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Shepherds - Rejected By Men, Honored By God

Contributed by Dwight Plett on Dec 12, 2011

God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

Shepherds – rejected by men, honored by God Last Sunday we talked about Mary. I tried to remove some of the mystique that surrounds her. She was a woman, albeit a special woman chosen for a special purpose, but still just a woman who yielded herself to the will of God. She experienced the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Mennonite

The Deadly Sin Of Anger--Part One Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 5, 2008

When wronged or hurt by someone we are often tempted to lash out in vicious anger seeking revenge.

The Deadly Sin of Anger --Matthew 5:21-26; Romans 12:14-21; Ephesians 4:31-5:2 Peter Johnson related this story in the April 14, 1988, issue of USA TODAY. “Have you ever noticed that sometimes we get angry and remain bitter with people and actually forget why we’re so upset? Take, for example, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Men Called On God

Contributed by John Petty on Dec 4, 2008

Through calling on God Seth blessed his family tree and showed the world the way to God.

Genesis 4:25-26 (NKJV) 25 And Adam knew his wife again, and she bore a son and named him Seth, "For God has appointed another seed for me instead of Abel, whom Cain killed." 26 And as for Seth, to him also a son was born; and he named him Enosh. Then men began to call on the name of the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:25-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Moses - 3 Questions To Answer Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 28, 2014

Everyone must answer three major questions in our lives. Who am I? What am I here for? What can stop me?

Title: Moses’ Life Mission and His Five Big Excuses Theme: Text: Exodus 3 - 4 Introduction When we think of Moses we often times think of this mighty man of God standing on the mountain and holding the 10 commandments. Or maybe you have the image of him with the rod held over the red sea ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Marked?

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on May 7, 2018

what mark do you bear, Cain's curse, Mark of the beast or the Seal/Mark of God. are you truly a child of God.

Open with prayer. Are you marked? Today we are going to look at marks for one day you will have to decide which one you will bear. Genesis 4:1-16 The first mark is called the mark of Cain or the first curse and cannot be gotten rid of. This mark gave Cain protection from those who wished to harm ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Two Mountains: A Choice Between Fear And Grace

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Aug 18, 2025

Gracious God, as we open Your Word today, let it speak to our hearts and transform our minds. Help us to see the difference between the old way and the new way, between fear and grace, between bondage and freedom.

Church family, I want you to imagine standing at the foot of two mountains. One mountain is shrouded in darkness, smoking with fire, echoing with the sound of thunder. The other mountain is bathed in light, filled with celebration, where angels sing and the righteous have gathered. Today, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Methodist

A Stroll Through The First Cemetery

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Sep 2, 2005

A sermon from Genesis 5 on the Surety of Death, The Shortness of Physical Life and The Security of Eternal Life. Many thanks to Dr. Roger Campbell for permission to preach and share this outline with my own additions and illustrations.

INTRODUCTION: Ø Cemeteries intrigue me. o I lived by a cemetery when I was a boy. o My wife grew up next to a cemetery. o Not long ago we drove through the cemetery here. Ø The epitaphs tell the history of a community. o They often illustrate the depth of Christian faith. o They sometimes reveal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:3-31

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Action

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 7, 2007

A PREVIEW ON FAITH

Faith In Action Faith = Conviction or persuasion with corresponding actions. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Amplified Bible 11:1 NOW FAITH is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Precious Blood

Contributed by David Carter on Sep 23, 2009

THE PRESCIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS

THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS Text: I Peter 1: 18,19 Thank God for the BLOOD! If you take the BLOOD out of our body we die! (Lev. 17:11 The life of the flesh is in the blood) This is also true concerning the Body of Christ – The Church. If you take away the BLOOD OF JESUS we die. --- We are not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Widow's Mite

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Mar 4, 2015

Irrespective of the quality or quantity, the condition of your heart confers value on your offering before God.

In Luke 21:1-4, Jesus Christ showed us a very significant aspect of acceptable offering. It was in the temple that He witnessed people giving their offerings and among the multitude was a poor widow who offered only two mites. Of these multitude, Jesus Christ adjudged the offering of the poor widow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abundance In Times Of Austerity

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Oct 26, 2016

When we fail to tithe, the door to the devil is left open

TOPIC- ABUNDANCE INSPITE OF AUSTERITY LESSON 3- THE BLESSINGS OF TITHING TEXT- MALACHI 3:10, MATTHEW 23:23, GENESIS 14:20, PROV 3:1-3 Tithing is directly associated with opening the windows of heaven. This opening is what releases the blessings of God, His abundant provision upon His people. No ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Hidden Family Challenges SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Household enemies are more dangerous because you are usually less cautious with them. You usually have no problem dealing with known enemies. But you lower your guards at home because you believe you are in the midst of people who love and care for you.

Today, we will delve into the topic of household enemies and how to break their power over our lives. Household enemies can be more dangerous than known enemies because we often let our guard down around those we trust. These enemies can be found within our own families, such as a wicked spouse, a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-5

Topics: Envy, Family

Memorial Day: Honouring Sacrifice, Embracing Purpose

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 20, 2025

Memorial Day is more than a holiday; it's a sacred moment to reflect on the price of freedom. It reminds us of those who gave their lives in service to their country.

MEMORIAL DAY: HONOURING SACRIFICE, EMBRACING PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 15:13 Supporting Texts: Romans 13:7, Hebrews 11:4, 2 Timothy 2:3, Psalm 116:15 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day is more than a holiday; it's a sacred moment to reflect on the price of freedom. It reminds ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Genesis 1-4

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 27, 2006

Going into the New Year by taking the congregation along on a walk-through of the Bible, starting in GENESIS.

No matter which version of the Bible you open, you will see very similar wording, in GENESIS 1:1. ‘In the beginning, God created ….’ If you believe these first five words, you have the basics of belief that will enable you to believe in the entire Bible, and to use it in your daily ...read more

Denomination: *other

I Walk The Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 11, 2008

"The righteous will live by faith." God never alters the robe of righteousness to fit man; He changes the man to fit the robe.

Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: I Walk the Line Scripture: Romans 1:17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel