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Don’t Mistreat Godly Woman. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 19, 2024

Many men have mistreated godly women throughout history and even today.

Many men have mistreated godly women throughout history and even today. The Bible condemns such behavior and encourages men to treat women with respect, kindness, and compassion. Some examples of mistreatment include: - Domestic violence and abuse - Emotional manipulation and control - Verbal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, 1 Peter 3:7

The Danger Of Perverted Preachers, Pastors And Priests. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 24, 2024

. This sermon explores the dangers of perverted preachers, pastors, and priests, and the devastating impact on individuals and communities.

We discover that God has always demanded holiness and moral purity from those who serve in positions of spiritual leadership. Unfortunately, throughout history, some preachers and priests have failed to meet this standard, engaging in perverted and sinful behaviour. Let us confront a sobering ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:11, Matthew 23:25

Noah's Ark - For Adults

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012

Children enjoy hearing about the animals and the big boat and the rainbow and how God rescued Noah and his family, but really, the story of Noah is a sobering account of divine judgement upon all of humankind, followed by a beautiful expression of God's g

Noah’s Ark - for Adults Scripture: Genesis 6:1-9:17 Introduction: This week, about Tuesday, I asked Ron what I should preach on today and he said, “Noah, Building the Ark.” So, I thought about that, and then in the evening I read the story of Noah. Noah and the Ark is ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Constraints For Fruitfulness(Success)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 22, 2012

God blessed Noah’s family with a fruitfulness based on relationship. Man’s fruitfulness is constrained thru relationships. How is our fruitfulness constrained? Fruitfulness is constrained thru relationship with...

CONSTRAINTS For FRUITFULNESS(Success)—Gen. 9:1-7 Attention: Each evening, Tom(a bird lover) stood in his backyard, hooting like an owl Finally, one night, an owl finally called back to him. For a year, the man and his feathered friend hooted back & forth. He kept a log of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Glimpse Of The Future Distress

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Dec 29, 2004

Periodic catastrophes are now gaining an inevitable position and authority in touching man’s conscience and awareness concerning the uncertain future of mankind and its abused habitat which is the planet earth.

Periodic catastrophes are now gaining an inevitable position and authority in touching man’s conscience and awareness concerning the uncertain future of mankind and its abused habitat which is the planet earth. The unpleasant and heart-moving sights we see around us today undeniably trouble ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Teach About…alcohol?

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 21, 2014

A two-part discussion study. Part 1 deals with drunkenness and activities that often accompany alcohol and alcohol abuse. Part 2 deals with whether Christians should drink at all.

What Does the Bible Teach About…Alcohol? (Parts 1 & 2) To Drink or Not to Drink – Part 1 NOTE: Q. = A discussion question / A = possible or suggested answers or responses TEXT: Ask for volunteers to read the following scriptures when called upon to do so: Proverbs 23:29-35 Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time- The Real Meaning Of "blessed Are The Poor In Spirit.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 22, 2022

The other, more important meaning, is that there will be a coming reversal of circumstances for those who are unfortunate, the marginalized, the abused, those who live in poverty, so these beatitudes are not just virtues to attain in this life.

Dear Abby, the popular advice column in the newspaper still published today with authorship changes, once received a letter that describes the "if only" attitude: "It was Spring, But it was Fall I wanted, the colorful leaves and the cool dry air. It was Fall, but it was Winter I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Catholic

Work Hard Serving Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Christians are to display a willingness to be offended, disadvantaged, even abused without making a return, without requiring vengeance, without demanding an accounting – whether an apology, or punishment, or a repayment of some kind.

Today’s Big Idea: God Works Diligently on Our Behalf. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Making Your Life Matter Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Christians are to display a willingness to be offended, disadvantaged, even abused without making a return, without requiring vengeance, without demanding an accounting – whether an apology, or punishment, or a repayment of some kind.

This is one of the most encouraging messages you’ll hear. Today’s Big Idea: God Works Diligently on Our Behalf. Over the next few minutes, I want to tell you God serves His children. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Get Off Of My Porch

Contributed by Don Carpenter on Oct 24, 2000

I had a very animated professor at Bible college by the name of Dr. Emert. He taught us about the danger of blaspheming God's Son by claiming that He is anything less than God.

Get Off Of My Porch! Isaiah 5:20-25 20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! 21 Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Priesthood Of The Believer Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

We do not live today as new testament believers under the old ceremonial order of animal sacrifices and offerings for our transgressions and shortcomings of the law, Nevertheless The order of the priesthood has not passed away.

1Pe 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: You were not saved simply because you were lost, or just so you could go to heaven. You were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Exodus 19:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's What You Are On The Inside: Shrek Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and is based on the children’s book by William Steig. This is an astonishing, delightful computer animation, and it’s no surprise that the film took five years to make.

--note-- 2001, PDI/Dreamwork Director: Andrew Adamson & Vicky Jenson Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow - - - - - Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and is based on the children’s book by William Steig. This is an astonishing, delightful computer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: *other

The Cross And The Conscience

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

God gave man a conscience. No animal has this gift. It is an internal ability to discern what is right and what is wrong. That is why the laws of most nations are basically the same, even if the Bible is not the basis of their laws

The Cross and the Conscience Job 27:6 NLT I will maintain my innocence without wavering. My conscience is clear for as long as I live. Job 27:6 AMP My uprightness and my right standing with God I hold fast and will not let them go; my heart does not reproach me for any of my days and it shall not ...read more

Scripture: Job 27:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Search Of The North Pole

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 13, 2015

In the Book "Winnie the Pooh and the North Pole"; Christopher Robin has organized a band of animals on a journey to the North Pole. It seems to me, that this expedition to the North Pole is symbolic of our culture's quest for the spiritual.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service, there are four Scriptures readings before the Message. Today's assigned Lessons are: 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 ; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 ; and Mark 9:2-9 .; Children's stories .... Can often bring insight... to greater Spiritual Truths. In the Book ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Anglican

The Lord Is Faithful

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 8, 2024

Which animal is not faithful in a relationship? The answer: Cheetah. You might have thought I was going to say: People. But as unfaithful as many people are, there is one who is always faithful. The Lord is faithful!

Alba 4-7-2024 THE LORD IS FAITHFUL II Thessalonians 3:1-5 There was an advertisement which read, “Faithful Dog For Sale”. So a guy called up the owner for details and said, “Hey, I saw your offer for a faithful dog, I have a couple of questions.” “Shoot.” “Is he good with kids?” “Very. He’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ