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The Power Of A Calling Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 3, 2006

Fourth in a series unlocking keys to experiencing prevailing prayer. This message explores the acceptance and movement on a divine call from God.

(Extensive inspiration for this sermon, and the series "Prevailing Prayer" taken from Francis Frangipane’s booklet of the same name.) Everyone grab a Bible. When you get one, hold it up in the air. We have a bit different type of message this morning in that we are simply going to take a look at ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rebuilding The Walls Of Revival

Contributed by Travis Markes on Sep 10, 2008

Our churches have become complacent like the people of Nehemiahs day and we need Revival. The Lord uses Nehemiah to show us some walls that need to be rebuilt for revival to take place. The outline I borrowed but the sermon is mine. Feel free to us it!

“REBUILDING THE WALLS OF REVIVAL” NEHEMIAH 1:1-4; 8:1-6; 9:1-3 The setting is about 500 years before the time of Christ. God’s people had lived in Israel for centuries before. God had told them: “Obey Me and you’ll live in the land for a long time. Disobey Me and you’ll be carried off into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4, Nehemiah 2:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Faulty Religion And Stupid Questions"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 3, 2008

When a person’s religion is false at its foundation, they won’t even know the right questions to ask.

Some Sadducees (who say that there is no resurrection) came to Jesus, and began questioning Him, saying, 19 “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that IF A MAN’S BROTHER DIES and leaves behind a wife AND LEAVES NO CHILD, HIS BROTHER SHOULD MARRY THE WIFE AND RAISE UP CHILDREN TO HIS BROTHER. 20 “There were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Orthodox

The Uniqueness Of Christ In A Pluralistic World Series

Contributed by James Jack on Mar 17, 2008

"I am the way, the truth and the life"

Dr Tim Keller is the senior minister in a church next to the world trade centre – the Redeemer Church. And he talks about a debate he was in with a Muslim scholar before a university audience. The debate went on as most of those debates do with perfect civility as they expressed their point of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

When Our Faith Fails Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 14, 2010

This series will focus on how our wrong beliefs and unbeliefs hinder our faith.

When Our Faith Fail Scripture: Hebrews 11:6; James 2:14; 26; Acts 8:18-19; 1 Peter 2:24 Introduction: I am starting this series with some trepidation as to how to deliver all of the information that is within my spirit in such a way that it will be received clearly by each of you and those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Matter More Than Rules.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 22, 2011

Jesus questioned regarding the Sabbath. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Sabbath: (2). In the field (vs 23-28): (3). In the synagogue (vs 1-6): SERMON BODY: Ill: • A student sat through an exam; • The teacher supervising said time up but still the student carried on. • The teacher said; “Hand your exam paper in now ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

A Discerning Heart Thru Change Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 11, 2015

What does this mean for us during change? This morning I would like to talk about some elements of change and see why a discerning heart is necessary during change.

A Discerning Heart Thru Change 1 Kings 3:5-15 INTRODUCTION You are at work one day and HR calls a meeting and once everyone arrives, shares the news that half of the company is being let go because the company got bought out. Sorry. You don’t know if you are in the half with a job or the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Respond To Humbling Circumstances

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017

At times God brings a Christian through humbling experiences. Why would He do that? How are we to respond when that happens? What are the benefits of responding in the right way?

1 Peter 5:6 04.26.15 A paradox is a statement that is seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense and yet perhaps true.i Jesus stated a paradox in Matt 23:12 when He said, “…whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”ii The world does not believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6, Matthew 23:12, Philippians 2:5-8, Isaiah 9:8-13, James 4:10, Isaiah 57:15, Luke 14:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Bits, Bridles, And Wild Horses

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

This message shows the power of discipline in a believer's life.

James 3:3 KJV Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. I. INTRODUCTION—THE TONGUE A. General on the Tongue One of the old Puritan divines of London had a woman to once tell him that the sleeves on the coat he preached in were ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

After The But. . . The Here Near And Far Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 6, 2019

In Acts 1:8 the Apostles were tempted to stay with what was comfortable and easy, but Jesus challenged them to change the world

t’s a small word, only 3 letters, however when I looked up its definition in Collins English Dictionary, I found not one, but eight different ways the word could be used. It can be a conjunction, a preposition, an adverb, a pronoun and a noun. The word of course is “But” and if you have been at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Set Apart...for Life

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 25, 2004

The developing unborn child is the expression of God’s greatest creation. Because we are formed in the image of God, human life is sacred.

"Set Apart--for Life"...Sanctity of Human Life Sunday -Text: Psalm 139 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts While serving as a hospital chaplain, I read President Reagan’s book Abortion and the Conscience of the Nation. He begins by observing: "We live at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Congregational

Christmas Significa Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 11, 2021

The real beauty and power of Christmas is how it is as mundane as it is holy, secular as it is sacred, temporal as it is eternal, physical as it is spiritual, worldly as it is heavenly … and this is by design.

Today’s scripture reading reminds me of Christmas hymns like “Angles We Have Heard on High” in which the angels “sweetly sing o’er the plans” (UMH, verse 1; p.238) or “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” … “glory to the newborn King” (UMH, verse 1; p. 240). Songs like these beautifully capture the drama ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

In God's Image PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

Explores the profound truth and implications of being created in God's image, emphasizing our inherent worth, divine potential, and sacred responsibility.

Welcome, dear friends. What a privilege it is to gather together in this sacred space, under the grace of our loving Creator, to reflect on His Word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to an extraordinary truth, a truth that has the power to transform our understanding of ourselves and our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Topics: Image Of God

Holy Sabbath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

Explores the sacred beauty of the Sabbath, emphasizing its significance as a life-giving gift and spiritual discipline in our modern, busy lives.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. How blessed we are to gather here together, united under the banner of His love, to soak in the wisdom of His Word. I trust the Lord has been good to you this week, and that His grace has been evident in your lives. Today, we are going to turn our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-9

Topics: Sabbath

The Majesty Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

Exposition of Isa 6

The Majesty of the Lord Isa 6 Presidential scandals, terrorists, Iraq, and mostly bad news every day can keep you torn up inside and confused. You believe in God and that Jesus is coming, but you wonder how you will make it through the nasty now and now while waiting for the sweet by and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist