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Earthquakes Examined Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

The first thing I learned about earthquakes in the New Testament is that they can be completely positive with no harmful effects. Our text is a case in point. Paul and Silas are delivered from prison by the violent earthquake that opened all the doors.

It was in Santa Clara, California, in the summer of 1988 that Lavonne and I experienced our one and only earthquake. We were in a motel and the bed began to vibrate like it does when you put a quarter in the machine at the side of the bed. It only lasted a few seconds, but even that made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

Longings To Be Followed-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2016

4 of 4. Jesus invited His audience to accept Him as the Light that everyone/all should follow. Jesus is the Light that all should follow. But Why? 4 longings worthy of being followed...A Longing to be followed, fulfills the need for...

LONGINGS TO BE FOLLOWED-IV—John 8:12 Attention: How many of you here are hunters &/or fishermen? A father absolutely loves the outdoors. He loves being in the woods & on the water. Because of his passion for hunting & fishing, his family eats a considerable amount of wild game. In fact, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Is A Disgrace To Any People

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 12, 2015

Now it would seem ridiculous to ignore sin & Satan completely, so they don’t. But what God calls sin in the Bible isn’t necessarily what they consider to be sin. And the idea of a real Satan is hard for some to accept.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. As many of you know, before Ethel & I moved here to Flint Ridge, we lived in Brownsville, TX. And while we were there I was part of the Ministerial Association. Unlike some ministerial groups, it was not a formal organization, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-2, Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Is The Resurrection Important?

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 26, 2016

Why is an event that took place over 2,000 years ago so important in our fast paced technically advanced age?

Why Is the Resurrection Important? 1 Corinthians 15:13-28 I want to welcome you here on this beautiful Easter morning. We sometimes call this Sunday, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Worship Worth?

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 2, 2016

A sermon examining God's rejection of half-hearted worship.

What Is Your Worship Worth? Amos 5:21-27 One of the classic hymns of the faith is entitled “Worthy Of Worship”. This song proclaims that the Lord is worthy of worship, praise, honor, glory, offerings, reverence, fear, love, and devotion. There is no question that each of these statements is ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Brevity Of Life

Contributed by Shawn Miller on May 20, 2016

A reflection on how short our lives really are and the importance of making the greatest impact for God out of the short time that we have.

The Brevity of Life Introduction: In case you don't know brevity means shortness or briefness. Memorial Day weekend is a time to reflect on those who have passed away, mainly from military service. But the holiday has been broadened recently to remember loved ones who have also passed away. This ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Spirit Called Jezebel- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 14, 2014

This is the end time.We are living in a terrible moment and the spirit of this dangerous woman called Jezebel is at work in our age.

THIS SPIRIT CALLED JEZEBEL- Part 1 Beloved, you are welcome to THE TRUMPETER. Remember, its a moment we are sharing the UNDILUTED word of God, preparing the saints for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We sincerely thank God for the people that have been following this preaching of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Anglican

The Night Is Almost Over -Part 2 Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 14, 2014

We are in the end time. There are many signs of the soon coming of the Lord. So, we should always watch and pray for our salvation draws more nearer now than we think.

THE NIGHT IS ALMOST OVER -PART 2 ROMANS 13: 11-14 My dear friend, you are welcome again in the hour of the trumpeter. We sincerely thank God for you and your family members who are already in wait for this Godly message. I know you went to Church to worship your God and maker? If you did, God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Anglican

Walking On A Bridge Of Faith

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 8, 2020

The bridge that God has constructed for us to move from the natural to the supernatural is called FAITH. God can only allow the supernatural to happen in your life if you carry yourself across the bridge of faith.

Walking on a Bridge of Faith Matthew 17:15-21 “For assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here there’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.” - Matthew 17:20 All of us have traveled across bridges. When we travel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bring Your Complaints To God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 24, 2020

There is a difference between grumbling and bringing our complaints to God in lament. In this second step of lament, we learn to bring out complaints humbly and honestly to God, which then transitions us to steps three and four, asking and trusting.

A. I like the story about a man who joined a monastery where the monks were only allowed to speak two words every five years. 1. At the end of five years they were given an audience and could utter their two words. 2. At the end of the man’s first five years, the novice monk simply said, “Bed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-2, Psalm 10:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For The Day Of The Lord Will Come As A Thief In The Night Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 28, 2019

The first four verses of chapter 5 are among the most distinctive and weighty verses in the epistle, and they contain the heart of Paul’s message to believers wherever he preached.

10/9/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 17: For the Day of the Lord Will Come as a Thief in the Night (1Th 5:1-4) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4 (NIV) 1 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Forward Pass

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 28, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 22: 1 – 12

2 Chronicles 22: 1 – 12 The Forward Pass 22 Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son king in his place, for the raiders who came with the Arabians into the camp had killed all the older sons. So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram, king of Judah, reigned. 2 Ahaziah was forty-two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 22:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

No Longer A Slave To Fear Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 14, 2019

Paul says, “God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” Yet many of God’s people are beset by fears. This sermon helps God's people discover how to be freed from fear.

No Longer a Slave to FEAR Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh February 3, 2019 PROP: A rod and reel for object lesson under point II. NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God hath not given us the spirit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

But, Good Friday Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 20, 2019

The truth of Good Friday is revealed after the but.

It was supposed to be a day marked with celebration, but it was a day defined by tragedy. It was supposed to be a day friends gathered together, but it was a day that friends scattered. It was supposed to be a day when people paused to remember what God had done for man, but it instead people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:27-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

David And Goliath--Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2019

In Samuel 17:31-40 we learn that God raises up a savior against those who defy him.

Scripture We continue our sermon series on “The Life of David.” Today I want to examine the story of “David and Goliath—Part 2.” Israel’s first king was a man named Saul. He was head and shoulders taller than anyone else in Israel. However, because of his blatant disobedience of the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed