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Have Peace. Take Heart. Don’t Be Troubled Or Afraid Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 12, 2017

In this world we will encountered hardships, we will encounter difficulties, we will encounter circumstances and situations, BUT God will grant us peace.

We continue in our series on discovering our destiny and on this Healing and Wholeness Sunday we are going to consider how we can “Take heart in trials and sorrows”. If we could live in a world where there is no trouble, no difficulties, no conflicts, no difficult circumstances, no worrying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prodigality, Love And Grace Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 5, 2016

A few details of this beautiful parable that we may miss or take for granted because we think the story is so familiar.

The so-called parable of the prodigal son is one of the—if not the—most beautiful stories in the whole Bible. God, it is pointed out, is like the father in the story. The beauty and power of this story is made very clear in the description and actions of the father. One of the dangers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Divine Forgiveness: The Gift Of A Clean Slate Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2023

Divine forgiveness, emphasizing God's promise to blot out our sins and grant us a fresh start.

"Divine Forgiveness: The Gift of a Clean Slate" Introduction: Welcome the congregation and introduce the key verse: Isaiah 43:25 (NLT) - "I—yes, I alone—will blot out your sins for my own sake and will never think of them again." Explain that today's sermon will delve ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:25, Psalm 103:12, 1 John 1:9, Hebrews 8:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whose Side Are You On?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

A true unity in the Lord is something we must never take for granted, and something for which we ought always to pray and work

A few weeks ago another pastor told me, "Dan, things are not going the best at my church. It seems there is always controversy and division over something or someone. But, I guess church fights are normal. From what I understand, it is unusual for a congregation to go more than two years without a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

Building For The Future

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 10, 2004

Give me success! This was Nehemiah’s prayer and God granted it. This sermon can be used for graduates or as a general audience message.

HOME BUILDERS: BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Nehemiah 1-6 INTRODUCTION: A. It’s good to be back with you this morning. 1. Last week Kay and I had the opportunity to visit with the Endeavor Christian Church which meets close to Polaris. a. They are only about 6 weeks old, so it was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rick Hope on Feb 20, 2006

Many times, the one thing that paralyzes us is the unwillingness to seek forgiveness or the bitter spirit that won’t grant it to someone else.

We are a funny group of people. We are sue happy. We sue for everything from a hot cup of coffee to hurt feelings. Forgiveness has become a lost art. Now everything is about revenge, getting even, making someone pay. Sadly enough, it’s drifted from the secular world into churches today. When we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20, Genesis 33:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Duty And Blessedness Of Biblical Assurance

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 25, 2001

There are fewer things so frequently neglected, or so often taken for granted, as the matter of MAKING SURE that we are in a state of grace and salvation.

“The Duty and Blessedness of Biblical Assurance” Text: Read; 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro: I think that it was Thomas Watson who once said, ‘There are two things that are very hard for the preacher to do; <1st> Make the godly glad; <2nd> Make the ungodly sad.’ I think that most of us would agree, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Bless The Lord?

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Oct 7, 2007

This sermon notes why we as Christians should always give thanks unto the Lord and not take His grace and mercy for granted.

Introduction: In our world of today, we live in a thankless society. The word thank you is something of ancient times. We have thankless jobs, thankless associates and friends, and even thankless relatives. When you are having lunch or just out having a meal in a restaurant, how many people do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Remedy For An Unsatisfied Life

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 11, 2016

The abundant Christian life cannot be taken for granted, but must be intentional. The key to the abundant Christian life is a radical focus on Jesus Christ.

The focus today is on the Christian. The whole book of Song of Solomon deals with the Bride of Christ. Nothing in this book has anything at all to do with the non-Christian. Applying anything in this book to the non-Christian is completely wrong. As a Christian, God has things to say to me that the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Almost Revival Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 6, 2018

Don't take God's grace for granted. Trust in God personally. Be convinced that His Word is true and His ways are right.

Joash had a remarkable start to life. As an infant, he was miraculously rescued by his aunt Jehosheba and hidden in the temple of the Lord for 6 years. • His grandmother Athaliah had seized power and killed all the royal princes in his family. Joash was literally plucked from the fire. • He was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 12:1-18, 2 Chronicles 24:14-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ask Before You Act

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 2, 2019

Never take for granted the need to always inquire from God before you take steps, this could save your life

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-13 The scripture above depicts the story of David going to fight on behalf of the people of Keilah, against the oppression of the Philistines. Although David fought against the Philistines and helped to save the inhabitants of Keilah, these same people would have handed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-13, Psalm 118:8, Psalm 146:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is Still The Answer To Sin PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Remind us of God's immense love and transformative power through Jesus Christ, which grants us redemption and eternal life.

Good morning, church family! Today, we have the privilege of diving into a powerful passage from Ephesians 3. As we prepare our hearts to receive this message, I want to share a quote from the C.S. Lewis, who said, "The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God ...read more

Topics: Humanity's Sin Problem

This Is My Father's World Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

The simple truth for today is don’t take for granted what you can’t live without. Or it can be rephrased by saying, Don’t be careless with what you can’t replace. I find that we often take a lot of things for granted in life, we don’t care for them and we

This is My Father’s World Genesis 1:31, Psalm 24:1, Romans 8:19-21 We’re going through Seven Simple Truths About LIFE which was precipitated by my son Luke turning 13. In the Jewish faith, 13 was considered to be the age of adulthood for young men. It may not be so true today with maturity rates ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31

Denomination: Methodist

The Blessings Of Grace

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Oct 30, 2007

How many times do we take God’s Grace for granted. Do we really know how amazing it is?

The Blessings of Grace – 28th October 2007 pm The story is told of a young girl who left work early so she could have some uninterrupted study time right before a final exam in religion class. She studied all night. When she arrived at class in the morning everybody was cramming as much last ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Heeding God's Word”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 24, 2005

God is looking for people today who will put their trust in Him – and He will grant eternal life to all who place their trust in Him

“Heeding God’s Word” Jeremiah 39:18 INTRODUCTION: I believe that no ordinary man has ever had a more difficult commission than Jeremiah. In the day when the army of Babylon was at the gates of Jerusalem, it was his unpopular duty to counsel submission, declaring that the king of Babylon would ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 39:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational