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  • Developing Physical Intimacy Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,450 views

    While our culture has taken sex too far, the church hasn’t taken it far enough. We need to take sex back and reclaim it for the intended purposes of God. The problem is that we have not thought deeply enough about it, that is from God’s perspective.

    Physical Intimacy Song of Solomon A young pastor was once asked to preach a sermon on sex. Being somewhat reserved, he found himself embarrassed when he came to write the word “sex” while writing his sermon. To remove this discomfort, he decided to simply put the letter “S” ...read more

  • If Not Now, When? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,457 views

    This sermon encourages us to recognize our current spiritual season, take our faith seriously, and understand the urgency of living fully in God's presence.

    Good morning, beloved family. It's a blessing to be here with you today. We gather in the presence of God, with hearts open and ready to receive His Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Every moment we share in this sacred space is a gift from God. In the wise words of ...read more

  • Paralysing Satanic Dogs

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 54,057 views

    In modern day Christianity, Egypt can be interpreted as the world and Pharaoh as the god of the world holding God’s people from worshipping God in Spirit and in truth. But with a strong hand, God’s people have to be delivered. My prayer today, is that all

    PARALYSING SATANIC DOGS Dr. D. K. Olukoya Our message this week is entitled “Paralyzing satanic dogs.” I encourage you to read it prayerfully. Exodus 11: 4 -7 says, “And Moses said, “Thus saith the Lord, about midnight will I go out into the midst of Egypt. And all the first born in the land of ...read more

  • Sojourners Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,578 views

    27th and final in series on Joshua: Taking New Territory. This sermon is about the journey we are on, and some advice for the road.

    Joshua 24:1-27 – Sojourners And now, here we are. We have reached the end of Joshua. Congratulate yourselves for surviving over 2 dozen sermons from one book. In truth, actually, I hope you have gained insight and wisdom on how to apply what you believe to how to behave. I hope that you have ...read more

  • Sue Your Own Mother! Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,814 views

    Our relationship with God can require a strained relationship with others when we take sin seriously and need to avoid it.

    I was watching an old movie on television and I heard a line that I’d missed before. The villain of this comedy was talking on the phone and said something like: “Sure, I know what kind of low-down person would sue his own mother, but we’re not talking about me!” It caught me off-guard and I had ...read more

  • Close The Loophole! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 1, 2012
     | 5,098 views

    We should live such lives of integrity that we do not need to take oaths. Our speech should be real, true, and genuine.

    1. In a Reader’s Digest survey of 2,624 readers in January 2004: • Switched price tags to get a lower price: 12% • Cheated on their tax return: 17% • Misstated facts on a resume/job application: 18% • Lied to their spouse about their relationship with another person: ...read more

  • Please Use The Servant Entrance

    Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 23, 2020
     | 2,689 views

    We naturally want to be in control of our lives and focus on taking care of ourselves first. But Jesus set the example of being a servant.

    If you were to ask me what my favorite TV show is right now, I think I would have to answer “West Wing.” I’m really enjoying the opportunity to see something of the inner workings of the white house and how policies come together. Today’s text, the story of the birth of Jesus, leaves me thinking ...read more

  • Portraits Of A Father From Proverbs Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,772 views

    The purpose of this message is to encourage fathers to take the time and put forth the effort to raise their children in a godly way therby becoming the glory of their children.

    PORTRAITS OF A FATHER FROM PROVERBS Proverbs 13:1; 15:5; 27:10; 22:28; 17:6 INTRODUCTION: A. Happy Father’s Day Fathers. 1. If you are here with your dad you are privileged to do so. 2. There are many who would like to be but cannot - enjoy the time together. B. On Mother’s Day we ...read more

  • Part 5 - The Temptation Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,550 views

    Looking at what happen when we make a public confession for the Lord and receive the Holy Spirit, taking our first step into ministry.

    The Commission Part 6 – The Temptation of Jesus Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON PRAYER FOR HOLY SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 4:1 – 11 “1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 ...read more

  • What’s In It For Me Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 13, 2010
     | 4,751 views

    Taking this popular mantra and applying it to James 1:12, the message brings to light how thin and shallow this approach to life really is.

    How to Do Life What’s In It for ME? James 1:12 * (Show the title on the screen.) Please read this phrase with me (read). Last week I Googled this phrase and returned 414,000,000 hits. We live in a “What’s in it for me (WIIFM)” culture. It begins with people’s approach to government which only ...read more

  • Mundane Ministry/Seismic Significance Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,473 views

    Sermon #2 in My favorite disciplines series deals with mundane ministries, the discipline of holding one’s tongue, and apropriate smallness (original ideas from John Ortberg’s book, The Life you always Wanted) (Luke 9:45-48)

    #2 in the My Favorite Disciplines Mundane Ministry / Seismic Significance Luke 9:45-48 CHCC: December 14, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Last week I talked about one of my Favorite Disciplines – Celebration. In our Pueblo Group we studied a book by John Ortberg about Spiritual Disciplines --- and ...read more

  • God’s Big Stick Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,225 views

    God likes taking things that are broken or divided and then puts them back together to breathe life back into them. He loves take two and make them one, he desires to have us all serve Him as the true king, He loves to cleanse and set people free and as H

    Series: Restoration Series Story: Our search for God and peace! Father John Powell, professor at Loyola University in Chicago, writes about a student in his Theology of Faith class named Tommy; Some twelve years ago, I stood watching my university students file into the classroom for our first ...read more

  • A Soiled Faith

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,777 views

    Jeremiah's prophecy of the sash. The effort put forth in holding up one’s clothes represents a willingness to labor for the Lord, and letting ones clothes drag along the ground is symbolic of laziness and a lack of zeal for God's work.

    In days of old, ladies who wore long dresses would lift them up past their ankles when they were walking near a mud puddle or climbing up some stairs. One reason why they did this was so they would not trip and fall; but another reason was to keep their clothing nice and clean. In order to keep ...read more

  • Give Up To Go Up Series

    Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 31, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,971 views

    Part 1 of 3 in the series "Going For The Gold." The messages is about what it takes to make the sacrifices necessary to become a world-class Christian.

    GIVE UP TO GO UP GOING FOR THE GOLD: How to be a World-Class Christian Hebrews 12:1a August 1, 2004 Series Introduction: This month the Olympic games will be returning to their origins in Athens, Greece. Once every four years the best athletes from all around the globe gather for competition. ...read more

  • Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 928 ratings
     | 100,569 views

    Satan is not a little god, but a fallen angel. This sermon takes a closer look at the power we have in Christ to fight spiritual warfare.

    Spiritual Warfare Lets begin by looking at Ephesians 6:10-13: 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but ...read more