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  • Lord, Behold Their Threatening

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 21 ratings
     | 21,031 views

    Any power militating against a true child of God is looking for problems. Such a power wants to sink into the red sea after the order of Pharaoh. It is also seeking to be destroyed by God's anger after the order of Senacherib.

    LORD, BEHOLD THEIR THREATENING Dr. D. K. Olukoya In Acts 4, the apostles had been pushed around. They had been warned not to preach in the name of Jesus. Then in verse 29, they started praying, "And now, Lord, behold their threatening and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may ...read more

  • To Be Rich Become Poor Series

    Contributed by T D on Dec 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,243 views

    Storing up treasures in heaven.

    Series: It’s Backwards! To Be Rich Become Poor Luke 12:32-34 You’ve probably seen Leonardo da Vinci’s painting of the Last Supper, as he depicts Jesus and his disciples around a long table, well da Vinci wasn’t the only artist to paint this event. It has been repeated ...read more

  • "My Lord, I Did Not Choose You"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,279 views

    He chose us, we did not choose Him

    “You did not choose Me but I chose you…” To begin, keep your place in John 15 and let’s go together to the 6th chapter of Luke’s Gospel and read verses 12-16. “It was at this time that He went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God. 13 And when day came, ...read more

  • Investing Faith Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,330 views

    Authentic faith is generous towards God, while artificial faith is greedy.

    Foolproof – A Study of James INVESTING Faith – James 5:1-6 Insert: I want the ushers to come to the front w/ the offering plates and I want you to pull out your wallets/purses. This is a stick up! I don’t want anyone to get hurt. So if you’ll calmly drop all your money and ...read more

  • The Peril Of Inconvenience

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,234 views

    Inconvenience is often what God’s demands. If one does not embrace the inconvenience it will be a spiritual peril to him.

    Acts 24:24-27 KJV And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. [25] And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this ...read more

  • What Can We Do For God?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,154 views

    Besure you want to know what God expects before you ask.

    Title: What Can We Do For God? Text: Micah 6:6-8 (Psalm 116:12-19) The Big Idea: Be sure you want to know what God expects before you ask. Introduction The clip we are going to see this morning is one of those Art Linkletter, “Kids Say the Darndest Things” skits. There are several children ...read more

  • Jars Of Strength Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,843 views

    Weare jaras of clay who serve out of weakness.

    Title: Jars of Strength Text: II Corinthians 12:6-10 Thesis: We are “Jars of Clay” who thrive out of weakness. Series Review We are: • Jars of Treasure in whom and through whom Christ is seen. • Jars of Caring to whom and through whom God comforts and cares. • Jars of Generosity to whom and ...read more

  • The Peril Of Inconvenience

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,848 views

    Kingdom service calls for great inconvenience.

    Acts 24:24-27 KJV And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. [25] And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this ...read more

  • You Must Protect Your Axe Head!

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 22,689 views

    The Story Of The Lost Axe-Head Is One Of A Miracle Of Recovery & Restoration. The axe-head speaks of the power, the anointing, the enablement of the Holy Ghost, without which Christian service is ineffective. Protect your axe head.

    YOU MUST PROTECT YOUR AXE HEAD! 1. 2 KINGS 6:1 The company of the prophets said to Elisha, “Look, the place where we meet with you is too small for us. 2 Let us go to the Jordan, where each of us can get a pole; and let us build a place there for us to meet.” And he said, “Go.” 3 Then one of them ...read more

  • The Wise Men Who Missed The Savior Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 27, 2015
     | 8,867 views

    Matthew 2 not only describes the Wise Men from the East who sought the Messiah, but the "wise men" from the West, Herod's advisors who missed the Savior. This sermon speaks of salvation of the lost and the lordship of Christ for the saved.

    The “Wise Men” Who Missed the Savior Series: Christmas Chuck Sligh December 27, 2015 Adapted from a skeletal outline in Preach for a Year, #2, by Roger Campbell. A PowerPoint presentation for this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: ...read more

  • The Father’s House Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 13, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,740 views

    The results of living away from God are always disastrous, and nothing can prevent the ultimate consequences from catching up with us.

    May 6, 2006 The Father’s House ...read more

  • The Tenth Commandment + Fulfilling The Great Commandment + Conclusion/How To Begin Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 12, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,668 views

    This series is taken from the book, "The Ten Commandments - God's Essential Rules For A Happy And Healthy Home" by Craig A. Nelson, and available at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B14D25KR

    THE TENTH COMMANDMENT “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” (Exodus 20:17 ...read more

  • Resurrection Confidence Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 10, 2022
     | 2,268 views

    Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, so live your life with confidence. Be confident that your faith is useful, your witness is true, your sins are gone, your future is secure, and your life is blessed as a believer in Jesus Christ.

    Phil Callaway talks about a sleepy Sunday afternoon when his son was five years old. They drove past a cemetery together and the boy noticed a large pile of dirt beside a newly excavated grave. He pointed and said: “Look, Dad, one got out!” Phil laughed, but now, he says, “Every time I pass a ...read more

  • Hold You Peace

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Aug 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,831 views

    A message on Jesus gift of peace.

    Title: Hold your Peace Text: John 14. (Romans 8:6) Big idea: The mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace. (Rom 8:6) Subject: Where do we find genuine peace? Complement: In relationship with Jesus and his people. Introduction: The elusive(!) pursuit of peace is described in modern day ...read more

  • Lawd Of The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,033 views

    Jesus is the ultimate authority in all things.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Lawd of the Sabbath LUKE 6:1-11 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION… faithgateway.com/blogs/christian-books/christian-cuss-words As I started to prepare my sermon, I read through Luke 6, which is where we will be today, and I noticed the word “lord” in 6:5. I ...read more