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Fasting: Why Don't I Hunger More For God?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 17, 2006

This message examines some of the reasons we should fast as well as a beginner’s guide to fasting.

- Many feel that way when it comes to fasting - “I can’t go without food!” But you can and it can have tremendous spiritual benefits. BIG IDEA: “Physical hunger can bring spiritual satisfaction.” - Interest: sometimes we feel so close to God and want more and more of Him; other times we seem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Said, "This Is What I Want!”

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 15, 2022

(Philippians 3:7-11) As I’m reading those words I can just picture Paul pausing in the midst of his writing. He leans back in his chair & begins to remember why he became a Christian, & what has happened since that day.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS OK TEXT: Philippians 3:7-11 Have you ever experienced an embarrassing memory loss? A number of times people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unwrapping A Strange Gift

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 6, 2018

This series of messages addressed the "gift" of suffering. I have included the notes from several messages on the topic.

Chico Alliance Church UNWRAPPING A STRANGE GIFT REVIEW Paul is in prison simply for preaching the resurrected Christ in a pagan world and a religious world blinded to the truth of a transformed life. From a seemingly negative circumstance, he is able to continually live the joy of the Lord. I ask, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Why Is Revenge For The Lord To Take?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 6, 2025

Is it right for us to take revenge on something or is it the Lord's job to deal with it?

Why Is Revenge for the Lord to Take? Romans 12:19 Why is this such a difficult idea for Christians to do, let alone from the rest of the people in the world? This sounds so impossible for anyone to do, with all the constant cries for legal rights and lawsuits that are continually spreading ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reigning With The Lamb Who Reigns Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 23, 2010

We can reign with the Lamb who reigns right now by obeying him, be intercessors and by sharing in His suffering.

Last week we began the process of putting on our spiritual 3D glasses by looking at John’s vision of heavenly worship that began in Revelation 4. We’ll complete that process this morning as we examine the continuation of that vision in Chapter 5. As I pointed out last week, the vision ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who Am I?

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Feb 25, 2007

We spend so much of our lives unsure of the answer to this question. If I don’t know who I am, then what I stand for and what I believe in are easily swayed by circumstances. Knowing who I am is critical to getting through life.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Who am I? … We spend so much of our lives unsure of the answer to this simple question. We look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Seeking The Face Of God

Contributed by John Quigley on Jan 12, 2013

What does it mean to seek the face of God? Listen to King David in Psalm 27.

David writes in Psalm 27:8 "Come," my heart says, "seek his face!" Your face, LORD, do I seek. We modern day folks find this to be strange I think at best. Seeking God's face? What does that mean, God is spirit, you can't see his face. Yet we read today in Matthew 4, that Jesus came and called His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

All People Matter To God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 12, 2007

The text for this message is 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.”

ALL PEOPLE MATTER TO GOD 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.” Jesus told three parables in Luke 14-15 that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Missing The Boat

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

Why do so many seem to miss the hour of visitation? Why do we fail to receive the good things God has for us?

30, January 2004 Dakota Community Church Missing the Boat Introduction: When we take communion I always point this out. Jesus came to the people who were waiting for Him and yet they missed Him. In spite of all the attention grabbing signs, in spite of healings, in spite of miracles, in spite of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Mennonite

Why 2,000 Years Ago Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 6, 2018

Why did Jesus Come when He did. Why not before? Why not later? We will see that God had just the right time in history, like none other, for Jesus to come.

Why 2 thousand years ago? Think about it, the land of Israel was occupied by the Romans. A pagan nation ruled over Israel and the Jewish people were in a state of upheaval, and the priestly system was corrupt. If Jesus came as a Ruler, or as a King, as a warrior Messiah, to drive out the Romans, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Confession Is The Best Medicine Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONFESSION OF SIN CONVERTS THE QUICKSAND FOR SUFFERING INTO THE CONCRETE FOR BLESSING

BIG IDEA: CONFESSION OF SIN CONVERTS THE QUICKSAND FOR SUFFERING INTO THE CONCRETE FOR BLESSING INTRODUCTION: one of the 7 penitential psalms (6; 32; 38; 51; 102; 130; 143) I. (:1-2) FORGIVEN SINS = THE CONCRETE FOR BLESSING (THE FIRM FOUNDATION) A. Even the worst sinner has the potential to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The View From Here

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 25, 2014

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us -- a communion sermon.

The View from Here Romans 8:18-39 Big Idea: I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Lectionary Readings: • Old Testament: Genesis 29:15-28 • Psalms: Psalm 128 • Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33; 44-52 • Epistle: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Nazarene

He Cares

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 7, 2016

God does care about each of us more that we know

He Cares I Peter 5:7 I. An Explanation a. The first word rendered “Care” is better as in the RV anxiety. The word means a dividing thing, something which distracts the heart and separates from God b. The word rendered “careth” means supervising and fostering care, loving interest, such as a father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Love Look Like Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 17, 2024

‌I am not a fan of Valentines Day. ‌Let me also add, that if you need Valentines Day to show your spouse you love them, you’re doing something wrong! ‌

WHAT DOES LOVE LOOK LIKE? (Servants and Sacrifice) Part 1 of 2 part series INTRO- Good morning Cross Pointe Church! Let me begin with, there is a good chance that I will say something that upsets you today. I might as well go ahead and get it out of the way. I am not a fan of Valentines ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, John 13:34

Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 13, 2007

How do we understand a God who is so very different from us and sometimes appears almost evil?

Do you remember your first love? Do you remember the feelings that you had when you entered into their presence? Perhaps struck dumb? Overpowered by emotion? You may on the other hand have gabbled all kinds of nonsense. You changed your daily routine for a glimpse of the one who had you trapped in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 5:1-17

Denomination: Salvation Army