Sermons on Spiritual Vision Loss:

Saul's Prophetic Journey

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

Sometimes God does a work in us that no one sees at the time, but everyone will see the results later

Saul’s Prophetic Journey 1 Samuel 10:1-13 1 Samuel 10:1-13 KJV - Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the Lord hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance? 2 When thou art departed from me today, then thou shalt find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Bless The Lord - God's Benefit Package - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

A beautiful Psalm of Promise and Hope

Forget not all His Benefits Psalms 103 Part 2 of a Series As I mentioned last week, we are spending a little time in Psalms 103. Not only is it one of the most encouraging books of the Bible, its truths will completely transform your life into a more blessed life than you could ever imagine. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Untended Fires

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 11, 2017

It is important to tend to your spiritual health or you can get burned out in your faith.

"Untended fires soon become just a pile of ashes." I came across this quotation some time ago and it always resurfaces in my memory when we go camping and make a campfire. The last time we went camping was in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We built a nice warm fire in the cool of the evening ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom's Harvest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 23, 2017

The best use of your money is to share, gain and share some more, so that the Kingdom of God can be expanded around the world.

Deron Smith of Springfield, Missouri, is one of many believers around the world who observes Lent, which starts this Wednesday. Not too long ago, he and his wife sat at the dinner table with their three daughters, ages 6, 8, and 11, and attempted to explain what Lent was all about. As part of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Surprise--The Spirit Of Christ Fills The World

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2018

They looked at each other and realized that they were indeed being transformed into images of Christ. Christ had returned in a way that could transform the world, because Christ had manifested Himself in their own hearts and minds and tongues.

Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form “Suddenly, suddenly there came a sound from heaven. It was like a mighty wind coming where they were sitting. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, speaking of the magnificent works of God.” These the words from the Acts of the Apostles, to be sung during ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-4, John 14:23-31

Denomination: Catholic

I Am The Living Bread

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 18, 2018

Spiritual Food, Understand God's Word, Sacrifice

I AM - I AM the Living Bread May 20, 2018 John 6:51 (p. 744) Introduction: Jesus said, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats this bread they will live forever. This bread is my flesh which I will give for the life of the world.” (John ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Challenged In The Temple Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 23, 2018

As Jesus entered the Temple for the second time during Passion Week, He immediately met opposition. The chief priests, scribes, and elders had conspired against Him. As we strive to serve the Lord, the enemy will bring opposition against us too.

Challenged at the Temple Mark 11: 27-33 Our text today continues to follow Jesus through what is commonly referred to as Passion Week. He had triumphantly entered Jerusalem and returned the next day to cleanse the temple. Again, for the third day in a row, Jesus had returned to Jerusalem and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Matters Of The Spirit Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 33 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues exploration of Paul's answer to the Corinthians about spiritual gifts.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Matters of the Spirit: the Giver” Supplementary notes to the notes provided for message 32. I Corinthians 12:1-11 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38-39

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Devil's Drugstore

Contributed by Rob Watts on Jun 7, 2018

We need to examine ourselves as believers. Are we in the Devil's Drugstore, or in God's?

2 Corinthians 13:5 (GW) 5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are still in the Christian faith. Test yourselves! Don't you recognize that you are people in whom Jesus Christ lives? Could it be that you're failing the test? This afternoon I want us to examine ourselves. A little different ...read more

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

As A Man Thinks In His Heart... Series

Contributed by Frank Queen on Oct 8, 2021

Part one of a four part sermon series on guarding our thoughts and bringing them captive to obedience to Christ

It has been argued, we are the sum of our thoughts. Every action begins as a thought, so a person's thought-life is very important. We will often rationalize bad thoughts by saying, “Well, I didn't do it, I just thought about it.” Well, there are two levels to thinking about it, one is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Matthew 4:1-9, James 1:2

Denomination: Bible Church

Our Ongoing Stuggle Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 30, 2019

In the last section of Romans 7, Paul shares his personal ongoing struggle with sin. It is a struggle that we will face until we pass from our earthly bodies to our heavenly home. Although we may have significant victory over sin, the battle will remain and the struggle will continue.

A. One day a preacher was making some visits to the homes of his church members, when he came upon a boy trying to sell a lawn mower. 1. “How much do you want for the mower?” asked the preacher. 2. “I want just enough money to buy me a bicycle,” said the boy. 3. After a moment of consideration, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Critical Investments Of Family Leadership Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

One of the greatest privileges of being a father and husband is the opportunity you’ll have in leading your family. At the same time, it’s one of those responsibilities that leaves men feeling inadequate.

The Great Leadership Opportunity One of the greatest privileges of being a father and husband is the opportunity you’ll have in leading your family. At the same time, it’s one of those responsibilities that leaves men feeling inadequate. Many of you feel this way because you lacked a model of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Psalms

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 2, 2024

Introduction to Psalms (Taught for a Sunday school class; material adapted from Ronnie Woolard, Professor at Mid Atlantic Christian University)

HoHum: Philip Yancey wrote in How I learned to stop hating and start loving the Psalms: “People around me seemed to use the book as a spiritual medicine cabinet. “If you feel depressed, read Psalm 37.” If you health fails, try Psalm 121.” That approach never worked for me. Instead, I would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2, Colossians 3:16, Psalm 95:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Significance Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Peter Ceccardi on Oct 19, 2024

Sun Tzu, the renowned Chinese military strategist, once taught his troops the art of enforcing victory. "A victory," he said, "is not merely the winning of a battle, but the securing of its fruits. A general must not only defeat his enemy but also ensure that he cannot rise again.

"Enforcing the Victory, Part 1: The Significance of the Cross" Introduction to the Series: A Tale of Two Victories Sun Tzu, the renowned Chinese military strategist, once taught his troops the art of enforcing victory. "A victory," he said, "is not merely the winning of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist