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The Life Of Paul Part Iii Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 26, 2016

After spending ten to thirteen years preparing Paul teamed up with Barnabas in Antioch where the church grew and opened to all people. Barnabas and Paul were sent out on the first outreach team.

INTRODUCTION • Paul was wild, crazy, zealous, lost, brilliant, passionate and super focused. • Last week we talked about how Paul was touched deeply inside and then how he was sent to the desert to be transformed and how he waited for his destiny to unfold, for thirteen ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expanding Your Horizons: Embracing God's Plan SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

This sermon challenges individuals to step out of their comfort zones and embrace God's plan, inspired by the Prayer of Jabez before it became popular.

We all have our comfort zones, where we feel safe and satisfied. But staying in our comfort zones can make us complacent and distant from God. Jabez, however, prayed a powerful prayer that challenged him to step out of his comfort zone. Let's take a closer look at his prayer. Jabez's place in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Topics: Embracing God's Plan, Stepping Out Of Comfort Zones

Christ's Powerful Ministry Making Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 27, 2019

After John the Baptist was imprisoned, Jesus journeyed to Capernaum and the region of Galilee

Weekend Message/Devotion January 27, 2019 Matthew 4:12-23 Christ’s Powerful Ministry Making Fishers of Men Today’s gospel reading begins with Jesus hearing the news that John the Baptist had been arrested and imprisoned by Herod. Jesus immediately journeyed north to Capernaum, in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23, John 8:12, Isaiah 9:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Together, We Grow SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Joining hands to expand the Kingdom of God

One of the most captivating stories in the Bible can be found in Nehemiah chapters 1-7. Let me share this story with you. In Deuteronomy 12:5, Moses instructed the Israelites to seek the place where God would choose to dwell. Later, it was revealed that this place was Jerusalem, a city known for ...read more

Topics: Unity, Church Growth

The Most Important Ingredient

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

A Message on Christian Love. Expanded outline.

THE MOST IMPORTANT INGREDIENT - 1 Corinthians 13 This is a chapter we are all familiar with. I have preached on it before. I read a good portion of it in Dan & Elizabeth’s wedding yesterday. You’ve heard it. But it is also a chapter that is often taken out of context. From this letter of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Focusing On God And His Glory Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

Fast and pray to expand God's kingdom

A. FASTING FOR GOD’S GLORY Pray after this manner: “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason And Result Of Witnessing Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 26, 2024

What of the church was willing to take the same, simple, stance of witnessing as the Disciples did and just be faithful? What would the results might show us about how the Gospel is still relevant today?

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 4 The Reason and Result of Witnessing Acts 3:1-26 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Food train still avail for Will Skelton and Donna Stewart (FB page) No Wednesday night for adults this week – couple weeks off Introduction ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26, Acts 2:38, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Contentment In A Discontented World

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 12, 2006

Explains how to find contentment. Expanded outline.

FINDING CONTENTMENT IN A DISCONTENTED WORLD The other day I was listening to the radio, and I heard one say that in our country there is a palatable discontent; a palatable discontent. In our country, people are unhappy. There is a spirit of discontentedness. Let’s think about that for a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Peace With God

Contributed by Pastor Bruce A. Shields on Dec 29, 2005

An expanded sermon on the popular ’Finding Peace with God’.

STEPS TO PEACE WITH GOD First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org • Step One - God’s Purpose: Peace and Life God loves you and wants you to experience peace and life--abundant and eternal. The Bible says... Romans 5:1 "We have peace with God through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Bible Church

Living A Different Life

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 8, 2008

Expanded outline. Deals with being filled with the Spirit.

LIVING A DIFFERENT LIFE These are trying times. These are trying times for many of you. There are those these days that are having family struggles. Some are praying over wayward children. Some are having financial difficulties. Some of you, like Jene, are dealing with health issues and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Reality Check

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 21, 2006

Examines the importance of salvation and evangelism. - Expanded outline

A REALITY CHECK Earlier this month, the news came out about congressman Mark Foley. Since the news came out and Congressman Foley resigned, the Republicans have been trying to explain that Foley was just one man, and that he is not representative of the party. The Democrats have been rejoicing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-27

Denomination: Baptist

Disciplines For Disciples Perseverence Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

2nd in series on discipleship. Expanded outline

DISCIPLINES FOR DISCIPLES 2 Perseverance (A few points are borrowed, but I have misplaced the sources) In Hebrews chapter 11 we read account after account of men and women, heroes of the Christian faith, who trusted God, who believed He was faithful, and who were blessed by God. We read of godly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Dad God Used As An Example

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

describes the qualities of a godly Dad, expanded outline.

THE DAD GOD USED AS AN EXAMPLE It’s good to be a man, isn’t it, men? 12 top reasons it’s good to be a man. 1: Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. 2: A 5-day holiday requires only one suitcase. 3: When clicking through the channels, you don’t have to stall at every shot of somebody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of The Seven Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014

The 9/11 Shemitah , In 2000, the U.S. was enjoying an expanding economy, but out national departure from God has also expanded, progress.

The Final Countdown: Preparing for What’s Next (Based up Jonathan Cahn’s book, The Mystery of the Shemitah) The Significance of the Seven (3 of 5) November 23, 2014 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker I The 9/11 Shemitah A In 2000, the U.S. was enjoying an expanding economy, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:31

Denomination: Baptist

Murder Mytsery Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 25, 2022

How the prohibition against murder expands to include anger.

Have you ever caught yourself looking at your reflection in a shop window? I have to confess that I sometimes do. I'll wager there's not one person in this room who doesn't take at least one good look at him or herself in the mirror every day. Maybe you don't care much. But you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:17, Matthew 5:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed