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Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Nov 4, 2024

A very important directive is found in Proverbs which has whole-life importance: "Above all else, guard your heart, for out of it spring the issues of life." ~ Proverbs 4:23

Guard your heart - Watching & Guarding Above all else, guard your heart, for out of it spring the issues of life. ~ Proverbs 4:23 A. Biblically, the heart (our inner being) is the center of our affections, emotions and values. Above all else… the most important thing… is to guard you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Foursquare

What Is Hell Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 6, 2024

Jesus spoke of hell as “eternal fire” (Matt. 25:41) and “eternal punishment” (Matt. 25:46).

Hell is described in the Bible as a place of suffering, torment, and punishment for those who reject God and sin against Him. It is portrayed as a fiery furnace or a lake of burning sulfur where the wicked will be punished after death. Hell is also described as a place of eternal separation from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48, Matthew 25:46

God's Unfailing Guidance SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon reassures us that God guides the steps of the righteous and will never abandon us. He will not lead us astray or forsake us.

Introduction: In this sermon, we find comfort in the assurance that God orders the steps of a good person and delights in their ways. Even when we stumble, God upholds us with His hand. The psalmist testifies that throughout his life, he has never seen the righteous forsaken or their children ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23-28

Topics: Assurance Of Salvation

Traits Of True Christians-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 9, 2010

2 of 2. James revealed the practical aspects of true Christianity. True Christianity is both conceptual & inherently tangible & practical. But...How is true Christianity manifested? Tell-tale traits of True Christians are...

TRAITS of TRUE CHRISTIANS=II—James 1:26—2:13 James revealed the practical aspects of true Christianity. True Christianity is both conceptual & inherently tangible & practical. But... How is true Christianity manifested? Previously in James, we saw that.... Tell-tale traits of True Christians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Disappointment

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 31, 2002

Everybody has to learn to deal with disappointment.

Dealing with Disappointment 1. Don’t “Dis” me man. Means to dishonor. In modern terms. 2. Most of us know the absolute horror, embarrassment, frustration and pain of disappointments in our lives. 3. The word Disappointment means to disgrace or (by impl.) put to the blush:-confounded, dishonoured. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:12, Proverbs 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Barefoot & Pregnant

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

Discover what can happen when you come before God transparent searching for intimacy with Him!

I. The Power of His Presence A. Text: Exodus 3:1-5 II. The Attempt to Annihilate A. Exodus 1:6-10, 15-22 B. This attempt to annihilate a coming deliverer was a shadow and type of an attempt to destroy another deliverer, which was to come. (Matthew 2:16-18) C. Satan realizes what is to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5

Conquering Fear Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

ONLY FAITH IN GOD CAN CONQUER FEAR OF MAN

BIG IDEA: ONLY FAITH IN GOD CAN CONQUER FEAR OF MAN INTRODUCTION: Fear is a powerful, paralyzing force I. (:1-2) FEAR OF MAN IS THE NATURAL REACTION TO PERSISTENT OPPRESSION A. How does it feel to be Trampled Upon all day long? “Be gracious, O God, for man has trampled upon me” “My foes have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be A Kid Again

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

simplicity of salvation...GOOD DEVOTIONAL FOR CLOSING KIDS PROGRAMS OF ANY KIND.

Be a kid again! Kids believe almost anything! Imp’t that they hear the truth, for they are so accepting! [Adults are the opposite!] If you had a child that was lost, and if you had the chance to get a message to that child, telling them what to do, and how to get home…would you make that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Delight Of The Lord

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 24, 2006

The delight the Lord has in those who really trust Him, and the resulting blessing.

THE DELIGHT OF THE LORD Psalm 147:11 - 15 11 The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. 12 Extol the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion, 13 for he strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses your people within you. 14 He grants peace to your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life's Greatest Goal

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 9, 2006

This sermon examines the phrase "do it all for the glory of God." (I Cor. 10:31)

What are your life goals? There are many possibilities. We set life goals either consciously or unconsciously. We set goals in areas such as: income, sports, homes, business, exercise family and the like. There are many worthy goals we might consider. Today, I submit to you that there is one goal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Mighty Savior

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 23, 2007

God has provided Christ Jesus as a mighty savior who will lead us in the work God has planned for us. We must not quit just because we do not see the final destination.

Luke 1: 68 – 79 A Mighty Savior Intro: “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien is a magnificent literary piece where the weaker defeats the stronger, the pure in heart overwhelms the wicked and evil, and the underdog defeats the bully. Goodness triumphs over evil. Frodo ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All We Need Is In Christ

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 29, 2007

The apostle Peter shares the wonderful promise of God to us that God has given us everything we need for both this life and the life to come through his son Jesus Christ

All We Need Is In Christ Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church Introduction: The apostle Peter shares the wonderful promise of God to us that God has given us everything we need for both this life and the life to come through his son Jesus Christ 2 Pet 1:1-12 1 Simon Peter, a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Rose Of Sharon

Contributed by David Carter on Dec 12, 2006

A SERMON THAT EXALTS JESUS

THE ROSE OF SHARON SONG OF SOLOMON 2:1 - I AM THE ROSE OF SHARON..... This is an illustrated sermon - You will need to hold up a red rose to the congregation: THIS ROSE REPRESENTS THE BEAUTIFUL ROSE OF SHARON..... Jesus is - Alpha and Omega, The Son of God, The Lamb of God, Emmanuel, Messiah, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Advocate Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 6, 2005

As we can see, the purpose of I John is to teach us how to deal with sin in our daily life and live a joyouse life in victory of sin. God has not left us in a daily battle without any help. God has equipped every Christian to lives a victorious Christia

Purpose of 1 John 1. Teach about fellowship with God and His Family 2. Teach about the fullnes of joy, flowing from assurance of salvation 3. Teach about forgiveness of sin in daily life. 4. Uses in the Old Testament: Problem of Sin in our daily life: 1. Sin destroys fellowship (chapter 1) 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Gave Himself For Me !

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 14, 2005

This sermon warns of the danger of trying to ad or take away from the grace of God. How can sinful, unregenerate, fallen man do anything towards their salvation. When they try to, what actually happens is they destroy the grace of God.

CHRIST GAVE HIMSELF FOR ME May 8th 2005 Intro : There are some things we just cannot mix together no matter how hard we try. Oil and water put into a grass will not mix together, despite our best efforts they will still separate on their own. Much the same way we must not mix anything to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist