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The Growth Choice Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 23, 2010

We have not arrived yet! Spiritual growth is a continuous process from start to finish. Our spiritual growth will be determined by the choices we make along the way.

Title: The Growth Choice Text: “Continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” II Peter 3:18 Thesis: We have not arrived yet! Spiritual growth is a continuous process from start to finish. Our spiritual growth will be determined by the choices we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory Exposure.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 4, 2023

This glory exposure, this visible presence of God’s glory was seen in a cloud during the Exodus, and in Solomon’s Temple after the Ark of the Covenant was put in it.

Glory Exposure. Exodus 24:12-14NIV. Jenny and I love the ocean, the Grand Sea. I think we could just both hang out and watch the tides turn. I surly wouldn’t mind living closer to the Ocean one day! People say that if you’ve ever sat on the edge of a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:12-14, Psalm 63:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Holy Spirit Comes

Contributed by James Allen on Jun 14, 2023

God pours out His Spirit on His Disciples.

Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He gave instructions to His disciples. (Act 1:4) On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. (Act 1:5) For John baptized ...read more

Revelation Study Series 14b - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 9b) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Mar 1, 2023

Jesus came! Jesus died! Jesus resurrected! Jesus is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 14b - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Chapter 9b 02.06.22 Message… An article in the Akron Beacon Journal written just a few weeks ago by Mark J. Price spoke of a man named W.L. George who in 1822 wrote a “full-page article in the New York Herald” about what life would be ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Miracles From The Cross

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Apr 16, 2022

There were three powerful miracles that took place as Jesus was hanging on the cross. These were supernatural events, witnessed by everyone around and they had eternal significance. 1. Darkness. 2. The torn veil 3. Earthquake and resurrection.

One day the reformer Martin Luther was feeling rather down. He had problems at his workplace. He felt the heavy pressure that came with being a professor, pastor, and father. And he was in excruciating pain from kidney stones. As he moved around the house lamenting for all that was happening, his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45, Mark 15:33, Luke 23:45, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 27:51, Exodus 26:31-33, Hebrews 10:19-20, Matthew 27:52  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Making God's Power Personal Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s son, John Eisenhower, asked his father about the Bay of Pigs fiasco of then President, JFK. The former President reminded his son of D-Day, “I don’t run no bad invasions,” Ike said. If that is true of the former general and President, how much more for God?

This is a series designed to deepen your worship of God. The Bibles offers us three lenses to view God. The first lens, the Bible gives us various names of God including Yahweh (Lord), Elohim (God), and El Shaddai (God Almighty). The second lens, the Bible presents word pictures of God. You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18, Psalm 135:6, Psalm 115:3

Denomination: Baptist

Cast Your Burdens On Him

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 6, 2024

Message about not only giving your burdens to the Lord but "casting" it on Him.

Title: Cast all your Burdens On Him Theme: The importance of casting our burdens on the Lord not just giving them to Him. Text: Psalms 55:1 – 23 Note: Some of the notes are from J Sudlows' Awake My Heart Devotonal also from researching on Sermon Central. Psalms 55:1-7 To the Chief Musician. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

You Can Walk On Water

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 1, 2000

Keeping your focus (Eyes on Christ) in the midst of chaos.

You Can On Water Matthew 14:22-33 (Mark 6:47-52, John 6:16-21) I read about an interesting scientific experiment conducted a while back. A group of behavioral Scientists put some rats in a tank of water. The tank had smooth sides so they could not escape or rest. The scientists observed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Strong In The Face Of Uncertainty Series

Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on May 3, 2009

In the face of uncertainty, Daniel remembers three truths that allow his faith to stand strong which leads to God receiving great praise.

One thing is certain…nothing ever stays the same. I was on facebook this past week and I was noticing the updates posted by a friend with whom I went to college. She now lives in Maine and she posted the comment…the sun is out. A few minutes later she posted another comment that said…the sun ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Storm Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 14, 2005

God uses the storms of our lives to shape us to be more like Christ

Apprenticing under the Master Mark 4:35-41 September 11, 2005 Jesus and the Storm When you were trained for your job, did your trainer ever give you a task that was too big for you to see how you did? This is what Jesus does here with his disciples Jesus Calms the Storm That day when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: *other

The Shocking Power Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 7, 2014

Jesus has the power to calm storms in nature, our own personal storms, and every other crisis in life

Mark 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Dawn Of A New Day

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2013

The First Day Brought: 1. Light, 2. Open Grave 3. Living Savior 4. Indwelling Spirit

Dawn of a New Day Matthew 28:1 (AV) 1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. - Song “One Day” - John Wilbur Chapman - Born Richmond, Indiana.1859 - Died NYC 1918 - Ordained a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Over Fear. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 12, 2021

When Jesus walks on water and invites Peter to do the same, he again proclaims that he is the Son of God and, in so doing, strengthens the faith of his disciples.

The Power Over Fear Jeffery Anselmi / General The Power of The Gospel / Fear; Faith / Matthew 14:22–33 When Jesus walks on water and invites Peter to do the same, he again proclaims that he is the Son of God and, in so doing, strengthens the faith of his disciples. INTRODUCTION • Last week in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believe Big And Expect The Great! (The Life Of Faith Is A Daring Adventure -Let's Walk On Water) Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 13, 2023

Jesus can use whatever means and make whatever way he pleases to save his people. God shows up in unexpected ways, with an unfamiliar appearance, to deliver his people. His acts of deliverance sometimes trouble and perplex His people. He is the "I AM that I Am!"

Sermon: Believe Big and Expect the Great! Scripture Lesson: Matthew 14:22-33 “Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. 23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Psalm 37:4, Isaiah 58:14, Mark 9:35

Denomination: Methodist

How Jesus Taught That Sometimes Things Must Get Worse Before They Can Get Better

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Sometimes the Lord allows conditions to get worse so He can make us better. No one goes through life without difficulties. In order to get our attention; the Lord may allow adversity to bring out the best or the worst in our attitudes - depending on our p

No one goes through life without difficulties. In order to get our attention; the Lord may allow adversity to bring out the best or the worst in our attitudes - depending on our perspective. The Lord is far more interested in developing our character than in seeing us succeed in our jobs. God is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-28, Exodus 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational