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All Things Work Toward The Good

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Jun 6, 2005

God allows and uses everything that happens in our lives for our good.

In the early days of our country a weary traveler came to the banks of Mississippi River for first time. There was no bridge, of course. It was early winter, and the surface of the mighty river was covered with ice. Could he dare cross over? Would the uncertain ice be able to bear his weight? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Things

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 25, 2010

It has been said that events tend to happen in groupings of three. With that in mind, I’d like to explore some "3 Things" lists.

THREE THINGS It has been said that events tend to happen in groupings of three. With that in mind, I’d like to explore some "3 Things" lists. 3 things in life that once gone, never come back: Time Words Opportunity 3 things in life that can destroy a person: Anger Pride Unforgiveness 3 ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Wild Things"

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Feb 27, 2009

This sermon is based on Mark 1:13, the story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness with Satan and the wild beasts. It examines the wild beasts of temptation in our lives and how Jesus gives us the power to overcome them. (The First Sunday in Lent-Year

"Wild Things" Sermon on Mark 1:9-15 Lent 1-B March 1, 2009 The Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. 9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

It Is Time For A New Thing

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 5, 2009

Message looks at Ezekiel 36:24-32. God moved and brought the people back to the land and to Himself spiritually. God is calling us today to renewal. Are we ready to heed the call?

I am really excited and trusting God for great things in 2009. When we ask the Lord in faith to build an area wide church reaching hundreds for Jesus that is only something He can do. It is rooted in scripture because lost people matter to God. That is why in Acts 1:8 Jesus last words were “Acts ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:24-32

The Most Important Things

Contributed by Michael Martin on Nov 4, 2006

There are things that are more important to God, than what man thinks is important.

(Phil. 3:4-14) "If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I MORE..." Paul was a man of words. They said about him, "His letters are weighty..." We understand now, that they were the very words of God. That Paul wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Hardest Thing In The World

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 5, 2007

The hardest thing in the world is to consider suffering and trials a gift from God.

The Hardest Thing in the World James 1:1-4 February 4, 2007 Have you ever felt like you’d been body slammed by life? I remember Christmas vacation of my sophomore year in high school. For some reason, the wrestling coach decided that we needed to practice. We practiced for 3 or 4 days of that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

How Does God Know All Things? Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 25, 2014

Orthodox Christians have always held that God has absolute and exhaustive knowledge of everything, including the future. But how is He certain about the future?

Sometimes, there are statements made in the Bible which are very meaningful, yet easy to overlook. I believe that this passage in the Sermon on the Mount is one such statement. Jesus is telling us something about the nature of God in this passage which is so sublime that it should cause our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hardest Thing Is To Begin

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 24, 2004

At this point in time, God chose Joshua to be a successor of Moses in leadership. This is the first time for Joshua to lead this large number of people to enter Canaan that why God assured him of His presence to succeed.

Illustration: New job, new married couple, & Joshua to be a successor of Moses. I. His awareness of new things handed to him (vs.1-2) 1. A new responsibility 2. A new place to conquer 3. A new problems along the way (they are unhorsemen) 4. A new adjustment for leadership II. The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Had Done All These Great Things

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 8, 2015

To show that GOD does great things for us because of (a) His WORD and His Heart, (b) He wants us to know and understand Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Had GOD done all great things for you? Yes and Amen! 2 Corinthians 1:20 (Amplified Bible) 1:20 For as many as are the promises of God, they all find their Yes [answer] in Him [Christ]. For this reason we also utter the Amen (so be it) to God through Him [in His Person and by His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Every Thing There Is A Season Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

To everything there is a season and a purpose under Heaven. God loved each of us before the world was created. He knows us by name. God will always guide and direct us through all the seasons of life.

Every time I hear the word “season” I think of the song “Turn, Turn, Turn.” It was recorded by Pete Seeger and the Byrds in 1965. The majority of people who heard and liked this song had no idea it was based on the words found in the 3rd chapter of Ecclesiastes, all except ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Faith In The Unborn Thing

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Aug 13, 2012

Without faith it is impossible to please God, faith gives birth to the things of the Spirit.

Faith in the Unborn Thing Hebrews chapter eleven verses one and two, “Now [notice this is in the presence tense, not yesterday that’s history, not tomorrow that’s future, but today now] faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen, for by it [faith] the elders ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: *other

Confession - Is It A Good Thing?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 16, 2023

This message is worded to help understand the importance of confession in regards to our relationship with God.

Today, let’s talk a bit about confession. Is it a good thing? What is your favorite place to hide when you don’t want to be found? Do you remember when you were little playing hide and seek? Have you ever watched a small child play hide and seek? The small ones are usually not really good at ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3-19, James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Work Together For Good

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 14, 2022

This promise is for believers in Jesus Christ. In effect, Paul says that if you don’t LOVE God, you can’t claim this promise. If you don’t LOVE God, everything isn’t someday going to work out for “Good”.

Alba 2-13-2022 ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD Romans 8:28 In Robert J. Morgan’s book, The Promise, he tells the story of John Peterson. When John was a teenager he had a remarkable singing voice and was in high demand as a performer. His greatest ambition was to become a famous vocalist. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crucial Things To See About Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 31, 2019

God wants us to see: 1. How the Lord prepares His people (vs. 18-20). 2. The trouble Jesus took on for us (vs. 21). 3. Great signs of our Savior's love (vs. 22-30). 4. Jesus getting the glory He deserves (vs. 31-32).

Crucial Things to See about Christ The Gospel of John John 13:18-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 5, 2017 (Revised December 31, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 13. Remember that in this chapter, God's Word has moved forward to the night before the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

"I Can Trust God"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 30, 2015

David cant trust his family, his king, his self, but he can trust God.

“I Can Trust God” Psalm 25:1-10 • David could not Trust His wife she rebukes for religious enthusiasm, Michal came out to meet him and said, "How the king of Israel has distinguished himself today, disrobing in the sight of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Methodist