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Milk (The Law) For Infants Or Solid Food (Grace) For Adults

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 28, 2014

The Jews were very troubled with grace, because they needed laws to follow; particularly as the message of the New Testament suggested that they were above the law. They were very confused just like many Christians today. So let us put Grace into context.

Word Count: 2347 Ecclesiastics 15:15-20 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37 Psalm 119:1-8 Prayer: In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit; let these words bring honour to you. Amen. Summary: The Jews were very troubled with grace, because they needed laws to follow; particularly as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Episcopal

Handling Persecution Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on Mar 1, 2016

Persecution has always been a part of following Christ. Don’t react harshly to persecution. Be filled with the Spirit. Use persecution as an opportunity to be a witness for Christ. Be obedient to God above all. Draw together with the church in prayer and fellowship to complete the mission.

Completing the Mission that Jesus Began Handling Persecution Acts 4:1-33 Dec 9,2012 Evangelism, ministry In Chapter 3 of Acts, Peter and John healed a crippled man. A crowd gathered and Peter and John stood and proclaimed Jesus as Messiah and God. The one that the rulers and people had demanded be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart That Devises Wicked Imaginations

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 31, 2020

The intention of man’s heart is evil from his youth. The human heart is basically wicked, deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.

A HEART THAT DEVISES WICKED IMAGINATIONS “And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5) Men judge our thoughts by our works and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:18, Genesis 6:5, Jeremiah 17:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hagar

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 6, 2020

As I opened to read Genesis chapter 16, I got stuck with the above verse, it is such an eerie moment in the life of Abram and Sarah which we all can relate to, but our future depends on how we handle such situations, if not we are ruined.

Hagar Genesis 16:1”Now Sarai, Abram's wife had borne him no children, and she had an Egyptian maid whose name was Hagar.” Our website and facebook links: https://www.worshipjesusministries.org https://www.facebook.com/balasamson01/ The following five points are covered in this entire ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Baby Jesus

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 12, 2017

How do you see Jesus at this Christmas season? Is he still a tiny baby in the manger or is He the person that God has given a Name above every Name. How you see him determines how you receive from Him.

Christmas Baby Jesus Valley Grove words 1629 December 1, 2017 Philippians 2:9-11 In the movie Talledega Nights the race car driver Ricky Bobby asks the blessing over a family meal. He said, “Dear Lord baby Jesus thank you for this bountiful meal from Dominos, KFC, and Taco Bell. The family ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Ordinary People Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Everybody in this book is ordinary. Obed, the baby who gives the book a happy ending, does not grow up to do anything of significance that we know of. There are no great battles, no miracles, and no profound theological statements in this book. Not one person in this book was above ordinary.

What woman do you know who has had a thousand men propose to her from fisherman to millionaires; from the penniless on the bowry to the prince of a royal European family? And who was still getting regular proposals after she was 70 years old? There was such a woman, and her name was Evangeline ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Results Of Rebellion Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 1, 2022

Saul brought on his own destruction. Saul became a person who feared man instead of fearing God. Every leader needs to know that no matter what height they obtain that their position is from God, and they never are above keeping God’s law.

A drunken sailor falls off the boat. His mother was devout Christian. His father was a rebellious sea captain. When his mother died, he followed the ways of his father. He strayed so far and had no fear of the Lord. His life was total moral bankruptcy. He reached such a low point that one day he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Disobedience Positions People For Replacement

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 5, 2025

Disobedience is not just a mistake—it is a doorway to replacement. Saul had all the advantages: the anointing, the title, the people. But he lost it all because he put personal opinion above divine command. God does not bless stubbornness; He honours submission.

DISOBEDIENCE POSITIONS PEOPLE FOR REPLACEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-29 "Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king." – 1 Samuel 15:23b Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 13:8-14, 1 Samuel 16:1, Deuteronomy 28:1-2, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Forget To Forget Your Past Series

Contributed by Daniel Sanders on Dec 26, 2004

?u???the past behind and forgetting it is one of the most trying thing for most Christians to do. But Paul encouraged us not just to put our pass life without Christ behind, but also to count it as garbage and above all, as being lost; completely forgo

Watch Night Message 2004 Don’t Forget to Forget You Past Will You Carry Your Old Mess Into the New Year? Or Will There Be A New Beginning? Introduction: Church, are you ready for the New Year? - Are you ready for a fresh new start? - Are you ready to soar with the eagles? - Are you ready for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Cross To The World

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 3, 2004

Let me begin by making two statements: First, forgiveness may be unnecessary among perfect beings, but it is vital to those of us with enough wisdom to admit we are imperfect. Second, above all, we need forgiveness from our Creator just to be reconcil

TEXT: Luke 23:34a TITLE: FROM THE CROSS TO THE WORLD {Forgiveness} Let me begin by making two statements: First, forgiveness may be unnecessary among perfect beings, but it is vital to those of us with enough wisdom to admit we are imperfect. It seems we can’t help but offend, betray, or commit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christians In The Hov Lanes

Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Mar 12, 2006

To acknowledge that we believe that Jesus is the Christ and our Lord and Savior is more than just a decision made above the neck; it’s a decision that comes from the heart. And if it comes from the heart, we are no longer the same person. We have been cha

When I lived in the Washington, D.C. area right after high school, I worked afternoons at a doctor’s office in Springfield, Va. This was the height of my pre-Christian days, so I didn’t have much use in my life for religion. But there wase a group of nurses who worked there that I really ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prophecy: Were Are The Holy Spirit Fire Starters?

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 26, 2009

I beleive we need the gift of prohecy above all others in these times, for worshiping in spirit and trurth, for building the church up, fro bringing the holy fire to burn away the dross and to unleash rivers of living waters to our dying nations too peopl

So what is a prophet? To many people the term prophets conjures up a vision of an weathered haggard person with a more than slightly, no very wild look in their eyes. Someone who is weird sitting at the back of the church with a crazy look? Even perhaps an old lady sitting in a with a crystal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disabled Nation

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 24, 2009

America reminds me of these 70 kings in our text: Dethroned and Disabled, and reduced to settling for scraps which fall from above sparingly. And we used to sit feasting at the table of the KING of Kings. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPt.

Disabled Nation Judges 1:1-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DisabledNation.html America and Israel are much alike. They remind me of each other. And both remind me of these 70 kings in our text: Dethroned and Disabled, and reduced to settling for scraps which fall from above sparingly. America ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Thinking

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Feb 1, 2020

The apostle Paul lays out this subject for us in the book of Colossians. First he says, “Set your hearts on things above.” The NIV is the only translation to use the word “hearts” in verse 1 here. Almost all the other translations use the word “seek.”

Spiritual Thinking Colossians 3:1-3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. (2) Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. (3) For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-3, Psalm 139:23, Isaiah 1:18, Acts 10:1-2, Matthew 6:21, Acts 10:3-4, Acts 10:31, Acts 10:17-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kingdom Sex Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2019

To overcome a porn addiction and lust, Jesus says: Don’t look with the deliberate intention of fantasizing sex. And if you can’t keep from looking, take drastic action to avoid the trap of lust. But above all, depend on Christ to purify your heart.

On a December Sunday afternoon in northeastern Pennsylvania several years ago (2005), Pedro Sainvil sent two of his two children, ages 8 and 9, outside to play in the snow. Several minutes later, they rushed back into the house screaming, “Dad! Dad! There's a bear under the house!” Sure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free