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Making God Real In Your Life

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 19, 2022

1 Corinthians 3:16 says that God dwells in us and makes a temple in our hearts.How can we make god real in our lives?

1 Corinthians 3:16 MAKING GOD REAL IN YOUR LIFE This verse says that God dwells in us. If God dwells in us and even makes a temple in our hearts, we should be aware of his presence. In other words, God should be real to us. The song says Jesus (God) is real to me. How can we acknowledge and feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bait & Switch

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2023

The life of discipleship has three steps: attachment, understanding, and imitation.

God is unquestionably the world’s greatest fisherman. And he’s not at all offended by the description, either, because that is what he called us to be. And the first thing a fisherman has to know is what bait the fish will bite on. God got me good. Back in ‘83 I was Miss Corporate America, junior ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Health Check 2020

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jan 9, 2020

Just as the physical and mental health crisis continue to worsen in this country, another health crisis is growing at an alarming pace, and yet it doesn't even make the news. I'm talking about our spiritual health crisis--the true "silent killer."

Some of you may remember that in my last sermon I talked about how this time of the year is the time we typically look back on our lives and consider just how much God has blessed us and our families. And despite the hustle and bustle of this holiday season, I hope you've taken the time to do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-21, 1 Peter 1:13-16, Romans 8:29, 2 Peter 1:3-11, Acts 20:24, 2 Timothy 4:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Backsliders

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 10, 2020

God begins to lament concerning his people’s backslidden condition. He was grieving that His people had turned their backs on Him...

Jeremiah was a prophet who prophesied for 42 years, ministering from the reign of the last good king of Judah, Josiah, to the final destruction of the city of Jerusalem. Politically, the region was going through many changes as the Assyrian Empire got smaller and Egypt, Babylon, the Medes, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Affinity Wars Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We grew up watching them on TV and in the movies. The truth is in our everyday life we have a choice to make . . . which one are you?

Heroes vs. Villains Pt. 1 - Affinity Wars I. Introduction I can remember it vividly. I would rush home from school on my Huffy Dallas Cowboys Edition Bicycle to make sure that I got there in time to watch Batman. I would watch his epic duals with villains like The Joker and The Riddler. With all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hulk Help Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We grew up watching them on TV and in the movies. The truth is in our everyday life we have a choice to make . . . which one are you?

(SLIDE 1) Heroes vs. Villains Pt. 3 - Hulk Help I. Introduction Every Friday night I would sit in front of the larger than a couch tv to watch this show. The show was CBS for 5 years from 1978-1982 and had 80 episodes. The show chronicled the life of David Banner, a physician and scientist ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:22, Exodus 2:1-15, Exodus 3:10-11, Exodus 4:10, Numbers 20:2-3, Numbers 20:8-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Celebrating Fatherhood: Reflecting On The Heart Of Our Heavenly Father Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 11, 2024

Father’s Day is a special time to honour and celebrate the fathers in our lives. As we celebrate our earthly fathers, it’s also an opportune moment to reflect on the love and attributes of our Heavenly Father.

Celebrating Fatherhood: Reflecting on the Heart of Our Heavenly Father Father’s Day is a special time to honour and celebrate the fathers in our lives. It’s a day to express our gratitude for their love, sacrifices, and guidance. But as we celebrate our earthly fathers, it’s also an opportune ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Psalm 103:13, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seeds Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 17, 2024

A sermon for Pentecost B, Lectionary 11

June 19, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 2 Cor. 5:6-10, 14-17; Mark 4:26-34 The Seeds of the Kingdom Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Let’s pray: Almighty God, we pray, your kingdom come. Your kingdom certainly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Digging

Contributed by Robbie Parnell on Jul 6, 2024

It’s time to start digging again and open up the wells the enemy has stopped up.

• Notice the last part of the verse: “when you shall search for me with all your heart” • Something that I always wanted as a child was a metal detector. Not a cheap one, but one that could really detect stuff deep in the ground. I could imagine hearing it going off really loud, grabbing the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baggage - Let It Go Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will guide us on how to let go of negative emotions and behaviors, replacing them with kindness, compassion, and forgiveness, as a way to grow in our relationship with Christ.

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” - Ephesians 4:31-32 Far too many people walk around carrying heavy baggage from years of mistakes, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Topics: Letting Go, Spiritual Growth, Forgiveness

Sermon Series: Baggage

Where To Turn In Your Darkest Moment Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023

When we face challenges and don't know what to do, we can turn to God, seek His guidance, and trust in His power to deliver us.

Hey guys, I want to share a story with you today. It's about a king named Jehoshaphat. Now, Jehoshaphat was a pretty cool dude. He was the 6th king in the line of David and he was all about God. He didn't mess around with other gods, he was all in for the God of his father and walked in His ...read more

Topics: Faith, Spiritual Growth, Prayer, Hope

Spiritual Lessons From The Eagle's Nest

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007

Some very valuable lessons learned from the traits of the eagle.

SPIRITUAL LESSONS FROM THE EAGLE’S NEST TEXT: Deuteronomy 32:11-12 Deuteronomy 32:11 12 -- As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings: So the LORD alone did lead him, and there was no strange god with him. l. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get The Soil Right PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023

This sermon explores understanding God's Word through the Parable of the Sower, emphasizing personal responsibility for spiritual growth and receptiveness to God's teachings.

Hey there, family! I'm so glad to see all of you here today, ready to dig into the Word of God. I hope you're all doing well and are eager to see what God has in store for us today. Before we get started, I'd like to share a quote with you from a respected Christian author, A.W. Tozer. He once ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Topics: Personal Accountability, Growth In Christ

Passivity

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 9, 2009

Many Christians have adopted a passive attitude and approach to spiritual groth.

Passivity John 12:12-14 Part two of Spiritual Warfare A little boy fell out of the bed in his sleep. His father picked him up and put him back in bed. He asked him, Son, what happened?” The little boy responded, “I fell asleep too close to where I got in.” I believe that describes too many ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

"I'm Hungry, Lord" Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Sep 13, 2002

The growth of our salvation is impossible without spiritual birth and a hunger for spiritual food.

“I’m Hungry, Lord” BREBC September 8, 2002 a.m. Subject: Spiritual Growth Theme: The Means of Spiritual Growth Passage: 1 Peter 1: 22 - 2:3 Jocelyn fell off the couch the other day. You remember Jocelyn, our newest granddaughter who was here in July? She was born 3 weeks early so took a little ...read more

Denomination: Baptist