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  • Grace For The Humble - James 4:6 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,107 views

    What could be more important than gaining the one quality that determines whether God gives you grace or fights against you?

    James 4: 6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Introduction Listen very carefully to these words I am about to read because Jesus said your eternal destiny depends on whether you understand them. Matthew 18:1 At that time ...read more

  • Elijah's Breakthrough (4) Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 29, 2020
     | 3,012 views

    Elijah’s life and story reveals how God provides even in times of nationwide sin, political chaos and famine. Elijah also teaches us how to walk with faith over fear through the tests from the Lord and life.

    Video Illustration: War Room! Trailer Sermon: Elijah’s Story of Breakthrough pt. 4 Thesis: Elijah’s life and story reveals how God provides even in times of nationwide sin, political chaos and famine. Elijah also teaches us how to walk with faith over fear through the tests from the Lord and ...read more

  • "Planting Is Wise" Ecc Pt 12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,045 views

    Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap eternal dividends – squander your life now reap anxiety and physical trouble later.

    “Planting seeds of wisdom is wise.” Ecclesiastes pt. 12 Opening Illustration: Clip from Blue Fish TV “Super Bowl Sunday” Thesis: Solomon tells us to plant seeds of wisdom even when we are young because then we will reap a great eternal harvest with our life. Invest now with your life and reap ...read more

  • The Challenge Of Change

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,291 views

    CHANGE is one of the hardest things a church or a person can do, BUTIt is something God wants from us. No Growth occurs without change.

    CHALLENGE TO CHANGE All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless noted otherwise) I once heard that God loves us just the way we are, BUT He refuses to let us stay that way. That could almost be confusing, God LOVES us, in spite of the many flaws ...read more

  • Capitalize On Your Borrowed Time

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,628 views

    Through all the ups and downs, mountains and valleys, joys and sorrows, victories and defeats, good days and bad days, God has blessed us to see one more year. Many people died this year. We are alive. We have all the reasons to say "Hallelujah & Amen."

    “CAPITALIZE ON YOUR BORROWED TIME” LUKE 13:1-9: 1 There were present at that season some that told Jesus of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, ...read more

  • Seeds In Your Hand Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Gerada on Aug 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,896 views

    This message was given to Camacop pastors for the December 11, 2011 church planting Sunday.

    SEEDS IN YOUR HAND By: Dr. Kenneth Gerada Church Planting Sunday December 11, 2011 Preparation: The pastor must prepare a seed (preferably a small seed that grows into a huge tree like kapok or doldol, inyam, mustard etc.) Introduction: Good morning to all of you! Can you see ...read more

  • Breaking Free From The Curse!

    Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 6,500 views

    Tithing in an illustrated sermon.

    (go to table and minister from there) Breaking Free Of The Curse! Look over to your neighbor, and say to them; ‘I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to be cursed anymore! Today, I’m breaking the curse!’ Shout! “I’m breaking the Curse!” Take a good look at the table in front of you. You ...read more

  • Dirty Feet

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,677 views

    To be like Jesus is to Serve. To serve is to be willing to “WASH DIRTY FEET.”

    “DIRTY FEET” JOHN 13:1-17 JULY 30, 2000 INTRODUCTION: TRANSITION SENTENCE: To be like Jesus is to Serve. To serve is to be willing to “WASH DIRTY FEET.” How COULD Jesus wash Dirty Feet? I. WE MUST KNOW WHO WE ARE/ JESUS KNEW WHO HE WAS (vs. 3) A. Jesus knew His origin 1. He had come ...read more

  • Our Place In The World Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 7,178 views

    First sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world

    Spiritual Adult Leadership Template Our Place In The World Matthew 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. Mark 9:50 "Salt is good, but if it loses ...read more

  • Your Assignment Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,911 views

    Jesus has a job for you. When you come and bow to him, he not only blesses your life, he changes your life. Then he puts you to work for the kingdom.

    Think back on people that have had the greatest impact in your life. Your parents. Your brothers or sisters. The person you married. Your children. It is usually those closest to us that shape our lives the most. How do you get close enough to Jesus so that he has the greatest impact in your ...read more

  • Fruitful Branches

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,309 views

    What it means to be fruitful for Christ, and how we become fruitful

    Does anyone like wild flowers? They can be really beautiful out in the countryside, in the hedges or on the hillside. Even in our own city envronment is brightened up by wild flowers, that some people might consider to be weeds, growing up through gaps in the concrete. But what about cut flowers, ...read more

  • 301 – God Or Odds?

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,962 views

    When you’re against the odds... God is still able! Who will you trust, God or odds? 3 Keys to remember when against the odds!

    Illustrate: On April 21st, in the year 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed into the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. He brought with him only about 600 men, and yet over the next two years his vastly outnumbered forces were able to defeat Montezuma and all the warriors of the Aztec ...read more

  • Story 24 Kingdom Treasure Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2014
     | 5,200 views

    Jesus' priority in his ministry was the Kingdom of God. This lesson focuses on the value and power of the kingdom.

    1. Thy Kingdom Come Astronaut James Erwin is one of but a few men to walk on the moon. As he stood upon the lunar landscape and looked up at the earth, he prayed for the first time in his life. He thought about the strife among nations, poverty, hunger, and rampant evil; and he thought to himself: ...read more

  • We’re In The Same Boat

    Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Oct 2, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,000 views

    We all have experience natural storm and spiritual storms, but no matter who you are, we will all experience both of those storms. So, we are in the same boat when it come to the storms in life. Jesus will bring peace to our storms.

    We’re In The Same Boat Mark 4:35-41 Elder Clarence Weaver Introduction In Mark 4, Jesus making a new departure, he was no longer teaching in the synagogue; he was teaching by the lakeside. He had made the orthodox approach to the people; now he had to take unusual methods. We do well to ...read more

  • Are We Alive But Dead?

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Mar 29, 2008
     | 7,155 views

    Are we a church that looks alive on the outside, but is really dying inwardly. This sermon will give four steps to ensure that we remain alive.

    Are we Alive but Dead? Pm service March 30th 2008 Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction Have you ever seen or been apart of a church that is dead and dying? A church that was satisfied with itself, with keeping things the way they had always been? A church resting on it laurels and past history, that ...read more