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Jesus Ministers 24/7 With Compassion And Pity

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 9, 2018

Jesus desires to get away for a time of solitude with his disciples but it isn';t to be

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 7:24-37 September 9, 2018 Jesus Ministers 24/7 with Compassion and Pity As we read and ponder Mark’s gospel reading for today, one cannot help but picture Jesus seeking a little time to get away from the crowds and the harangue of the Pharisees that followed him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Matthew 15:23, Matthew 15:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity At Any Cost?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Are we willing to compromise truth for the sake of unity?

UNITY AT ANY COST? John 17:11 "And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are." Ephesians 4:3 "Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-5, Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Go And Tell Peter

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

PETER’S STATE OF MIND AND SPIRIT.

I. PETER’S STATE OF MIND AND SPIRIT. A. HE HAD BOASTED AND HAD BOLDLY AVOWED HIS UNFAILING ALLEGIANCE TO CHRIST. 1. MATTHEW 26:33, 35 "PETER ANSWERED AND SAID UNTO HIM, THOUGH ALL MEN SHALL BE OFFENDED BECAUSE OF THEE, YET WILL I NEVER BE OFFENDED... PETER SAID UNTO HIM, THOUGH I SHOULD DIE WITH ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

On The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 8, 2006

Sermon about the events of pentecost and how they relate to the church today.

Significance of Pentecost Old Testament-Jewish A. Harvest of the First fruits It was harvest festival when the firstfruit of the grain harvest was presented to God (Lev 23:17). As is this day signifies the beginning of the harvest for the souls of the world. On this day God’s spirit would ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Preaching Jesus

Contributed by David Parks on Jun 2, 2004

I studied with a young female university student whose Grandmother was practicing black arts and had claimed to steal away her image in water. She had been sick lately (not surprising that far north) and wondered if her Grandmother was cursing her. This b

Preaching Jesus Christ TEXT: Acts 8:21-36 INTRODUCTION:1. One of the arguments for the existence of God is the worshipping nature of man. 2. I have often made the argument that man has never found the remains an atheistic society. 3. There seems to be something in man that says there is more to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:21-36, Philippians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Superficial Thanksgiving

Contributed by Marie Harvin on Oct 9, 2006

This sermon is about examining ourselves when we celebrate Thanksgiving this year. For many this day will be a time of praise, for others a time for pretext, for some a spiritual time and for others a superficial time.

Introduction: Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States and Canada. It is a day set aside to give thanks for the blessings of the year. Thanksgiving Day is usually observed with religious services and with families celebrations. A large dinner featuring turkey, cranberries and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

"What A Difference Christ Makes!" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 19, 2001

No one who ever encounters Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior will ever be the same person that they once were.

"What A Difference Christ Makes" Text: Mark 5:1-20 "And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an un- clean spirit, Who had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Persuade You Of Anything

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001

WHEN WE ARE PERSUADED, WE WILL WORK.

Title: Can I Persuade You Of Anything Text: Romans 4:21 Intro: This week Pastor Quintin and I were making some hospital visits. We were on the elevator when it stopped on the second floor, and a pharmaceutical salesman stepped on. The man hearing my sniffles because of my allergies turned and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Message From Hell

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 14, 2005

This sermon draws a contrast between the death, buriel, and after life of two people through the words of Jesus. This message also shows the importance of sharing Christ to our friends and family before it is eternally to late.

Message From Hell Luke 16:19-31 Introduction: A few years ago there was a TV show called Early Edition. The main character in this program would receive a paper every day that showed what was going to happen the next day. He would then set out to correct the bad things before they happened. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Will Take The Son

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Nov 20, 2004

A sermon that seeks to describe what we get when we take the Son.

Who Will Take The Son? TEXT: Genesis 22:1-14 1 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. 2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities

Contributed by John Gerald on Dec 4, 2004

A challenge to set right priorities

~~~PRIORITIES~~~ IN WHAT WAY WOULD YOU ARRANGE YOUR PRIORITIES? ~~~~ GOD, CHURCH, FAMILY COUNTRY, NEIGHBORS SELF, OCCUPATION As you can see, most people have these in reverse order. It is natural to put self first. By habit most of us put God last. When God is neglected in our lives, church ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Harsh Words Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 15, 2006

Jesus tongue is a sword. His words are God’s words and they have power to heal or destroy. How do we handle hearing harsh words from heaven’s holy herald?

Read or quote Mark 7. Does God’s word ever say something that bothers you? I dare say, if you have never had that experience, you must not be reading your Bible much! The word of God comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable, does it not? God told Jeremiah, (23:29) "Is not My word ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Angels: God's Heavenly Warriors, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2006

Several things we need to know about ’fallen angels’ and our enemy, Satan, and what we can learn from all this about God, HIS angels, and ourselves. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

God’s Heavenly Warriors, pt. 2 Matthew 8:16 There is a mighty angelic conflict being fought--because Satan, and a multitude of other angels chose to rebel against God. Last time we said, ’We are never more like Satan than when we rebel against authority.’ 1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16

Denomination: Baptist

A New Song: Psalm 40

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

What it means to have a new song

Psalms 40 A New Song Theme: Text: Psalms 40 Introduction ¶ <<To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.>> I waited patiently for the LORD; Ps 27:14 Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD! Jas 5:7 Therefore be patient, brethren, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

The Horrors Of Hell

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Hell is filled with people we love, and our neighbors and friends, who give to Charities, always there to lend a helping hand, people who we would say were GOOD people if they were judged by their works!

The Horrors of Hell Luke 16:19-31 As beautiful as Heaven is! That is how Horrifying HELL is! The Horror of HELL is NOT only for those who are the Mass murderers, or Hitler, or the really EVIL of this world! But Hell is filled with people we love, and our neighbors and friends, who give ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God