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Proverbs 21 - On Life And Conduct Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 24, 2013

A verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 21.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Twenty One We will now look at Proverbs chapter twenty one: On Life and Conduct 1 The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord; He turns it wherever He wishes. Proverbs 21:1 (NASB) It is good for all of us to remember – it is God ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Responsibility Of The Redeemed Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 3, 2013

As followers of Christ acting naturally will lead to falling and failing. Our old nature tends toward rebellion not obedience. Paul is encouraging us to fuflill our responsiblity and cooperate with God to grow and mature in Christ.

Intro: There is a story about a little girl who proudly wore a shiny cross on a chain around her neck. One day she was approached by a man who said to her, "Little girl, don't you know that the cross Jesus died on wasn't beautiful like the one you're wearing? It was an ugly, wooden thing." To which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Softly And Tenderly Jesus Is Calling

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 12, 2012

Having a relationship with God is paramount in your calling as a believer. God comes to you, God discovers you he is calling you. There is on old hymn which proclaims it so clearly: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me;

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:1-5,12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and John 1:43-51. In her book, .....A Man Called Peter, .....Catherine Marshall ...tells how ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

A Tree And It's Fruit

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2011

The Lord says that we will know them by thier fruit. We will also know you by your fruit. As Christians we must bear fruit.

A tree and its fruit Matthew 7:15-20 Introduction- Both writers Luke and Matthew talk about judging others and bearing fruit for the kingdom of God. They both thought it important to show how it would affect believers. It seems that we are not to judge others. That it is impossible to be fruit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Problem & Solution To Sin Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 18, 2013

Sin is one of those things we don't want to talk about or face. But it is the central problem facing us every day. There is a solution, but it starts with facing sin head on.

In Psalm 38, David is greatly afflicted from sin. I think this psalm really reveals to us how deeply David felt about sin—and it offers hope for us who also feel that guilt deep in our souls—that God our Savior is always there to forgive the humble in heart. 1 – 2 Here in ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Don't We Grow

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 21, 2007

We’re not surprised when we grow physically; we expect it. If, by chance, growth doesn’t occur, we immediately know something is wrong and attempt to uncover the problem. The same is true spiritually

WHY WE DON’T GROW Judges 17:13-15 Statistics show the average productivity of a Christian’s spiritual life is less than three years. Tonight I want to bring encouragement to those who are sidetracked and to strengthen those who are on the right track. Billy Sunday used to say, “If we Christians ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Pathway To Peace

Contributed by Chris Horne on May 9, 2008

Learning to walk in the peace that surpasses all understanding takes time and understanding. This message teaches us that we can choose to walk in the peace of Christ and not be troubled by the worries of the world.

Peace is a very familiar word. It is a word we hear all the time and a word that describes a feeling of contentment and rest that few of us manage to walk in every day. Yet, that is exactly what we Christians are called to do. Walk in peace every day regardless of our outward circumstances. Look ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 2 – Learning Series

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 12, 2008

3rd in the Spiritual Transformation Series of Sermons

Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 2 – Learning 2 Timothy 2:14-26 The time is here! The summer is over and school is back in session! The time for our children’s learning process is back on schedule. Teachers are all geared up to instruct their students in all the skills of mathematics, language ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: *other

"I Know What You Are Going Through…"

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

Too easily, we try to comfort people in sorrow and pain, saying that we know what they are going through. The fact is that mostly we don't. But Jesus knows what we are going through, because he has been there. What does that imply for us?

[Sermon preached on 18 February 2018, 1st Sunday in Lent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I was still a student when we gathered with a group of theological students for a training seminar on pastoral counseling. One of the members shared some of her childhood experiences that had recently come to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18, Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

30. Confronting The Devil Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 4, 2018

The second Adam's confrontation with the devil

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 30 – CONFRONTING THE DEVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-12, Matthew 4:7-10, Luke 4:13, Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian Church

3 Putting On The New Self Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019

All our lives people tell us who we are, whether out loud by their words, or silently by the way they treat us. A distorted self image leads to a distorted life. Jesus says we are children of God. Put that image on every morning as you start your day.

Every morning we face the world with this momentous decision. “What am I going to wear today?” If you are doing something important in your job you might put on your very best, just that combination that says I am confident, but not too pushy. Something creative, but not weird. Something ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

A Way Back

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 14, 2017

The way back to God after having sinned against Him is to offer Him a contrite and broken heart. God disciplines those He loves out of mercy in order to bring us back into a faithful relationship with Him.

TAKING SHORTCUTS Jeremiah 3:3-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We are told in Scripture to love the Lord our God with all our heart and with all your soul and with all our mind (Matthew 22:37). One of the criteria in becoming a born-again believer is to surrender and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping A Christ Like Attitude Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 13, 2015

You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.Philippians 2:5

What It Really Means to Have the Christ like Attitude? There is nothing as powerful as attitude and it dictates our response to the present and determines the quality of our future. Stephen Covey, Tony Robbins and many other motivational speakers attest to the fact that attitude plays a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Decisions! Decisions!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 25, 2017

A look at how we make decisions and the lives we live. Do we really trust God?

Decision! Decision! John 10:10 April 23, 2017 If you recall last week, I started my message with some really strange and tricky questions and you had to come up with the strange answers to those questions. So, today I want to start with a really easy straight-forward question. I felt bad, so I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Calling

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 23, 2018

Each of us has been called by God to fulfill a purpose, to fulfill a spiritual calling in this life. And the Calling process can be divided into 3 steps. Discovery - Decision - Action. May you proclaim as Samuel "Speak, for your servant is listening".

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:1-5,12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and John 1:43-51. In her book, ...A Man Called Peter, ...Catherine Marshall ...tells how her ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Anglican