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Exercising Yourself Unto Godliness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 20, 2022

Godliness is a necessary condition to enjoy the blessings of the kingdom of God. Every believer must make conscious efforts and discipline to live a godly lifestyle.

Exercising Yourself Unto Godliness Study Text: 1 Timothy 4: 7 - 8 Introduction: - As Christians, our priority must be kept on eternal things which cannot be seen, and not temporal things which are seen. - Paul tells Timothy that the same work and commitment that others put towards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excellence #9 - Accountability Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

Excellence will not be achieved without accountability.

Commitment To Excellence - Part 9 Accountability Eccl 4:9-12; 12:13-14 Introduction: 4 Requirements of Accountability A. Vulnerability - Capable of admitting mistakes & sin B. Teachability - Willing to learn, quick to hear & respond to reproof. C. Availability - Accessible, touchable, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Never Unemployed

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Dec 1, 2020

Jesus was laboring day and night. The Twelve were beside Him but that was not enough to work the vast, ripe harvest. He calls to the Father for more workers, but what does that look like? What should we pray for?

It seems like we need more laborers. What does this look like? This was my QT this weekend: Never Unemployed. Praying for Laborers? Matthew 9:35Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35, Matthew 9:36, Matthew 9:37, Matthew 9:38, Matthew 9:35-38, Luke 19:10, John 12:49, Mark 10:44, Hebrews 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

The Church's Worship Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

Chapter 2 teaches us that we should properly “worship” the one from whom the message comes.

THE CHURCH’S WORSHIP I TIMOTHY 2:1-15 Introduction: In Chapter 1 we learned that we should focus on the message. The message is about Jesus. Chapter 2 teaches us that we should properly “worship” the one from whom the message comes. Let me remind you that worship is not about the audience but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lead Dont Push

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 10, 2019

LEAD people to Christ dont push them

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *LEAD DONT PUSH* 1 Corinthians 10:25-33 King James Version (KJV) 25 Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: 26 For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. 27 If any of them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:25-33

Denomination: Charismatic

Living The Good Life: A Guide To Christian Virtues SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

This is an introductory overview of the nine virtues for Christian living, also known as the 'Be' Attitudes. The following sermons will delve deeper into each virtue. This sermon can stand alone or serve as a kick-off to the series.

This sermon is an introduction to the series on the Beatitudes, which are found in the Sermon on the Mount in the book of Matthew. The Beatitudes are nine attitudes that Christians should strive to have in their lives. Let's take a closer look at each of these attitudes. "Blessed are the poor in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Topics: Sermon On The Mount, Christian Living

Finding God In Our Struggles SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

1. The importance of listening to and obeying Jesus. 2. Encountering God when our resources are depleted. 3. The necessity of casting our nets where the fish are.

Today's scripture takes place on the Sea of Tiberias (also known as the Sea of Galilee). The disciples, feeling down after the tragic events leading to Jesus' death, have returned to their fishing profession in Galilee. They have spent the entire night fishing but caught nothing. As they head to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-9

Topics: Listening To Jesus, Meeting God At The End Of Our Resources, Fishing Where The Fish Are

The Wise And The Otherwise (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 23, 2005

In today’s text we have what some have called "God’s Wisdom Test." This is a kind of personal exam by which you can see how wise or otherwise you really are in all your relationships. James lists 6 distinguishing marks of wise person.

Scripture Robert Fulghum wrote a book titled "All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten." Listen to what he wrote: Most of what I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate-school mountain, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Suffering Servant's Trust Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 1, 2008

The 3rd Servant Sermon teaches that obedient & faithful life is centered on obeying God’s Word. Through all the darkness & suffering the Servant holds to God’s trustworthiness. Then this Servant invites God’s disciples to trust God & walk in His Word.

ISAIAH 50: 4-11 THE SUFFERING SERVANT’S TRUST [Mark 15:16-20] Following God’s declaration that He will deliver His people from their transgressions and rebellions begins the third (42:1-9 & 49:1-7) Servant Sermon in Isaiah. This obedient and faithful Servant’s life is centered on obeying ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of… Genesis Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 10, 2010

God lays the foundation for all of life and godliness in Genesis.

Scripture Introduction Last week Rebekah and I bought a ball of twine for our pole beans. It came wrapped in plastic with a hole through the middle so that the string was dispensed from the inside. As I wrapped the bean-poles, the packaging held the shape of the outer shell of string, even as the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Going For 'the Gold'

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 9, 2012

Are you in the fight as a contestant, or are you on the sidelines as an observer? The contestant pursues for the prize (Gold medal) whereas the observer just watches others receiving the prize but himself / herself doesn’t attain anything.

Opening illustration: Show a video of 2 events during the 2012 World Olympic in London. Do you ever consider the Christian walk to be difficult, like it is always an uphill climb? Maybe you’re doing okay, but does there still seem a long way to go? Perhaps you have even become weary and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listening To The Lord

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on May 29, 2008

Listening is important in communication. If you don’t hear what another person is saying you will not communicate with them. Hearing is not the same as listening and obeying. What are some of the ways we as Christians can learn to listen to,and obey t

A country boy went to visit a friend in New York City. It was about noon and they were downtown by Times Square in Manhattan. The streets were filled with people. Cars were honking their horns, sirens were wailing and the sounds of the city were almost deafening. The country boy said, “I hear ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 26:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Iworship Part 4: When Iworship Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009

True worship cannot be confined to a time or place, it is a daily response of all we are to all God is.

iWorship Part 4: When iWorship Key Scripture: John 12:1-22 Key Thought: God isn’t looking for more workers, He’s looking for more worshippers. Icebreaker: Video: The Gift of Worship Intro: Let’s talk about worship this morning. Let’s talk about the fact that worship Is more than just singing. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

My True Child In The Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 8, 2022

1 Timothy 1:1-2 shows us several truths about living in God's church today.

Scripture Today, we begin a new study in the letters of Paul to Timothy and Titus. Paul wrote two letters to Timothy and one letter to Titus. These three letters are usually called “the Pastoral Epistles” because they were written to pastors about dealing with pastoral matters in their respective ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Dream Of Pilate’s Wife

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 9, 2022

Pilate had to face the decision of what to do with Jesus. With sins dragging on him and forces of evil crying for Christ's blood, Pilate stood in the balance. Just then, his wife had a dream from God to warn him. We all are warned not to decide this wrongly.

THE DREAM OF PILATE’S WIFE Matt. 27:11-26 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE AGGIE’S LAST REQUEST 1. Back in the Old West three Texas cowboys were about to be hung for cattle rustling. The lynch mob brought the three men to a tree that hung over the Rio Grande River. 2. The idea was that after each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God