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Living Victoriously

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 9, 2022

How do we know what suffering is coming our way? We don't. But as we will see in John's writing and in Jesus's words, Jesus has already secured victory for us, no matter what we face. How privileged we are to have a Savior who has won the war for us.

2 weeks ago as I sat in the office of my lawyer, he showed me a photocopy of a handwritten letter from Abraham Lincoln that was written to my lawyer’s great-great uncle. The uncle happened to be the president of the University of Pennsylvania at that time. He was involved in writing a pamphlet on ...read more

Scripture: John 16:19-33

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Purpose

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 28, 2023

What can we learn from young Daniel? We know he "purposed in his heart," but what does that mean? And how can we do what he did?

It all happened so fast. Before the boy realized what was going on, he had been ripped out of his home. His family could not stop the soldiers from taking him. He had been chosen as one of the prime suspects to be taken to Babylon to stand before the king. With tears in his ears, the boy watches as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Die To Live Series

Contributed by Christine Lavender on May 9, 2023

Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."

was praying when I got this revelation from The Holy Spirit, through a song actually. The song goes like this "I have got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart, Where? Down in my heart, I have got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, glory to His Name, I am so ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Isaiah 9:6, 2 Corinthians 5:7, 1 John 5:4, Revelation 12:9, 1 Peter 2:25  (view more)  (view less)

Living In The Vine

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 14, 2022

Jesus is the Vine, we are the branches. The Father the Gardener, the vinedresser. Everything God does is to enhance our abiding and fruitfulness. With each trimming, we become more like Christ, for God’s glory and for the blessing of others. For the blessing of the world around us.

Christ often used illustrations for us when explaining spiritual truths. “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." Today, in John 15:1-11 we’re looking at the grapevine as ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 21, 2022

Commentators call vs 21 the ‘heart of the book of Philippians’. Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

To Live is Christ   Philippians 1:21-30 Introduction Our series is called FUEL FOR YOUR FAITH and we are listening to God through Paul’s letter to the Philippians. First lesson was Focus on the Finish Line - Jesus is coming! Second Lesson was Advancing Through the Challenges of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of Living

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 15, 2021

Every one of us has a purpose for living – EVERY ONE!

Illus: Even the hobo on skid row has a purpose for living. WHAT IS HIS PURPOSE FOR LIVING? Everyday his purpose for living is to DRINK ALL THE BOOZE HE CAN GET FOR THAT DAY! And when he wakes up the next day the process starts all over again. Illus: One man had a goal in life. He was going to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Hope Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022

As we unpack this passage we will see several things that we can expect as Jesus followers that give us a living hope.

Living Hope OKAY – let’s do this… SO HERE - is the ‘Powerful Passage’ (1 Peter 1:1-12) that we are going to unpack this morning, in a conversation that I am calling, “Living Hope.” NOW – I want to encourage you to ‘really’ lean in and follow along in your Bibles/App or on the screen, as we read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 10th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#10] LIVING WITH THE ENEMY 1 Samuel 27:1-12 Introduction: When things are difficult for long periods of time, we begin to do things that are not rational. That is what happened to David- He went from being the anointed King of Israel to a fugitive from Saul. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Victory

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 13, 2023

God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, of love, and of a sound mind.

Living in Victory! 2Tim 1:6-8 Before September 9th, 2001, the vast majority of Americans didn’t really have a clue when it came to terrorism. Oh, we had seen the news reports on TV and in the newspapers, but it never really meant all that much to us because we were largely unaffected by it. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Living With Purpose Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 13, 2023

Living with Purpose Series: REBOOT: Fresh Start for a New Year Brad Bailey – January 15, 2023

"Living with Purpose Series: REBOOT: Fresh Start for a New Year Brad Bailey – January 15, 2023 Intro Welcome. Great to have you here. I have to begin by asking… WHY are you here? I don’t mean why are you here in this gathering…. I mean ...why are you here at all? Why do you exist? It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:4, John 17:4-5, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Matthew 3:17, Matthew 4:1-11, Philippians 3:13, 1 Timothy 6:20, Luke 9:62  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Stones

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 25, 2023

It’s been said that in order for people to be happy, or to find fulfillment in life, there are three things that are necessary: First, they need something to believe. Second, they need someone to love. And third, they need something worthwhile to do...

Living Stones 1Pe 2:2-9 It’s been said that in order for people to be happy, or to find fulfillment in life, there are three things that are necessary: First, they need something to believe. Second, they need someone to love. And third, they need something worthwhile to do. Now, I believe this. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-9

Denomination: Methodist

Live By Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Mar 1, 2023

Habakkuk, while waiting for and expecting an eventual judgment of Babylon, received a vision that evokes memories of past deliverance—both from a historical and godly view.

Live by Faith When shopping at Piggly Wiggly, Publix, Wal-Mart, or Winn-Dixie, most of us pay with credit cards. Of course, whatever we charge on those cards has to be paid back. Believe it or not, there is a freely given, exchangeable credit that can be used to secure our ticket to heaven. Just ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Amos 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Hope

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 11, 2022

Jesus is our only hope for salvation.

A Living Hope January 9, 2022 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is our only hope for salvation. Focus Passage: 1 Peter 1:3-5 Supplemental Passage: For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5, Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Living

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 9, 2022

Every one of us has a purpose for living – EVERY ONE!

Illus: Even the hobo on skid row has a purpose for living. WHAT IS HIS PURPOSE FOR LIVING? Everyday his purpose for living is to DRINK ALL THE BOOZE HE CAN GET FOR THAT DAY! And when he wakes up the next day the process starts all over again. Illus: One man had a goal in life. He was going to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 16, 2022

As children of God, we need to let our light shine for everyone to see.

Living In the Light Text: Eph. 5:1-14 Introduction 1. Have you ever noticed what often happens when a light burns out? Many times, when a light is turned on for the last time it produces a sudden burst of light (even burning brighter than it normally does) until the element burns into darkness. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist