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Focus

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 11, 2020

Instead of focusing on yourself focus on things that matter

Three Things To Focus On Instead Of Yourself Pastor Timothy Porter The Bridge Church Upstate Colossians 3:2 (NLT2) 2 Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. Let heaven fill your thoughts; don’t spend your time worrying about things down here.” Colossians 3:2 (TLB) ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom Letter- Don't Be Stupid Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 24, 2021

This is the 39th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 5th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#39] FREEDOM LETTER- DON’T BE STUPID Galatians 3:1-14 Introduction: If you have kids or grandkids, or know any kids; you have probably said something like, “Have you lost your mind? Are you stupid or what? What were you thinking?” If you want to have freedom in Christ, you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dig A New Well

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Jacob had to figure it out on his own

Genesis 26: 12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. 13 And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: 14 For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Memorial Day"

Contributed by David Henderson on May 31, 2016

We enjoy a lot of freedom in our country. • We are free to attend church • we are free to choose what we want to be when we grow up • we are free to choose where we want to live • we are free to choose most of the things that affect our daily lives.

Memorial Day Theme: Memorial Day - A tribute to those who paid the price for our freedom. Do you know why I brought this flag with me this morning? It is to remind me that this week we celebrate a very special holiday. How many of you know what holiday we celebrate this week? It is called ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

How To Hear

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Oct 3, 2021

How to hear from God

How to Hear Exodus 3:1-5 1. You have to be in the right Place. vs 1 mountain of God Moses led those sheep about 25 miles to get to the Mt of God There were pastures close by Jethro’s place ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Rich Toward God: How To Invest More Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 25, 2014

Six practical suggestions for giving more to the Kingdom and becoming "rich toward God" (Luke 12:21).

How To Invest More In The Kingdom Of God: - Luke 12:21. 1. If you’re now giving nothing, set a “first check” amount and commit to increasing it over time. - If you're not giving anything to the Kingdom right now, there's probably a good chance you're also in debt. You need to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Character And Spiritual Power

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Feb 22, 2023

The Power we need to fulfil the Purpose of God for our lives in our generation rests solely on having, maintaining and retaining the Character of God in our lives.

God's strategy to defeat the enemies and fulfill His plan through man is character. The character of a man is God's strategy. That's why the matter of character is so important to God. When you check the method of God from the Garden of Eden, the only thing He tied the fulfilment of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:9, Psalm 105:17-22, Romans 8:19

Denomination: Apostolic

Fear Not What You Hear

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 25, 2023

In the midst of this ambiguous, uncertain, unclear, shaky and gloomy days, He wants you to trust in Him and in His promises.

Fear not what you hear 2 Kings 19:6”Thus says the LORD, "……Do not be afraid because of the words that you have heard..” The moment you come to know it is damaging and sabotaging your faith, you got to stop listening to such words, like: it will not work anymore, it is serious condition, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 19:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Covid-19 Adjusting To A New Normal Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2022

We are living in a way we would have never imagined

Adjusting to a new normal We are living in a way we would have never imagined a couple of weeks ago. COVID-19 reminds us of our frailty and vulnerability. This is a time of great concern for everyone, it will involve suffering and many will experience the sadness of bereavement. To stop the spread ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peace

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023

Peace is a confidence and rest in the wisdom and control of God rather than ourselves. Peace is not controlling the storm; it’s offering your situation to Christ in the midst of it.

Peace Peace is a confidence and rest in the wisdom and control of God rather than ourselves. Peace is not controlling the storm; it’s offering your situation to Christ in the midst of it. The counterfeit of peace is indifference or unconcern. People think you are calm; really, you have just ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wheel Of Justice Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 23, 2023

The Jews defend themselves and Haman's punishment continues

In the month of Adar on the 13th day, the time for the king's command and decree was set to be executed. On that day, the enemies of the Jews were hoping to overpower them. Instead, the opposite happened with the Jews overpowering them. The Jews had gathered in their cities and laid their hands ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:13-14

Persist And Prevail: The Story Of Isaac's Wells SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Isaac, on the brink of celebrating his success in finding water, is confronted by the Philistines who forcefully claim his well. Despite this being the third time, Isaac does not surrender. Will he persist and prevail?

Today, we will explore the story of Isaac and the lessons we can learn from his experience of digging wells. Isaac faced challenges and opposition, but he never gave up. Through his perseverance, we can discover how to overcome adversity and achieve success in our own lives. When Isaac began to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-32

Topics: Perseverance, Faith

Fault Lines Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

To transform the world, the church must be united in love for Christ and each other.

You're a masterpiece. Own it. We gotta know our worth and treat others like the masterpieces they are. This love in action is like a magnet to the world. Together, we're a powerhouse. Each of us has unique skills and talents that can reflect Jesus. When we team up, we're unstoppable. You're a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Topics: Spiritual Unity, Church Community, Ecclesiastical Harmony, Faith Fellowship

Gather For Encouragement Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

We need to gather together as believers to encourage each other towards love and good deeds, especially in times of increasing wickedness.

Today we're talking about the importance of hanging out together, about finding a place where we can chill, chat, and challenge each other in our faith. Have you ever heard of solitary confinement? It's when prisoners are kept all alone. It's pretty rough and can mess with their heads. We're made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Topics: Community Support, Motivational Gatherings, Group Encouragement, Positive Reinforcement

Gather For Rhythm Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

The early church was devoted to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. They gathered regularly, which had a profound impact on their lives. We too can experience this impact by developing the habit of gathering with other believers.

Let's talk about habits - the good, the bad, and the weird. Habits are like the auto-pilot of our lives. Did you know it takes about 66 days to form a new habit? Habits are all about cravings and rewards. What if we craved hanging out with our friends, praying more, and really getting the Bible? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Topics: Early Church, Community Power, Spiritual Gathering, Church History