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A Picture Of God's Grace

Contributed by John White on Dec 21, 2006

A beautiful figurative illustration of the grace of God shown through David’s Godly love for his friend, Jonathan.

A Picture Of The Grace Of God 1 Samuel 18:1-4, - "And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

That We May Know Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 1, 2021

First John 5:13-17 shows us what we know as Christians.

Scripture The Apostle John corrects false teaching by setting down three tests by which one may evaluate whether one has a saving relationship with God. The tests are moral, social, and doctrinal, also known as tests of obedience, love, and belief. John has repeated and restated these three tests ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Redeeming Your Time - 5 Biblical Truths About Time And Productivity Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the biblical command to redeem our time, the concept of time in scripture, and how we can apply these teachings to improve our productivity and service to God's Kingdom.

We are commanded throughout scripture to “redeem our time.” Because “the days are evil” and we are running out of time to do the “will of the Lord.” If our aim is to redeem our time, it is imperative that we start with God’s word. Here are five things scripture says about time and our role in it. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Topics: Time Redemption, Biblical Productivity, Divine Stewardship

Sermon Series: Redeeming Your Time

God With Us Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 20, 2018

3rd message in an exposition of John's gospel focusing on the wonder of the incarnation

“God with Us” I. Initial presentation of the Word and His witness 1:1-34 A. Introduction of the Eternal Word, Jesus 1:1-5 B. Introduction to the witness John the Baptist 1:6-8 Many lessons can be drawn from the life of John the Baptist. • Never assume God intends to say, “No” to your ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Compel Them To Come In

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 7, 2023

The following sermon is going to review Jesus’ Parable of the Great Banquet in hope to spur your heart on to compel the lost to come in before it is too late!

Compel them to Come In Luke 14:15-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 During our lives we will make many decisions that will not only affect our present but our future realities as well. While some decisions are routine and often trivial such as what to eat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Respect Authority! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 20, 2003

God calls Christians to respect authority out of respect for God. Paul illustrates how our submission plays out in the Parent-Child relationship as well as in our work relationships.

Respect Authority! Ephesians 6:1-9 Focus: God calls Christians to submit to one another and respect authority out of respect for God. Function: To illustrate how our submission plays out in the Parent-Child relationship as well as in our work world. When Celeste and I first found out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Baby Jesus: What A Gift!

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 25, 2002

Christmas Day: Through the gift of the Christ Child, God comes into our reality to restore our sinful humanity, to defeat our enemy and to give us hope for life eternal.

Do you have a favorite gift? I have one that I really, really love. It isn’t a particularly expensive gift. It isn’t a particularly beautiful gift. It isn’t even a particularly useful gift. But, it is a fun gift. I don’t take this gift out very often. In fact, I have this gift in a plastic bag and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

I Dont Understand

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 14, 2003

A childs questions on John 3:16. Lets not forget about the children, Please. The Bible says that all ages will be in Hell, Lets save them with Jesus, and all go together.

I dont understand. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whomsoever believeth on Him should not perish but have ever lasting life. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Happens When A Christian Dies?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 23, 2004

Death should hold no fear for the child of God. We praise Him for the many blessings He gives us in this life, but for the born-again believer “the best is yet to come!”

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHRISTIAN DIES? “For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven, if indeed, having ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up Call

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 11, 2004

Alcoholism, drug abuse, teen pregnancy, school violence, homosexuality, abortion, child abuse, pornography, rape, robbery and murder pervade our nation. What’s wrong with this picture?

By: Donna J. Kazenske I have felt a new stirring in my heart the last few weeks regarding the spiritual condition of the body of Christ. I am concerned that there are more Christians sleeping (spiritually) than praying. I have watched the United States of America slowly deteriorate over the last ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: *other

Let's Quit Pretending Or Drop Your Fig Leaf

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jul 11, 2004

This sermon addresses the issue of make believe Christian and is a call to real Christian living. This sermon is a regurgitation of material written by Brennan Manning: Abba’s Child and Posers, Fakers, & Wannabes.

SERIES TOPIC: REALITY SERMON TITLE: Let’s Quit Pretending SERMON TEXT: Genesis 3:1-8; Revelation 3:14-18; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Preached at Point Assembly of God on July 11, 2004 at 11:00 AM by Louis Bartet. -- Preface Many of the thoughts and ideas found in this sermon are from the writtings of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Anger Is Toward Israel Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 1, 2010

Study of the Book of Isaiah. God has announced the blessing of a Child to be born, and yet we see the response of the people is less than thankful. (Ref Isaiah 9:8-12)

God’s Anger towards Israel Isaiah 9:8-12 Introduction - On Sunday, we discussed the coming prophecy of a Child being born to us - If you remember, we examined that we were given a great light to look at - We saw that truly there is NO more slavery for those who are in Christ - And lastly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise The Holy One

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jul 25, 2011

Hannah is mocked because she can't get a child and her husband (Elkanah) just talks about himself: "Am I not more to you than ten sons?"

SITUATION - Fellow wife (Peninnah) mocks her (Hannah) - Husband (Elkanah) talks about himself: "Am I not more to you than ten sons?" PRAISE THE HOLY ONE - Holy - up above - raise your head - Look beyond your situation PRAISE THE HOLY ONE THROUGH PRAYER - She dares talking to God, just like that, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-20

Denomination: Congregational

Wounded Healer Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008

Christmas is not just about the birth of a child, it’s about who he was born to become. Today, we’re going to consider Jesus who was born to be a Wounded Healer.

Wounded Healer Isaiah 53:1-7 When I lived in Tulsa, OK and worked at Boston Avenue UMC, an 8000 member church with 13 ministers on staff, I would go over to one of the other associate pastor’s homes on Saturdays to watch college football. As I got off the interstate and there was an antique store ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Blessing Of Life

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 8, 2009

The death of a child is not a waste for he is a blessing from the Lord, a reward from him (This is the message I preached in a funeral service for a young boy who died of a lingering sickness).

Honestly, I find it hard to speak in a funeral service. I am aware that words are not enough to fully comfort the family. I’m at a loss for words because I have kids also. I find the task harder because tonight we are holding a funeral service for an 8-year-old boy, Justyn [Name changed to protect ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Baptist