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Where Are The Nine?

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 31, 2010

Thanksgivng Message. If there is a prevailing sin among God’s people, it is the "attitude of ingratitude." Why do saints, redeemed by grace, indwelt by the Spirit, given eternal life and a home in Heaven ... why do we forget to be thankful?

Where Are the Nine? Why Men are not Thankful Luke 17:11-19 November 23, 2008 We see in our text … I. The Lepers (11-13) A. The Setting (11) Luke 17:11-19 And it came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered into a certain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Study In Luke 23:32-49

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on May 21, 2012

It should be everyday but, wouldn't it be great if America had a holiday to remember what Jesus did for us like we do Memorial Day? Easter and Christmas should be but, it has turned into chocolate bunnies....colored eggs...Easter bonnets with all the fri

05-20-2012 Study in Luke 23:32-49 It should be everyday but, wouldn't it be great if America had a holiday to remember what Jesus did for us like we do Memorial Day? Easter and Christmas should be but, it has turned into chocolate bunnies....colored eggs...Easter bonnets with all the fringe upon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-49

Denomination: Baptist

Boasters, Bragging, Pride!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 18, 2009

In this sermon outline we see that God does not approve of boasters, braggers and proud look. The Bible teaches us to humble our selves before the Lord. (James 4:10 KJV) Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. (1 Pet 5:6 KJ

Boasters, Bragging, Pride! In this sermon outline we see that God does not approve of boasters, braggers and proud look. The Bible teaches us to humble our selves before the Lord. (James 4:10 KJV) Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. (1 Pet 5:6 KJV) Humble ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-3

How Are You Saved Anyway Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A study on the Book of Romans

How Are You Saved, Anyway? Chapter 10 Paul’s attitude towards the Israel of the flesh is he desires them to come to know God. To be saved from the wrath of God. The Reasons for Israel’s rejection (10:1-13) You would think that Israel would have been expecting and waiting for their Messiah ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Countdown To Pentecost

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 18, 2013

Pentecost marks the birth of the church

Countdown To Pentecost ________________________________________ Matthew 16:18 - And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. Obedience Acts 1:5 - And being assembled together with them, He commanded them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Charismatic

Where Do We Go From Here

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jan 6, 2013

This message is about the days that we are living in.

Where Do We Go From Here Matthew 16:18 “And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” The Greek word for church is “ecclesia” meaning a called out assembly or congregation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: *other

Keeping The Spiritual Fire Burning

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 12, 2015

Every believer needs to keep the spiritual fire burning in order to prevent spiritual death and rusting out.

KEEPING THE SPIRITUAL FIRE BURNING Study Text:— Gal 3: 1-3 Introduction: - The Christian life should not only begin strong, but it should also finish strong . - How many of you, after beginning the Christian life strong, are in danger of rusting out? 2Ti 4:7: I have fought a good fight, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Highway Of The Blood

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 7, 2019

If there is one thing the Devil hates…it’s the blood of Jesus.

If there is one thing the Devil hates…it’s the blood of Jesus. If it had not been for the blood of Christ, Satan would have conquered the world, but 1 John 4:4 is true today, and we can be victorious over him. We should never underestimate the power of Satan. Ephesians 6:11; 2 Corinthians 4:3-4; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22, Leviticus 17:11, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2013

Death is the great leveler. Not all rich men go to hell, nor do all poor men go to heaven. It was how Lazarus lived his life before God, and how the rich man squandered his opportunities, that determined their differing destinies.

THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS. Luke 16:19-31. It was against the Pharisees who were lovers of money that Jesus spoke the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. It is a sad story, which shows two men in quite different lifestyles in this life, and the fate of each of them in the life to come. 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Do We God From Here

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 29, 2014

A challenge to the church to strive to keep the faith that was delivered to the saints

Where Do We Go From Here Matthew 16:18 “And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” The Greek word for church is “ecclesia” meaning a called out assembly or congregation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: *other

"The Perfection Of Abraham's Faith"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

"THE PERFECTION OF ABRAHAM'S FAITH"

Genesis 22:1-14 "THE PERFECTION OF ABRAHAM'S FAITH" I. THE CALIBRE OF TRUE FAITH 2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Fruit Given... Did You Receive?

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Nov 24, 2019

the fruits of the Spirit are more than we think they are, they are only given by God

Fruit given…do you receive? In Galatians 5:22-23 we read But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Let us look at this for a moment. These are characteristics produced by the Holy Spirit in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:20-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Running To Jesus

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Mar 17, 2021

When a sinner realizes that they are lost and understand the meaning of salvation, they should RUN to Jesus and not delay. There are several examples of men in the New Testament who actually ran to Jesus.

Running to Jesus Proverbs 18:10 (KJV) The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. When a sinner realizes that they are lost and understand the meaning of Acts 4:12 Acts 4:12 (KJV) Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:10, Acts 4:12, Mark 5:2, Mark 10:17, Mark 10:21-22, James 2:26, Matthew 13:23, Luke 19:1-5, Luke 19:8, Mark 15:33-37, John 20:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Search Me

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 2, 2025

God knows us and our loyalty level.

1. Psalm 139:1-3 (NKJV) O Lord, You have searched me and known me. 2 You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. 3 You comprehend my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways. 2. We want to love and be loved, to be known and remembered. In 1926, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Faith?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 22, 2022

A main theme of the book of Hebrews is faith. Was the Gospel also preached to ancient Israel? What was missing?

A main theme of the book of Hebrews is faith. Was the Gospel also preached to ancient Israel? What was missing? “For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of those who obeyed.” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist