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Thanksgiving In Difficult Times

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 31, 2010

THANKSGIVING SERMON This is an expositon of Daniel chapter six with an alliterated application. In 2007, America's longstanding fiscal carelessness came gushing to the surface for all to see. Many lost jobs, investments and homes. Yet in difficult times,

Thanksgiving in Difficult Times Daniel 6:10 November 18 and 25, December 2, 2007 Dan 6:10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Envy

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

Let’s be honest – it’s in all of us. From the cradle to the grave envy’s in our hearts and you see it come to the surface in the things we think and say.

Envy Exodus 20:7; Gen. 37 Introduction I want you to imagine two small town grocery store owners; two men who are bitter rivals. Their stores are right across the street from each other, and they spend each day with an eye on each other, keeping track of each other’s business. One gets a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Reformed Theology Basics

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

What is Reformed Theology and why is it important?

Title: Reformed Theology Basics Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Q1. Why Study Reformed Theology (1) It has an historical significance One of the things we are often remiss in doing in the church is studying our history. We tend to see things in the lens of our personal experience, rather than seeing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean To Encounter God? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

Having an encounter with God, is more than a distant admiration or an emotional 5 minutes sometime in your life. An Encounter with the living God, a true encounter with our Savior! An encounter with Jesus should not just excite us; It should change us.

Encountering the Living God Introduction Good evening, friends. Even though it may be cold outside, there is a real warmth of the Spirit here tonight. Tonight is Encounter Night, and our time together will be a little different from our usual evening services. At the end of the service, you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, 2 Kings 6:17, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thankfulness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 18, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of thankfulness, emphasizing its ability to change our perspective, relationships, and overall life experience. Key

Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to be gathered here once again in the house of the Lord, a place where hearts are mended, spirits are lifted, and souls are nourished. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform our lives ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20, Psalm 147:7, Colossians 3:15, Philippians 4:12, Daniel 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Thankfulness, All Aspects, Lives

Miners In The Word

Contributed by John Perry on Jul 24, 2011

The Bible is like a patch of ground with gold in it. You can walk along & kick a few rocks on the surface & hope you'll find gold or you can be serious about mining the gold & making great profits from your claim.

Bunbury Sun am 24/07/11 “Miners of the Word” Intro: *** Ps Farrell was telling me last week that now in the middle of winter he comes into the building for morning prayer & some of the folks who have been in prayer go through & turn lights on everywhere. When he arrives he comes along ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heart Matters Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 7, 2011

What is this purity that we are called to? It goes way beyond the surface all the way to the heart. This purity is essential if we are to see God. What does this purity entail? How can we achieve it / recieve it?

Heart Matters - Matthew 5:8 - August 28, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #6 *** Set up before hand 3 (clear glass) glasses of water. Hide glasses out of sight. 1. Glass and water are both dirty. 2. Glass is clean but water is dirty. 3. Glass and water are both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: *other

"Better Than Gold And Honey"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Sep 20, 2010

We have witnessed devastation from flooding and erosion in our world. There is another form of erosion that is deadlier. It goes unseen until too late. It is surfacing in our society in political and cultural arenas, as morality and truth are jettison.

Cornerstone Church September 18/19, 2010 “BETTER THAN GOLD AND HONEY” Psalm 19:7-11 Chuck Swindoll recounts in his newest book: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Foolishness, Fearfulness, & Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 2, 2003

It is foolish to disavow God, and people who do that deal with a certain level of fear. However, the people of God need to remain faithful.

August 3, 2003 Sunday Evening Title: Foolishness, Fearfulness, Faithfulness Text: Psalm 14:1-7 (Psalm 53:1-6) Introduction 1. As we continue our study of the Psalms, we come to Psalm 14. A. Psalm 14 and Psalm 53 are very closely related...having many of the Psalm verses. B. So we will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7, Psalm 53:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

A Place To Belong Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004

The level of commitment you see in new members depends on how much time, prayer and intentional effort you put into their growth.

INTRODUCTION: NEED: To Develop a plan to turn attenders into members (for a similar perspective see Warren, Purpose Driven Church, Chapter 17) If our goal is to get people to come down that isle and tell us they will join this church, our plan can be rather simple. 1. Make them comfortable when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Ask And You Shall Recieve

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004

Ask and You Shall Recieve - but now learn to take it to the next level and learn to Give and you Shall Receive Even More.

I like this little story and think it has a lesson in it for all of us. we all know from the Bible that if we go boldly to the throne and ask that we shall receive - learn to take it a step farther. Subject: Good for the soul Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Counting On You!

Contributed by Terry Bailey on Jun 20, 2001

Living life at a constant level to be used by the Lord, is not only our reasonable service, it is the world’s greatest hope of coming to Jesus.

God Is Counting On You! The Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1-5 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are Your Priorities Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

A sermon from a series on the Sermon on the Mount, this message is a call to check one’s priorities, one’s level of commitment to the Lord.

What are Your Priorities? Matt. 6:19-24, NIV One Tin Soldier(Lambert-Potter) “Listen children, to a story, that was written long ago. About a kingdom, on a mountain, and the valley folk below. On the mountain, was a treasure, buried deep beneath a stone and the valley people swore they’d have it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Singing And Contemplation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2009

The point of art, and especially music, is to lead us beyond what we can apprehend at the material level, even to contemplative prayer.

May 25, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides upon the clouds; his name is the LORD, exult before him! 5 Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation. The anointing of the Holy Spirit is the action of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

If You Want To Be Great Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 16, 2012

Leadership in the Kingdom of God is about service and humility. It is about working at a level where you are equal or even below everybody else.

Illustration: A Sunday School Teacher was trying to train her kids. She had told them how to behave, and especially since she was teaching at the Sunday school, she wanted to make sure her kids were behaving properly. To make sure that they understood, she asked, "Now why is it that we do not make ...read more

Denomination: *other