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For These People

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 16, 2008

Nehemiah demonstrates selfless leadership in the lives of his people, encouraging us to do the same.

For These People Griffith Baptist Church – 10/19/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 5:14-19 Key verse: Nehemiah 5:19 - Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people. Premise: Nehemiah demonstrates selfless leadership in the lives of his people, encouraging us to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Obtaining Mercy For Divine Breakthrough

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 4, 2014

We are to come with boldness to the throne of grace, mercy and grace will be given to us to prosper in every area of our lives. Whaterver the case, we should come with a mind ready to do the will of God at all t

OBTAINING MERCY FOR DIVINE BREAKTHROUGH Study Text: Hebrews 4: 12 – 16 Introduction: - All Christians will continue to need two things throughout their lives: a. "mercy" I.e., forgiveness for our sins b. "grace to help in time of need" I.e., God's favor to help us in time of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Obsession

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 3, 2021

Obsession is defined as an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind.

John Ortberg, an American evangelical Christian author once remarked: “Being deeply contented with God in my everyday life is a focused attitude. It is always available. It means practising letting go of my obsession with how I’m doing. It means training myself to learn to actually be present with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2, Proverbs 16:9, Colossians 4:5

Substance Use Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 12, 2019

God has given us substance in His blessings to us. This lesson explores our responsibilities to be conduits of blessings, especially in regard to our finances.

1. Today we are thinking of the Substance that God has given us, that is, His blessings to us, especially our financial ones. 2. Former US Congressman Bob McEwen from Ohio (1981-93) told a story about his brother taking his son to McDonald’s. The dad bought the son a large order of fries. While ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thread - Pt. 2 - What Are You Waiting On? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 6, 2015

It is woven into the story of mankind. It is there from the beginning and it weaves all the way until the end. It is the thread that ties it all together.

Thread Pt. 2 - What are you waiting on? I. Introduction It is small. It is usually unnoticed . . . until . . . the moment a thread is pulled you suddenly recognize its significance and how essential it is to the overall garment, tapestry or storyline. If the thread is removed the picture is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Respect

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 18, 2020

Where has the respect gone for God's called? What must a person do to acquire respect?

Let’s talk about respect tonight. As the comic, Rodney Dangerfield, proclaimed for decades: "I don’t get any respect!" There may be times in your life you feel like Mr. Dangerfield. You may not get the personal respect you think you deserve or you may feel your opinions or choices are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Recess Is Over

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 11, 2021

We have played church for too long. It is time to work as one.

Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 14:26, Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Ten Commandments

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 28, 2021

We probably are all aware that the Ten Commandments were originally delineated to the Prophet Moses on Mount Sinai...

Pope Francis once remarked: “We must not see the Ten Commandments as limitations to liberty. No, they are not this, but we must see them as indications for liberty. They are not limitations but indications for liberty! They teach us to avoid the slavery to which the many idols reduce us that we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17, John 14:15

The Candlestick Is Gone

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 7, 2021

You are not being loyal or honoring God by putting makeup on a cadaver. Seek life, not mausoleums.

Revelation 2:5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. If every church in Revelation, including the ones He complimented the most, ceased to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5, Revelation 3:1, Romans 13:11-12, 2 Samuel 12:14, Luke 16:8, 2 Timothy 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How Exercising Authority Is Powerless Without Enforcing Our Identity In Christ.

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Mar 24, 2021

Because without knowing and having a recognized identity, we are powerless to use our authority over the things in the heavens and on earth.

When I started my new life in Christ, one of the first things I noticed among believers in the Church was the level of humility and unblemished morality displayed even in troublesome times. But as time progresses, I began to question every form of the appearance of the outward display of humility: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:23-24, Acts 19:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breakfast On The Beach

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Feb 1, 2016

This sermon is based around the miracle of fish experienced by the Disciples, and the fellowship they had thereafter with Jesus, on the beach of the sea of Galilee.

Breakfast on the Beach (John 21:1-13) Introduction- Many men I know like to go fishing. Others like to eat fish, which is considered to be healthy for the heart (Omega 3 oils?). Yet others are known for loving a sea-food diet. What that often means is that they love to eat all the food they ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Sweat The Small Stuff Series

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

Sermon one of a four-part lectionary series for Propers 18-21, Year A. This sermon focuses on how reconciliation between people, and even systems, can bring peace.

Series: Leaning Into the Peace of God Sermon: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Today begins a sermon series on how leaning into God's peace can renew our purpose during the exhaustion of this pandemic. There is a temptation – and I fall prey to it as well – to only utilize this time for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Episcopal

Exhibit The Qualities Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 20, 2016

Cost discipleship is always accompanied with great privileges and blessings

Mathew 5:1-17 Jesus was a greatest teacher of all times. Jesus never quoted anyone except the father in his teachings. But all others in the world quoted one or the other in their lives, teachings. Sermon on the mount is always fresh, energetic, new way of living on the earth. These three chapters ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On A Loss Of Direction

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 1, 2021

Many people in life often become distracted by events or circumstances beyond their control which inevitably result in a lack of positive direction.

Melody Beattie, an American author of self-help books on codependent relationships once remarked: "I used to spend so much time reacting and responding to everyone else that my life had no direction. Other people's lives, problems, and wants set the course for my life. Once I realized it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, 2 Timothy 4:17, Deuteronomy 31:6

Back To Basics Series

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 15, 2019

A review of Basic Bible Doctrines - The basis for our beliefs and practices

Weekend Message/Devotion June 16, 2019 Back to Basics (first in a series) Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your blessing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational