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Don’t Settle For Less When More Is Available

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2024

Caleb was not complacent, neither was he willing to compromise. One visit to the Promised Land changed Caleb forever. One of the most amazing character traits in Caleb’s life is that He never settled for less when more was on the table.

Sermon: Don’t Settle for Less When More is Available Scripture: Joshua 15:13-19 “ The Lord commanded Joshua to assign some of Judah’s territory to Caleb son of Jephunneh. So Caleb was given the town of Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), which had been named after Anak’s ancestor. Caleb drove out the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 15:13-19, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

When What God Asks Seems To Be Too Much Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 22, 2024

This passage challenges the self-centered "gospel of self-fulfillment" that is too often proclaimed today. What does it mean that God wants us to focus on the "gospel of kingdom fulfillment"?

A HARSH STORY: God gives Ezekiel a task that overwhelms him. - Ezekiel 3:14-15. - 2 Corinthians 1:8-11; 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 16-18. - This is a tough story and it’s going to lead us in this sermon to some difficult points. - We’ve been talking for the first two sermons in this series about the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 6:5-13 When You Pray

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 22, 2024

Jesus give us a plan and pattern for prayer. When put his teaching into practice we enter into a rich daily encounter with the Lord

Here we go, Matthew chapter 6, beginning in verse 5. You'll follow along with me. "And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Consequences Of Stubbornness When A Man Who Refuses To Change. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 26, 2024

The Bible is replete with stories of individuals who faced the consequences of their actions, and one such story is that of Pharaoh in the book of Exodus.

Pharaoh’s refusal to change his ways and let the Israelites go led to a series of devastating plagues that ultimately resulted in the loss of his son and his army. This article will explore the biblical principles behind Pharaoh’s failure to change for the better and the consequences that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Exodus 5:2, 2 Corinthians 7:10

Sermon National Day Of Prayer, When The Church Prays

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 10, 2024

No amount of preaching, teaching, singing, music, or activity will bring forth the genuine power and presence of the Holy Spirit like the fervent prayers of the righteous. Prayer changes things! When we work, we work; when we pray, God works!

Subject - Effective Fervent Prayer Invites Divine Intervention Scripture - Acts 12:5-11 “So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-11, Luke 18:1, Luke 21:36, Mark 11:17, Psalm 11:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

When Jesus Does Not Live Up To Our Expectations.

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

This message looks at our mindset if we think Jesus is not living up to our expectations

WHEN JESUS DOES NOT LIVE UP TO OUR EXPECTATIONS. MARK 11:1–10 1AS THEY APPROACHED JERUSALEM AND CAME TO BETHPHAGE AND BETHANY AT THE MOUNT OF OLIVES, JESUS SENT TWO OF HIS DISCIPLES, 2SAYING TO THEM, “GO TO THE VILLAGE AHEAD OF YOU, AND JUST AS YOU ENTER IT, YOU WILL FIND A COLT TIED THERE, WHICH ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When I Am Weak I Am Strong

Contributed by Clement Swarnappa on Jul 15, 2023

Everybody has weakness less - Not the character or moral weaknesses -- but Human limitations -

2 Corinthians 12 New International Version (NIV) Paul’s Vision and His Thorn 12 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Asking For Favor When Facing Obstacles Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

Trouble is small when viewed by God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Nehemiah served tables (waiter) yet he faced: a. Great burden. “I sat down and wept … for days I mourned, fasted and prayed. b. Great destruction. “Walls … torn down … gates destroyed by fire” (1:3). c. God’s people discouraged. d. Great opposition. “Sanballat, Tobiah, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:32, Nehemiah 13:14, Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Baptist

Visionary View: When Your Vision Is Out Of Focus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Our vision can become blurred by various distractions and challenges, but through God's Word, we can regain our focus. Let's delve into Scripture for guidance.

"Visionary View: When Your Vision is Out of Focus" Today, we explore a topic that affects us all at some point in our lives: "Visionary View: When Your Vision is Out of Focus." Our vision can become blurred by various distractions and challenges, but through God's Word, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 14:22-33, Matthew 14:30-31, Hebrews 12:2, Proverbs 15:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Self-Deception: When Doubting Yourself Is Good Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Human pride is rooted in two kinds of self-deception. One is the deception that I can handle my own problems. And the other is the deception that nobody can handle my problems.

The New Testament compares the church to a bride and God to the bridegroom. All through our New Testaments we see a familiar image to help us understand and appreciate the significance of the church. Yet, there are dangers to the church. Real dangers that may cause the bride to run from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Couples Guide (6)- When Things Get Tough Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

A guide for men and women seeking to serve GOD in marriage

When things get tough In life we are all bound to face challenges. YAHSHUA said that in this world we will have many challenges and that we should be of good cheer as He has overcome the world. What should we do when our marriages are challenged. Banish all thoughts of divorce and separation. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

When God Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 16, 2021

Maybe the Lord didn't show up when you needed Him. Maybe there was absolute silence in response to your most desperate prayers. It's happened before, and to people Jesus loved dearly. What could account for Jesus' seeming uncaring response?

Boy, we live in some tumultuous times, don’t we? Earthquake and tsunami in Japan. A nuclear disaster there as a result. Uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt and Libya. Our nation involved in wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and now Libya. And wasn’t it only a few months ago that a huge earthquake ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46, 1 Peter 5:7, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Bible Church

When Our Heart Walk After Our Eyes

Contributed by James Dina on Jun 25, 2021

Watch your eyes and heart with great diligence. Guard your eyes lest they ensnare your heart. Look to your hearts, lest they be ensnared by your eyes. Where the eye is full of adultery, the heart is full of it too.

WHEN OUR HEART WALK AFTER OUR EYES " If my step has turned out of the way, and my heart walked after mine eyes, and if any blot has cleaved to mine hands;" (JOB 31:7) Can the heart walk after the eyes? OR Can the eye misled the heart? That's the question that comes across your ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:7, Proverbs 23:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Miracle Of Transformation Is Possible When Preparation Precedes The Blessing

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 1, 2021

The miracle of transformation begins when we are willing to offer Jesus obedience without reservation; service without limitation; and participation without intimidation. Jesus can take what we will do and do with it that we can’t do.

Jesus was on a mission to save the world, the greatest mission in the history of mankind. Yet, he took the time to attend a wedding and take part in the festivities. We may be tempted to think we should not take time out from our important work for social occasions. But maybe these social occasions ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You See When There Is Nothing There?

Contributed by Wayne Dunaway on Jul 5, 2021

The Power of His Resurrection

Introduction: Matthew 28:5-6 1. When the women came to the tomb looking for the body of Jesus, they were told by an angel, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come see the place where the Lord lay.” 2. They came to see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6