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Why Did God Find Favor With Avram?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012

Setting your mind on the things of God instead of the things of man.

Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

When Jesus Comes Again, Will His Loving And Saving Grace Be Found In You?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012

Why did God find favor with Abraham? What did Peter say to cause such a strong rebuke from Jesus?

Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

The Negative Keeps Me From My Promise?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014

Have we been trapped by the negative message and we become trapped away from the PROMISE OF GOD?

AM I MAKING THE CHOICE TO GO CAMPING NEXT TO THE PROMISE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Trappped by the negative? Have you heard about the negative man that went SKYDIVING? The instructions were simple: 1. Jump out of the plane when we tell you. 2. Count to 10, Pull the rip cord. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:44-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Does It Mean That Christ "reconciled" Us? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 9, 2018

Paul here uses an interesting and unusual phrase: "reconciled." What exactly does it mean that Christ has reconciled us?

WHAT DOES "RECONCILE" MEAN? It is bringing two things into agreement. - 2 Corinthians 5:18-21. - The key word in this passage is “reconcile.” This is not a word that we use much in sermons or Bible study, but it’s a good Bible word and it has an important truth to teach us. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Redemption In God’s Promises Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 14, 2023

Even in the face of despair and frustration (which many face today) there’s hope! God is still the God who authors our faith, and completes it through His righteousness.

Alpha and Omega, Part 19 Our Redemption in God’s Promises Genesis 15:1-21 Introduction HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! BE THANKFUL FOR GOD’S GIFT! - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21, Matthew 6:33, John 14:1, Romans 3:10, John 14:6, Acts 13:39, Hebrews 6:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You And Your House Will Be Saved

Contributed by Eddie Sheehan on Dec 25, 2022

This is a Testimony of how my mom was saved while in hospice care 2 days before she died in November of 2019 at 84 years old.

Nothing is impossible to God! My mom's dad was a violent alcoholic. He was known to be involved in many bar fights and ended up in jail from time to time. He also threatened his own child at gun point. My mom's mom died when she was twelve. So, mom did not have a loving, nurturing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:31

Go Out In Joy And Peace

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 30, 2025

Isaiah 55 is a poem that starts like a commercial. God appears as a street vender in the marketplace near a river, eager to sell his goods, but with a big difference. What He’s offering is free.

Isaiah 55 is a poem that starts like a commercial. God appears as a street vender in the marketplace near a river, eager to sell his goods, but with a big difference. What He’s offering is free. His merchandise--wine and milk--represent life’s blessings. Milk is a symbol of nourishment, wine a ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

The Pilgrimage Road Of Faith: What Does It Mean To Walk By Faith? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 6, 2024

This road can only be walked by faith. It can only be walked in deep connection to God through Jesus Christ. We’re going to press toward the goal on this road.

How do we walk the road of faith? It's completely different than walking as a man of the world. So, we become like toddlers who are unable to walk, and we must learn to walk. How does that work? God walks before us, in front of us, holding our hands, and teaches us to walk by faith. He does ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11, Philippians 3:8-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Circumcision Will Not Save Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 13, 2024

Paul introduces to the Jew and Gentile, a new circumcision, that of the heart.

2:25 “For circumcision is indeed profitable if you keep the law; but if you are a breaker of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision.” Paul is not trying to suggest the physically impossible. He’s stating a spiritual truth. The Jews trusted in their heritage. They trusted in their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:25-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Road To Revival

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

All of us have fallen, and our fall is not something in the past. It is something very much present right now. It is personal for each one of us. All of us come to a point when we want that which will be harmful to us.

Opening illustration: A few years ago, a story in a National American Magazine described a couple who “adopted” two wolf puppies. They discovered the wolves, while making a movie about the caribou in Alaska. They took them to their home, raised them, gave them the kindest treatment, and for a while ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon: When God Puts You On Hold!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 24, 2025

Can anyone relate? Have you ever been excited about what is in your heart, but at the same time felt boxed in, trapped, on hold, or on a plateau in life? Welcome to the crowd! A plan of action for dealing with delays.

Sermon: When God Puts You on Hold! Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, “Once when he (Jesus) was eating with them, he commanded them, “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before. John baptized with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Psalm 46:10, Proverbs 3:5-6, Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, James 1:2-3, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Luther's 95 Theses PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of faith in Christ, challenges false teachings in the church, and encourages a fervent, faith-filled life inspired by Martin Luther.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Welcome to this sacred assembly where we gather to seek the face of God, to learn from His word, and to grow in our faith. Isn't it a blessing to be here, to be part of this loving community, to be alive and breathing in the grace of God? Indeed, it is. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:11

Topics: Justification, Faith

Cost Of Serving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024

This sermon explores the depth of commitment required in Christian discipleship, emphasizing the need for sacrifice, stewardship, and total dedication to Christ.

Good morning, friends. It's a joy to gather with you all today, in this sacred space where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We gather, not as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, each of us an essential part of this beautiful tapestry of faith. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Topics: Cost, Serving

Making The Best Out Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 21, 2003

There are Biblical principles which can help us make life better.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George owned an apartment complex and had just completed the exterior brick work on the 2nd floor. He had some bricks left over and was trying to decide the best way to get the load of bricks back down to the ground level without breaking them. He noticed a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rest Assured Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 20, 2004

Sometimes we can be left in hard circumstances so long we start believing that a momentary realization that we are indeed alive is only a sadistic pause until the next car breakdown, pipe breaking, kid-sickness, roof leaking, job layoff or unexpected bill

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC January 18, 2004 Paul was very encouraging with his words to the church at Thessalonica. Sometimes, however, even words of grand encouragement can leave you wondering. I have counted for many years upon the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, James 1:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist