The story of Abraham inspires us to believe God for His provision. We can trust Him if we believe, obey and listen. Be inspired to meditate on this powerful story of faith! Preached at Hope Fellowship Church. Used by permission.
Without the Holy Spirit, we’re ordinary in every way. With the Holy Spirit, all things all possible. His anointing is the X Factor—it helps us do what we do better than we can do it! www.national.cc Used by permission.
Surprisingly, the key to power is in humility and sacrifice. Compassion is God's secret weapon to storm the gates of hell.
Forgiving others is hard, but forgiving yourself can be even more difficult. When guilt and regret fill your past, believing in your future seems impossible. But God wants you to step out of the shame that holds you back and into the freedom He has for you. Join Pastor Craig Groeschel and see how much your future can change when you choose to forgive yourself. www.lifechurch.tv/open.
In the Bible, Jesus tells us a story about two men who built their houses on two very different foundations. While one was built upon the sand with little difficulty, the other was built upon a rock with much greater difficulty. Join Tony Evans as he compares these foundations to our application of God’s truth in our lives and how having the correct Biblical foundation can impact your future. www.sermons.love.
Paul teaches the importance of waiting for the right person, to maintain your sexual purity and to not be afraid to be single when He calls you to be. He calls those who are married to honor the desires of their spouse. Preached at Elevation Church.
How are we, as the men and the women of the house, going to rise up and be the adults that God has called us to be and to do the adulting that God has called us to do? Maturity is it's not just what you are. It's also what you choose to do. Paul teaches the church in Corinth that living out Christ's love causes us to truly grow up. Preached at Fresh Life Church. www.sermons.love.
Enjoy the first Christmas sermon Roger Barrier preached. The Meaning of Christmas was preached at his first church, his first kiss with Julie and the first time his congregation heard a message of Jesus' birth from their twenty-year-old pastor. It's our gift to you this Christmas.
As believers, we must learn to be unselfish. In the last times, wickedness is on the rise. Evil people will be selfish, greedy, arrogant, proud, abusive, lovers of money, boastful, proud, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— having a form of godliness but denying its power.
What’s on your mind this Christmas season? Perhaps your thoughts are dwelling on the stressful demands of your job, a struggling relationship, or some big changes that will come with the new year. With so many things begging for your attention this time of year, it’s easy to miss out on the significance of Christ’s coming. Pete Briscoe takes you along as he walks through Mary’s journey to Bethlehem and shares what may have been on her mind as she pondered the coming of her child. You’ll learn ho...
Grace really is, relationally speaking, it really is the unsettling solution for just about everything. Jesus was full of grace. He extended it to people who were nothing like him, and then he asked people like us, who are nothing like him, to extend it to people who are nothing like us, and who may not even like us. So let's do that. This Christmas season, let's do something unsettling. Let's be unsettling. Let's give to someone what they don't expect, and what they perhaps don't necessarily de...
Maybe Nazareth isn't a place, maybe it's a perspective. That's where we get trapped. Not where we are but what we think about where we are. Jesus could have done it in Nazareth, they just weren't willing to receive it. www.sermonslove.com. Preached at Elevation Church.
In a consumption-driven culture, it can be hard to feel wealthy because we tend to focus on our long lists of wants. We might want a new car, a bigger house, or the latest technological gadget. But no matter how hard we try, we will not find joy in consumption. To live meaningful lives filled with peace, love, and joy, we need to manage our wealth well and use it for good. Let's look at the deceptions of wealth and discover how we can find joy in a generosity-driven lifestyle. www.chaseoakschurc...
What do you do when you feel that the world has gathered against you? The hardest thing you ever do is to wait in God's promises and rest. That's where you come to know Him. God doesn't cater to wicked men. He breaks them and brings them to repentance. Your pain is going to become your pulpit if you wait long enough and trust Him. Preached at Denton Bible Church. Used by permission.
Some of you are losing sleep over what you don't understand about God. Habakkuk gives you the answers and a way to process your doubts and discouragement. www.sermons.love.
Fatih is a way of trusting, acting and resting. Faith isn’t about you. It’s about God... it is true and real no matter what you do or think. Have the faith to let go of what I could never gain so you can finally embrace what you already have. Preached at Casas Church www.casaschurch.org
Egypt suffered horribly when God sent the plague of the frogs. Frogs were everywhere, but Pharaoh waited to call for Moses. In the same way, we tolerate sin in our lives and incur the judgment of God. Why didn't we just call on God and get rid of the "frogs" in our lives. www.sermons.love.
Regarding health, get the facts, understand the layers of health care, explore treatment options, seek wise spiritual counsel and take a personal inventory. Team up with family and friends, support groups and mentors, clergy and prayer partners, doctors, pharmacists, mental health professionals, dietitians and alternative health care providers.
God knows your need (and He’s the only one who can meet it). Instead of focusing on what I need, what I think, what I want, I'm changing my prayer. Show me. Show me who I can bless. Show me who I can encourage. "Give and it shall be given unto you, good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over." If you want joy, rejoice. If you want purpose, give praise. Preached at Elevation Church. Used by permission.
When we feel anger, our emotions tell us it’s 100 percent someone else’s fault. But James, the brother of Jesus, has something different to say. When we take a step back and acknowledge what the problem really is, anger will no longer be the boss of us. Preached at North Point Community Church. www.sermonslove.com.
If you want heaven's power, you must be cultivating spiritual intimacy. Expand your capacity for God to do more for you and in you. Don't be content with mediocre faith. Become drenched in God's power and presence. www.sermonslove.com.
God used a highly unlikely widow-pagan and impoverished, to richly provide for God's prophet Elijah. Never underestimate. So often we think God cannot use us because we are unlikely. But ordinary people are the only people God has ever used. www.lifechurch.tv/open.
When our dreams are shattered, can we actually experience the grace of God in the midst of our humanity, watch God's spirit move in a powerful way, in a vibrant way, even at times through dysfunctional people. And that's the power and capacity that can be seen and experienced in the local Church. When we're hurt, we're going to work through it in a healthy way. We're going to pray. We're going to serve. We're going to repent. We're going to keep going, keep dreaming. Preached at Fresh Life Churc...
How do you truly live a life filled with the Holy Spirit? Paul teaches to speak truth, make melody, always be grateful and yield in obedience. Preached at Chase Oaks Church. Used by permission.
God wants you to know which one is more important, the traditions of men, or the truth of God. And it's about time for some of us to decide, are we going to spend this whole year living out of tradition, or living according to truth? I challenge you to flip it. It is so easy to live with an invisible belief system, that regulates your responses in situations, and even your ideas of what is possible in your life. An unquestioned belief system is a dangerous thing. The phrases are significant, bec...
The Beatitudes are the blessings that accrue to Kingdom people...not church people - Kingdom people. Kingdom people are the men and women, boys and girls, who consciously, upfront, unapologetically flow under the rule of God. Preached at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship. From www.sermonslove.com.
Proverbs 14:30: "A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot." Envy causes us to compare and compete with others in an unhealthy way. It brings arrogance when we’re winning and discouragement when we’re not. It robs us of contentment and causes us to feel like—as an ancient king put it—we’re chasing after the wind. But envy doesn’t have to be the boss. Preached at North Point Church. www.sermonlove.com.
The series "Where Are They Now?" is concluded at Elevation Church with Judah Smith's message about the story of Jacob and his grandsons. Joseph brought his eldest son to receive the double portion of blessing as is customary for the firstborn offspring. Instead, Jacob crossed his arms and blessed the younger son, Ephraim, who didn't deserve the blessing. The Old Testament story is a picture of how God works. Jesus is the elder son, Manassah, who died for our sins. We are Ephraim, the undeserving...
Dishonesty begins when you avoid conflict and intimacy. Dishonesty is based on the fear of revealing your weaknesses. Be authentic and give grace. Allow others to extend grace and acceptance to you. Sermon begins at 36 mins. Preached at Casas Church. Used by permission.
Jesus assured His mother at the wedding feast that there's always enough when He is in charge. Do you trust Christ's provision in your own life? Here's how you can.
