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How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Abraham

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit gave Abraham great hope, buoyant expectations and an upbeat attitude about God’s will for His life, regardless of the outward circumstances. The Bible says, "Abraham was waiting expectantly and confidently as he looked forward to the city

How the Holy Spirit Will Lead You as He Led Abraham (Gen 15:1-20) Illustration: Into the shell of an oyster a tiny grain of sand finds its way. "The intruder, though microscopic, is a source of irritation and pain to the soft body of the oyster. Unable to rid itself of the unwelcome pebble, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our God Is An Awesome God

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004

Let go of the negative and get in touch with the positive God we worship.

Our God…is an Awesome God Montreal- Vendee weekend August 21, 2004 As we look around our world, and lives, we see people who have and people who do not have. We see healthy and unhealthy. We see good and we see bad. We see energetic and unenergetic. As we look around, we draw conclusions about our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Handle Anger

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 8, 2010

Anger, while not sin, is a dangerous emotion that must be processed quickly and in a godly manner.

How To Handle Anger Matthew 5:21-26 INTRODUCTION A. Dr. S. I. McMillen, in his book None of These Diseases, writes, “What a person eats is not as important as the bitter spirit, the hates, and the feelings of guilt that eat at him. A dose of baking soda in the stomach will never reach these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Virgin Mary

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 23, 2018

Mary is a wonderfully godly woman from whom we can learn much

Sermon: Are you letting the side down? Lk 1:26-45 I would like to focus on Mary the Mother of Jesus. Mary is in my opinion the unsung heroine of the Christmas story. Not only was she a practising Jew but she was brave and courageous and LIVED the godly life. I think we Protestants have sold her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Anglican

Call Upon The Lord-Part 4 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Apr 19, 2022

Personal testimony by Pastor Kiruba Stephen- How God answered her earnest prayers.

So from then, we were able to go to church, and have birthday parties. That’s why Saturday we have thanksgiving. That’s why we are able to go to meetings. We are able to be with people. Before, we were all by ourselves. We couldn’t even go to a park. But, God is so faithful. He can go, he can go ...read more

Christian Ethics At A Glance Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 4, 2021

Christians are supposed to stand out from others in their ethics, but sometimes we need both direction and permission to be different. Paul does this by means of several bullet points.

Christian Ethics At-a-Glance (Romans 12:14-21) 1. The Law Professor specialized in teaching ethics: “You’re currently failing your ethics course,” he told me. So I slipped him a $200 in crisp bills across the table. “How about now?” I asked. The professor pocketed the money and said, “Still ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evil On All Sides Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2021

Evil is like a series of bombs scattered around our lives. If we are to diffuse them, it helps to understand them.

Evil On All Sides! (Proverbs 29:5-7) 1. Do you ever feel like you are surrounded by idiots? One web site collected stories… I was signing the receipt for my credit card purchase when the clerk noticed that I had never signed my name on the back of the credit card. She informed me ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:5-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dare To Be A Daniel!

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 20, 2021

The Babylonians tried to erase the identities of Daniel and his 3 friends from being believers in Jehovah. The world is trying to do that to Christians today. Young people must be instructed and equipped to stand for their faith like Daniel did.

DARE TO BE A DANIEL! Dan. 1:8-17 INTRODUCTION 8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way….10 but the official told Daniel, “The king would then have my head because of you.” 11 Daniel then ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 22, 2021

Based on Philippians 4:6-7 - Encourages hearers to live their lives with thanksgiving.

“WITH THANKSGIVING” Phil. 4:6-7 FBCF – 11/21/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – We have so much to be thankful for. - Family – both those who’ve gone on before us & those still w/ us - Friends who stand w/ us in good times & bad. Laugh w/ them. Cry w/ them. Rejoice w/ them. Grieve w/ them. Where ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse Of Divisions

Contributed by Clement Manenga on May 29, 2024

The Corinthian church was Infiltrated by; disentions, Idolatry, sexual immorality, and worldly wisdom. But disunity was the thing that was consuming them most. They were a divided force. Today we see a lot divisions and infighting in the church of believers, just like the church of Corinth.

Good morning saints! Today I would like for us look at the effects of divisions and disentions and it's effects. Divisions and disentions have been part of human "social existence". Arguments and divisions are common in families, communities, countries and the world at large! It has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Don't Lose Your Head!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 11, 2024

Herod's bad decisions, compromise, and pride created a prime situation in which to be taken advantage of and tricked into executing John the Baptist. We can learn from Herod and learn not to be so gullible.

THE EXECUTION OF JOHN THE BAPTIST HAS GOT TO BE ONE OF THE MOST INTRIGUING, TANTALIZING, AND SADISTIC PASSAGES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. ONE MIGHT EVEN QUESTION HOW THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE COULD EVEN QUALIFY FOR A SUNDAY SERMON! JUST THE MARRIAGE ALONE, JOHN THE BAPTIST WAS CORRECT IN REBUKING HEROD ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29, Leviticus 20:21, Habakkuk 2:15, Matthew 5:34-37, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 John 4:1, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Growth In Christ

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2024

Adversity is not simply a tool. It is God's most effective tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives.

Grow … truly grow ... 2 Thessalonians 1:3 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other..” A)Church of Thessalonians I do receive plenty of rave reviews for my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

To explore the concept of forgiveness, emphasizing the burden of unforgiveness and the freedom that forgiveness can bring, ultimately bringing us closer to God.

Good morning, church family! We are diving into a deep topic today, one that has the power to shape, or more accurately, reshape our lives and relationships. We're going to talk about forgiveness, or more specifically, the power of unforgiveness, the consequences of unforgiveness, and the freedom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24

Topics: Unforgiveness

What Christians Think About The World Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Five key concepts about what Christians believe about the world for seekers investigating the Christian faith.

Is life nothing more than a roulette wheel? Are the life circumstances you and I face nothing more than random, chance events bouncing into our lives like a ball randomly spins on a roulette wheel? A roulette wheel is driven by chance. In fact, if it’s not, they say the wheel is rigged. Is life on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Colossians 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Exchange

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 16, 2017

Jesus exchanged His life for yours so your life can be changed. Includes a first-person narrative by Barabbas.

The Great Exchange Mark 15:6-15 Rev. Brian Bill April 15-16, 2107 An exchange is when you give one thing and receive another in return. The Great Exchange has everything to do with Easter…with our existence…and with our eternity. I experienced what an exchange is all about this week when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-41

Denomination: Baptist