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The Root Of Faith

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 14, 2019

Demonstration of the power of God after preaching Jesus, who He is and Him crucified provides a foundation for the faith of new converts and baby Christians

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THE ROOT OF FAITH* 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 King James Version (KJV) 2 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

The Poisonous Tongue Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 10, 2025

In the world, we encounter individuals whose words are like weeds, choking the life out of us, poisoning our minds, and seeking to hurt us.

In the world, we encounter individuals whose words are like weeds, choking the life out of us, poisoning our minds, and seeking to hurt us. The Bible warns us about the dangers of such people and provides guidance on how to navigate these toxic relationships. The Power of Words The tongue has the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:2-3

Your Mat Is Not Your Mate

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jul 31, 2008

This message is about the hurting who met the healer and got his healing. It is about a man who was for several years a victim, but he met the victor and became victorious. The lesson we are learning in this message is not so much of what this man by the

Introduction This message is about a man who was in a crisis situation, who met Christ at the height of his crisis and got a cure. A situation of crisis calls for the intervention of Christ, because without Christ, crisis will persist. Christ was crucified so that we can overcome our crisis ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship On Earth Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 15 in our exposition of Revelation. This message continues a discussion of worship started last message.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Earthly Worship” Understanding Biblical Worship INTRODUCTION John unveiled a picture of heavenly worship; what worship on earth? Most of what we learn about earthily worship, we learn by Biblical observation. God left wide latitude as to the mechanics or form ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24, Isaiah 1:11-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Touching The Heart Of God - The Power Of Anointed Prayer - Lesson 3. Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 27, 2021

Intercessory Prayer

Isaiah 66:2b But on one will I look on him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at My word. Isaiah 57:15a For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in a high and holy place with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fire Within

Contributed by Paul Stewart on Jul 7, 2007

Fire is mentioned many times in the Bible and with various purposes. A look at how fire relates to God, us, our lives, how we live for God, and why Holy Spirit is associated with fire.

The Fire Within For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 2 Tim 1:7 Fire… -…is spoken of as being inside of a person. -Can be for bad --Urge to do wrong Hosea 7:4, Isa 9:18 --The Tongue is like a fire -Can be Godly Fire and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Came And Did Work Series

Contributed by Greg Irby on Jul 12, 2007

Because of the work on the Temple had ceased, God sent a preacher with a message. God message was that their concerns for their own houses was inappropriate which resulted in undesirable consequences. Haggai closed the message with a challenge for them

They Came and Did Work Haggai 1:12-15Text Verse: Haggai 1:14 Haggai 1:14 And the Lord stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of True Love Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 14, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on true love and how it values the beloved.

As believers, we are called to love one another with the same love that Christ has shown us (John 13:34-35). However, not everyone who claims to love us truly values us. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on true love and how it values the beloved. The Character of True ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Ruth 1:16-17, 1 Samuel 18:1-4

The Mystery Of God's Mercy Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 27, 2020

Have you ever watched a movie that had an unexpected ending? The bad guy got away it. The villain was not punished. The hero dies.

Jonah – Chapter 4 The Mystery of God’s Mercy March 1, 2020 Have you ever watched a movie that had an unexpected ending? The bad guy got away it. The villain was not punished. The hero dies. Jonah 4:1-4 NIV But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. 2 He prayed to the LORD, “Isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4, Proverbs 10:12, Jonah 4:11, Luke 19:41-42, Exodus 34:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revive Your Spiritual Passion SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

A sermon focusing on reigniting our spiritual passion and commitment.

Introduction: If you have a fireplace at home, you know that you can't just light a fire and expect it to burn continuously without any attention. You need to periodically stoke the fire to keep it burning. Similarly, if we don't give constant attention to our spiritual gifts, they will diminish ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-8

Topics: Spiritual Revival, Rededication

Managing Anger God's Way Pt 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008

Third in a series on managing anger.

“Managing Anger God’s Way” Pt 3 REVIEW Ephesians 4:26 tells us to be angry. Only four verses later we are told to “put away all anger and wrath.” Which is it? Be angry or put anger away. We have learned that there are two sources of anger. There is Spirit-generated anger and flesh-generated ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Missing Bible Verses

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 27, 2017

Why do some newer Bible translations seem to have verses that are missing from older translations? Are the new translations trying to hide something? Can we trust them? Let's take a look and see ...

John 5:1-15 (Please open your Bibles to this passage.) This passage is the account of Jesus’ healing of the lame man at the pool of Bethesda; an account which only appears in the Gospel of John. Many Bible scholars (a person can be a Bible scholar without being a Bible believer …) ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Has Come: No Angel Is Necessary!

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 1, 2025

The troubling of the waters of Bethesda signaled the descent of the angel. We all have our "story" of why we can't get healed; Jesus doesn't need it. Jesus didn't wait for the angel to heal, because He's ALWAYS READY TO HEAL! Call on Him!

JESUS HAS COME: NO ANGEL IS NECESSARY! John 5:1-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MALE’S KEEN OBSERVATION 1. Jason was out shopping at the Woodlands Mall with his wife Latisha, but he wasn’t enjoying it. For over 45 minutes, he'd been 'stuck' with Latisha in the ladies department of the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Not Over React

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

One Italian man became so frustrated with his wife’s badgering that he had himself arrested just to have one night’s peace in a jail cell. However, ten minutes after being securely locked away for the night because of pretending to be publicly intoxicated

Avoid Over-reacting to Provocations (James 1:19) We all have a tendency to over react when provoked. Some have more difficulty than others controlling their emotions. Illustration: One Italian man became so frustrated with his wife’s badgering that he had himself arrested just to have one night’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sap Is Running!

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 24, 2004

As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this winter it is not uncommon for the vineyard to look wild and destitute, the fact is however that the vine is not dead but is resti

THE SAP IS RUNNING! Ian Johnson Aug 24, 2004 Recently I went into a vineyard and the man responsible for the pruning asked me to come and look at what was taking place. As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal