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Should Christians Use Imagination In Prayer And Worship?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 8, 2023

Since the first century, every Born-Again Christian has a desire to draw closer to God through prayer and worship because the Holy Spirit occupies their spirit, mind, and body.

Prayer is part of the daily sanctification process by the Holy Spirit to prepare us to meet Jesus face-to-face when we leave this world and enter eternity (John 16:13-15; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:16-21). Many 'techniques' have risen to help people along the path ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:6, 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 1:1-3, Proverbs 29:18, Hebrews 11:1, Joshua 1:8, Philippians 4:8-9, Mark 7:20-23, Genesis 6:5, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth (Part Three) Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Where does God do the work of making us more like Jesus?

Having considered in the previous week the fact that a disciple is one who has allowed Christ to touch his heart; we began last week to think together about how a disciple is also one who is allowing Christ to trans­form his heart. The key to this process of allowing Christ to transform our hearts, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Once Saved, Always Saved!

Contributed by John White on Feb 4, 2020

The Assurance of Salvation, what a tremendous subject! Blessed assurance is one of the most important cornerstones of Christianity and the abundant Christian life.

Once Saved, Always Saved! I John 5.1-13 The Assurance of Salvation, what a tremendous subject! Blessed assurance is one of the most important cornerstones of Christianity and the abundant Christian life. It would not be an exaggeration to say that a lack of real assurance of salvation is the basis ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Righteous

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Apr 14, 2016

For righteousness sake, the righteous dwell in Christ Jesus for truly living in the world is not without sinners and the sinful nature of the flesh---those who commit to holiness in the midst of death.

RIGHTEOUS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (April 13, 2016) “By faith Noah being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Friends

John Series Sermon 25 the Essential Authority Power To Meet The World’s Desperate Needs John 5:1–16 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 24, 2022

through this healing miracle, Jesus was claiming to have supreme authority over the Sabbath

JOHN SERIES SERMON 25 The Essential Authority Power to Meet the World’s Desperate Needs John 5:1–16 (5:1–47) DIVISION OVERVIEW: Jesus, Authority: Chapter 5 reveals Jesus to be the Authority over all of life. He is due the same worship, obedience, and service as God; for He is equal with God (Jn. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Keep My Commandments Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 3, 2016

Keep My Commandments

1. A logical look a this truth A. A benevolent thought - Matthew 7:11; Romans 8:32 B. A beneficial thought - Romans 7:10; Deuteronomy 30:16-19 2. A legalistic look at this truth A. Powerless - Romans 8:3 B. Oppressive - Matthew 23:4 3. A life-giving look at this truth - ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed To Be Mortals

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 9, 2002

3rd To Last Sunday In Pentecost: Our mortality can be a fearful thing. But Christ has turned it into a blessing. Have no fear, Christ is risen!

We are near the end of another church year. At this time of the year the themes typically begin pointing us to the ’end times.’ And our readings today don’t disappoint. Today we turn our attention to matters that are difficult – to matters that deal with the end of life. The readings for today ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Take A Stand

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 17, 2002

We continually seek after the Lord and feel that we are either just missing Him or not finding Him at all.

Take a Stand HHM Nov. 17, 02 Pastor Jim Parisi We continually seek after the Lord and feel that we are either not finding Him at all or just missing Him. Sometimes He is standing there and we don’t even notice. It is not Him who moves away from us… but it is us who tries to hide and run from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:31-32, Psalm 9:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Regrets

Contributed by Mike Mizell on Dec 6, 2002

Learn to live a life without regrets.

No Regrets 2 Timothy 4:5-8 Read Story In 3 weeks we will rejoice at surviving this year and celebrate the beginning of a new year. Let me ask you, “How has 2002 been for you? Did you make resolutions this year and if you did, how did you fare with them?” If you are like the vast majority of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Ask, "Why Does God Allow Evil And Suffering In The World?"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2002

God is so great that nothing happens without His permission, and in that permission His ultimate plan unfolds. In His plan He is able to use for good what man intends for evil. God is in control

Illustration:As C.S. Lewis wrote, "The greatest evil is not done in those sordid ’dens of crime’ that Dickens loved to paint...it is conceived and...moved, seconded, carried, and minuted...in clean, carpeted, warmed, and well-lighted offices, by quiet men with white collars and cut fingernails and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing Gifts

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 19, 2001

Some experiences of God`s Healing Gifts given through the most unexpected people.

"HEALING GIFTS" I became interested in the Healing Ministry through something that happened in my first Parish as a Vicar in England in 1970. The doorbell of my Vicarage rang one day and I found a local shopkeeper standing on the doorstep. She said, "My son Ian`s been in a Motor ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Image And Perception: A Reading From Mark 7:31-37

Contributed by Thomas Samuel on Dec 22, 2006

The communicated images need both hearing and speaking aid in order to translate the composition of image and perception from one to the other.

The world was shocked by the assassination of Mr. Lakshman Kadirgamar, the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka. The media carried the news of Mr. Kadirgamar as “a hero of our times, who waged a relentless struggle against terrorism in all its forms, despite continues threats to his life; a national ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Is Your Heart?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jan 3, 2007

This is a sermon that deals with our heart, not the one that pumps the blood through our bodies, but the one that counts.

How is your Heart? (Start out by taking the label off a can of cat food and then placing that label over the label of a can of tuna. Then open up that can of tuna with the cat food sticker on the outside, and begin eating it. Then revel that it is tuna) 1 Samuel 16:7 I began preparing this sermon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: *other

The Biggest Fool That Ever Hit The Big Time; By Acting Naturally

Contributed by Zera Young on Mar 28, 2006

How do we compair to King Rehoboam by just being ourselves? This sermon will help us to look into our own self and show us we might be just what we don’t won’t to be by just being ourself.

The biggest fool that ever hit the big times by acting naturally ...1st. Kings 12:1 - 13 A good musician friend to me, Buck Owens passed away a few days ago...He recorded a song that really done well for him. The name of it was “Act Naturally” Well. Rehoboam had big shoes to fill. His illustrious ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-13

God Centered Living Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon three in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

God made man with a purpose in mind. As man communed with God and followed His direction, God’s eternal purpose was accomplished through man as he lived in such a way as to bring glory to God; and man was blessed and fulfilled. Genesis 1:26-27 tells us how man was made. Man was made in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist