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  • Psalms 14 And 53 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 26, 2020
     | 6,063 views

    Psalms 14 and 53 are similar to each other, having only minor differences in the mode of expressing the same thoughts. This sermon studies the two passages in parallel, slightly enlarging the understanding of their combined content.

    For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

  • Last Speech To The Apostles And Intercessory Prayer #2 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 2, 2019
     | 5,949 views

    Jesus speaks to His disciples about the trials they will face as they fulfill The Great Commission to take the Gospel to the world. But they would not be alone because He would send them another Helper. The Spirit would give them reasons to rejoice and the power to overcome their foes.

    HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (23-3) LAST SPEECH TO THE APOSTLES AND INTERCESSORY PRAYER John 16 Tom Lowe 12/30/2007 Date: Thursday P.M.—The last week of His life Location: Jerusalem Jesus speaks to His disciples about the trials they will face as they fulfill the Great Commission to take the ...read more

  • Free Refills Of His Goodness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 19,500 views

    Mary & Martha said that Lazarus was the one whom Jesus loved. But how could Jesus treat a friend like He did? Why would He callously stay away while this close friend died... and He could have prevented it?

    OPEN: “How many of you know the name of the brother of Mary and Martha who Jesus raised from the dead?” (most of the audience raised their hand). Who was it? Lazarus. Read text: John 11:1-47 followed by prayer. ILLUS: A few years back I read a story about a may village in southwest ...read more

  • The Testing Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 19,006 views

    Our faith is tested not that God will learn if our faith is enduring but that we will learn if it is. The one sure proof that we possess saving faith is that our faith "endures to the end."

    THE TESTING OF OUR FAITH "Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing; so that at the revelation of His glory, you ...read more

  • The Coming Storm: Prayers Of Incense, Seven Angels Prepare

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 17, 2025
     | 265 views

    The silence in heaven breaks as seven angels prepare with trumpets. A golden censer rises with our prayers: warning, worship, and wonder unfold before the coming storm of God’s judgment.

    The Coming Storm: Prayers of Incense, Seven Angels Prepare Introduction In the book of Revelation, we encounter some of the most profound and mystical imagery in all of Scripture. Today, we turn our attention to a passage that depicts a moment of divine preparation: a holy pause before judgment, ...read more

  • A Day Of Discovery

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 29, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,414 views

    The first Easter was a day of great discoveries

    A Day of Discovery John 20:1-10 Easter Sunday - April 15, 2001 Morning Service Introduction On February 27th, 1991 Ruth Dillow was in her home in Chanuk, Kansas when her phone ran. The person on the other end was from the Pentagon with bad news. Her son was Private first class Clayton Carpenter ...read more

  • All Things Working Together To Bring Us Salvation

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2025
     | 247 views

    God’s promise: that when He himself comes to Zion as Redeemer, God would make a covenant with the peoples and send His spirit into them, His words into their mouths.

    Epiphany Homily 2025 The story of God’s people, the Israelites, from Abraham to Jesus was a series of a few triumphs and many tragedies. Look carefully at the histories recorded in Scripture and you’ll see that the tragedies were caused by poor human decisions, while the triumphs were caused, ...read more

  • The Testimony Of An Empty Tomb

    Contributed by John White on Apr 1, 2006
    based on 85 ratings
     | 17,430 views

    An Easter message focused upon the veracity of the Easter story.

    THE TESTIMONY OF AN EMPTY TOMB Luke 24:1-12 Have you ever seen an old empty house in a deserted neighborhood? Perhaps the doors stand ajar, sagging on hinges, loosened by the ravages of weather and time. Have you noticed the vacant stare of glassless windows? If you paused to listen you ...read more

  • Living In Shechem Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 11, 2016
     | 8,446 views

    The Patriarchs Living in Shechem Genesis 34 This story is the story of the consequences of living in Shechem. The collateral damage does not end with Dinah’s sexual assault, but the sons murderous rampage.

    The Patriarchs Living in Shechem Genesis 34 David Taylor October 2, 2016 We are at the tail end of our series, “The Patriarchs,” seeing God’s grace triumph over human sin in the lives of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. We see God reversing the curse of sin in Jacob’s life, ...read more

  • Empowered Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 9, 2015
     | 6,064 views

    Our ability to face life with the courage to be victorious comes to us from the Holy Spirit and God's steadfast and inseparable love.

    Romans 8:26-39 “Empowered” INTRODUCTION Today is the Day of Pentecost. It is the birthday of the Church and the celebration of God’s gift of the Holy Spirit—God’s presence in our lives. It is the gift of the Holy Spirit that allows Paul to say that we are more ...read more

  • The Testimony Of An Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 28, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,310 views

    There is a tomb in a distant land with silent walls as well. If that tomb could speak to us what would it say? What would it tell us of the terrible – tragic – thrillingly triumphant events that transpired there some two thousand years ago?

    TITLE: THE TESTIMONY OF AN EMPTY TOMB SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 24:1-12 Have you ever stood and just looked at an old empty house in a neighborhood? Perhaps the doors stand ajar, sagging on hinges, loosened by the ravages of weather and time. Have you noticed the vacant stare of glassless windows? If ...read more

  • Defeating Fortune And Misfortune

    Contributed by James Harrington on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,547 views

    What is it that brings us to God? The story of Job helps us in defeating fortune and misfortune and stay focused on God.

    Introduction: 1. Oscar Wilder once wrote, "In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants and the other is getting it." 2. Job knew the tragedies of getting all that he wanted and the loss of all that was precious. 3. The story of Job helps us in defeating fortune and ...read more

  • His Love Endures Forever Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 18, 2012
    based on 67 ratings
     | 45,372 views

    Psalm 118 is a powerful song of Praise. But behind this psalm of praise is a great deal of pain. What was the pain that led David to write this hymn to God, and what can we learn from David’s pain that make our song as powerful as his?

    (We opened by playing Chris Tomlin’s “Forever” song found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjrAeWCOg6Q&feature=fvwrel. Immediately after the song, I read Psalm 118 in its entirety, and prayed.) APPLY: The Psalm we’ve read today has inspired numerous hymns and contemporary songs. · One ...read more

  • Inseparable Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,866 views

    Nothing--absolutely nothing--can separate us from God's love.

    Romans 8:26-39 “Inseparable” INTRODUCTION Love comes in many shapes and sizes. At times is appears as a box of chocolates and a bouquet of flowers. Love is sometimes seen as patiently waiting while one’s significant other tries on several outfits, or going to an action ...read more

  • Aplace Called Calvary Hill

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Sep 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,433 views

    This sermon is based on the cross, and crucifixion of Jesus - Basic Theme is Salvation

    A PLACE CALLED CALVARY HILL by Rev. Timothy G. Porter LUKE 23:33-47 INTRODUCTION: There were many places that played a part in our Lord’s life here on earth. There was Bethlehem, Bethany, Nazareth and Jerusalem. There were the Judean hillsides and the shores of Galilee. ...read more