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The Ability To Triumph Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 19, 2005

Someone once said, “ A Christian is one who is completely fearless, continually cheerful, and constantly in trouble!” Joseph’s life illustrated this saying exactly; however, Joseph was always able to triumph over adversity.

I. Over Misery (1-5) A. Joseph was not content to simpley survive. He actually thrived in adversity. B. Joseph was taken to a place where he did not kow the language or customs and was made a slave. C. Through all of this misery, everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23, Genesis 39:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

4 Altars In The Life Of Abraham

Contributed by Daniel Chua on Feb 3, 2005

Every altar represents a landmark in our Christian journey. These 4 altars are absolutely essential if we want to become a father of faith and a friend of God!

4 Altars in the Life of Abraham Abram was an idol worshipper when the Lord called him to leave the Ur of the Chaldeans and began a journey of faith. He became a father of faith and a friend of God. - We were once lost but it was the grace of God that found us and made us His own possessions. - He ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is The Best Answer To The Best Questions Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2017

Good-sounding Arguments of the equality or validity of all religions (or of their equal invalidity) fall flat at the feet of Jesus.

4 I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. 5 For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how disciplined you are and how firm your faith in Christ is. 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-7

Denomination: *other

Real Thankfulness

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Nov 18, 2018

Outline of how Hannah showed her thankfulness to God for Samuel

Real Thankfulness 1 Sam 1:19-28 & 2 Sam 18-21 I. Thanksgiving should be personal. 1:22 A Sunday School teacher asked her class what they were thankful for. A little girl said "I’m thankful for my bedroom. My younger brothers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:19-28, 1 Samuel 2:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Guilt By Association

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 2, 2021

Have you ever been deemed guilty of something only because of someone you know or a relative? This message examines that human trait and why it is a mistake to do.

Guilt by association comes to mind when reading this narrative. Jesus was rejected as a teacher of the Word of the LORD because the culture of His day said so. The first point is that the people of the town He grew up in rejected him as a religious man because centuries of culture guided them. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Everyday Prophets - Nahum Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 11, 2021

Have you ever been bullied? Have you ever been the victim of someone stronger? Have you ever felt defenseless? Have you ever had someone come to your defense?

Everyday Prophets – Nahum February 14, 2021 Have you ever been bullied? Have you ever been the victim of someone stronger? Have you ever felt defenseless? Have you ever had someone come to your defense? Story of being bullied in high school and my dad rescuing me. Nineveh was a city of 120,000 ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7-8, Nahum 1:13, Psalm 23:5, Colossians 3:12-13, Luke 23:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From The Tiny: The Ant's Guide To Leadership SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

This sermon explores the valuable leadership lessons we can glean from observing the humble ant.

Have you ever considered the wisdom we can gain from observing ants? The Bible encourages us to learn from these tiny creatures in Proverbs 6:6-9 and Proverbs 30:25. Ants are fascinating creatures with much to teach us. They come in over 10,000 different species and possess incredible strength, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-9

Topics: Leadership, Life Lessons

The Breath Of God.

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 29, 2024

The Bible speaks of the breath of God as a symbol of His life-giving power and presence.

Just as our physical bodies need oxygen to breathe, our spiritual lives need the breath of God to survive and thrive. The Breath of God in Creation In Genesis 2:7, we see God breathing life into Adam, the first human. This act of breathing represents God’s creative power and His desire to impart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26, Genesis 2:7, Job 33:4, John 20:22

Formative Fellowship Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 4, 2002

God uses the fellowship of other christians to form us into mature Christians

Habits that Lead to Christian Maturity Lent 2002 Formative Fellowship Acts 2 The need for Maturity: In Romania, after communism fell, we in the west became aware of the many orphans there who were basically warehoused in huge orphanages. They were vastly understaffed. So the babies, while they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46, 1 John 1:3-7

Denomination: *other

Advent 1: Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 6, 2004

The first in a series explaining the symbolism of the Christmas Wreath - Hope. Prophecy of OT fulfilled in John the Baptist.

Advent 1: Hope Luke 1: 5-25 Grace, mercy and peace, from God our Father above, Jesus Christ our savior and the Holy Spirit who strengthens us and keeps us in the faith. Amen. Today we start the first part of a sermon series based on the symbolism of the Christmas wreath. During this season, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Lutheran

A Little Does A Lot Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Aug 21, 2006

The way you live as a Christian affects every other Christian in the world...Really, a little does a lot! 1.) You have a special fit in the Body, and 2.)how you fit and function affects the WHOLE BODY. Find your unique place in ministry.

“A Little Does a Lot” Eph. 4.11-16 Series: Vertigo: Discovering Your Direction through Service: 1.The Way Up is Down 2.Firm Footing 3.A Little Does a Lot 4.Inside Out Written by Steve Miller, with prep and collaboration through the NRHC Carolina Network, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: *other

Filling The Cosmos Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 25, 2009

God populates the earth and the heavens preparing for humans to come on the scene.

“Filling the Cosmos” (Genesis 1:14-25) A. God Forms the Cosmos (vv 2-13) Day 1: He Produces Light Day 2: He Parts the Waters Day 3: He Prepares the Land Well, there is a little more creation work to be done before we are allowed to come on the scene, and God spends the next couple of days setting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14-25

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 4 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 23, 2006

Final in series. Features 3 ways wives will never change their husbands. Free link included to all 4 messages in formatted text, handouts, and PowerPoint resources.

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 4 Song of Solomon 5:16 3 Key Words to unlocking the door of marital friendship: • Companionship—time together. • Conversation—talking together. • Commitment—trying together. For our friendship to continue and grow, there must be a mutual respect for each ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Forgetting The Past

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

A lesson encouraging us to forget the past which can hurt our vision for the future.

Title: Forgetting the Past Text: Philippians 3 Introduction: A woman was on her way to work one day on the metro and had a chance encounter with another woman with whom she had gone to high school years before. They had once been good friends, but had lost touch because their lives had taken ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Age Of Un-Thankfulness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 7, 2015

Paul warns us that there comes a spirit in the church that people will BE UNTHANKFUL. It is God's will for us to GIVE THANKS in everything. Do I really LOVE LIFE?

THE AGE OF UNTHANKFULNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This week I went to Nashville to visit a man in the Medical Center at Vandy. I left the room and headed for home about 8 PM. I knew my wife would have supper waiting when I arrived home, so I knew better than eating. But I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God