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  • Sibling Rivalry PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,033 views

    Explores the story of Esau and Jacob in Genesis 25:19-34, highlighting the themes of sibling rivalry, parental favoritism, and the human desire for God's blessing, and calls for self-reflection and a move towards love and unity.

    Good morning, Church family! We're diving into the book of Genesis today, specifically Genesis 25:19-34. It's a passage that gives us some real-life drama, a tale of two brothers, Esau and Jacob, and a pot of stew that changed their lives forever. This story presents us with the stark reality of ...read more

  • Man Of God ( Short Homily )

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 159 ratings
     | 58,050 views

    Timothy is called a "Man of God". What are the attributes of a "Man of God"? Updated January 2020.

    Paul gave counsel to Timothy: ...... Keep a close watch on yourself". (1Timothy 4:16) While caring for the needs of his people, ....Timothy needed to care for himself.... as well. The false teachers ....were men of the world, ....but Timothy ... was a....... "man of God." This ...read more

  • A Living Sacrifice

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 22, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 72,603 views

    Sacrificing to God has always been part of the man-God relationship. Abel and Cain made sacrifices. Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son. The Levitical system of sacrifices lay at the center of Jewish life. Today God calls for living, not dead sacrifice.

    Note: I have developed a few simple slides in PowerPoint that I used in delivering this sermon. They're not fancy, but if anyone is interested in them I will send them to you directly by Email. Send your request to sam@srmccormick.net with the word Slides in the subject. A LIVING SACRIFICE I. ...read more

  • God Introduces Himself Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 3, 2022
     | 5,321 views

    Who is God? In the very first verse of the Bible, God is introduced as Elohim (Genesis 1:1), an intensive plural, meaning mighty, or very great. Later, God introduces Himself to Abram with the words, “I am the Lord [Yahweh].” (Genesis 15:7)

    Who is God? In the very first verse of the Bible, God is introduced as Elohim (Genesis 1:1), an intensive plural, meaning mighty, or very great. Later, God introduces Himself to Abram with the words, “I am the Lord [Yahweh].” (Genesis 15:7) With the same words He introduces Himself to Moses (Exodus ...read more

  • Crucifying The Flesh

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 975 views

    As believers, one of the fundamental aspects of following Christ is the call to crucify the flesh. The flesh represents our sinful nature, desires, and inclinations that oppose the will of God

    Title: CRUCIFYING THE FLESH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:24 "And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts." Supporting Texts: Romans 6:6, Colossians 3:5, Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 16:24 INTRODUCTION: As believers, one ...read more

  • Go! And Live By The Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 742 views

    Every believer in Christ is called to live a transformed life—a life that reflects the nature of Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit within us. But let’s be honest: walking in the Spirit is not always easy.

    Go! And Live by the Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23 Introduction: Walking in the Spirit, Not the Flesh Every believer in Christ is called to live a transformed life—a life that reflects the nature of Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit within us. But let’s be honest: walking in the Spirit is not ...read more

  • Go! And Live For Christ - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 930 views

    What does it mean to live for Christ? How does His love compel us to transform our lives?

    Go! And Live for Christ Introduction: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (NLT): "Either way, Christ’s love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for ...read more

  • This Man Receives Sinners

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,080 views

    The self-righteous religious rulers of Jesus’ day didn’t want much to do with sinners - but that was precisely the point of Jesus coming to earth! They wouldn’t receive sinners, but Jesus would ~ and He did! Will you?

    The custom of the family visiting around the dinner table = Perhaps a lost art + Some = My family = Enjoyed visiting during meals = But also after, living room + And then we would play cards and that’s when the real visiting began + Some = My wife’s family = Loved to linger at the table after the ...read more

  • Nine Marks Of Worldiness - I John 2:15,16

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 27,015 views

    Nine Marks of Worldliness - I John 2:15,16 (Preoccupations that are wrong, pride, pleasures, possession focused, popularity, power obsession, position oriented, people pleasing, and privileges seen as self-centered rights)

    Nine Marks of Worldliness - I John 2:15,16 (Preoccupations that are wrong, pride, pleasures, possessions, popularity, power obsession, position oriented, people pleasing, and privilege for selfish reasons) Illustration: That evening, the assassin John Wilks Booth stopped in a saloon near the Ford ...read more

  • The Whole Secret Of Strength

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,434 views

    Ordination sermon, involving a play on the names of Samson in the Bible and Sampson, the ordinand, an entertainer, puppeteer, and beauty pageant winner. The whole secret of strength is in using the gifts God has given for ministry and not for one’s self.

    The world didn’t give it, and the world can’t take it away. Isn’t that what we sing. I’m not so sure. What do you think? The world didn’t give it? I agree. That’s true. But the world can’t take it away? I am not at all sure. We are here today because Yolanda Sampson has heard the ...read more

  • Available For Liberation Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,078 views

    When God called Moses to the task of liberating a people, Moses felt self-doubt, uncertainty about God, and unreadiness. Actually these are positive values that will lead us as American Christians to take our place in the world.

    How do you feel about eager volunteers? What’s your reaction to the kind of person who is always ready to step up to the plate and take a swing at some issue? How do you really feel about those who quickly volunteer when something needs to be done? Maybe you remember what it was like to ...read more

  • When Sensitivity Is Dulled Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,476 views

    Where does interpersonal insensitivity come from? Ignorance, alienation from God, loss of feeling, destructive self-absorption. How can sensitivity be regained? Learn, learn Christ, let the relationship govern, be renewed.

    There has been an accident. You’ve been hit hard, and you cannot lift that leg. They examine you, they flex your muscles, they look for broken bones. If the condition persists, they may stick pins into the soles of your feet. They are trying to find out whether you can feel anything. They are ...read more

  • False Faith/Counterfeit Christianity

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,885 views

    Simon the sorcerer is an illustration of Counterfeit Christianity or false faith. It begins with a false self perception, and foolish pride. Trying to show folks that the rituals we use in the church do not save, instead it is the life changing presence

    Intro: Online Encyclopedia, Wikipedia this to say about Counterfits “Today the finest counterfeit banknotes are claimed to be U.S. dollar bills produced in North Korea, which are used to finance the North Korean government, among other uses. The fake North Korean copies are called Superdollars ...read more

  • Supersize Me!

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,630 views

    In order to avoid the trap of self-indulgence, we need to: 1. Reject the spirit of entitlement and embrace a spirit of gratitude. 2. Reject excess and move toward moderation. 3. Reject the temporal and focus on the eternal.

    Two years ago Morgan Spurlock created a film documentary called Supersize Me, which won several international film awards. It was based on an experiment to see what would happen if he would eat nothing but McDonald’s fast food for one month. He had three rules for this experiment: 1. During the ...read more

  • God Leads To Abundance

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,218 views

    1. God has a wonderful plan for your life. 2. He wants to free you from sin and self-destructive addictions 3. God wants to take you to the land of abundance right now.

    “Entering the Promised land” July 10, 2005 “Two of the spies, Joshua (the son of Nun), and Caleb (the son of Jephunneh), … said to all the people, "It is a wonderful country ahead, and the Lord loves us. He will bring us safely into the land and give it to us. It is very fertile, a land ’flowing ...read more