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Why Jesus Rested Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 15, 2018

A look at how Jesus rested on the Saturday of Holy Week. It was the Sabbath day and He was able to rest because He had finished His work well.

Well-Earned Rest: Some of the best rest comes from finished work completed well. - Most of us have had that moment: you’ve been working hard all day on a project – maybe you’re painting a bedroom. It’s long needed work and today was the day. It took the better part of your Saturday, but as you ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

What To Leave Behind In 2019

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 10, 2020

We are not able to read a crystal ball or read into the future but there are some things that you must do to leave the past behind and move forward into the New Year.

What to leave behind in 2019 Introduction This morning (29th) you are a few days from the New Year (2020), and physically if you are like most of us you are one step from exhaustion and you are praying that you are not going to get on that merry go round and play it again as 2019. I bet if I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Nazarene

An Outline Of Acts 19:1-7

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 16, 2023

Paul came to Ephesus and found some disciples. He also found something was wrong. Paul was able to dialogue with these disciples and lead them into new truth,

Introduction: Paul arrived in Ephesus and trouble soon followed him. He discovered a group of twelve disciples of John the Baptist, first, and re-baptized them. Then Paul was able to explain additional truth to these disciples. Some good things followed after that! Text: Acts 19:1-7, KJV: 1 And it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The One Who Casts Evil Out

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2022

Job is able to put the words “good,” “afflicted,” “learning” and “law” together in one sentence. And we could add the word "joy," too.

Saturday of the 26th week in course Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the OT, has the prayer of somebody in the midst of a crisis: “It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes.” It may very well be a prayer of Job, whose life and response we have been studying over the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-24, Job 42:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

A Heart Of Faith

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

While ten men only saw the problems, two men in that group were able to see God, and depended on the promises that He had made to them.

For today’s meditation we focus on Joshua 14:7, “I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought him word again as it was in my heart.” (ESV) Of late we are studying the life of Caleb, and the above mentioned verse are the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:7

Denomination: Other

The Beginning Of Knowledge

Contributed by Dwight Davis on May 26, 2025

This sermon deals with the dangers that come with technology and the importance of being able to correctly discern the difference between true, critical knowledge and inconsequential, time-wasting knowledge.

In my last sermon, against the backdrop of current world events, I shared with you from Scripture how we could know we are living in the last days of this earth’s troubled history. We looked primarily at Revelation 13 and 14 and discussed some of the signs of the times that strongly indicate where ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:4, Daniel 12:8-10, Proverbs 2:1-6, Proverbs 9:10, Matthew 6:22-24, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Knowing And Standing On What You Believe

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 29, 2024

I believe that the people of God are about to have their belief tried and our faith is about to be tested and shaken to its core, the form of godliness will not be able to stand.

Knowing and Standing on what you Believe By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - We are living in a time of uncertainty, darkness, fear, gloom, desperation, and anxiety as gripped our nation, people are literally sitting on the edge wondering what is coming next. It seems as if every 10 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, 2 Corinthians 2:5

Denomination: Apostolic

(Lesson 2) Gideon: A Weak Self-Image

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Gideon was at the bottom of the social ladder and filled with self-doubt when he encountered God. Because of that experience, Gideon was able to drive the enemy out of his homeland.

A. INTRODUCTION: JUDGES 6:11-23 1. Poor. Gideon was the youngest son, of the poorest family, of the weakest tribe in Israel. "My family is poor in Manasseh, and I am least in my father’s house" (I Judges 6:15). 2. Weak Name. Gideon was also called Jerubbal (Baal fighter) after confronting idol ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Less Than Great Expectations

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 8, 2003

We serve a God who is able to do more than we could even imagine so why don’t we ask in a big way?

February 9, 2003 Evening Service Text: 2 Kings 13:14-21 Subject: Hearing the Word of God Title: Less Than Great Expectations. Child psychologists in the recent past have shown us some remarkable things about child behavior. One thing that I have found very interesting is that children always ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Don't Love Me Like You Used To. Series

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 8, 2003

To show people that it was because God loves us that we are able to count the victory, and because he loves us, we must or should love him in return.

SUBJECT: YOU DON’T LOVE ME LIKE YOU USE TO SCRIPTURE: HEBREWS 10: 32-39 In life we may go through periods of time where we loose interest in certain things. Many times marriages are broken up simply because we lose interest in another. Men fall out of love with their wives, and wives fall out ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

Opening The Dreaded Box Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 4, 2005

In this series it is my goal that you not question your faith, but be able to ask the questions about your faith that you have always wondered, but never knew the answer

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Introduction: “Opening the Dreaded Box” Text: 1 Peter 3:15 OPENING JOKE: INTRODUCTION: We are going to begin a very special series of sermons this evening called, “Questioning the Faith” In this series it is my goal that you not question your faith, but be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider The Lilies

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The Lord Jesus is the Master Teacher. He was able to take some of the most common objects and teach us the great truths about God, life, Heaven, and hell.

Consider The Lilies, Matthew 6:25-34 Quote, “Teaching is the transfer of material from the teacher’s notes to the student’s notebook, without it going through either’s minds.” I remember some of my teachers throughout the years and I’m sure you remember some of yours: 5th Mrs. Hadlock (Martian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Not By Accident Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Nov 30, 2004

This message teaches us through the life of Moses how much God thinks of us and what we are able to accomplish. This is part 2 in a 9 part series.

MOSES: FROM DOUBT TO DELIEVERANCE NOT BY ACCIDENT Sunday September 15, 2002 Scripture Reference: Exodus 2:1-10 Intro. A. Can I introduce you to a thought that I think most of us never consider and may even feel is a little irreverent at first glance? I am going to anyway so just say yes. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

A Good Conscience Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 4, 2006

Paul was able to live with a clear conscience...not DEFILED, SEARED, or EVIL, as are dangers for us. Link included to formatted text version, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

A Good Conscience Acts 23:1 Have you ever been persecuted for your stand for Christ? If we’re living right, we’re to expect it: 2 Tim. 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. Matthew 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prays ... The Disciples Sleep Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 2, 2013

Jesus is overwhelmed, yet is able to move forward. At the same time the disciples fail in the face of small challenges. How can we move forward without failure?

Message Matthew 26:36-46 Jesus Prays the Disciples Sleep Let me ask you a question:- How is Jesus like you? What are some of the things that Jesus does that we do as humans? (weeps, gets angry, sleeps, eats, loves, was tempted etc). So we see similarities don’t we. Let’s push it a little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist