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Living In The Kingdom Part 12 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 4, 2022

In this message we examine what Jesus said about how we should treat our enemies. This follows what we covered last week where Jesus talked about how we should be willing to turn the other cheek. To be a part of His kingdom, we must learn to love our enemies.

Living in the Kingdom 12 Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48; 7:12; Leviticus 19:18; James 4:17 In my message last week I shared with you what Jesus said about turning the other cheek and going the extra mile without being asked. Jesus said that we are to have a disposition that chooses to not seek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 7:12, Leviticus 19:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Generous Giving, Generous Living Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 2, 2018

A faithful life is a generous life. The more generous we become with all of life's gifts, the more full lives we will live.

It seems strange to be talking about “Making Change” by using the Old Testament. We’re New Testament people, right, and Jesus and the power of His Holy Spirit are the change agents in our lives. So? What’s with this message series rooted in the writings of Solomon? Well, think about it. In his day, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Just Shall Live By Faith!

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Apr 9, 2018

Don't fret or worry about the trials of life, people that live for God WILL have tribulation....but we live by FAITH!

Habakkuk 1:2 "O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!" This is a plea to God to hear his prayers. He sees the injustice around him, and does not understand why God is not punishing those involved. We have all, at ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Under The Influence Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

46th message from Ephesians exploring the meaning of filled with the Spirit.

“Under the Influence” Ephesians 5:18 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 D. Live in Purity 5:3-14 E. Live in Wisdom 5:15-6:9 Paul urged all followers of Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Living In Jesus By The Spirit Of God Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 22, 2018

It's only the Spirit of God who can put us in Jesus, cause us to live there and keep us there

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER pt. 9 (LIVING IN JESUS BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD) Acts 2:32-39 King James Version (KJV) 32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-39

Denomination: Charismatic

Living In Peace Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 2, 2018

Message 26 from Philippians. This message is the first of four exploring Paul's admonition to pray about everything rather than worry.

Chico Alliance Church March 12, 2017 “Living in Peace” Pt 1 Paul specified some specific joy related actions throughout chapter four. • Stand firm in the Lord 4:1 • Harmonize in the Lord 4:2-3 • Rejoice in the Lord always 4:4 • Calmly pray to the Lord about everything 4:5-7 Let your gentleness be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Living In Peace Part Two Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 2, 2018

Message 27 from Philippians. This is the second of four messages exploring Paul's admonition to pray rather than worry.

Chico Alliance Church March 19, 2017 “Living in Peace” Pt 2 Paul specified some specific joy related actions throughout chapter four. • Stand firm in the Lord 4:1 • Harmonize in the Lord 4:2-3 • Rejoice in the Lord always 4:4 • Cultivate the Gentleness of the Lord 4:5 Let your gentleness be known ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Living In Peace Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 2, 2018

Message 28 from Philippians. This is the third of four messages exploring Paul's admonition pray rather than worry.

Chico Alliance Church March 26, 2017 “Living in Peace” Pt 3 Paul specified some specific joy related actions throughout chapter four. • Stand firm in the Lord 4:1 • Harmonize in the Lord 4:2-3 • Rejoice in the Lord always 4:4 • Cultivate the Gentleness of the Lord 4:5 • Cultivate a life of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Living In Peace Pt 4 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 2, 2018

Message 29 from Philippians. This is the last message exploring Paul's admonition to pray rather than worry. He provides the elements that enable us to living in peace.

Chico Alliance Church April 2, 2017 “Living in Peace” Pt 4 Paul specified some specific joy related actions throughout chapter four. • Stand firm in the Lord 4:1 • Harmonize in the Lord 4:2-3 • Rejoice in the Lord always 4:4 • Cultivate the Gentleness of the Lord 4:5 • Cultivate a life of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Learn! Live! Long For! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 18, 2019

Hebrew Christians 2000 years ago were reminded of the wanderings of their ancestors and we Christians too today are warned about straying away from and disobeying God!

We continue our worship of God by learning from the Letter to the Hebrews. The immediate audience of the letter were Hebrews who became Christians. The Temple in Jerusalem, where Jewish rituals and worship happen, was likely still there when the letter was written to those Hebrew Christians. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"living On Purpose" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 27, 2019

The year was 1941. Tens of thousands of Jews were laboring and dying in Nazi concentration camps. The Jews struggled every day to find some kind of purpose in all of what was going on.

“Living on Purpose” Ephesians 2:8-10 The year was 1941. World War II was in progress. Tens of thousands of Jews were laboring and dying in Nazi concentration camps. To be exact, 6 million had died and another 11 million died during the war. The Jews struggled every day to find some kind of purpose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living Without Self Confidence

Contributed by Walter Troup on Apr 6, 2019

Self-confidence is a good thing, but what balance should we have in our abilities and the things God has called us to do. This is a closer look at the lives of two heroes of the faith.

Living Without Self Confidence. Having self-confidence is a good thing. No one likes to be around someone who is not confident. In fact, people will say you must believe in yourself, if you don’t you will never achieve anything. But I believe that there is a fine line between having ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6, Exodus 3:11, Exodus 4:1, Exodus 4:10-13, Judges 6:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, Proverbs 19:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Living A God-Centered Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 18, 2021

Our sinful nature and the world we live in teaches us to be self-centered. We are prone to think it is all about us, but it is not. It's all about God. In this series based on Max Lucado's book, It's Not About Me, we will explore how to live a God-centered life.

A. Have you heard about the guy who said, “Some people call me self-centered, but that’s enough about them”? 1. Maybe you’ve known someone like that – someone who lived life like it was all about them. 2. To be honest, there was a time in my life when I was way too much like that. B. I heard a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 3:25-30, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choices+transformation = Abundant Living

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 19, 2021

This sermon looks at how our choices can lead us to becoming a Abundant Person in the LORD using the stories of the widow of Zarephath and Ruth as back drops.

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 Theme: Thanksgiving Title: Right Choices + Transformed Living = Abundant Living INTRO: Good morning! Grace and peace to all of you from God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit! I hope all of you are enjoying life to its fullest! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Living In The Kingdom Part 13 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 11, 2022

In Part 13 of this series, we examine what Jesus said about our charitable giving being private. When we give to the church or do anything for those in need it should not be publicized in a desire to receive recognition for what we have done.

Living in the Kingdom 13 Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4; 23:2-5; Exodus 13:16; Numbers 15:38 I am continuing with my series “Living in the Kingdom.” This week we will begin examining what is recorded in the first four verses of Matthew chapter six. In these verses Jesus talks about those things we do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 23:2-5, Exodus 13:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational