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"my Help Comes From The Lord"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 5, 2023

The Lord is always awake, alert. The Lord is always watching, watchful.

“MY HELP COMES FROM THE LORD” (Outline) January 1, 2023 – Name of Jesus – PSALM 121 INTRO: We are standing on the verge of the start of an exciting new year. We forward to days and years ahead because of the promises of our loving, heavenly Father. Now the world is quite different. There are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Living When Things Come Apart

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 18, 2024

So, what do we do when life starts to come apart? Understanding God is our refuge causes us to be able to trust Him freely without fear knowing. God is closer than whatever we are going through.

Living when things come Apart. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The other day I was getting ready for work, and I grabbed a pair of pants and as I was putting them on, I noticed the hem on one of the cuffs had begun to unravel and part of my pant leg was hanging down. I was trying to ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus - The Living Bread

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Sep 13, 2020

Jesus introduced Himself as the Living Bread which came down from heaven to be a blessing to us all.

Wherever Jesus went when He was here on earth, there is always a multitude of people around Him apart from the disciples. And He would always talk to them about the kingdom of God. Jesus' time here on earth was spent on doing good according to the book of Acts 10:38 which says this how God ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63, 2 Peter 3:9, Deuteronomy 8:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Says No

Contributed by Brad Stone on Sep 19, 2020

We never like to accept a "No" answer in our life, especially in prayer, but the fact is that there are times God replies to us with a firm No because He wants to reveal to us a deeper plan.

When we were children, we never liked hearing the word 'No' when we ask our parents for something. We felt as though our every wish should be granted. If you say otherwise, we can pray later. Frankly, as adults, we feel the same way. We do not like to be told no in regards to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:11-13, Hebrews 11:40, John 14:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Promise Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 13, 2023

There was no delay. Whatever God started he completed; what God promised he fulfilled. That means every time we celebrate Christmas it is a sign of God’s faithfulness. Yes, we have seen difficulties, we have gone through tough times, and sometimes

INTRODUCTION Christmas is a poof that God is in charge of things. No matter how difficult the situation, God’s Promised Son came into the world at the right time. That is the Christmas Promise to us. There was no delay. Whatever God started he completed; what God promised he fulfilled. That means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 1:23, Psalm 46:1, Romans 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In The Midst Of Trouble

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Sep 21, 2025

Often times in life we find ourselves in a position of begging or perhaps another position “Lets make a Deal” But in this Psalm somethiing has taken place, as we take a peek into this Psalm let us examine!

Title: walking in the Midst of Trouble One of the Last messages we shared was on Psalm 85:6 New American Standard Bible Will You not revive us again, So that Your people may rejoice in You? We had shared that this was a Psalm of Prayer and that we need to make this our prayer It is a prayer of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:7-8

Denomination: Other

The Abishai Anointing: Support The Pastor

Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2025

There are not many modern "Davids" because there is another anointing that is missing: the Abishai anointing. Abishai was with David in the bad times, willing to try the impossible, he was teachable & loyal.

THE ABISHAI ANOINTING: SUPPORT THE PASTOR 2 Sam. 23:18-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Mary Brumbaugh told about her pilot husband; “My husband, an airline pilot, often has difficulty locating items around our house. One day he asked me where the salt was. Annoyed, I responded, ‘How on earth can you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:5-8, 2 Samuel 21:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Daniel Chapter 5b Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jun 5, 2008

Where do you turn in a time of need?

Daniel – Chapter 5b A. Chapter 5 Outline I. Belshazzar (5:1-4) a. The Party (5:1) b. The Preposterousness (5:2-3) c. The Profanity (5:4) II. The Lord (5:5-9) a. Look At The Wall (5:5) b. Look At The Weak King (5:6-7) c. Look At The Wise Men (5:8-9) III. The Queen Mother (5:10-12) a. Her ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Can The Lord Help You Overcome Feelings Of Jealousy?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jealousy is a receipe for self-destruction

1. Recognize that jealousy is rooted in immature and selfish desires. Paul wrote, "When you are jealous of one another and divide up into quarreling groups, doesn’t that prove you are still babies, wanting your own way? In fact, you are acting like people who don’t belong to the Lord at all." (I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than Enough

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Feb 28, 2013

If We seek God, He will be there! We will never hunger and thirst for Him in Vain

More Than Enough Last week we talked about seeking the Lord being thirsty and hungering for the actual presence of the Lord in our worship, our church and our lives, which reminded me of a story I heard at my High School graduation. A man on the road in the desert passes by a gas station and as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Persistent Prayer SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Many believe prayer is a futile effort, but without the ministry of prayer, our efforts are in vain.

Many people believe that prayer is a waste of time, but in reality, without the ministry of prayer, our work becomes futile. The early church understood the significance of prayer and relied on it to accomplish great things. Prayer is not just a religious duty; it is a powerful tool that connects ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Topics: Prayer, Persistence

Rejoicing In Suffering: Building Character In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

Our trials and tribulations are not in vain. They serve as opportunities for us to grow in endurance, develop strength of character

Rejoicing in Suffering: Building Character in Christ Introduction: Begin with a warm welcome to the congregation and introduce the key verse: Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) - "We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nine Ways The Holy Spirit Helps Correct Leadership Mistakes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2004

The Holy Spirit exposes how some leadership models only succeed temporarily as they meet some contextual need. Some leaders apply certain traditional leadership models because they are merely looking at the immediate cultural, financial and social needs o

Nine Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Correct Leadership Mistakes (1 Peter 5:2-5:3) Illustration: Shepherd the flock of God . . . [by] being examples. --1 Peter 5:2-3 A mother cheetah brought a live gazelle fawn to her 5-month-old cubs and released it. After the cubs made several unsuccessful attacks, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wonder Bread

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 25, 2025

This message shows the supernatural power of God in supplying your needs. The Children of Israel received manna rained down for 40 years, but today God provides for you and I with spiritual and material blessing when we ask Him for our daily bread.

“I have heard the complaints of the children of Israel. Speak to them, saying, ‘At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread. And you shall know that I am the Lord your God.’ ” So it was that quail came up at evening and covered the camp, and in the morning the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:12-15, Nehemiah 9:15, Psalm 105:40-41, Deuteronomy 8:3, John 6:31-35, Revelation 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready For Resurrection SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 27, 2023

Help my congregation live for the Lord's work now, in light of future resurrection.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united not just by the physical walls of this sanctuary, but by the spiritual bond of our shared faith. We are here to celebrate, to learn, to grow, and to be transformed by the Word of God. Today, we are going to embark on a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Topics: Life In The Light Of Resurrection