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Servants In The Church

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

Deacons are called to serve the church.

Servants in the Church Acts 6:1-7 THE SETTING: The church is experiencing “growing pains” THE PROBLEM: Pastors taking on secondary tasks In other words, the pastors (apostles) needed to delegate acts of ministry to other people. In those days, as the number of the disciples was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Have Positive Salvation

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 18, 2009

The word of God reviels to ushow to be saved

WE MUST HAVE POSITIVE SALVATION Text :1st John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. 2nd Tim:1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

No Saintly Life Is Tragically Short Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 25, 2009

Many saints’ lives seem "tragically short." Short, perhaps, but not tragic; Jesus’s life was the briefest of all.

Feast of St. James July 25, 2009 In our meditation on the mystery of Christ and Mary today, there is something that occurred to me that I knew wouldn’t survive the drive to church, so I typed it out. Both the Saturday Matins reading and the Mass text today are from 2 Corinthians, which is written ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Decreased, Dependent, But Not Disconnected

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 16, 2020

Find balance. Depend upon Him, but when you see the obvious, just do it.

John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. This is the calling of all Christians. Daily, we are to decrease our wills and allow His will to increase until we have no will but His. I see two extremes. There are people who miss the obvious before them and pray about everything often missing ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be H.a.p.p.y.

Contributed by Wayne Essex on Mar 20, 2019

What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it?

Living Wise In A Stupid World Lesson #8 How to be H.A.P.P.Y. (What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it) Text: Proverbs 3:13-18 H.onor God • Keep His commandments. “If you love ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Let Jesus In You Do His Work

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 23, 2018

Beloved Jesus lives in you just as the Father lives in Him. Allow Him to do His work in you just as the Father does in Him.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: LET JESUS IN YOU DO HIS WORK John 14:8-11King James Version (KJV) 8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, show us the Father, and it sufficeth us. 9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-11

Denomination: Charismatic

God Has The Last Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 28, 2013

Holy Saturday is a time to contemplate the victory of Christ even in defeat.

Holy Saturday 2013 Holy Week 2013 The Son of God died, and was buried. The one who had kept Peter’s mother-in-law from dying, who raised the son of the widow at Naim and the daughter of Jairus, and even four-days-dead Lazarus was Himself in the tomb. A few guards sleepily watch over the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:53-56

Denomination: Catholic

Ministry Is Tough

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

God is sovereign in all circumstances of our lives. God is sovereign in the life of the church. Difficult circumstances are meant to bring us to rely on Him. The answer to difficult circumstances is prayer and reliance on Him, desiring His will come what may.

I. The gospel preaching being questioned. (vs.1-7) A. The evening prayers and sacrifices were now over. B. Likely it was about 4:00 PM C. Since a miracle occurred and that miracle was being used to show God’s work they were being questioned according to Deuteronomy 13:1-5. D. They were held over ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of Jesus' Teaching.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 3, 2022

The Incarnate Word teaches the words of God.

THE NATURE OF JESUS' TEACHING. John 7:14-18. JOHN 7:14-15. “Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught. And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?” What amazes them? His authority (cf. ‘not as the scribes’ Mark 1:22). ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Your Giants SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

In a world filled with daunting challenges, many are too fearful to confront them. David, however, faced a literal giant, despite the fear and criticism from those around him. His question, 'Is there not a Cause?', challenges us to confront our own giants with courage and faith.

David, the youngest son of Jesse, was sent by his father to bring food to his brothers who were serving in Saul's army. Little did David know that he would encounter a giant named Goliath, who was defying the armies of Israel. While everyone else was filled with fear and hesitation, David boldly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-30

Topics: Courage, Faith

It's Always God's Perfect Will To Heal Every Believer

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

IT'S ALWAYS GOD'S PERFECT WILL TO HEAL EVERY BELIEVER

IT'S ALWAYS GOD'S PERFECT WILL TO HEAL EVERY BELIEVER REASONS WHY IT'S ALWAYS GOD'S PERFECT WILL TO HEAL EVERY BELIEVER Introduction Some may argue, that if it was always God's perfect will to heal every believer in Jesus, they would all get healed; but as that obviously doesn't happen, it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Food For A Longer Better Life Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 7, 2018

Message 13 from John's Gospel exploring Jesus' claim to being the Bread of Life".

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Food for a longer and better Life” REVIEW Chapter one serves as an overture to this remarkable work introducing a multitude of themes effectively developed throughout the book. Chapters 2-12 Focus on the public ministry of Jesus. Chapters 13-17 highlight ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-71, Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ministry Glasses - Philippians 2:25-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2024

If you saw your ministry through God's eyes, you would be staggered.

Philippians 2:25 But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs (lit: and your apostle and minister of my needs). 26 For he longs for all of you and is distressed because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Walking Each Other Home: Grace For The Journey

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 26, 2026

Faith is lived together—bearing weakness, sharing warmth, staying aligned in grace, and walking patiently until none of us arrives home alone.

There is a phrase I have come to treasure—not because it sounds theological, but because it sounds human. Walking each other home. It doesn’t sound dramatic or impressive. It sounds ordinary—almost small. Like something you do quietly at the end of the day. And yet, the longer I live, the more I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-2, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Galatians 6:2, Luke 24:13-15, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Faith Under Fire

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Jul 13, 2006

Note: This message kicks off a church-wide campaign in which small groups go through the four- or eight-week Faith Under Fire curriculum, inviting their seeking friends to join them. The DVD-driven curriculum is available at Outreach.com

Faith Under Fire [Note: This message kicks off a church-wide campaign in which small groups go through the four- or eight-week Faith Under Fire curriculum, inviting their seeking friends to join them. The DVD-driven curriculum is available at Outreach.com.] The network news reporter asked the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:19-22

Denomination: *other