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Today’s Temptation, Tomorrow’s Triumph 1 Samuel 24 Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014

David’s fight against the temptation of revenge produced positive three consequences we should all come to when today’s temptation is to put ourselves out in front of God’s will and get even with people.

Today’s Temptation, Tomorrow’s Triumph 1 Samuel 24 Did you ever get in a fight when you were a kid? I mean a real fight, with fists and blood and crying. I did. More than once. Being small meant I got picked on more than once, so I became a scrapper and a bully sometimes just to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Resource Of Obligation-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 20, 2010

Paul saw his spiritual obligation as a resource for Titus’ ministry. Thus, my obligation becomes a resource for others when it aligns/correlates with Christian...Part 1 of a 3-part sermon.

THE RESOURCE OF OBLIGATION-1—Titus 1:1-4 Paul saw his spiritual obligation as a resource for Titus’ ministry. Spiritual obligation is a resource for the ministry of others. How is one’s obligation a resource for the ministry of others? A Resource—something others can rely on, turn to & learn ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Real Love (1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 23, 2013

Everyone loves love! We want to be loved and we want to give love. The problem is—our love is often lacking. This four-sermon series explores 1 John in order to discover a love that's truly worth having and giving: real love! PowerPoint available.

Real Love (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/19/2013 Recently, I had the privilege of performing weddings for two committed couples here at the Grove. In each of those ceremonies, I spoke about just one word. It’s a word uttered in every wedding and whispered by ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian Church

How Great Is Our God (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 2, 2012

How great is our God? This four-sermon series is all about the greatness and glory of God. In part one, this expository sermon from Acts 17 explains that our God is a creative God, a caring God and a commanding God.

HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD (part 1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/15/2012 At a Youth for Christ rally a curious college student once posed a provocative question to the great mass-evangelist, Billy Graham. He asked, “What kind of guy is God?” He may not have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Evil As A Duty [1]

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 8, 2012

Morality is not what man wants it to be; morality is what God declares it to be.

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sight! Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine, and valiant men in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 1

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 28, 2021

The Book of Acts gives Luke's account of how the Gospel was preached and the Church grew in the days after Jesus went back to Heaven. This outline for the first chapter served as a launching point for a mini-series of messages on Acts.

Introduction: The Book of Acts gives an overview of Church history from the last few days when the Lord Jesus Christ spent on earth before He ascended, and the arrival of Paul in Rome about 30 years later (estimates vary). Certainly, any book begins with the first chapter and that is certainly the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel (God As Judge) Part 1 (Chapter 1-6)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 3, 2022

NASB, footnotes from biblegateway.com

This is the time of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, the king who attempted to eradicate the Jewish religion in 167-165 BC (Don Gowan, PhD, www.pts.edu professor). Another very different view is from Marilyn Hickey: written 70 years around 605-536 B.C . authorship by him confirmed by Matthew 24: 15 and the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Preparing To Build - 1

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007

Preparing to build, seeing the vision, living the dream.

Preparing to Build Part 1 Today we begin a brand new series entitled, PREPARING TO BUILD, SEEING THE VISION, LIVING THE DREAM. Last week we talked about our vision as a church. We talked about where we are heading, what we are dreaming. What we are trusting God for in the days to come. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To 1 Peter Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

A general introduction to the book of First Peter

August 29, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:1-9 “Introduction to 1 Peter & the Greeting” Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2who have been chosen according to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-19

Denomination: Brethren

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 1 – Judah Has Fallen In Weeping – Chapter 1:1-3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 18, 2025

Today we begin a new series in the book of Lamentations. So few people read and study this amazing book written by Jeremiah after the fall of Jerusalem and Judah. It is a sad book dealing with the nation’s sorrow and sin that caused it. It is most informative.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 1 – JUDAH HAS FALLEN IN WEEPING – CHAPTER 1:1-3 One of the least studied books of the bible is Lamentations, or more fittingly, “The Lamentations of Jeremiah”, for the prophet pours out his heart in lament at what has befallen Jerusalem and Judah. The book is very ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-2, Jeremiah 10:5, Jeremiah 7:27, Matthew 8:12, Lamentations 1:3, Jeremiah 10:1-5, Ezekiel 20:5-8, Hosea 4:16-19, Jeremiah 27:6, Romans 11:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tragedy Of Unrepentance-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 29, 2011

1 of 4. Cain’s lack of repentance & subsequent grudge, ended in his brother’s murder. Willful unrepentance opens the door to tragedy. But What are its losses? The tragedy of unrepentance is a Lost...

THE TRAGEDY OF UNREPENTANCE—Genesis 4:1-24 Attention: There was a painter named Jack, who was very interested in making a dollar where he could. So he often would thin down his paint to make it go a wee bit further. As it happened, he got away with this for some time. Eventually the Presbyterian ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Out For #1

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

By looking out only for himself, Lot suffered the loss of everything.

July 8, 2001 Genesis 13 “Looking out for #1- the story of Lot” part 1 I want to tell you a story this morning. It’s a true story. It’s a story about a man who made bad choices. Every choice that he made was on the basis what he thought was in his best interest. This man had a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mark Chapter 1

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 17, 2014

The opening eight verses of the Gospel according to Mark contain a gigantic volume of truths. Let's take a look at them.

Mark 1:1-8 - “The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way” - “a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Stress (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022

According to Gallup Poll 2018, America is the 7th most stressed population globally. This sermon explains two kinds of stress, its causes, and what the Bible says about it.

Today we'll continue our sermon series on "The Bible and Emotional Problems" on stress. According to Gallup Poll 2018, America is the 7th most stressed population globally after Greece, the Philippines, Tanzania, Albania, Iran, and Sri Lanka. Stress is responsible for more than half ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:15, Ecclesiastes 11:10, 2 Timothy 3:1, Psalm 42:5, Psalm 118:5-6, Psalm 119:143, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Thessalonians 3:7, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 26, 2011

This series focuses on becoming a true disciple. Part one focuses on our need to understand the costs involved in becoming a disciple.

Discipleship Part 1: Pupil and Followers Scriptures: Matthew 18:3; Luke 14:25-33 Introduction: This morning I will start a series I’ve titled “Discipleship.” In our adult bible study class, we have been discussing our simple church process. A large part of our discussions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational