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Experiencing God's Goodness

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 18, 2016

God wants us to see His goodness, but we need to have faith, truth and brokenness to do so

“Experience The Goodness Of God” Psalm 34:8-18 David P. Nolte We all want to experience good things in life: good health; good relationships; good reputations; good jobs; good food; good times. Philosophers have tried to define the “greatest good.” Epicurus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Done It? - Sermon On Philippians 2:12-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2023

God works inside us to cause us to desire and decide good things and to do good things. When he does so, it really is our willing and doing, even though it was caused by God.

Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. 14 Do everything without ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

A Case For Selflessness In A Selfie World Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 5, 2024

In order to be able to serve like Jesus served, we have to overcome our selfish and self-centered tendencies. With a desire to do so and with the help of the Holy Spirit, we can become more selfless.

Introduction: A. We are in a new sermon series that we started last week called “Serving Like Jesus.” 1. Last week, we explored the fact that God wants us to be conformed into the likeness of Jesus, and because Jesus was a servant, that is an important way that we must be like Him. B. Today, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8, Matthew 16:24-25, James 3:14-16, Romans 15:2-3, Galatians 2:20, Colossians 3:1-3, John 3:26-30, Matthew 20:26-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eternally Motivated Series

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Nov 10, 2014

When we understand God's heart and Divine design for our finances and put His design into practice, we put ourselves in a position to experience the abundant life He desires for us and for our families.

Rock Solid Finances: Part 4 “Eternally Motivated” Preached by Jimmy Seibert 5/30/2010 Well, again, Carl mentioned it, but let me encourage you. If you weren’t here last Sunday, and didn’t get the message that Laurie Gulley shared, you want it, man. It was awesome! It was ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Generously Series

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Nov 10, 2014

When we understand God's heart and Divine design for our finances and put His design into practice, we put ourselves in a position to experience the abundant life He desires for us and for our families.

Rock Solid Finances: Part 1 “Live Simply” Preached by Jimmy Seibert 4/18/2010 Let’s pray. Lord Jesus, Thank you for your great love for us, thank you for your mercy, and thank you for your abundance. The abundance in the Word of God, abundance for your favor on our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 10, 2007

To make peace is not to compromise or avoid confrontation. Abraham set us a good example. We must have the desire to make peace, treasure the relationship, be generous in heart and avoid a self-centred view of things.

JOHN PIPER says the cry of the beatitudes is this: “Get a new heart!” • They are not good suggestions, but what every Christian ought to be. • The beatitudes counter the false understanding that a person can be saved without being changed. Or: that a person can inherit eternal life even if his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Resilience

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 19, 2020

How do we bounce back after a terrible experience? King David helps us to see.

Spiritual Resilience Resilience Synonyms: Flexibility, pliancy (pliable), recoil, snap, pliability, elasticity Resilience is desirable because ? [Enables you to bounce back after a struggle or loss; enables you to adapt to change, which is one of the few constants in life. Have you ever tried ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Calls On Us To Repent

Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 3, 2024

From Mark 1, we see the subject of repentance was raised by both John the Baptist and Jesus Christ

Today we are looking at the Christian foundational topic of repentance, and what it means for us. First of all, if we look at the beginning of the Book of Mark we see John baptising in the River Jordan. Mark records the events, at Mark 1:4, by saying, "And so John the Baptist appeared in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Love Affair Between Christ And His Church (Part 4) Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 28, 2002

Will we be the church as Jesus desires us to be? The husband and wife relationship pictures the mysterious relationship between Christ and His church. He will make us a NURTURING CHURCH as we are passionately in love with Him.

We are all saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our church’s most valuable members, Someone Else. Someone’s passing created a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. Else has been with us for many years, and for every one of those years, Someone did far more than a normal person’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32, Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

'how To Remain Sane In An Insane World'

Contributed by James H. Cook, Jr. on Jan 23, 2004

In our anxious age of terrorist threats; financial uncertainty; marital disillusionment; rebellious children; neglectful parents; governmental ineptness and inadequacy; and personal failures, the universal cry and desire for a true and lasting peace seems

"HOW TO REMAIN SANE IN AN INSANE WORLD" or "PEACE THAT PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING" Philippians 4:6-8 "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8, Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Hear God's Voice Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jul 29, 2008

Sermon looks at 7 tests to see if an impression is from God or not. (Acknowledgement - Rick Warren)

HOW TO HEAR GOD’S VOICE Learning to Hear God’s Voice - Part 3 of 4 I John 4:1-3 (Living Bible) o We’re continuing in our series on How to hear God’s voice. Last week we talked about four ways you can hear God speak. One of the ways is God gives us impressions in our mind. o But if God gives me ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3

Peter Delivered Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 16, 2017

The Jews were pleased to see that the government in Palestine, Herod Agrippa being the current ruler, was taking action against the followers of this new religion, for they saw Christianity as a threat to their way of life and to the Jewish religion.

June 17, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.F.2: Peter Delivered (12:3-17) Scripture (Acts 12:3-17; KJV) 3 And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

With: The Draw Bridge

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 18, 2020

The gift of Friendship, brotherhood has a cost. Consider the word: WITH. Ministry involves being WITH people. Can we agree to be together? WITH? I WANT TO BE WITH GOD... BUT I ALSO DESIRE FOR GOD TO BE WITH ME.

WITH--- THE DRAW BRIDGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com The pastor was teaching the youth group on Friday night. The pastor said I have a question and I want you to think about the answer. WHAT IS GOD’S NAME? One of the youngest boys in the class immediately raised his hand, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Ephesians 3:19, Psalm 30:5, Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be A Christ Centered Godly Man Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 13, 2021

The Bible is for anyone who desires to be a godly man. God created man and woman after His own image (Genesis 1:27), and part of being in His image is that we are to reflect His character.

The Bible is for anyone who desires to be a godly man. God created man and woman after His own image (Genesis 1:27), and part of being in His image is that we are to reflect His character. However, sin marred that image in us and distorted that character (Romans 5:12). God's choice of Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Leviticus 26:11-12, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Last But Not Least Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

As soon as you desire anything that is not able to become yours by legitimate labor or purchase, recognize you are on dangerous ground, and move. This vice of coveting is really only a good thing gone after the wrong object.

A French taxi cab driver once played a joke on Sir Arthur Conon Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. He had driven Sr. Arthur from a station to a hotel, and when he received his fare he said, "Merci, Mr. Conon Doyle." "Why, how do you know my name?" asked Sr. Author. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17