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Encouraged In The Lord

Contributed by Dennis Williams on Nov 4, 2002

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There is not a single, devoted, faithful Christian who has who has an easy, trouble-free life.

Encouraged in the Lord Personal note: Remember to be led of the Lord as you are preaching There is not a single, devoted, faithful Christian who has who has an easy, trouble-free life. Jesus said in this life we would have troubles: He said be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. Every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, Philippians 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easy Grace

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004

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“God’s grace towards us is based on his love and our total inability to meet God’s standards.”

Amanda bought me a monkey for Christmas. I didn’t want a monkey in our house so I objected. “Where is he going to eat?” I asked “At our table” “Where is he going to sleep?” I inquired. “In our bed” “What about the odor?” I demanded. She said – “I got used to you; I guess the monkey can ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Darkness: Not Just The Absence Of Light" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 5, 2003

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The world is in a darkness that is total and powerful. Only the true Light can dispell it. (#17 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“This I say therefore, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind, being darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardness of their heart; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Speaking Gifts & Serving Gifts Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 10, 2006

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God’s power and presence is apparent when we use our gifts as stewards in total reliance upon Him.

1. Review and Overview a. Imagine this Christmas leaving your presents unopened under the Christmas tree and never opening them. You take the tree down and you leave the presents there. You look at them every once in a while and even go over and shake them, but you make no effort to open them. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe The Lord Will Provide

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 14, 2005

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LENT 1(B) - With complete trust, total obedience, and receiving God’s mercy we believe the Lord will provide.

WE BELIEVE THE LORD WILL PROVIDE (Outline) GENESIS 22:1-14 - February 13, 2005 - LENT 1 INTRO: As we turn to the Old Testament we often do so to look at the examples of men and women of faith. Today is no different. The example of Abraham reminds us of the importance of putting our trust and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Taming A Wild Tongue Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 10, 2009

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The first section of chapter 3 dealing with our speech but in the context of "active" Christian living for others not a totally separate secton

Speech is the most creative and most destructive force in all of creation. Two little words, "God said" repeated 13 times in Genesis 1-3 and we have our current situation. Our paradise created with us in mind has been stripped away because of our sin and we bear the punishment for it. It is our ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Faithful! Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 19, 2006

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As we place our total trust in God’s ability to save us we will continually find that God is faithful!

God is Faithful! Daniel Speaks to Us Today series By Greg Johnson October 18, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel Chapter 3 Daniel chapters one and two focus on Daniel; chapter three focuses totally on his three friends, Sadrach, Meshack and Abednego. These three find their self in a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Myths #4 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 9, 2010

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Fearing God's rejection when we don't feel we measure up to his expectations is totally wrong.

Love Myths #4: How Then Should We Love? February 7, 2010 Intro: In this sermon series on what it really means for us to live lives of love, I’ve hesitated to use many examples of love in the context of marriage because of our tendency to romanticize love rather than understand love from a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

This Godless World Is Headed For The Wrath Of God In Spite Of Their Optimism Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 3, 2014

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This world is totally oblivious to where they are really heading, they remind me of a fat, happy, dumb lamb heading for the slaughter house.

Intro: 1. The world’s hope is like the little boys definition of hope, who said, “Hope is wishing for something real hard you know you ain’t gonna get!” 2. This world is totally oblivious to where they are really heading, they remind me of a fat, happy, dumb lamb heading for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting The Culture Of Capitulation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 30, 2015

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True culture embraces the totality of a people’s life. It must also follow the natural moral and physical law.

Thursday of 9th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel I’m pretty sure that the night after I married Carolyn forty-three years and ten months ago, my father-in-law did not go out and dig me a grave. Raguel had warned Tobias–Sarah had gone through seven husbands who never survived the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Workmen's Compensation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011

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God's blessings don't come as a result of the work we put in, but rather are totally dependent on God's grace.

Matthew 20:1-16 “Workmen’s Compensation” INTRODUCTION We all have a gut reaction when we perceive what we believe to be unfairness or injustice. Mention illegal aliens and blood pressures will rise as you talk about how they’re using our health and educational systems ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Faithful Servant Joshua Experienced God For Leadership Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023

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“The world has yet to see what God can do with a man totally committed to God.” ~Harry Varner

A. NEW CHALLENGE TO A NEW LEADER “After the death of Moses the LORD’s servant, the LORD spoke to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said, ‘Moses my servant is dead. Therefore, the time has come for you to lead these people, the Israelites, across the Jordan River ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:3-5, Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Red Heifer

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

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Although the abundant life is available to us in Christ, my sins daily remind me of my need to depend totally on God for help in this earthly journey.

The Red Heifer Although the abundant life is available to us in Christ, my sins daily remind me of my need to depend totally on God for help in this earthly journey. Jesus knew it would be necessary for the child of God to know how to deal with sin. Scripture clearly teaches we need to keep our ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 19:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Dig Some Ditches

Contributed by James May on Nov 10, 2002

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We must "dig some ditches" in our valley of despair if we want God to fill them with the water of blessings, just like Elisha told the Kings of Israel.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:9-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Coping With Depression

Contributed by Paul John on Nov 24, 2006

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To help people understand a Christian perpective of depression and how we can help others

INTRODUCTION Following death of his wife, a well-known Southern Baptist preacher named Vance Havner published a diary of his experiences as he walked through the ’valley of the shadow of death’. He writes about 3 levels of experience in life and concluded that there are ’mountain top days’ when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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