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Spirituality - Part Of The Life God Blesses Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 14, 2007

Spirituality is a term that is much used and equally misunderstood in our time. In the broadest sense, when we define spirituality, we think of that person who is intent on the qualities of soul, whose life is not centered on physical matters such as owni

Series - “Preparing to Prosper” “God loves to bless His children!” That is the declaration of the Bible, a promise that we can live by. In this series of messages, my aim has been to teach how we position ourselves to stand in the flow of God’s blessing, to live in a way that is prosperous, not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Traits Of Token Religion

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 17, 2009

Just because someone attaches the word "worship" to a religious service, doesn’t mean that the term fits. This was often the case with Israel’s religous rituals. Sadly, it is often true of many church services in our day.

The Traits Of Token Religion Text: Phil.1: 3-11 Intro: Today I want to focus on the thought mentioned in the second half of Philippians 1: 10. Paul tells the Philippians that he was praying that their love for Christ might continue to grow, resulting in knowledge, discernment, and sincerity. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Spirit Lead You As He Did With Joseph

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 24, 2005

Failure to be aware of how the Holy Spirit is leading us is an indication of our need to grow in enlightenment, discernment and spiritual resonance with the voice of the Spirit of God. Joseph is a good example of one who overlooked the short term persp

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You as He Led Joseph Genesis 37:5-37:38 Too many of us fail to grow in our sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit. As a result, disappointments are allowed to develop into discouragement that eventuate in depression. Failure to be aware of how the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should We Be Good? Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jun 14, 2010

Luke 6:31 Recognized as one of the most significant ideas, not only in all Scripture but in moral philosophy as well – termed the “golden rule.” See how the golden rule has changed today.

Why should we be good? Re-Cap 1. Relativism 2. Sincere belief 3. Judgments 4. Moral Values Why Should we be Good? Ravi Zacharias notes that “religion that is based on truth, when reduced merely to sociological function, will disintegrate through abuse. Time has proven, in an even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Eternal Life

Contributed by Tim Diack on Aug 22, 2012

We are tempted to define eternal life in light of a duration - it goes on forever. Jesus defines eternal life differently - He describes it in terms of a relationship with Himself. And that's important for us to consider because it is one thing to know

This Is Eternal Life - John 17:3 - August 19, 2012 As a young boy I had one of those plastic bow and arrow sets where the arrows have the little red rubber suction cups on the end. How many of you had something similar as a kid? I enjoyed playing with them a lot and I think I probably ...read more

Scripture: John 17:3

Denomination: *other

God’s Dynamic Kingdom Rule From Abraham To Israel Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 12, 2015

The "Kingdom of God" may have been a term used in the Gospels more frequently than anywhere else in the Bible but God' has always ruled His Kingdom. This message traces God's rule from Abraham to Israel.

God’s Dynamic Kingdom Rule from Abraham to Israel Last week we saw that Adam had failed in his God-given role to rule as God had intended, but God did not abandon mankind. He renewed the same dominion mandate to Abraham in Genesis 17:4-6: “Behold, my covenant is with you, and you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Notes Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014

Justification (legal term), CSI, NCSI, Nancy Grace, movies... we want the bad guy to get what’s coming to him.We want justice & the gospel gives it to us in the most unbelievable way.

Recovering Redemption The Right Notes (4 of 5) October 12, 2014 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Story B Review of Last 3 Sermons I The Pronouncement of Justification A Biblical truths of solid spiritual ground: 1 Justification (legal term) a CSI, NCSI, Nancy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The D.n.a. Test: What’s In The Blood

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

We live in a time where we feel that we must carry some sort of label. People run to Dr. Phil not for help but Identity. They want a label a term to help identify who they are and why they are who they are.

(11) And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul: (12) So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them. (13) Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-15

True Love Reigns Sermon I: Let God's Love Reign In Your Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To love someone truly is to say "I love you" by doing what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, for as long as it needs to be done - all in the long-term best interests of the one(s) loved.

LET GOD’S LOVE REIGN IN YOUR LIFE With the dawning of the Christian era, the mystery of history was solved. No longer did believers in the LORD God wonder why we are here and whether there will be a hereafter. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14

Advent Week 3 - Ichabod Or Immanuel? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 12, 2020

This messages used the name Ichabod as a term for those who are lost; those who do not have the glory of God. And, it uses Immanuel to represent the condition of salvation for those who live in fellowship with Jesus, God with us.

Immanuel or Ichabod Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His Law he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:30, Matthew 8:12, Revelation 21:22-23, Ephesians 5:8, John 8:12, Genesis 1:2-4, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:2, John 1:9, John 1:7, John 1:4-5, John 1:1-14, Matthew 22:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Seared Beef Or Sacred Cows

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 27, 2020

I am sure that we have all heard the term "sacred cows". How does a christian respond to such a situation? Is there a biblical answer? I believe that there is, so let us dive into this sermon.

Sacred Cows and Seared Beef CALF WORSHIP A heathen (notably Egyptian and Canaanite) practice, in which statues of bull calves were worshipped as symbols of fertility and physical strength. Contrary to the second commandment this was copied by the Israelites and by Jeroboam after the division of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-4, 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part Iii: Unity Of The Spirit - Level 3 Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 26, 2022

What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? In Parts I & 2 we presented insights into this uniquely Christian concept: unity of the Spirit. Level 3 unity is far from the western church.

Introduction to Part III What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? In Parts I & II we presented insights into this uniquely Christian concept: unity of the Spirit. We are endeavoring to arrive at a practical understanding which is meaningful to our daily walk. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-45, Acts 4:32, Ephesians 4:3-6

From Start To Finish Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Paul, like his Lord, used the examples of the world to teach Christians. He is saying that they need to stop and consider what your favorite runner goes through in terms of self-denial in order to win a perishable crown.

You don’t have to be an expert on racing to know that you don’t get a prize just for signing up, but many feel that is all that is needed to be a winner in the Christian life. They think that you do not have to budge from the starting line as long as your name is on the list of contestants. Paul, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24

Heaven Help Us

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

At no time in my lifetime have I witnessed such a widespread and long-term anxiety as we are in now. Our fear and anxiety have multiple layers to them like a tall cake – only this isn’t sweet to the taste.

At no time in my lifetime have I witnessed such a widespread and long-term anxiety as we are in now. Our fear and anxiety have multiple layers to them like a tall cake – only this isn’t sweet to the taste. We have the usual worries of how our children are doing and how to care for our grandparents. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Is Already Ours Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 12, 2022

When it comes to living with hope, the choice of how we will live really is ours. It is something that each of us has to come to terms with right now, and Christmas is a wonderful season to remember and celebrate what God has done.

2022 Advent Sermon Series “Hope is Already Ours” Isaiah 9:1-7 Introduction - The Advent season is a wonderful time of year!! - Not only does it signify the celebration of Jesus’ arrival to this world - Sometimes it brings to memory celebrations of years gone by - More often than not, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Romans 6:20-23, John 15:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational