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Sermon 6: From Bitterness To Blessing Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 23, 2019

What a difference a day can make! One day Ruth went into the fields to glean a poor widow with no prospects for the future and by the end of the day she found herself the object of the special attention and affection of a man who would change her destiny.

Sermon 6: From Bitterness to Blessing Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh July 22, 2019 What a difference a day can make! One day Ruth went into the fields to glean a poor widow with no prospects for the future and by the end of the day she found herself the object of the special attention and affection of a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 16, 2014

The helmet is a metaphor for protecting the mind. The Apostle Paul wants us to guard our thoughts. If the devil can tamper with our thoughts, he can meddle with our lives. How we perceive Christ and His teachings affects all of life.

While conducting a raid in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan, a US Marine platoon received incoming sniper fire. One of the Marines was struck in the head and the bullet bounced off his Kevlar helmet. He assured his fellow Marines he was unhurt except for some ringing in his ears, and they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Congregational

Expelling Anger Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 12, 2021

Anger, unchecked and uncorrected, affects 3 things: 1) Our view of ourselves (Matthew 5:21-22), 2) Our worship of God (Matthew 5:23-24), and 3) Our relation to others (Matthew 5:25-26).

Matthew 5:21-26 [21]"You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.' [22] But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Other

Transformed By God's Rejoicing Love Zephaniah 3:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2024

Explore the transformative power of God's rejoicing love as revealed in Zephaniah 3:17. May this sermon inspire us to live transformed by the truth of God's rejoicing love, confident in His unfailing affection towards us.

Transformed by God's Rejoicing Love Zephaniah 3:17 Introduction: The book of Zephaniah, nestled within the Old Testament as one of the Minor Prophets, presents a powerful message of judgment, repentance, and hope. Zephaniah, the prophet, ministered during the reign of King Josiah in Judah ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17, Psalm 46:1, Isaiah 41:10, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 34:4, Isaiah 62:5, Luke 15:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good News For Mary Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 2, 2024

For the next several Sundays, we will focus on the Good News of Jesus' birth and how that affected specific people as revealed in the gospels. It would appear that Luke is giving us a first hand report from Mary herself. The details are rather amazing.

Alba 12-1-2024 GOOD NEWS FOR MARY Luke 1:26-38 I am sure that you have heard many Good New/Bad News jokes. There are many of them around. There are even some for preachers, like this one: Good News: The Women's Guild voted to send you a get-well card. Bad News: The vote passed by 9 for and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Theme Of Book Of Ezekiel

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 15, 2025

God in all of His Glory can dwell among humans. You don’t have to be perfect for God and His Glory to dwell with you. Your current outward situations have no effect (do not affect) on God's glory.

God in all of His Glory can dwell among humans. You don’t have to be perfect for God and His Glory to dwell with you. Your current outward situations have no effect (do not affect) on God's glory. You can be living in a foreign land, as slaves, or in difficult circumstances, yet God's Glory ...read more

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 11 – The Walls Are Broken And Sadness And Tragedy Are Widespread – Jeremiah Questions God - Chapter 2:18-20 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 10, 2025

Such tragedy in Judah but who can help? The broken walls weep. Hunger is everywhere. Women turn to cannibalism. Everyone is badly affected. Jeremiah asks, “Why has the LORD done this to us?” In fact it is sin that is reaping its sowing. The nation was corrupt.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 11 – THE WALLS ARE BROKEN AND SADNESS AND TRAGEDY ARE WIDESPREAD – JEREMIAH QUESTIONS GOD - CHAPTER 2:18-20 We continue the description of the state of the survivors from the Babylonian invasion and Jeremiah’s communication to them. The book is called Lamentations ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:18, Lamentations 2:19, Lamentations 2:20, Romans 8:28, Romans 8:26-27, Hebrews 4:14-16, Lamentations 2:7, Jeremiah 2:8, Jeremiah 5:30-31, Habakkuk 3:2, Genesis 6:5, Luke 17:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 45 – At Last The People Owned Their Sin But It Had Caused Such Physical Suffering - Lamentations 5:16-17 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2025

At last the people recognised their sinfulness and why they were suffering. Judah had lost its majesty and spendor. That is what sin does. The survivors were physically affected by their sin. We look briefly at Christian ministry, and then at what the Lord endured on the cross.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 45 – AT LAST THE PEOPLE OWNED THEIR SIN BUT IT HAD CAUSED SUCH PHYSICAL SUFFERING - Lamentations 5:16-17 Lamentations chapter 5 is a whole set of laments from the people and possibly from Jeremiah himself. In the main they are quite unpleasant for most of the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:16, 1 Kings 10:22-23, 1 Kings 10:26-27, Psalm 51:3-4, Psalm 51:1-2, Psalm 51:7, Psalm 51:10, Lamentations 5:17, Luke 22:44, Psalm 22:11-15, Psalm 69:3, Psalm 69:15, Psalm 69:20, Psalm 69:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Sin In The Christians Life. Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005

Does sin affect of bodies? Do we need to confess sin to others? It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open,

DEALING WITH SIN IN THE CHRISTIANS LIFE. James 5:16-20 (NASB) (16) Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. {17} Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-20

Denomination: *other

Jephthah's Daughter- A Woman Of Faith And Grace Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Jul 5, 2007

We all make dumb mistakes. Jephthah certainly did when he made a vow to the Lord that could affect someone else. That someone was his daughter. This sermon looks at the story as it lifts Jephthah’s daughter up as a woman of grace and faith.

How many of us have ever done something that was really dumb. How many of us have promised something that we can’t fulfill Or we have put our foot in our mouth. This morning we are going to continue our series on women in the Bible by looking at a woman who has no name We know her as ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:29-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Answers To Life’s Top Five Questions

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

In our passage Jesus answers five of life’s most important questions. The answers of Jesus to these questions are of profound value so much so that if we accept and believe them our life here on earth and in eternity will be greatly affected! Yes, the Lor

Intro: In our passage Jesus answers five of life’s most important questions like: What is the purpose of life? Am I valuable? Who is my provider? Who controls my destiny? What am I responsible for? The answers of Jesus to these questions are of profound value so much so that if we accept and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: *other

How Much Do You Long For Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 26, 2012

Many times the things that affect us the most are inside, beyond our ability to reach and heal. Such was the case with the woman we meet in this study. How she approached Jesus and what He did in response speaks to how we desire to be healed of infirmity

As I mentioned last time, Mark Chapter 5 is all about setting prisoners free. In verses 1 through 20 we see Jesus release a man who had been held captive by thousands of demons. This time we see Him set free a woman held in the bondage of an incurable disease for more than a decade. Next time He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Helping A Needy World Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 27, 2012

The book of Acts tells us in simple terms how the early Church functioned and affected its world. It must have been exciting to have been part of that small group of believers, and to see first hand what God was doing to build the Church.

Helping a Needy World Acts 3:1-10 Introduction The book of Acts tells us in simple terms how the early Church functioned and affected its world. It must have been exciting to have been part of that small group of believers, and to see first hand what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Is Mine, "Get Thee Behind"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 24, 2012

A word from God is all you will ever need to be victorious, it doesn’t matter what the circumstances look like, it doesn't matter what the odds look like, God’s ability is not affected by our circumstances! Amen?

Victory is Mine! Victory is mine,  victory is mine,  victory today is mine.  God told Satan to get thee behind,  victory today is mine.  Healing is mine Healing is mine Healing today is mine God told Satan to get thee behind,  victory today is mine. Joy, happiness, prosperity and every promise ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inclining And Applying God's Word – Part 1

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Aug 21, 2008

If we truly want to be changed, we must begin dealing effectively with the issues that affect our lives. If we need radical surgery, don’t settle for a bandaid. Let’s “incline our ears” to the full truth of God’s Word

Inclining and Applying God’s Word – Part 1 – Proverbs 2:2 Intro: We have focused on “receiving & treasuring the Word and as we see in today’s text, this is for a purpose: “so that you may…” One precedes the other. We must receive God’s Word and treasure it before we can truly “incline” & “apply”. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:2

Denomination: Charismatic