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The Kingdom Is God's Gift To The Church, Not Individuals

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 11, 2007

I preached this sermon for the 11th Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 14, following an few weeks off with disability due to a medical procedure.

11th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 14] August 12, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Blessed are you, O Lord our God, Creator of the Universe. You have made every orb of creation and have cast them spinning into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Your Calling: Breaking The Limitations Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 3 of 3 in the Living Your Calling series

"Living Your Calling" Part 3 - Breaking the Limitations NewSong Church - 07/27/08 www.newsongs.org 1. God created us with unique abilities for a planned purpose. [s2] 2. Our abilities are intended to be gifts – given away to God and others [s3] 3. We realize God’s plan fully when we remove the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-37

Denomination: *other

Your Appointed Time

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Aug 30, 2008

God has set an alarm clock for us and it has gone off. The alarm clock tels us it is our appointed time to arise and to be radiant.

Isaiah 60:1 – 5 & 19 - 22 First we need to understand once again that God does operate in eternity while we as humans live in time. Long before time began eternity already existed and long after time has seized to exist there will be still eternity. Secondly we need to say again that God only ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Steadfastness

Contributed by Don Baggett on Sep 26, 2008

You are going to face opposition when you set out to be dedicated and devoted to God, when you determine to rebuild broken walls of spiritual significance in your life. The devil is on the job, and his primary goal is to render your life ineffective for

This chapter begins with the names of a couple of fellows who did not want to see the walls rebuilt around Jerusalem. It may very well be that they weren’t all that concerned about walls, but that they were representative of a larger group who simply had no regard for the Jews and didn’t want them ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Behave In Church (And Everywhere Else!) Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 16, 2009

We are masters at self-deception. How can I tell if my behavior really honors Jesus? 1)Peace of God. 2) Word of God. 3) Son of God.

HOW TO BEHAVE IN CHURCH COLOSSIANS 3: 15-17 1. Illus. of “Jesus in my heart.” • Little 9 year old girl came home from VBS one day. Proudly told her parents and little brother that, “Jesus is living in my heart now!” • Mom and dad were so proud, and made a big deal out of it. • Later that day, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Shake The Dust Off

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Jul 21, 2006

According to Solomon something is wrong: slaves are riding on horses and the kings are walking in the dust as slaves. We are suppose to be the kings on the horses but we are walking in the dust as slaves. It is time for the church to take it’s rightful pl

Shake the dust off A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer¹s well. The farmer heard the mule "braying", or whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathised with the mule, but decided that neither ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Add To Faith? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 29, 2013

why add to faith?

Last week we noted that God has given to people everything needed for life and godliness; and God desires every Christian to participate in His divine nature. God has given everything needed for a Christian to live a wonderful abundant life! How are we responding to this God who gives the best for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In Joy Sermon Vi: Discovering The Joy In Life's Situations Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 4, 2020

With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we live in real joy by discovering the good in life's situations - as varied as they are - by trusting God to provide, then by giving God the glory for our contentment.

DISCOVERING THE JOY IN LIFE’S SITUATIONS In a certain third world country, a Jewish man complained to his rabbi, “Life is unbearable for me and my family. There are nine of us living in one room. What can I do?” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Possessing The Promise

Contributed by R.p. Ministries on Oct 16, 2024

Question: If God has already declared the land is yours, why are you hesitant to possess it?

Sermon Manuscript: From Promise to Possession Text: Numbers 13:25-32 Focus Verse: Numbers 13:30 Introduction: People of God, we are standing at a critical moment, a moment where the promises of God are within reach, yet the giants before us seem intimidating. We’ve heard the voice of God; He has ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-32, Joshua 14:6-12

Living Out Your Faith In A Broken World. Matthew 5:14-16

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 12, 2024

Learning out to live in faith in the everchanging world we live in.

Living out your Faith in a Broken World. Matthew 5:14-16 Good Morning. Stand with me and lift your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I can do what it says I can do. I am what it says I am. Today I will learn more of the Word of God. The indestructible, neverending, living Word of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua's Conquering & Rahab's Saving Faith - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Oct 20, 2020

Faith crosses barriers that only God can bring down!

_________________________________________________________________________- Topic: Sunday Sermon Series – Living By Faith Text: Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days 31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Go Forward: The Exodus Path Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 29, 2025

The Exodus story holds a mirror up to us and reminds us that we all tend to default to our learned anxious reactivity when challenged. In the Exodus, God shows us that if we will trust him and move forward, we will inherit the promises of God.

Exodus 14:15, “The LORD said to Moses, ‘Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the Israelites to go forward.’” (CSB) Introduction: Breaking the Sound Barrier In 1947, test pilot Chuck Yeager prepared for another attempt at breaking the sound barrier. Most pilots believed it was impossible—planes ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking The Barriers Of The Past PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the power of reflection, the freedom found in God's forgiveness, and the strength to move forward, breaking the chains of regret and guilt.

Good morning, church family. Today's sermon is going to be a little bit like looking into a spiritual mirror. We're going to take some time to reflect on our lives, accept God's forgiveness, and find the strength to move forward. Alan Redpath said, "It's Satan's delight to tell me that once he's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-11

Topics: Don't Look Back

Embracing Christ's Presence Amidst Life's Storms PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The power of Christ's presence, the importance of faith in times of darkness, and finding peace amidst life's storms.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today we gather to learn about the power of Christ's presence, the courage of walking in faith, and the peace we can find in life's storms. Charles Spurgeon once wrote: "To trust God in the light is nothing, but to trust Him in the dark – that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Peace, Christ's Presence

Practical Aspects Of Our Mission PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

This sermon explores our divine duty to respond to God's call, live out His directives, and demonstrate His deeds, as exemplified in Mark 6:1-13.

Good morning, beloved friends. Isn't it a joy to gather together, united in faith and love, to delve into the richness of God's Word? We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has something to say to us, something that will touch our hearts, transform our minds, and shape ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Topics: Mission, Jesus