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Joyride - Pt. 2 - Jesus' Ped Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 13, 2013

We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

Joyride - Pt. 2 – Jesus' P.E.D. I. Introduction Life is up and down. Loops, turns, cliff like drops. Our life often feels much like one of those white knuckle, scream your lungs out, lose your lunch type of amusement rides! It is into that type of experience that Jesus came onto the scene ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Book Of Judges (2 Of 5) Othniel

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In the first sermon on the Book of Judges, I gave you a brief history of the Book.

I told you that when God’s people did evil, God allowed the surrounding nations to become a whipping rod to punish them. While they were being punished, He told them that heaven would become like brass and He would not hear their prayers. After God felt they had been punished severely enough for ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Grace From Galatians (2 Of 19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

At the beginning of the Book of Galatians, we saw that Paul dealt with two problems.

(1) HE HAD TO DEFEND HIS APOSTLESHIP Those who hated Paul were stating that he was not a true apostle. Ministers go into the ministry for a number of reasons: • Some think it is an easy job, SO WHY NOT • Some folks enjoy being in front of people • Some are in the ministry because Mommy wanted a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Word Concerning Divorce (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 3, 2021

What does the Bible have to say about divorce? Are there circumstances in which divorce is permissible? What counsel does Scripture give Christians regarding divorce? The answer to these questions are in the Bible.

A Word Concerning Divorce (Part 2) Matthew 5: 31-32 Today, I would like to finish up our study of the portion of the Sermon on the Mount where our Lord dealt with divorce. As I mentioned last time, it is not my intention to single out or condemn any who have faced divorce. I am aware of the pain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Difficult Return (2 Samuel 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 16, 2025

How difficult would it be to reunite a nation or church after a time of division? Let's look at 2 Samuel 19.

How did David handle his return to Jerusalem as king? After betrayal and false accusations, how difficult is it reconciling a divided nation or church? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 19. Did Joab disapprove of David mourning his rebellious son? Then it was reported to Joab, “Behold, the king is weeping ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 29, 2023

Part 2 of the Lord's Prayer, "Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven"

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are moving through the Sermon on the Mount and last week we entered into what is a familiar prayer in Scripture - The Lord’s Prayer. Over the last several weeks, I’ve challenged you to strengthen your prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Brethren

Leading Indicators Of Spiritual Decline (Part 2)

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002

Part 2 of spiritual decline message

11, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Leading Indicators of Spiritual Decline Part II Introduction: Review When there is economic decline, governments pretend all is well. When there is spiritual decline, Christians pretend all is well. Sometimes you know but others don’t and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-22, Zephaniah 1:11-18

Denomination: Mennonite

"Christ: Faithful Son" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 1, 2008

Sermon 8 in a study in HEBREWS

”Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession; 2 He was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was in all His house. 3 For He has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, by just so much as the builder of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Orthodox

Sermon # 2 - Walk With God And Fulfill His Purpose Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 2, 2024

Every believer has been chosen by God to fulfill a specific purpose in and through their lives. Only those who walk with God and discern His will can accomplish that purpose and bring glory to God.

We read in 1 Samuel 2:35, And I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who shall do according to what is in my heart and in my mind. And I will build him a sure house, and he shall go in and out before my anointed forever. (ESV) The Lord’s promise to us for the New Year is that God will build ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:35, Genesis 6:14, Genesis 6:9, Genesis 3:8, Luke 24:15, Psalm 23:4, Matthew 4:18-20, Acts 9:1-2, Acts 9:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Real Cost Of Discipleship – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 29, 2006

Being in contact with the cleansing fire from Jesus Christ is supposed to set us ablaze with love for Him, for the things of heaven, and for the salvation that He has bought for us. It is supposed to consume our thoughts and our emotions. It is supposed t

I want to start today with a little object lesson if I may. In this dish I have a crumpled piece of newspaper. I am going to set fire to it. See how quickly the flame consumes the paper? I have to drop it back into the dish if I’m going to keep from getting burned, don’t I? Okay, now what has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Living Out Your Christian Life? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Apr 14, 2007

Part 8 of the colossians series

ARE YOU LIVING OUT YOUR CHRISTIAN LIFE? COL 3:1-11 I. Seek spiritual living A. Set your mind on heavenly things. Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits at God’s right hand in the place of honor and power. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: *other

Lessons From Azusa Street - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chuck Hill on Oct 19, 2006

What does this great outpouring mean to us today...and how do we connect with the Holy Spirit’s move?

Lessons From Azusa Street (Part 2) Wednesday, April 26, 2006 This month we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Azusa Street Revival. And though there were a few earlier expressions of the Pentecostal revival here in the U.S., this was by far the most influential and far reaching. It literally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make Me A Blessing (2 Of 3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 15, 2024

This is the second sermon in this series on MAKE ME A BLESSING. When the apostle Paul writes to young Timothy and us to be a blessing we have to a “Man or Woman God.”

But he does not leave him guessing what it takes to be a MAN OF GOD. In verse 11 he tells him and us as we saw in last week’s sermon… 1) We must FLEE from sin. 2) And today in this sermon he instructs us there are somethings we must FOLLOW after. Look at 1 Timothy 6:11 But thou, O man of God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Judgement Seat Of Christ (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 19, 2005

Part 2 in my prophcey series entitled the judgement seat of Christ. Each Christian will stand before God to give an account for there lives either good or bad, I explain the difference and show the 5 crowns we can recieve in Heaven.

Title: The Judgement Seat Of Christ Text: I Cor 3:9-15; II Cor 5:10 and Rom 14:10 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - The Bible teaches that one day all believers will stand and give an account at the Judgement Seat Of Christ. What is the Judgement Seat Of Christ? - It’ the event immediately ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Best Friend -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 13, 2004

Based on Chapter 12 of "A Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, Part 2 of a 2-part study of how we can become intimate friends with God.

My Best Friend—Part 2 Scripture Ref: Exodus 33:1-17 John 15:14 1 Samuel 15:22 Psalm 69:9 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Purpose Driven Life, Chapt. 12, Rick Warren 1. Introduction a. Two weeks ago we began a study of friendship with God. Specifically, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-17, John 15:14