Sermons on Taking Advantage Of Opportunities:

Revelation (Part 8) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 28, 2024

In Revelation 13, we uncover the Imagery of the Beast, the Intent of the Beast, and the Identity of the Beast.

(Part 8) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/19/2017 If you’re just joining us, we are eight weeks into the curious and often confusing book of Revelation. As enigmatic as Revelation may be, I hope you’ve found this series both enlightening as encouraging. And I hope you’ll ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 16 – Psalm 132 – What Are The Desires Of Your Heart? Do You Receive Them? Jesus Shall Reign Eternally On David’s Throne Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 29, 2024

We examine David’s great desire and our desires. What does it mean, “God will give you the desires of your heart?” We look at God’s dwelling place in Zion; the Lord Jesus who will reign from Jerusalem, that being an everlasting reign – “shall sit upon your throne forever” Psalm 132:12

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 16 – PSALM 132 – WHAT ARE THE DESIRES OF YOUR HEART? DO YOU RECEIVE THEM? JESUS SHALL REIGN ETERNALLY ON DAVID’S THRONE [A]. ALL ABOUT DAVID THE KING AND HIS EVERLASTING KINGSHIP Just a recall here as we near the end of these Songs of Ascent. The psalms were sung ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 132:1-5, 2 Samuel 7:1-7, 2 Samuel 7:12-13, 2 Chronicles 1:7-12, Psalm 37:3-5, Psalm 119:16, Psalm 119:24, Psalm 119:35, Psalm 119:47, Psalm 119:70, Psalm 119:77, Psalm 119:92, Psalm 119:143, Psalm 119:174, Psalm 132:6-11, Zechariah 14:9, Psalm 132:12, Psalm 132:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whatever

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 24, 2024

Meditate on praiseworthy things and be content

Whatever Philippians 4:8-13 Good morning. betterup.com asked the question, “Can anyone develop a positive mindset, or are you born with it? The truth is, everyone can adopt a more positive mental attitude. Developing a more positive orientation can improve your mood, relationships, job and life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tribes, Trials, Trust Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024

In this sermon, we consider James' opening remarks to believers as they face trials and persecution.

How do you respond when your rights as a citizen or resident of the United States collides with the life that God has called you to live as a follower of Christ? Can there be a conflict? This week, one of the the guys who came through for training was a man named Stephen. Story: malfunctioning ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Acts 8:1, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Amputation 101 - Matthew 5:29-30 (Contd) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 14, 2024

The key to persuading your heart to fling sin away is to become convinced that nearness to God would be more satisfying than that sin. But what do you do when the sin brings intense pleasure and the last few times you sought God in prayer or Scripture it was boring?

Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

I Love The Lord Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 17, 2024

Psalm 116:1-19 is an intensely personal thanksgiving to God for deliverance from death.

Introduction Bethany Hamilton was born in 1990 and grew up in Hawaii. She had a passion for surfing. In 2003, at just 13 years old, she was a rising star in the surfing world, known for her talent and dedication. One day, Bethany prayed with her mom for her life to have a purpose. She wanted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Majesty

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 28, 2024

The Lord's name is excellent above all the earth.

Majesty Psalm 8 Good morning. The word Excellent in Psalm 8:1, in the Hebrew language means majestic, great, powerful, famous, glorious, noble, and worthy. The NIV of Psalm 8:1 reads, “O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintaining A Pure Conscience (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 13, 2023

Maintaining a pure conscience is essential for intimacy with God, confidence in prayer, and effectiveness in ministry. In this (Part 1) message, conscience is explained as a universal faculty of the heart. Then various conditions of conscience are discussed.

Intro We recently introduced the subject of self-awareness. First, we talked about the dangers in the Self-Esteem movement. Then, in a second message, we discussed three keys to managing self-awareness according to Scripture.i Today, I want to go a little deeper into the subject by talking about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:16, Romans 1:18-32, 1 Peter 3:14-21, Titus 1:15, Hebrews 10:22, 1 Timothy 5:1-2, Romans 9:1, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, 2 Corinthians 1:12, Acts 23:1, John 8:1-9, 2 Timothy 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Future King

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2023

'The Future King!' - Isaiah chapter 9 verses 1-7 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: A great darkness (vs 2) A great light (vs 2-4) A great promise (vs 6-7) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I waited all my life for an event to happen. • The promise it might one day happened started on the 14th of November 1948. • When Charles Philip Arthur George was born. • All my lifetime ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Strange Things Are Happening

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Nov 17, 2023

A sermon for adults on God's expectation for us to be different from the world.

Luke 5:17-26 November 19, 2023 a.m. I haven’t mentioned this from the pulpit but Rachel, Abbie, Silas and myself got a chance to go to the United Kingdom a few weeks ago. It was kind of a dream trip for us. We found some super cheap, bargain bin, thrift store priced plane tickets, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

James: Identity And Expectation Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 27, 2023

#47 in 66in52: A One Year Journey Through the Bible

#47. James: Identity and Expectation James 1:1-12 Good morning! Please open your Bibles to the book of James. My favorite book of the Bible. Not just because my name is James, although I’m not gonna lie—I remember looking at the Table of Contents in my copy of the Children’s Living Bible when I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 28, 2023

Embrace Jesus as your Eternal God, your Eternal Guardian, and your Eternal Guide and find eternal grace, because He is your Everlasting Father, your Daddy Forever!

Over the years, Saint Nicholas has undergone quite a transformation. Originally, according to tradition, he was a 4th Century bishop of Myra in what is today called Turkey. As a man concerned for the poor, he was always giving little gifts to the poor children in town. In the Middle Ages, his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Hebrews 1:1-2, Psalm 31:5, Psalm 90:2, 1 John 1:1-2, 1 John 5:20, Proverbs 3:11-12, Jeremiah 3:4, Psalm 103:8-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Genealogy - Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023

Grace is God’s unmerited favor given to us because God desires us to have it. Today, I want to talk about God’s grace in the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION The Bible has much to say about grace. Grace is God’s unmerited favor given to us because God desires us to have it. Today, I want to talk about God’s grace in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. The more you learn about grace the more you realize that grace is indeed amazing. Amazing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1, Jeremiah 22:30, Psalm 130:3, Titus 3:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Courage To Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2023

A 5 week series using Philippians as a guide.

Courage to Sacrifice Philippians 3:1-11 November 19, 2023 Have you ever known anyone who seemed to have it all, they were on the fast track to success. It seemed like their star power was increasing more and more. When someone looked at them, they whispered to others . . . “they’re going to go ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Die Part 3 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2023

We dig into the undisputed fact that it was God’s will that Jesus was born to die.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Born to Die Part 3 of 3 LUKE 24:13-35 #borntodie CHRISTMAS SERIES INTRODUCTION As Christians, there are some distinct truths that we believe in and because of those beliefs there are philosophies or ways of thinking about life and living we DO NOT believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ