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Passion: A Hunger And Thirst For God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

What determines our relationship with Him is whether we become bitter or crave for Him more than ever knowing our entire life dependence is on Christ our Lord and King. This craving is just the advent of revival of our lives.

Opening illustration: A shepherd, who had spent many years with flocks on the hills of Scotland, asked me if I had ever seen a sheep eat while lying down. When I confessed that I had not, he told me that no one had ever seen a sheep eat in that position. “If a sheep is lying down,” he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Firm In The Storms Of Life Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018

Message 14 from Philippians continuing discussion of Paul's exhortation to stand firm in the Lord.

Stand Firm in the Lord Part 3 “Stand Firm in the Storms of Life” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS -- SUPERIOR PERSPECTIVE The Exaltation of Christ in Everything Passion to Praise Jesus II. MAINTAIN ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"I Go A Fishing”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2022

We go through life asking and being asked questions.

For example, one of the question that we ask often as we greet someone. • How are you? • How’s your day going? In asking this question to greet people, is this just a social exchange are do we really care about that person when we ask this question to someone? Personally, when I ask HOW ...read more

Scripture: John 21:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 139 - Search Me Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 22, 2022

This sermon focuses on God's intimate knowledge of us, and how that knowledge should impact how we live our lives.

A little movie trivia. I want to see if anybody remembers a movie that was filmed in 1966. A movie called “Fantastic Voyage”. It starred Stephen Boyd and Raquel Welch. I think I even found the movie poster. This movie was filmed during what they would call the Cold War Era. We weren’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Crazy Happy Satisfaction Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of unique happiness derived from Jesus fulfilling our deepest longings, focusing on the Beatitudes as a guide to living a life of mercy, purity, and peace, despite its challenges.

God wants all of us to walk in unique happiness. It's part of living life and having what Jesus calls “life more abundantly.” It's part of the work God wants us to do. That’s why God’s definition of the crazy happy life is called the Beatitudes. They're not called the “do-atitudes.” It's not about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Topics: Beatitudes, Soul Satisfaction, Divine Overflow

Sermon Series: Crazy Happy

Don’t Forget To Remember (Sermon On Missions)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 27, 2023

One of the simple rules in life seems to be that people receive in life what they are looking for.

Let me illustrate: • We know some Christians who are always winning people to the Lord. Why? Because they are always looking for an opportunity to win someone to Christ. • We know some people every time there is a church dispute; you can rest assured they are in the middle of it every time. Why? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:23-31, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 4, 2023

Love of God and neighbor protects us from stress

Several years ago, a radio station ran a contest. "Just for fun," they said, "when you wake up to the sound of 106 FM, call and tell us the first words you spoke when you rolled out of bed. If you're the third caller, you'll win $106." The first morning, a buoyant disc ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Catholic

Introduction: Yes, Trust And Obey Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

Words of discipline and spirituality.

A. INTRODUCTION: 10 TRANSFORMING WORDS 1. Words of Discipline - Outward ? Now – Opportunity’s Door ? Barriers – To Strengthen ? Roots – Growth in Character ? Vision – To See Yourself ? Purpose – Anchor of Determination 2. Words of Spirituality - Inward ? Indwelling – Presence ? Walking - Daily ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-19, Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Alimento Para El Alma Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 16, 2024

En un mundo dominado por el materialismo, es crucial priorizar nuestro bienestar espiritual para alcanzar la verdadera felicidad y plenitud.

Alimento para el alma Introducción: En un mundo dominado por el materialismo, es crucial priorizar nuestro bienestar espiritual para alcanzar la verdadera felicidad y plenitud. Sagrada Escritura Juan 6:24-35 Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, En nuestro mundo ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Other

Pagpapakain Para Sa Kaluluwa Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 16, 2024

Sa mundong pinangungunahan ng materyalismo, napakahalagang unahin ang ating espirituwal na kapakanan upang makamit ang tunay na kaligayahan at katuparan.

Pagpapakain para sa Kaluluwa Intro: Sa mundong pinangungunahan ng materyalismo, napakahalagang unahin ang ating espirituwal na kapakanan upang makamit ang tunay na kaligayahan at katuparan. Banal na Kasulatan Juan 6:24-35 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid na babae at kapatid, Sa ating ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Other

Every Day Evangelism: Living The Gospel Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Sep 22, 2024

The early church grew not through grand strategies, but because everyday believers faithfully and boldly shared the gospel in their ordinary lives, as visible witnesses of Christ’s love.

Devoted Together #6 Every Day Evangelism: Living the Gospel Theme: In the final sermon of our *Devoted Together* series, we dive into the idea of *Every Day Evangelism*. The early church grew not through grand strategies, but because everyday believers faithfully shared the gospel in their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Romans 1:16, Matthew 5:16, Acts 4:19-20, Colossians 4:2-6, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fueled By God's Word

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

When we do so, the Spirit speaks to us via the living and active Word of God.

Opening illustration: Play a video of Bible Connection. Introduction: The Bible also records a surprising source of energy from a food. When Elijah had been used by God on Mt. Carmel to call fire down from heaven, this spiritual high was followed by persecution and melancholy. In response to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shall We Gather At The River? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 24, 2024

But the key here is that Paul went where the people were gathered and told them about Jesus.

SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER Text: Acts 16:11-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: One afternoon in July of 1864, pastor Dr. Lowry of the Hanson Place Baptist Church, in Brooklyn, N.Y. wrote the hymn “Shall We Gather at the River.” This old hymn became a favorite of film maker John Ford, and is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Methodist

Pentecost: The Establishment Of The Church Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

Fifty days after Jesus' resurrection, the church of Jesus Christ was established. A follow-up to the Gospel of Mark series. (PREACHED DURING THE COVID SHUT DOWN)

PENTECOST: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHURCH (FOLLOW-UP TO CHRIST'S GREAT COMMISSION) Good Morning Family, I’m praying that everyone is doing well. I know that you, even as I am, are anxious to be at the church building worshipping together as a family. But, sadly, we will still be home again ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You See?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 19, 2025

Have you ever been hit on the head and had someone take you to the emergency room and a doctor examined you?

He held up some fingers and asked you, “How many fingers do you see?” If he holds up four fingers and you see four of them, then he says you are OK. But if he holds up two and you see four of them, you have a problem. In Mark 8, this is similar to what happened. Look at verses 22-25, we read, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist