life In An Ungodly World

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Sep 25, 2001

Living a godly life is not popular but it’s possible. How do we do it?

Living a Godly Life in an Ungodly World Intro: A teenage Muslim student accepted Christ in Deerborn, Michigan. She eventually took the challenge of being at See You At the Pole. She was the only one who showed up out of her 85% Muslim school. She endured a lot of persecution, even from her own ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14, 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Brush Strokes Of The Master Artist (Part 1)

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011

Shows how God paints a picture in our lives as to how He wants us to live

The Brush Strokes of the Master Artist (Part 1 of 2) Rom 12:9-16 As we continue today to look at Romans 12; Paul in the verses that we are going to look at today begins to paint a picture on the canvas of life Paul gives us a picture of what the Christian should be doing to live out their faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Go Fishing In Heaven? Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023

This is the last in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week Seven – “Can We Go Fishing in Heaven?” Pastor John Bright – delivered 8/25/19 Philippians 3:17-4:1 “17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. 18 For many walk, of whom I have told you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2, John 14:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Getting That Second Wind Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

How to deal with weariness and discouragement-using Elijah as an example the process of renewal is discussed.

Getting that Second Wind (Fifty Days of Consecration #8) 1 Kings 19:1-18[1] 05-08-05 How many of you know what it means for a runner to get his second wind? I’m not enough of a runner to know much about the experience first hand. But I’m told that there comes a point when the runner feels like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

I'm Missing Out Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 5, 2007

Part 6 of 6 in series Every Thought Captive. Dr. Joe Hendricks bring this series to a close examining the idea, "I Miss My Old Life." He covers why this happens to people and how to take that thought captive and keep living for God.

“I’m Missing Out” Every Thought Captive, part 6 Wildwind Community Church February 25, 2007 Today I want to bring our Every Thought Captive series to a close. As most of you know, every week we have looked at a different lie people believe that causes various types of spiritual problems. Today ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Free Methodist

When I See A Runner Smile

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Maybe our churches aren’t overflowing because Christians make servanthood look painful.

When I See A Runner Smile Introduction: When I was a freshman in High School my dad really wanted me to be involved in a sport. I had played baseball in little league, and in middle school and wasn’t real thrilled with the idea of playing High School ball. Basketball was out of the question ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Winner's Code Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 4, 2017

People who win a lot, teams that win a lot and people who succeed in life all have a lot in common. There are certain things they do and certain things they don’t do that somehow they all figure out. This is called the Winner’s code.

Introduction A. Today we are going to finish our sermon series “Winner’s Code.” People who win a lot, teams that win a lot and people who succeed in life all have a lot in common. There are certain things they do and certain things they don’t do that somehow they all figure out. This is called the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Hebrews 11:11-30, 2 Samuel 23:8-21

Denomination: Vineyard

The Pentecost Effect - Finishing Strong When Others Are Giving Up

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 10, 2024

Finishing strong means going against all odds and overcoming them. As the challenges come, and they will, believers must stand against them in the strength and power of the Holy Spirit.

Sermon: The Pentecost Effect - Finishing Strong When Others are Giving Up Scripture Lessons - Acts 7:54-60 “The Jewish leaders were infuriated by Stephen’s accusation, and they shook their fists at him in rage. But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed steadily into heaven and saw the glory of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60, Acts 6:8-15, 2 Timothy 3:12, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Forget It!

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 29, 2006

As we move into a brand new year we often remember the previous year, but there are things that we would do well to forget.

FORGET IT PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 It’s almost gone, not quite but pretty close. By this time tomorrow 2006 will be but a memory and we will be standing on the threshold of a brand new year. Now during the first week of a new year it’s not unusual to reminisce about the past and to dream about the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Divine Enounter

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 12, 2007

A divine encounter is an event played out on the earth, but obviously it is planned in heaven.

A DIVINE ENCOUNTER Acts 8:26-40 I want to talk to you about how it is possible for you to experience a divine encounter. A divine encounter is an event played out on the earth, but obviously it is planned in heaven. When it is all over you understand that, though it played out in an earthly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Its Time For Passionate Christians

Contributed by Frank Silo on Dec 8, 2007

Our children will reap our lack of passion for Christ.

Its Time for passionate Christians 1 John 3:13 Do not be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you. When you ask many Christians how passionate they are about God 90 percent if that will say they could be more passionate. In a youth meeting my wife asked the young people on a scale of one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal