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Gifts For The Bride - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 22, 2015

Last in the series looking at the gifts presented to the church by Jesus, God the Father, and the Holy Spirit.

This is our third week at discovering the gifts that were presented to the church, the Bride of Christ. So far we have discovered the gifts given to the church by Jesus. These are the equipping gifts. Ephesians 4:11-12 “Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Foursquare

Dress For Sucess Part 2 Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 7, 2015

This continues our look into what it means to put on the Armour of God

How many guys had GI Joes when you were kids? They weren’t dolls they were action figures. Ken was a doll, and GI Joe was cooler and had cooler stuff. I was an army brat so the only GI Joe I had was the army one, but a friend of mine had all four, and he had all the equipment that went ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Remedy For Wretchedness

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 28, 2015

Paul desperately wants to be delivered from the influence of indwelling sin. He struggles, as do we all, with his corrupt nature. Through Christ we overcome and make progress...yet the more we grow, the more in touch we are with our faults.

Do you ever feel like a hopeless mess? The Apostle Paul sure did. In Romans 7 he berates himself for his shortcomings: “What a wretched man I am!” Paul's problem was a serious condition. Sin enslaves; it takes over. Jeremiah writes that the human heart is “desperately ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Congregational

Oppressed

Contributed by Archie Norman on Dec 31, 2014

Satan's oppression of the true believer

Oppressed Acts 10:38 I. Oppressed A. to exercise harsh control over another B. to use one's power against another II. Satan's primary methods of oppression A. darkness - John 1:5; Ephesians 6:12; I Peter 2:9 B. deception - John 8:44, II Corinthians 11:3, Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

Denomination: Baptist

Oppressed - Part 2

Contributed by Archie Norman on Dec 31, 2014

Satan's oppression of the false believer

Oppressed (Part 2) Acts 10:38 I. Oppressed A. to exercise harsh control over one - Luke 13:16 B. to use one's power against II. Satan's primary methods of oppression A. darkness - John 1:5, Ephesians 6:12, I Peter 2:9 B. deception - John 8:44, II Corinthians 11:3, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of Maturity Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015

Spiritual maturity will be evident in our prayer lives and our speech.

The Walk of Maturity Colossians 4:2-13 In this last section of this wonderful book of Colossians we have the Apostle Paul’s final words to this church. This section speaks of the importance of spiritual maturity by giving us the two areas of our lives where spiritual maturity are evident, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-13

Denomination: Baptist

Weapons Of War Series

Contributed by Seth Alexander on Apr 2, 2015

We have been given weapons for this Battle against Satan.

• I read a post from Mark Hall last week. • One of the strongest weapons that Satan uses against us: the illusion of the power to limit. • Satan does everything in his power to limit us, just like one would with the tree, • Trying to place us in a small pot, trying to trim ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Revolution Of Tenderness? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 4, 2015

We are a people called to incarnate the mercy of God.

Thursday of Easter Octave 2015 Joy of the Gospel Today, as we still enjoy the glow of the Easter celebration–every day this week is a reprise of Easter day–the Church gives us two stories that are “aftermaths.” The first is Peter’s sermon to the Jews of Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-38

Denomination: Catholic

Identifying Your Gifts And Talents

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2015

Most people have no idea the talents and gifts they have and even fewer are willing to use them for the kingdom of God.

Identifying your gifts and talents Romans chapter 12:4-8 Introduction- Most people do not even realize the gifts that God has given them. Most people do not accomplish much more than surviving. They never take chances so they never allow God to stretch them Romans chapter 12:4-8 He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Lord, Open Our Eyes!

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 9, 2014

Elisha revealed God's heavenly surveillance, the need for our eyes being opened, and the power of corrected vision.

LORD, OPEN OUR EYES! 2 Kgs. 6:8-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT THE FISH WEIGHED 1. Doug was in the process of describing a 30 pound bass he'd caught recently after fighting it for three hours, when Bill interrupted his story. 2. "There’s no way I believe you caught a 30 pound bass!” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Esau Is Only After Physical Blessing

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 24, 2014

To show that we need to be after spiritual blessing more than physical blessing, and we embrace grace rather than the law.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you still think that you can work your way to heaven? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be after spiritual blessing more than physical blessing, and we embrace grace rather than the law. IV. TEXT: Genesis 27:1 (Contemporary English ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Desiring God: Part 1 Of A 4 Part Series On Spiritual Formation Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 2, 2014

This message looks at the basics of spiritual formation, including where our desire for God actually comes from

Spiritual Formation Series: Sermon 1: Desiring God - November 2, 2014 In the next few weeks we’re going to be looking at a subject that we’ve never addressed in depth, to my recollection. We’re going to explore the Scriptures and look at spiritual formation. The topic today is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jingle Bells

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 5, 2012

We have been singing ‘Jingle bells’ for too long, let us understand the true meaning of Christmas! Santa Claus, Christmas tree, reindeer, turkey, cake and wine have crowded our life and blurred our vision, let us come off it today.

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord! John 9:39”And Jesus said, "For judgment I have come into this world, that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may be made blind." We have been singing ‘Jingle bells’ for too long, let us understand the true meaning of Christmas! ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Game Of Thrones- Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

David is not the only person to come up against a giant. All believers will find themselves face to face with big challenges. Giants in our lives.

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” Giants in our Lives Every Sunday School student knows this wonderful story of David and Goliath. God used a brave young man full of faith to face a nine foot tall giant of a human for God and His people, Israel. With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Kinds Of People Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 30, 2015

I Corinthians

Three Kinds of People I Corinthians 2:14-3:4 1. Natural Person - cp. Jude 19 A. Will not receive from the Spirit B. Cannot know because he will not receive 2. Spiritual Person A. Considers the Scripture B. confused the natural person 3. Carnal Person A. Reason for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist