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Power For The Future Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 5, 2011

It's amazing how quickly we settle for less that what is promised and possible. So what do we do with Jesus' outlandish promises about power for living?

“Setting Troubled Hearts at Rest: Power for the Future” John 14:7-14 In one of Charles Schultz's ‘Peanuts’ cartoons Snoopy, the hound of heaven, says of Woodstock, that would-be bird of paradise, "Someday Woodstock is going to be a great eagle." Then in the next frame he ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 4: A Church To Change The World

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009

How our church is to change the world.

Series A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD Sermon Four: Influencing the World by Christian Education By Jerry Falwell “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Building The House With The Right Materials

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 23, 2011

I'm bringing in the dynamics of the church of God and hopefully showing how that is the people of God, and that the things of which we need are available if we will just receive them.

BUILDING THE HOUSE WITH THE RIGHT MATERIALS 1 Cor 12:7-13 7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Came To Do The Father's Will Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A look at why Jesus came to earth in His own words

SERIES: WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT WHY HE CAME “I CAME TO DO THE FATHER’S WILL” JOHN 6:37-40 INTRODUCTION Today we finish our Christmas series. It’s not been the typical Christmas series where we look at the traditional scenes about Jesus’ birth – Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doulos Or Bond Servant To God Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Feb 9, 2025

People in the modern world often bristle at the word “slave.” Yet Scripture boldly employs this term—or “bond-servant”—to describe our relationship to God.

SERMON MANUSCRIPT Title: “SERMON MANUSCRIPT Title: “Doulos: Called to Serve as Slaves—or Bond-Servant of God” Main Texts: Exodus 21:5–6 Romans 1:1 --- I. INTRODUCTION (Approx. 5–7 minutes) A. Opening Illustration/Hook Good morning, church family! I want to begin today by asking a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:5-6, Romans 1:1

The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 8 – Chapter 33:14 – The Salvation Of All Israel – Some People Deny Their Future! Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 19, 2025

We take a look at the combination of Ephraim and Judah in these prophetic scriptures – their separate identity, and their amalgamation into Israel. Israel has a glorious future as God’s earthly people but there are movements that would try to destroy that.

THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 8 – Chapter 33:14 – THE SALVATION OF ALL ISRAEL – SOME PEOPLE DENY THEIR FUTURE! WE ARE NOW COMING TO A VERY IMPORTANT SECTION THAT IS COMPREHENSIVE IN ITS SCOPE, AND ONE WE WILL CONSIDER CAREFULLY. The commentary in examining the verses is longer than ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-15, Isaiah 43:5-6, Jeremiah 3:18, Jeremiah 31:27, Jeremiah 31:31, Ezekiel 37:15-17, Ezekiel 37:18-20, Ezekiel 37:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Source Of Power Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 27, 2024

This teaching presents the true and living God revealed in the Holy Bible as the source of all power. David wrote: God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. (Psalms 62:11) When God repeats something it is because it is very important.

SERIES: UNDERSTANDING POWER PRINCIPLES TITLE: THE SOURCE OF POWER - LESSON 1 OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this lesson you will be able to: • Identify the source of power. • List eight ways God reveals His power on earth. • Give a Scriptural reference which explains why God reveals His power on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:11

The Trial Begins Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 12, 2023

In the shadow of suffering, we gather today to explore a timeless tale of faith, friendship, and divine mysteries. Join us in uncovering the story of Job.

Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters. Today, we find ourselves continuing our journey through the profound story of Job, a man whose life has become a profound testament to the unfolding drama of divine justice in the face of unimaginable suffering. As we delve into the second chapter of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10, Job 2:1-3, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:12, Job 2:7-8, Psalm 22:1-2, Psalm 42:11, Job 2:9-10, Hebrews 11:6, James 5:11, Job 2:11-13, Proverbs 17:17, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning – The Church’s Home And What Lies Ahead - Part 8 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 17, 2023

Our entire life as a Christian will be exposed in the judgement and all those years of being a Christian will be subjected to the test of fire. There you stand and the fire tests your works. What will the fire leave behind? Will it be precious or will it be ashes? Building on the foundation.

SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING – THE CHURCH’S HOME AND WHAT LIES AHEAD - PART 8 [1]. THE CHURCH’S HOME - INTRODUCTION Maybe in this next posting in the series I might say some things that are new to you, but just follow along and search out these scriptures. Very little these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8-10, Psalm 16:10, John 3:13, Romans 14:10, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, Matthew 25:34-40, Matthew 10:42, Revelation 19:11, Revelation 20:6-7, Revelation 21:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Life After Death? The Empty Tomb Of Jesus Examined Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 26, 2023

Can a human live beyond the grave? That is the question we consider today. Many in our world today believe after death, there is nothing, life is simply over.

“When Corrie Ten Boom of The Hiding Place was a little girl in Holland, her first realization of death came after a visit to the home of a neighbor who had died. It impressed her that some day her parents would also die. Corrie's father comforted her with words of wisdom. "Corrie, when you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:4-5, Mark 16:9-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

Condition Critical

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 1, 2023

The differences between us - you and me - and the brothers and sisters we find it so easy to criticize - shrinks to nothing at all when we look, instead, at the difference between ourselves and Jesus.

A few years ago I had an interesting talk with my mother about the nature of friendship. At one point I made the comment that the only bottom line requirement I had for a friend was that I needed to know I’d be forgiven for my mistakes. Her response was telling. She said that I had unrealistically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fruit Of The Spirit # 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

In this sermon, I want to complete the preaching on the Fruit of the Spirit.

The last fruit that we are going to deal with is the fruit of Temperance. When I think of the fruit of Temperance, I think of a thermostat. Illus: You know what a thermostat does! It keeps the temperature in our homes under control. This is what the fruit of Temperance does in our life. It keeps ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Change In Vision Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 20, 2022

When we have an encounter with God, changes happen. The first thing to change is our vision, our purpose in life. It is fascinating to study how the vision of Paul changed every time he had an encounter with God. It can happen to you. It will happen to you.

Encounter with God Series Part 3 Your Vision Changes when you encounter God A Video version of this sermon can be found at https://youtu.be/FftAW4i9e_Q Good morning and welcome. This is the third sermon in the series of sermons on encounters with God. We started the series by looking at four ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22, Acts 22:17-21, Acts 23:11, Romans 1:8-15, John 14:1-4, Luke 10:17-20, John 15:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Better Beginnings

Contributed by Bill Bowdle on Feb 1, 2018

BETTER BEGINNINGS for New Year help build our lives on better foundations, resulting in better endings. 1:RECOGNIZE GOD AS CREATOR (In beginning God..); 2: RESPECT GOD W. REVERENCE (Fear of God=beginning of wisdom) ; 3: RECEIVE CHRIST FOR NEW BEGINNINGS.

“BETTER BEGINNINGS” by REV. BILL BOWDLE ====================================== Retired United Methodist Pastor - Liberty Township, Ohio, Delivered this message at a nearby UMC during it's pastor's vacation on 01/07/2018 Genesis 1:1, Proverbs 9:10; John 1:1-4,12 ============= INTRODUCTION ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Two Questions That Determine Your Life

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Oct 30, 2018

At some point in our lives each one of us must answer two key and monumental questions., how we answerthese questions will determine not only our natrual lives but so much more.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Your life is made up of a series of questions which have been answered by yourself and those around you. “Should I turn left or should I turn right?” “Do I work here or ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare