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Praise From A Cave SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 27, 2023

Help understanding the power of praise

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a new day, a new opportunity to experience the grace and love of our Lord. We are here to share in fellowship, to lift each other up, and to seek wisdom from the Word of God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10

Topics: Praising From An Uncomfortable Place

The Battle For The Family

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002

If we are going to have strong families then we must battle Satan for our families

The Battle For The Family Ephesians 6:11-18 As we begin this message with our focus on the family there will be several matters to consider. First of all we must understand the the family is the foundation for all of society. When the family fails: 1. The Community Fails 2. The Schools ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Keys To A Healthy Church

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Oct 28, 2003

Church growth is a health issue. Anything with life will grow if it is healthy. This sermon was compiled from principles outlined in Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Life" and Dan Southerland’s "Transitioning"

I. Introduction: Parachute Story from the National Training Center, Ft Irwin, CA 1989. In April of ’89 I served as a Detachment Commander during the Army’s first Special Operations Rotation to the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, CA. Our mission was to parachute in and take down a radar ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

Pushing Away The Truth Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 16, 2001

There is a price to be paid for pushing the truth away.

A. Introduction: Can you recall a time in which you tried to give an excuse after you were caught doing something wrong or if not wrong, not the best thing to do? During my senior year of college, I overslept one morning and made the decision to skip my second hour class – the first one of ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Bible & 2012

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 14, 2009

- People are asking questions - Is the world coming to an end in 2012? - The Bible answers this question

- Roland Emmerich’s "2012" - Independence Da y (96), Day After Tomorrow (04) - $200 million Movie - Called the “mother of all disaster movies” - Tag line “Mankind’s Earliest Civilizations Warned Us” - What are the odds?”, “I thought we would have more time” - US News & World report - 60% believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Nowhere To Stand

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

What is moving the ground beneath your feet today? Is it the loss of a loved one? A marriage that is less than perfect? A job that seems insecure? An illness that threatens your life? A trusted person who has let you down? Faith in God can be restored.

Nowhere to Stand Psalm 46:1-3 – God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Message: There are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3, 2 Samuel 12:18-19, Psalm 18:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Snakes, Witches And Barbed Wire Fences

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 9, 2018

Travelling in darkness can lead to serious consequences.

Weekend Message/Devotion March 11, 2018 Reading: John 3:14-21 Snakes, Witches and Barbed Wire Fences In today’s gospel reading we find Jesus enlightening Nicodemus the Pharisee by describing Moses lifting up a bronze serpent, as God directed him. All who were bitten by a poisonous snake that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:6-9, John 3:14-21, 1 Samuel 31:4-6, 1 Samuel 28:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Servant Looks Like

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 26, 2011

Walking with Jesus on the road to Jerusalem, we have the opportunity to see what the servants heart looks like, especially under pressure

Passage: Matthew 20:29-34 Intro: Last week sermon might have been a little overwhelming. 1. whenever we hold up Jesus as the model, we can get a little anxious 2. seems to be an example that we cannot achieve. 3. but this very next little passage gives us some very practical counsel as to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Grace Attitudes

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

This tender scene in 2 Samuel lets us look into the heart of a person who understands God as He has revealed Himself to be.

Passage: 2 Samuel 7:18-29 Intro: Those who believe that God exists are divided generally into three categories. 1. first, those who see God as a angry tyrant whose anger might be calmed through good works. His love must be earned. Il) Islam fits this picture for the most part. 2. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Labor And The Lord's Day Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 4, 2021

The labor of the man became hard labor over an earth that yielded little. The labor of the woman became hard labor not just in the act of birth, but in the ongoing action of childrearing and coping with her man’s gripes about his work, not to mention her own work.

23rd Sunday in Course We learn our place and earn our bread with hard labor. We become wise, Lord, and begin to understand our place and yours only when our hair is white, our minds slowed, our joints unable to leap to do your will. And we build fantastic towers and plan grand campaigns without ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12, Exodus 20:8

Denomination: Catholic

You Learn From What You Keep Gazing

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 10, 2025

What we continually behold shapes our lives, moulds our character, and influences our destiny.

YOU LEARN FROM WHAT YOU KEEP GAZING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 3:18 Key Verse: “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 3:18) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sabbath: From Creation To New Creation

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

From Eden to eternity, God’s blessed and sanctified Sabbath remains His unchanging sign of creation, redemption, and end-time loyalty to the Creator.

Introduction – A Gift Before There Was Sin Imagine receiving a gift that was wrapped before you were even born. A gift so thoughtful that it carried inside it rest, relationship, and renewal. That’s what the Sabbath is. It isn’t merely a day off or a relic of Jewish culture. It’s a creation gift, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3, Mark 2:27, Exodus 20:8-11, Daniel 7:25, Isaiah 66:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Worship Beyond Walls

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 15, 2025

Worship is more than the songs we sing in church; it is a lifestyle that extends beyond the physical walls of any building.

WORSHIP BEYOND WALLS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 4:20-24 Supporting Texts: Acts 16:25-26, Hebrews 13:15, Romans 12:1-2, Psalm 34:1, Matthew 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION: Worship is more than the songs we sing in church; it is a lifestyle that extends beyond the physical walls of any ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Victory In The Midst Of Storms Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 24, 2025

Storms may shake us, but they do not have the power to sink us when Jesus is in our boat. Your current trouble is temporary. The Lord who calmed the sea is calming your heart even now.

VICTORY IN THE MIDST OF STORMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 43:2, John 16:33, Romans 8:37, Psalm 34:19 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of storms—unexpected troubles, challenges, and battles that test our faith. These storms can come in various ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Turns Situations Around Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

We serve a God who specialises in turning things around for His people. No matter how bad the situation may seem, He can transform it for good.

THE GOD WHO TURNS SITUATIONS AROUND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 50:20 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28, Psalm 30:5, Job 42:10, Isaiah 43:19, 2 Kings 7:1-20 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of seasons—some joyful, others painful. At times, it appears as though everything is working against ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God