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Edging God Out Through Entitlement Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 11, 2019

There are several ways we Edge God Out. One of them is by the sense of Entitlement that many of us strongly feel. The antidote is to Exalt God Only through Thanksgiving.

Edging God Out through Entitlement I have used the acronym EGO before, and some of you might remember it. Edging God Out. There are various ways we Edge God Out of our lives. We have examined some of them in my past messages here, and I would like to continue on the same theme. Today, let us ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-6, Matthew 20:1-15, Romans 3:23, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Calloused--- Waxed Cold?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2014

THE DANGER OF A HARD HEART GROWS IN OUR MIDST. We can grow calloused and wax cold... Beware!

CALLOUSED, WAXED COLD By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Life has a tendency to cool the hot, Lukewarm the cool, Dull the sharpness, take off the cutting edge... Strong love can die... Young get old... Erosion washes away the top souil? Introduction: Zech. 11:2 Howl, fir tree; for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Influential Mother Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 7, 2019

Jochebed the mother of Moses taught him 2 powerful principles that helped him become a great man of God.

Intro: It’s been said, if God wants to do a great work, He'll choose a man; if He wants to do an extraordinarily great work, He'll choose a woman When you read Hebrews 11:23-29 we see a striking picture of Moses. Moses made some difficult decisions. He chose to be a slave of God instead ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel: Freedom Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 22, 2015

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. We are called to seek God. Trust Christ by faith. You were saved by grace. The result is freedom. You who are saved stand firm in your freedom. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.

In my University literature class the professor would return the paper with comments on the paper like; give further explanation, clarify or expand this point. This professor had a system where you could re-write a paper and re-submit it for a higher grade. I decided to take the professor up on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Face To Face With God!

Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Oct 7, 2017

I believe the best way to communicate is meeting face to face. Yet we try to substitute this most ancient and proven way with technology and social Media and have become terribly disconnected as a result.

A face-to-face request is 34 times more successful than an email In research Mahdi Roghanizad of Western University and I conducted, recently published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, we have found that people tend to overestimate the power of their persuasiveness via text-based ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Colossians 1 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 1, 2021

Introduction

The Book of Acts ends with Paul in prison in Rome. Four letters – Philippians, Philemon, Colossians and Ephesians – are known as the Prison Epistles, since all make reference to Paul being in prison. Paul, however, was imprisoned in Caesarea and possibly in Ephesus, besides Rome, so the placement ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Joy Of A Soul Winner

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 18, 2016

The Christian who is faithful in soul winning will have abundant rewards and a high position in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ

THE JOY OF A SOUL WINNER Study Text: Luke 10: 17 - 20 Introduction: - The winning of souls is a surpassing privilege that brings great joy each time a soul is won by the Gospel. - There is no greater happiness and rejoicing than to see someone you have spoken to, prayed for, and cared for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Problem Of Sin Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the concept of sin, emphasizing that all humans have chosen lesser gods over the true God, leading to our disconnection from Him, and underscoring our need for a savior.

Welcome! Today we are starting a 5-week series based on some of the core principles and teachings found in the book of Romans. If you’re not familiar with the book of Romans: “Romans is the most systematic and developed doctrinal book of the Apostle Paul...The probable date for the authorship of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Topics: Sin Problem, God's Glory, Christ's Sacrifice

Sermon Series: Romans

Destination.... Jerusalem

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 29, 2023

Palm Sunday .... It started with a donkey. The King rides on in majesty, but He is on His way to the cross. Many people have their favorite author and novels written.... The Story of Jesus could have been a Greek tragedy, But God had other plans for His story.

In Jesus Holy Name March 26,2023 Text: John 12:1,2,12-14 Palm Sunday Redeemer “Destination ….Jerusalem” It started with a donkey. Jesus sent his disciples to the village of Bethphage with instructions to bring back a donkey. When you read ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-14, Matthew 21:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Zacchaeus Meets Jesus Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 27, 2023

Whatever the reason was that made Zacchaeus want to see Jesus he was determined to see him. He went to great lengths. He ran ahead of the crowd and he climbed a sycamore tree so he could catch a glimpse of Jesus as he passed by.

Some people are very interested in the Royal Family of Great Britain. I must confess that for me, not so much. Just in a year over 3 million visited the Royal residence. There is clearly sky-high interest in the UK royal family. But not me. No way am I standing for hours with the crowds just to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Supremacy Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 18, 2023

We find help from Colossians 1:15-23. There was a similar situation in Colosse. There were false teaching and beliefs spreading that discounted the nature of Jesus. There were weak testimonies among them. In Colossians 1:15-23 Paul establishes Jesus supreme.

So you just want to lift up Jesus and let all people be drawn to Him? You probably know that you are going to face lots of challenges. There are so many superstitions that have a hold on people. Then there is the negative testimony of weak Christians. The lies about Jesus are shouted from the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Dines With Sinners Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 19, 2023

Jesus showed mercy to lepers, prostitutes, adulterers and associated with people society treated as people to be avoided. Jesus sought out those who were down and out. When they met Jesus, their lives were transformed.

There is something very gratifying about being accepted by people of high social status. If I am ever with someone with high social standing or if they have lots of clout, I am right away taken in. If my friends could see me now, I am thinking. I am easily starstruck by anyone with even a little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Home Is Where The Soul Is

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Focusing on what God has done for us in salvation will help us get through the truth that the world is not our home and we will not find satisfaction, rest, or peace except in Him.

A. Opening illustration: A real Christian is an odd number anyway. He feels supreme love for One whom he has never seen. Talks familiarly every day to Someone he cannot see. He expects to go to heaven on the virtue of Another, empties himself in order that he might be full, admits he is wrong to he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The 2nd Most Misunderstood Word (Peace)

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Feb 12, 2002

This old priestly benediction gives a definition of "peace" that puts our typical version of that concept to shame.

THE 2ND MOST MISUNDERSTOOD WORD IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: PEACE! Numbers 6:22-27 (First most misunderstood word is “Love”: proof—listen to what the radio says about love and then read I Cor 13. Big, big difference.) What the culture thinks peace is: 1. cessation of war 2. no present crisis ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Brotherly Love

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2002

A look at the love Christ desires to exist between His followers.

I. Called ’brotherly’ because we are spiritual kin. Ephesians 2:19, "So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household," Romans 8:16, "The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God," 1 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34, 1 John 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ