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Trusting In A Tough Teaching

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2019

This sermon looks at Jesus' four teachings here: taking sin seriously, rebuking, forgiving, and serving. This sermon applies the text at each point, and does so in a Gospel approach.

“Just climb up, sit down, let go, and enjoy, honey!” Lainey’s father to said to her. Little Lainey had recently learned how to swim, and was now standing on the ladder of the water slide, frozen in fear. Lainey had just started jumping into the pool, and then would frantically dog paddle back ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mindset That Ultimately Wins Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 6, 2020

Expounding Phil. 2:5-11 message examines deity, incarnation, crucifixion, and exaltation of Christ, His mindset/attitude is presented as an example of unselfishness and servanthood. His exaltation is celebrated.

There is a lot going on in the world around us. With the election just around the corner groups are posturing and contending for political power. Some are legitimately expressing reasons for their position on issues. Others are rioting in the streets. There are so many lies in the media that it’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6, 1 Corinthians 15:24-28, Matthew 3:11-12, Luke 14:11, Proverbs 29:27, John 5:19-30, James 4:10, John 17:4-5, John 10:32-33, John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-20, Hebrews 10:23-25, 2 Corinthians 8:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A New Phase Of Life-2(:17-21)(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 4, 2024

2 of ? Joshua recognized a major benchmark in Israel’s progress toward inheriting the Promised Land. Everyone reaches benchmarks in their walk with the Lord that effect their future. But, How do we enter/begin a new phase of life? ANY New Phase of life requires...

A NEW PHASE Of LIFE-II—Joshua 24:17-21(:14-28) Attention: Last week we applied these verses to high school graduates. And so we were looking at high-school graduation as a ‘New Phase’ along a person’s timeline. Need: Everyone reaches ‘noteworthy’ benchmarks in their walk with the Lord. Throughout ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:17-21, Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Serving God

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 9, 2006

Joy is a stable and ever present attitude in the midst of life. It is more than happiness. It is more than laughter. It is closely related to peace and hope. But it was not a joy that was based on circumstances; it was a joy that was based on the power,

The JOY of serving God Joy is a stable and ever present attitude in the midst of life. It is more than happiness. It is more than laughter. It is closely related to peace and hope. But it was not a joy that was based on circumstances; it was a joy that was based on the power, the person, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is No Reason To Be Afraid Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 18, 2021

You have no reason to be afraid of anyone. No satanic agent from the pit of hell can stop you in the process of carrying out your divine assignment on earth. You are completely unstoppable.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:28 NLT THERE IS NO REASON TO BE AFRAID You have no reason to be afraid of anyone. No satanic agent from the pit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, Hebrews 2:15

Denomination: Charismatic

Invested Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 5, 2019

Unrighteous people vote AGAINST the church with their feet and their pocketbooks in order to "get their way." Righteous people should vote FOR their church with their feet and their pocketbooks. How can we do that?

OPEN: It was Palm Sunday 8-year-old Bobby stay home because of strep throat. When the family returned home carrying palm branches, he asked what they were for. His mother explained "People held them over Jesus' head as he walked by". The boy sighed and said. “Wouldn't you know it, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live Everyday Fearlessly Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 24, 2021

We have 365 days in a calendar year. The phrase “do not be afraid” is written 365 times in the Bible. That's a daily reminder from God to live every day fearlessly.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 008 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. Luke 1:30-31 LIVE EVERYDAY FEARLESSLY We have 365 days in a calendar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-31, Isaiah 41:10-13, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Charismatic

Principles To Guide Our Prayer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 29, 2007

There are three principles to guide our prayer that I want to show from Romans 1:9-12.

Scripture Today is the first Sunday of our Annual Week of Prayer. And so it seems appropriate to skip a few verses ahead to Romans 1:9-12 to learn about some of the Apostle Paul’s principles as they relate to prayer. Let’s read Romans 1:9-12: "9 God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Allocation Of The Land Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Jul 22, 2002

Looks at some of the characters mentioned in Chapters 13-19

Study 14 Chapters 13-19 Introduction For the past couple of years we as a family have gone to the Opera House in Belfast to see the Pantomime and because we usually book over the telephone and pay by credit card our name and address are on the data base of the Opera Houses’ computer system. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Division Of The Land Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 4, 2002

Division of Canaan among Israel

Study 14 Chapters 13-19 Introduction For the past couple of years we as a family have gone to the Opera House in Belfast to see the Pantomime and because we usually book over the telephone and pay by credit card our name and address are on the data base of the Opera Houses’ computer system. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Spiritual Check Up Series

Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005

In this message we will conduct a spiritual health check up. We will check 3 vital areas of our spiritual life, and each one will leave us with a question to answer.

A SPIRITUAL CHECK-UP Mark 12:35-44 INTRO: A check-up always leaves you with questions: • Am I eating the way I should? • Do I need to make lifestyle changes to improve my health? • Should I buy stock in Rogaine? Today we will conduct a spiritual health check up. We will check 3 vital areas, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obey God Or Man?

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Mar 14, 2009

The early apostles, arrested for a second time boldly declared that they should obey not man but God.

There was an item in the news recently, concerning the Bishop of Hereford. The Bishop had turned down a man for an appointment in his diocese because of his gay lifestyle, and found himself in court being charged under the new Sexual Orientation Regulations. Actually, as the Bishop explained to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 14, 2022

Looking for someone you can trust and put your confidence in?

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 019 Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; Deuteronomy 7:9 'TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS 'Tis so sweet to trust ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9, 2 Timothy 2:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Purposeful Living For Perilous Times Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Because the end is near… pray, love, and serve.

Honestly, many of us are little afraid of closely examining the Bible’s message on the future. If we focus on the end times too long, we are afraid of turning into a guy walking around the city with a sandwich board yelling about judgment and the end of time. We easily get confused when reading ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11, Luke 21:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Requiring Your Best

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2018

Whatever we do for the Lord, we should do our best we can for Him.

Requiring Your Best Whole-heartedly Working For The Lord The writer of the Book of Colossians gives us a truth that everyone must grasp and apply, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational