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Jesus Is Your Reward Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jan 23, 2002

The Spirit who brings wisdom and revelation is the Holy Spirit. It is God himself visiting us to give us his wisdom, and to give us revelation. Why? According to Ephesians 1:17 it’s so that we may know him better.

Pursue Understanding: Jesus Is Your Reward Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 1:15-23 "I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, will give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that you may know him better." As I shared the message that we are blessed, the people of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, Exodus 33:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make A Right Judgement

Contributed by Steven Cannon on May 8, 2006

Be careful when judging.

MAKE A RIGHT JUDGMENT John 7:24 Stop judging by mere appearances, and make a right judgment." First what is a judgment: The ability to perceive and distinguish relationships or alternatives; discernment. The capacity to make reasonable decisions. An estimation. An idea or opinion. Criticize ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Above The Bar (Updated)

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 25, 2017

(Updated) This sermon is about living abundant lives and how we can live over the top lives. We also look at Mediocrity and Complacency can keep us under the bar. Then we look at being flexible to the Holy Spirit, Running on God's pathway, and then getting our lives Planted in Christ.

Living Above the Bar At the end of last week’s message on living intentionally knowing that our days are numbered, I ended with a story about a high jumper who finally cleared 6’8” and then related it to our lives and how important it is to identify God’s eternal values and invest our lives in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Moses, The Man Who Pleased God Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 9, 2015

We cannot please everyone but we need only to please God, our Creator. In this message, we will learn three desires that Moses had that win the approval of God. Our goal is that we will also gain God's approval for everything we do.

MOSES, THE MAN THAT PLEASED GOD SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 33:14-20 14 The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” 15 Then Moses said to him, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. 16 How will anyone know that you are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Rest For Your Soul

Contributed by David Mende on Apr 19, 2018

An exposition on one of the glorious promises found in Matthew 11:28-30. Read and be blessed! I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. We live in a stress-filled world. There is stress at home, stress at workplace, stress in business, stress in ministry, stress everywhere. Last night, I was reading an article in Economic Times (dated: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stamping Out Spiritual Stubborness

Contributed by Danny Thomas on Oct 16, 2001

A look at the results and the cure for spiritual stubborness

Stamping Out Spiritual Stubbornness Hosea 4:16 Hosea 4:15-19 15 "Though you, Israel, play the harlot, let not Judah offend. Do not come up to Gilgal, nor go up to Beth Aven, nor swear an oath, saying, ’As the LORD lives’-- 16 "For Israel is stubborn like a stubborn calf; now the LORD will let them ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Judges Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 17, 2011

FOCAL POINT: REPENTANCE AND CORRECTION

JUDGES PART 1 OF A 2 PART SERIES KEY VERSES: JUDGES 2: 15-19 FOCAL POINT: REPENTANCE AND CORRECTION INTRODUCTION: THE JUDGES IN THE OLD TESTAMENT WERE PRIMARILY MILITARY LEADERS WHO WERE USED BY GOD TO DELIVER ISRAEL FROM PAGAN OPPRESSION BY FOREIGN POWERS. THE BOOK OF JUDGES IS A RECORD OF ...read more

Scripture: Judges 10:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Always Just Get Along?

Contributed by Edward Mccrary on Mar 8, 2013

Remember Rodney King's words? After having his rights violated, being beaten and left disfigured he coined a phrase that will out live him. He said "Can't we all just get along".

CAN WE ALWAYS JUST GET ALONG? Romans 12:10-21 Remember Rodney King's words? After having his rights violated, being beaten and left disfigured he coined a phrase that will out live him. He said "Can't we all just get along". His profound phrase poses a great question. Can we come to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dad Is With You!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 17, 2014

We can see the ‘Father heart’ of God as He encourages Joshua in his new colossal assignment!

Dad is with you! Joshua 1:9”Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." Friend, listen, there is nothing hidden from the Lord! He knows your angst, fear and worry! We can see the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Birth Cannot Make Him Righteous Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2018

The Lord is not swayed by external considerations of race or religion; He looks for inward sincerity and purity.

(10) His Birth Cannot Make Him Righteous. Romans 2:28-29 28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh; In God’s reckoning, a true Jew is not simply a man who has Abraham’s blood flowing in his veins or who has the mark of circumcision in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Accountability!

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 23, 2014

Decades in comfort, complacency and a cool pulpit that speak only ‘blessings’ have cushioned the church, Christians and Christian workers from rebuke, scrutiny and accountability!

Accountability! Hebrews 13:17”Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.” Chief Minister of Uttar ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Saints Go Marching Round Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006

Joshua Pt. 4

WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING ROUND (JOSH 5:13-6:5, HEB 11:30) More than twenty years ago I heard a lively old Negro spiritual recorded by Elvis Presley in one of his gospel collections. The title of the song was “Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho,” and the words to the chorus were: Joshua fought ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus' Weapon Of Choice Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 13, 2009

A message focusing on Judas’ betrayal and the need for repentance. Since Jesus knows the secrets of our hearts, He could blast us. Instead, He uses the weapon of love.

Sermon Notes “Jesus’ Weapon of Choice” Matthew 26:20-25 Introduction: There are some biblical names we just do not give to our kids. Others are quite common. When was the last time you met a Jezebel or a Judas? What about a Rachel or a Peter? Certainly we’re not anything like those first two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Gap Stander" Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Aug 21, 2007

Moses stood in the gap making a difference, interceding before God for the nation of Israel... God calls us today to be Gap Standers like Moses!

Pastor Dave Martin ~ Cross Creek Community Church ~ August 12, 2007 “Gap Stander” Life of Moses part 11 Exodus 31-34 Entire series with Powerpoint at www.crosscreekcc.org Key Principles from earlier weeks… • God specializes in using broken vessels. • God speaks to us today by His Holy ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

120 Years

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To show that GOD gave us 120 years of age so that we can grow in the knowledge and relationship of Him.

I. EXORDIUM: What is your life span? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD gave us 120 years of age so that we can grow in the knowledge and relationship of Him. IV. TEXT: Genesis 6:3 (Amplified Bible) Then the Lord said, My Spirit shall not forever dwell and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:3

Denomination: Pentecostal