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Unexpected Education In The Middle Of Nowhere Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the third message in a series on the life of Moses that shows that being God's man is never easy. This message shows how God often teaches us in the most unexpected places.

When we last left Moses, he had fled the land of Egypt leaving behind all the wealth and privileges that he was raised with. Moses was a rising star, who had had the very best education, the sky was the limit. However, a knee jerk reaction has cost him everything. Now he finds himself in the middle ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Book Of Jonah - The God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

What God offers must be Received.

THE SECOND CHANCE CAN BE REJECTED Jonah 4:1-11 Intro: 1. In Greek mythology Narcissus falls in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. He loves the image so deeply he cannot leave the side of the pool. Thus we have Narcissism, speaking of one who is self-absorbed. Joseph Stowell ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Live In-Between #4 Life Lessons From A Storm Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

As we live in-between for God we will encounter storms. Some from our own making, some from following God. The key is how we respond in the midst of them.

I Will Live In-Between #4 Life Lessons From a Storm (Matthew 14:22-33) ~ Intro: Storm of life story… 1. We often encounter storms in life because of God’s leading.(vrs 22) • The disciples were made/compelled to go into the storm. - Jesus knew the storm was coming so it wasn’t an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Decades - Pt. 2 - The 70's Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

Time flies. Months slip away. Years are lost. Before we know it, a decade has passed. However, decades of the past can teach us today!

The 70’s I. Introduction A decade. 10 years. While we are in the middle of it it seems to crawl by but then when it is gone we look back and we are amazed at how quickly time has escaped. Last week we looked at the 60's! Now we move forward a decade and check out the 70's! Again one of the best ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Decades - Pt. 4 - The 90's Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

Time flies. Months slip away. Years are lost. Before we know it, a decade has passed. However, decades of the past can teach us today!

The 90’s I. Introduction Time is flying. We have already visited 3 decades. Decades when viewed in reverse seem to be an immense amount of time. But it goes so quickly. We have looked at 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Now we find ourselves in the 90’s! Each week I have been playing snippets of the music of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Duct Tape Lessons For Dads

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 17, 2023

The positive qualities of Duct Tape makes an excellent pattern for Dads: Stick to the Main Thing, Be Strong but Flexible, Hold Things Together, Don't get exposed to the wrong elements, and look for the Permanent Solution.

Duct Tape Lessons for Dads 1 Tim. 3:2-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dennis the Menace sometimes lived up to his name. One day he was over at the Wilson’s house (neighbors) eating cookies and milk. Mrs. Wilson was in the kitchen washing the dishes. 2. Dennis asked Mr. Wilson why he never went to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leadership Lessons From The Life Of A Centurian Who Came To Jesus. Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Jun 21, 2023

Being a Centurian is not an easy job. It is a commander of over 100 soldiers! Being a soldier is a disciplined job, but being a commander is full of responsibilities and discipline.

Introduction: A Roman military commander who oversaw a unit of 100 soldiers was known as a centurion. The role of a centurion held significant responsibilities and was crucial to the success of the Roman military. Here are some key aspects of their role: a. Leadership: Centurions were expected ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Proverbs 27:17

Learning From Lament Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 14, 2020

In addition to the benefits we experience as we pray lament prayers, there are also important things that we can learn through our suffering and times of lament. Using the book of Lamentations, we learn at least two important lessons.

A. One Sunday, a minister decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his sermon, so as he stood before the congregation, he placed four worms into four separate jars. 1. He explained he was putting the first worm into a jar with alcohol, the second worm into a jar filled with ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary Magdalene With Life Applications

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 10, 2021

Who was Mary Magdalene? Actually Mary of Magdala Mary Magdalene is mentioned in all four gospels. What do we know about Mary Magdalene?

Who was Mary Magdalene? Actually Mary of Magdala, a small fishing village on the northwest coast of the Sea of Galilee. Mary Magdalene is mentioned in all four gospels. What do we know about Mary Magdalene? 1) She had seven demons cast out. 2) She and other women physically and financially ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3, John 19:25-27, Mark 15:40, Matthew 27:55-56, Matthew 27:59-61, Mark 15:47, John 19:39, Luke 23:55  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Good Samaritan) # 15

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

You do not have to look very far to find someone in trouble these days.

• We see people in trouble as we drive down the highways • We see people in trouble in their marriages • We see people in trouble in our neighborhoods • We see people in trouble financially • We see people in trouble physically • We see people in trouble spiritually As I said, you do not have to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Unjust Steward) #11

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

We have heard it said many times, in many places, by many people, “DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU.”

This would be a great place to live if everyone lived by this Bible principle. The fact is, many among us would be irate, to say the least, if others treated us the way we treat others. Illus: Have you ever been on the side of the road trying to get someone to allow you to enter the traffic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Prodigal Son) # 8

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

Introduction: There is an old saying that we sometime quote as true, but we need to be careful quoting it, because it only contains part of the truth.

The quote is, "You can always tell a man by the company he keeps." Can you? Always? No, this is not always the truth. For example, Jesus kept company with many that society had rejected. (1) HE KEPT COMPANY WITH LEPERS Now in first-century Palestine, lepers were viewed with horror ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Weather Signs) # 7

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

Meteorology is the science that deals with the atmosphere and related phenomena.

Weather is defined as the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place, with respect to variables such as temperature, moisture, wind velocity, and barometric pressure. There are a wide variety of technological instruments and observing systems that measure weather. These include: • ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:54-57

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of Counting The Cost) # 5

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 15, 2022

Sometimes we hear folks in the church say, “What happened to ( ) who used to attend Church here?”

Sometimes when this question is being asked, it is being implied that perhaps something is wrong with the church. Listen, there are some folks who left churches and I believe they were justified in doing so. But there are times when people will ask, “What happened to ( ),” and it has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Wheat And Tares) # 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 15, 2022

Again, I would like to remind you that parables were one of the favorite tools the Lord used in teaching spiritual truths.

The Lord would take something physical that they all were familiar with, and use it to teach them a valuable spiritual lesson. This method of teaching is referred to as parables. And the Bible said that He taught them many parables. For example, in our scripture today, He used the parable of “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Baptist