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Lesson 3: The Son Redeemed Believers In The Historical

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2017

In Christ we have been delivered from the shackles of sin, from enslavement to Satan, and from all the misery associated with such enslavement.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 12/21/16 Title: The Son Redeemed Believers in the Historical Past (1:7-12) Series: Paul's letter to the Ephesians Ephesians 1:7-12 (NIV) 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become A Man After God's Own Heart

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jun 12, 2008

If King David can become a man after God’s own heart, so can you; that if you desire to be all that God wants you to be.

Psalm 37:23-24 Psalm 119:9-11 Psalm 119:113 Acts 13:22 Topic: How to become a man (father) after God’s own heart In the Word of God, there are some principles that men must follow if he desires to become a man (father) after God’s own heart. To become a man that is after God’s own heart, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Cope With My Own Mortality?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 17, 2010

In the brief moment we call now, we may either accomplish some great thing for the cause of Christ, or we may exist. If we choose the latter, we sacrifice marvellous opportunities to serve with distinction.

“I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart To Build - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2005

God told David He didn’t want him building a Temple for Him. It’s possible to build a building God doesn’t want. Do you know what makes the difference between what He wants and what He doesn’t?

OPEN: According to a story in R.Digest from several years ago, a great emperor named Shah Jahan once built an absolutely beautiful structure in memory of his wife of 19 years who died while bearing their 14th child. When she died, Shah Jahan left his wife’s deathbed and went straight to his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Word

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 15, 2006

God has given His children the awesome privilege of praying for guidance and direction, however if you are seeking guidance all you have to do is pick up your Bible and begin to read it.

Psalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. God has given His children the awesome privilege of praying for guidance and direction, however if you are seeking guidance all you have to do is pick up your Bible and begin to read it. His Word is a lamp, in other words a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Entangled Families Or I'm My Own Grandpa

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

Does godliness or the lack thereof run in families? How strong a role does genetics play?

Entangled Families or "I’m My Own Grampa" Question: Does decency, or lack thereof, run in families? 1. Review: After the death of Solomon, Israel split into two; the bigger part was the North and retained the name "Israel" (also called Ephraim or Samaria); the Southern part, which contained ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:1-21, 2 Chronicles 24:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Believe My Own Excuses... Too Busy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 30, 2020

We are so polished at giving offerings of excuses that we believe they are acceptable. We are inexcusable.

I BELIEVE MY EXCUSES --- TOO BUSY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Christianity is much different than many of the other world religions. Religion tends to be about rules, ceremonies and traditions. Christianity should be built on PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS…. Excuses are relationship ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:12-13, Exodus 4:1, Judges 6:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Philadelphia: Did We In Our Own Strength Confide? Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

We can only walk through the doors that Christ has already opened for us…

Title: Did we in our own strength confide? Text: Rev FCF: We can only walk through the doors that Christ has already opened for us… SO: Intro: The general point: We walk in his strength: See if you can finish these verses for me: - I can do all things [how?] through Christ who strengthens me ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining Your Integrity In The Wilderness?

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 27, 2005

This is a series on the life of David and what made him a man after God’s heart. Here we find David’s faults and weaknesses a puzzling companion to the great title "Man after God’s own heart"

MAINTAINING YOUR INTEGRITY IN THE WILDERNESS? David is on the run. In this part of the story of David’s life everything has broken loose. Quiet suspicions that Saul is trying to kill him are now loudly in the open. Even Jonathon who struggled to grasp how his own father could possibly consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Societal Position For Your Life

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Aug 29, 2024

Are you dwelling in the position in society where God desires for you to live? He placed you in the world he designed and desires you to dwell in the place in which He created. Mankind now dwells in the place of their own choosing.

Are you dwelling in the position in society where God desires for you to live? God designed His plan for everyone. He placed you in the world he designed and desires you to dwell in the place in which He created. However, mankind has changed God’s design for the people of the world. They now dwell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-3, Genesis 1:3, John 1:1-5, Genesis 2:18-23, Romans 1:18-27, Genesis 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust In The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of trusting in God's wisdom and guidance, rather than relying on our own understanding and desires.

Good morning, friends. We gather here today, hearts open, minds eager. We're here to talk about trust. Trust in God. A simple phrase. A big idea. It's not always easy. Sometimes, it's the hardest thing we can do. But it's important. It's vital. G.K. Chesterton once said, "The riddles of God are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Topics: Trust, Lord, Fully

God Chastises, But Never Abandons One Of His Own

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 26, 2010

Chastisement but still no Condemnation...

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro:Ezekiel 1. During WW II 6 Navy pilots left their aircraft carrier on a mission. After searching the seas for every submarine, they tried to return to their ship shortly after dark. But the captain had ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Your Circumstances Do Not Define You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Understand and embrace the unchanging nature of God's Word, the victorious strength of God, and the fact that our circumstances do not define us.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. To quote from Teresa Of Avila, "Let nothing disturb you, nothing frighten you, all things are passing, God is unchanging. Patience gains all; nothing is lacking to those who have God: God alone is sufficient." It can be difficult to trust God in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:3-10

Topics: Circumstances, God's Word

Your Visions, Dreams, And Actions

Contributed by Dennis King on Mar 15, 2019

What are your visions, your plans, and actions to give purpose to your Christian life?

Acts 2:1-15 describes the Holy Spirit revealed at Pentecost. When the day of Pentecost came, they (the Disciples) were all together in one place. Suddenly, a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-31, Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

24.12 Who's Your Daddy? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 17, 2007

Jesus begins instructions on prayer only make sense when we have a proper understanding of who "Father" is.

A little boy comes home from Sunday School and tells his mother, “Guess what I learned today? God’s first name.” Intrigued she asked “What was it?” “Harold” came the reply “You know, Our Father who art in heaven, Harold be thy name” Now we all know that Harold isn’t God’s first name, but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Wesleyan