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Sermon # 30 - Fasting - A Spiritual Discipline Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 29, 2024

The people of Nineveh fasted and repented of their sinful ways at the preaching of Jonah. Fasting is a spiritual discipline, which helps us set aside physical food to spend time with God so that we are strengthened on the inside and can experience genuine transformation in our lives.

We read in Jonah 3:4-5, Jonah started through the city, and after walking a whole day, he proclaimed, "In forty days Nineveh will be destroyed!" The people of Nineveh believed God's message. So they decided that everyone should fast, and all the people, from the greatest to the least, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:4-5, Matthew 12:41, Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:14, Matthew 26:26, Matthew 17:14-18, Matthew 17:19-21, Matthew 4:2, Matthew 6:3, Matthew 6:6, Matthew 6:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God's Formula For Success

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

When we try to live without consulting God’s word, It’s a deliberate, voluntary ignorance. But this ignorance won’t stop us from suffering the consequences for being stupid. The wisdom we need is available.It’s about letting God’s word saturate our spirit.

There is a common desire inside everyone to want to succeed • Because we measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. • How we measure that success is often based on a worldly standard rather than a godly standard. • Success by the world’s standard often means ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:17-21

Denomination: Christian Church

We Must Love As God Loves Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

When it comes to love, God has set a high bar, Himself.

We Must Love as God Loves I John 4:7-15 Introduction Last week, we were asked to test the spirits. This is because not every spiritual event comes from the Holy Spirit. There is a spirit of error which comes from the antichrist as well as the Spirit of Truth which comes from God. The Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Remnant Lives Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 24, 2021

The general purpose of Romans 9-11 is to explain Israel’s unbelief and the growing gentile population of the church; the great doctrines about God’s sovereignty are important, but the main point is this: God has temporarily set aside Israel to accommodate the church age.

The Remnant Lives Romans 10:13-11:12 1. It is not often that Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday, so this means I am obligated to begin my sermon with a Valentine’s story, a true one. 2. “Every Valentine’s Day our campus newspaper has a section for student messages. Last year my roommate surprised ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Landmine Of Compromise Series

Contributed by Charles Stanley on Sep 20, 2007

Everyone has principles they live by, but which are negotiable and which should never be set aside? The truth is, whenever Christians compromise their godly principles, they walk dangerously close to a deadly landmine.

Landmines in the Path of the Believer Part 1: The Landmine of Compromise Summary: Everyone has principles they live by, but which are negotiable and which should never be set aside? The truth is, whenever Christians compromise their godly principles, they walk dangerously close to a deadly ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The High Calling Of God

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 20, 2001

This sermon sets forth what God has called each Christian to as they live their lives for Him.

Phil. 3:14 "The High Call of God" by Rev. Mark Hiehle Have you ever said something that was taken the wrong way? You said a word that you thought would be clearly understood but somewhere in the translation a different meaning came out? That is one of the problems with the English language. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Is My God?

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 4, 2006

What sets us apart from the other people is our GOD. Who is your God?

INTRODUCTION What will set you apart from others? For example in a work place, you have the same employer, you have the same work schedule, you have the same office, you may eat in the same canteen and surely you have the same payday. What would make you different from the rest? Yes, your own God! ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For God..oh! Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 10, 2018

Not all forms of waiting are the same. Imagine 3 different sets of people waiting at a bus stop...

Not all waiting is the same. If you have got three sets of people waiting at a bus stop, the emotions they are going through could be entirely different. One brother and sister are waiting for the bus to go to Ealing Hospital as they have everyday this week. They doesn’t know what they will find ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Acts 2:1-42, Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Anglican

I Will Laugh Before The Lord Who Chose Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 18, 2016

To show that the LORD JESUS has chosen and Leader in you and all you have to do is rejoice before the LORD GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you accept your leadership roles? Yes. It came from the LORD GOD. I accept it by grace through faith. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS has chosen and Leader in you and all you have to do is rejoice before the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On God's Deliverance

Contributed by William Meakin on May 30, 2022

Deliverance is defined as the means of being rescued or set free.

Pauline Joyce Meyer, an American Charismatic Christian author once remarked: “God hears and He sees, and you are not alone in your struggles. Remain firm and stable, for God has your deliverance planned.” Psalm 34:17 confirms: “When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4, Psalm 50:15, Psalm 107:6, 2 Samuel 22:2

Why Did God Find Favor With Avram?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012

Setting your mind on the things of God instead of the things of man.

Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Elect Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

A message of encouragement to Christians who were being persecuted for their stand. A reminder that as God’s children, we are called and set apart to be a different people.

ILLUSTRATION: THE SLEEP SON A mother watched her son begin to drain of energy as the week went on. By the end of the week he’d lost his desire to get out of bed. She heard the alarm go off through his bedroom door. Apparently he just kept punching the little snooze button on the top. Finally, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Moment Of Indiscretion

Contributed by Ira Sandefer on Jul 15, 2004

It is easy to make a stupid mistake or blunder or even to have a moment of indiscretion, but disobedience is a choice.

Context: I Kings 13:11-34 Introduction The word “Indiscretion” means, according to the Universal Reference Library Encyclopedia, “Rashness, imprudence, an unwise act, or a blunder”. The word “blunder” means “a stupid mistake: a serious error; to make a bad mistake from stupidity or ignorance, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:11-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Hebrews? Series

Contributed by Dale Mcintire on Feb 10, 2009

Setting expectations for a multiyear expositional series on the book of Hebrews.

God Has Spoken Hebrews 1:1-2 I. Why Hebrews? A. The Challenge of Hebrews 1. “It has been said that the book of Hebrews is the least known of all New Testament epistles.” 2. Full of unfamiliar O.T. References 3. Logic complex and difficult to understand without extensive study 4. Yet, it contains ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A God Who Camps With Us

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003

Sermon focuses on John 1:14, using the translations the word became flesh and "tabernacled" or "set up camp" with us. (Good for use in a camping setting or a location where many hearers are familiar with camping.)

Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. How many of you would call yourselves “campers”? Yes, several of our members disappear for varied weekends throughout the summer to spend time at a campsite. But let me get more specific here. How many ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, John 1:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran