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Veterans Of Spiritual Wars Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 5, 2015

Playing on the theme of Veterans Day next week, we will use the idea that we are spiritual warriors and will be "Veterans of Spiritual Wars" as our predecessors in the faith.

1. I come from a long line of US Veterans and Patriots -- War of Independence; War Between the States; WWII; Korea -- people who cared about the great experiment called, "America" -- My Grandmother was named America 2. Origin of Veterans Day On May 13, 1938 the 11th of November of each year became ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepared To Serve The King

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

What does it mean to do service for the King? Listed are seven characteristics of faithful service & stewardship.

Prepared to Serve the King 1 Chron 4:21-23 21 The sons of Shelah the son of Judah were, Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them that wrought fine linen, of the house of Ashbea, 22 And Jokim, and the men of Chozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:21-23

Serving A Magnificent Christ

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 3, 2008

How do we keep focused in life? We d this by focusing on our magnificent Christ

Serving a Magnificent Christ Colossians 1: 15-20 How do we keep focused in life? We d this by focusing on our magnificent Christ I. Christ and God (vv. 15, 19) a. Christ is the image of the invisible God i. Jesus CHrist is above all things – The word “firstborn” does not man that JC was the first ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Single Serving Seeking

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 21, 2021

Do not be distracted in your spouse hunting. Seek Jesus and serve.

1 Corinthians 7:32 But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: 33 But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife. 34 There is difference also between a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Capacity

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 28, 2008

We have a spiritual capacity, but whether we are among the "strong" or the "weak" in this sense, we are called to help one another and be patient with all.

Spiritual Capacity TCF Sermon April 20, 2008 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (NASB77) And we urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all men. 1 Thess 5:14 (NLT) Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zechariah's Song Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2018

This Christmas, realize that God has visited you, trust Him to save you. Then, after He has saved you, serve Him without fear. It really is the only way to experience His peace.

Michele Hardie, of Holland, Michigan, describes a time when her family was getting ready for Advent. Recalling their preparation for advent a year earlier, she asked her children, “Who can tell me what the four candles in the Advent wreath represent?” She was looking for them to say hope, peace, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Secret To Greatness Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

We’ve been through the desert temptation, witnessed the calling of Matthew, the return of the Rabbi. . . This message takes us to about 14 days from the crucifixion.

THE SECRET TO GREATNESS Mark 10.32-45 Lenten Message April 6, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL A We’ve been through the desert temptation, witnessed the calling of Matthew, the return of the Rabbi. . . 1 This message takes us to about 14 days from the crucifixion. a He’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

A Priceless Pair Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 18, 2017

Paul wrote some very encouraging things about Timothy and Epaphroditus that offer us excellent examples to follow.

Introduction: A. One day a man went to the doctor because he was concerned about his lessening level of energy. 1. He told his doctor that he wasn't able to do all the things around the house that he used to do. 2. When the examination was complete, the man said to the doctor, “Now, Doc, I can ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Message To Us Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 4, 2005

Without the divine intervention of God in the death of Christ, and His resurrection, man would be destitute spiritually, and following Christ would be little more than a glorified Boy Scout Troop. So here in these verses, Paul seeks to explain what it is

GOD’S MESSAGE TO US 1 Corinthians 2:6-13 INTRODUCTION: As we have previously discussed, the Apostle Paul is concerned about one thing and one thing only – the gospel of Christ portrayed out in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. This pervasive biblical truth is central to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful People Worship, Serve And Please God With All Of Their Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 24, 2020

We assume there is a great distance between the sacred and the secular. The problem is when we assume that we separate a huge part of our lives from God’s plan for us.

I am often surprised by the contents of some of the emails I receive. This week I had an email from one of the websites I follow that contained a report about oligochaetologists. Does anyone know what an oligochaetologist is? They are scientists who spend their lives studying, identifying, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-5, 2 Chronicles 26:6-10, 2 Chronicles 26:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 4, 2019

Ephesians 6:10-12 teaches us that every Christian is engaged in a great spiritual battle.

Scripture Today we begin a new sermon series in Ephesians 6:10-24 that I am calling, “The Whole Armor of God.” Commentators note that Paul’s letter to the Ephesians may be divided into two major divisions: Ephesians 1-3 are doctrinal and Ephesians 4-6 describe our duty. However, some commentators ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God Calls Us

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 15, 2007

There is no blessing in serving God unless it begins with our being personally reconciled to Him. Such peace with God comes with a sacrifice - the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.

For the fourth time Israel sinned, and God handed them over to their enemies, this time to the Midianites (6:1). God chastens His people’s sins. The familiar pattern of sinfollowed-by-chastening continued in Israel (see 3:7, 12; 4:1). Once again Israel’s predicament was a desperate one. The ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Mighty God We Serve Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

I have been teaching you to fight. To end complacency. To end passivity. To stand up and take back. To move ahead, forward, into the realm of the spiritual. I have been teaching on war. War against an unseen enemy. To help you understand his devices and h

Sunday March 2nd, 2008 Series: the Fight part 9 Conclusion Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10 Sermon: What a Mighty God We Serve Speaker: Pastor Michael West For nine weeks now, I have been teaching you to fight. To end complacency. To end passivity. To stand up and take back. To move ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Veterans

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

We live in a nation where respect and honor are not top priorities. For example, respect for the elderly is something today that is missing in our society.

. We see a lot of rudeness, and much of it is directed toward the elderly. Illus: Did you hear about the grandmother that was going to ride a bus downtown with her grandson? She got on the bus, and the bus driver was very rude to her. As she got on the bus with her grandchild, the bus driver ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts- The Body Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021

A three-part sermon series exploring the spiritual gifts, what they are, and how we can use them today.

Spiritual Gifts- The Body CCCAG June 13, 2021 Scripture- 1 Cor 12:12-26 Introduction- Today we're going to continue our series on the spiritual gifts in looking at how God uses them to bring the entire body of Christ together in unity through the diversity of the gifts that he gives us. One of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God