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Increase Your Harvest PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To explore the nature and power of God's love, emphasizing its importance as the first fruit of the Spirit and the source of all virtues, and encouraging us to understand and live out this love in our daily lives.

Good morning, family. I feel blessed to be here today and I'm sure you do too. Today, we're going to dive into a beautiful topic that's not just at the heart of our faith, but also at the center of our Creator's nature - Love. As we unpack this subject, we'll explore the nature of God's Love, the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Topics: Love

The Rewards Of Failure PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023

This sermon encourages perseverance in failure, adopting Christ's mindset, and avoiding complacency, to live a life pleasing to God and beneficial to others.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joyous occasion to stand before you today, to share in this sacred space of fellowship and learning, and to lift our hearts and minds to the wisdom of God's Word. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. For in His infinite ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:17-19

Topics: Perseverance

Unwavering Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 18, 2017

Our liberty should 1) Never cause a brother to stumble (v. 13), 2) grieve or be devastated (vv. 14–15); 3) never forfeit our witness for Christ (vv. 16–19), 4) tear down His work (vv. 20–21), or be either 5) denounced or flaunted (vv. 22–23)

Most churches include dedicated, faithful believers whose consciences do not allow them to participate in or approve of certain practices. The Apostle Paul described those who exercise their legitimate liberty as “stronger believers”. Those who feel restricted in exercising legitimate liberty as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Other

Recharge Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 3, 2020

1) Power through the Spirit (Ephesians 3:14-16) 2) Power through the Son (Ephesians 3:17a), and 3) Power through the Father’s Love (Ephesians 3:17b–21).

Ephesians 3:14–21 [14] For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, [15] from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, [16] that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, [17] so that Christ may dwell ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Other

Extreme Living In Your Home Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 11, 2005

What would it look like for you; to exceed the ordinary, the usual and the expected in your home? What would it look like for you to go to great lengths to make your home Extreme?

Extreme Living In The Home Extreme Living – part 2 I want to start off our time together with 2 passages of Scripture… 36One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to come to his home for a meal, so Jesus accepted the invitation and sat down to eat. 37A certain immoral woman heard he was there and brought ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In A Way That Glorifies God

Contributed by Joe Hall on Dec 2, 2002

How I can know my life is pleasing to God.

A Life that Glorifies God I Corinthians 10:23-33 23. All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 24. Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth. 25. Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Extravagance Of Love

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

If our love the great enoough, then there will be a willingness to sacrifice the very best we have.

Introduction: Unbelievers have always had a hard time figuring out the lifestyle of Christ’s disciples. When you think about it, you can understand their difficulty. They are guided by a life philosophy that promotes selfishness (the attitude that says, “You’ve gotta look out for ‘Number One’”), ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Mark 14:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life's Too Short To...work All The Time Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 2, 2005

Part 4 in series "Life’s Too-Short To...," this message addresses workaholism, ending with ways to know if one is a workaholic.

Life’s Too Short To…Work All The Time Life’s Too Short To…, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 4/24/05 In my previous church, Christy and I became friends with a couple – let’s call them George & Liz. I’ve changed the names to protect the innocent. And the not-so-innocent. George ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

Enlarge My Territory Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Sep 8, 2001

God is working to expand His reign and rule. Open your eyes and life to the oppportunities He provides. Pray like Jabez, enlarge my territory.

Enlarge My Territory Charles Francis Adams, 19th century political figure and diplomat, kept a diary. One day he entered: "Went fishing with my son today--a day wasted." His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: "Went ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Need From Our Fathers Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A look at the family today.

This morning we begin a three week series on reclaiming Godly Families, a look at what it takes for Christians to build the kind of home and family that God has called us to, one in which God is proclaimed and glorified and our children are taught, nurtured, and trained in the way they need to go. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lifesong - Staying On Key In A Song Of Praise Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006

LIFESONG – Getting Rid of the Sour Notes, Staying on Key in a Song of Praise So what can we do to get rid of the sour notes? How can we stay on key in our song of praise? We are going to focus this morning on getting rid of those sour notes; to do so

LIFESONG – Getting Rid of the Sour Notes, Staying on Key in a Song of Praise Ephesians 4:1-16 • Ephesians 4:1-16 (NIV) [1] As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. [2] Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ultimate Test Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 15 from 1 John focusing on loving one another as the ultimate test of sonship.

The Ultimate Test 1John 3:11-23 John wrote these letters in the latter years of his life. He wrote as a tender father would write to His dearly loved children. It is filled with tenderness and endearing language. “Beloved, dear children, my little children, brethren, dear friends.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Will Be A Functioning Church Member Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015

The church is described as a body in the New Testament. Each member of the body must serve its function so that the body is healthy.

Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book of the same name) “I Will Be a Functioning Church Member” 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Open Today, we start doing something new that will last for six weeks. We are beginning a a book study together as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Community - Weirdest Herd I've Ever Seen!

Contributed by Art Good on Jun 20, 2017

What a great description of the church! A weird mix of people of different generations, different personalities, different ethnic, economic, religious backgrounds, who might never hang out together— except for the fact that we all love Jesus!

“Weirdest herd I’ve ever seen.” (Show clip from Ice Age 1 where the mammoth saves the saber tooth tiger, Diego. Afterwards Diego asks the mammoth why he risked his life to save him. The mammoth replies, "Because that's what you do when you are a part of a herd. To which the sloth says, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:20-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Prescription For Spiritual Perfection

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 5, 2015

To establish the requirements for one to know and achieve spiritual perfection. This lesson will discuss the importance of a life of sacrifice, unconformity to the world and a transformation into the image of Christ by the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A Life of Sacrifice 2. A Life of Unconformity 3. A Life of Transformation Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a “Prescription for Perfection.” Is spiritual perfection even possible? Many have given up on this idea. Some religious ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ