Sermons on 1 Timothy 4:7-1:8:

Humility And Unity - Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Jan 26, 2018

Do we want to be more effective in bringing the sinful, the sick, the shackled and the sad to Jesus’ feet? We'll look at the qualities of four men who took their sick friend from a place of sickness, sadness, being shackled and sinful, to Christ's feet.

HUMILITY AND UNITY BRINGING A SICK WORLD TO CHRIST - Part 1 of 2 Mark 2:1-12 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Luke 5:18-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Three Levels Of Love, Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

You can't truly others and love God until you understand what it means to love yourself.

INTRODUCTION We’ve come to one of the most important passages in the New Testament. Jesus reveals what He considers to be the MOST IMPORTANT commandment in the entire Bible—to love God. And He volunteers the second most important commandment—to love our neighbors as ourselves. Since this is a very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Extended Forecast, Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

The most important event in the future is the return of Jesus Christ. In Mark 13, Jesus gives details of His return, but in the first part of the chapter He predicts three things that will happen before He returns.

INTRODUCTION Predicting the weather is tough sometimes. A group of Sioux Native Americans living in South Dakota asked their tribal chief if it was going to be a cold winter. He said, “I’ll get back to you.” Then he used his cell phone and called the National Weather Service, and they said they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Principles In Leviticus, Part 1 Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 30, 2018

Can Christians, who worship in a very different manner from ancient Israel, learn anything about worship from the book of Leviticus? What are important principles of worship from Leviticus?

Prelude The book of Leviticus is about worship. Can Christians, who worship in a very different manner from ancient Israel, learn anything about worship from the book of Leviticus? What are important principles of worship from Leviticus? Purpose: Let’s learn to worship God from the first inspired ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Abraham, Part 1: The Call Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2014

Why did God choose Abraham? what did accomplish through this great man. How should we respond to God's promises?

The Life of Abraham: Part 1: The Call Genesis 12:1-9 Introduction We begin today with the study of Abraham who is one of the most important persons who ever lived. He is revered by Islam, Judaism, and Christianity alike. The call of Abraham marks a huge development in God’s plan of redemption of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Six Seals, Part 1

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 13, 2014

As the Tribulation begins, words can barely describe the times that are ahead of the inhabitants of Earth. Christians today ought to live and act with urgency to tell others about Jesus, and this chapter begins to show us why!

The First Six Seals, Part 1 Revelation, Part 6, Revelation 6:1-6 Introduction - Today we begin to look at a time so horrific … words barely describe it -- There’s an urgency to tell others about Jesus; because this is prophecy - I want to remind you that after Chap. 3 the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Basis For All Prayers - Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014

The Lord's Prayer - Basis for All Prayers

A. INTRODUCTION “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. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life on earth as Your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Ways Of A Fool -- 1 Samuel 31 Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014

We look at some of the ways Saul played the fool so we can learn how NOT to go the direction Saul went.

The Ways of a Fool 1 Samuel 31 Like most of you, I have spent time walking in the cemetery. I like to look at the gravestones and their dates. I like to imagine what these people were like and how they lived a hundred or more years ago. What did they do for a living? Where in town did they live? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Year Of Powerful Prayers 1 What If ... Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2014

If, right now, God were to answer the prayer of your heart, what would be different?

Message: WHAT IF? This morning, as usual I start with a question: The question is simply this - What if? Our theme for 2014 is The Year of Powerful Prayers or Powerful pra YERS and what if this year, what if this month, what if today, what if right now, God were to answer the prayer of your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Old Testament Names: Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 14, 2014

The Three Names for God in the Old Testament

A. THE THREE NAMES FOR GOD IN THE OLD TESTAMENT 1. God is Elohim, the most common designation. Comes from El, “strong one” and Ohim “to swear or bind with an oath.” Used 2,500 times. • First mentioned in Scripture, Gen. 1:1. “In the beginning God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Creating New Strongholds - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 2, 2019

Most teachings about “strongholds” tend to focus on how it hinders spiritual growth. But strongholds can also be the stabilizing force in spiritual maturity.

A number of years ago the founder of a well-known Christian organization responded to a question about tithing in his blog. The man asking the question was married with three young children. The family had no savings and about $75,000 in debt. They had been tithing, but said if they stopped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23, Mark 1:14-15, Matthew 4:17, John 1:17, 2 Corinthians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 9:7, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Ephesians 2:4-6, Romans 8:32, 2 Peter 1:3, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 9:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pieces Of The Puzzle Are On The Table Part 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 13, 2019

An analysis of events influencing prophecy.

THE PIECES OF THE PUZZLE ARE ON THE TABLE Part 1 PURPOSE: To examine the verses predicting each future event in sequence of its fulfillment. I. INTRODUCTION: AN ANALYSIS OF EVENTS INFLUENCING PROPHECY. A. WHAT PIECES ARE ON THE TABLE? 1. The Berlin Wall fell on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:24

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Cycle In A Land Misled-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 2, 2019

1 of 5. King Ahaz of Judah’s reign was marked/defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance. A land defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance is misled & to be pitied. The cycle must be broken in a misled land, due to it’s WASTED...

BREAKING The CYCLE In A LAND MISLED-I — 2Kings 16:01-18; 18:01-07, 14-16; 19:1-7, 14-20, 35-37 OR: Overcoming Political Compliance/Acquiescence Overcoming The Politics of Spiritual Acquiescence. Attention: 1787—Benjamin Franklin, eldest member at the Constitutional Convention—"I've lived, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 16:1-18, 2 Kings 18:1-7, 2 Kings 18:13-16, 2 Kings 19:1-7, 2 Kings 19:14-20, 2 Kings 19:35-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

When The Battle Chooses You 1 Series

Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Jul 24, 2019

Each person oftentimes face life with so much enthusiasm but meet with disappointments. When life challenges you, how do you respond to it?

When the Battle Chooses You 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, "Lord, save us! We're going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of Heaven Part 1 - Millennialism Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Aug 5, 2019

A brief critical outline of the three differing views on the timing of Christ's return to the Earth and his establishment of an Earthy kingdom.

The Two Kingdoms The Kingdom of Heaven part 1 Millennialism Millennialism - 3 views This message is the first in a series dealing with the Kingdom of Heaven, the Kingdom of God and the Rapture. I trust you will be blest as we examine these three vital ...read more

Denomination: Brethren