Sermons on Apparel:

Where Is God?

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Address those in crisis who feel abandoned by God so they can know where God is and what He is doing when He seems absent.

WHERE IS GOD? Job 23:3-10 Ted Turner, now a professed agnostic New Ager, at one time had associated himself with Christianity. He had a testing of his profession, however, when he watched his sister die a slow, painful death by lupus. He abandoned his faith in God, not willing to believe that an ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:3-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Practical Living Series Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010

• For the past two weeks we have looked at some practical steps for living. • We discussed avoiding offenses. As one of the 1st steps in living a Godly life is to avoid offenses. • When we experience offense, we must 1st pray. Offense is a blessing

Introduction • For the past two weeks we have looked at some practical steps for living. • We discussed avoiding offenses. As one of the 1st steps in living a Godly life is to avoid offenses. • When we experience offense, we must 1st pray. Offense is a blessing blocker and the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 16: A Rebuke Of Partiality (James 2:1-4) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

This section assumes the rich and the poor’s understanding that appears at other places in James and reflects the influence of the reception of the poor by Jesus in the exhortation not to show partiality in the church.

Lesson Text: James 2:1-4 (KJV) 1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; 3And ye have respect to him ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Man God Uses

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 16, 2004

Just a little has been said of what God can do through an available vessel. God is ready to use you. Present yourself now to Him as a ready and willing vessel.

First delivered 19th February 1995 THEME: CHRIST’S AMBASSADOR TOPIC: The Man God Uses TEXT: The Book of Esther OUTLINE: Introduction I The Ambassador on Test,Chapters 1, 2 II The Ambassador in Trouble,Chapter 3 III The Ambassador in Trial,Chapter. 4 IV The Ambassador in ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Esther: Pride Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 7, 2004

Two observations concerning pride

Esther 6:1-14 Pride Woodlawn Baptist Church September 5, 2004 Introduction Did you hear the story about the two ducks and a frog who lived happily together in a farm pond? Being the best of friends, the three would amuse themselves and play together in their waterhole. When the hot summer days ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful To Intercede Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 28, 2021

Prayer is the most powerful tool believers possess, but it is often little used. We have access to the throne of grace, enjoying the ability and privilege to make our requests known unto Christ our King. We must take advantage of this blessed privilege.

Faithful to Intercede Esther 5: 1-8 These were certainly troubling times for Mordecai, Esther, and the entire Jewish population within the Persian Empire. Haman had influenced Ahasuerus to sign a decree, calling for the complete destruction of the Jews within the kingdom. Although they were shaken ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Gethsemane?

Contributed by J C Prince on Oct 1, 2007

There was a reason Jesus chose Gethsemane. Do you know why?

Why Gethsemane? Matthew 26:36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Set ye here , while I go and pray yonder. Why did Jesus “Yeshua” chose the garden of Gethsemane to spend the last few hours before facing the Cross, and Galgotha? The more I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36

Denomination: *other

An Outline Of Acts 12:18-25

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 18, 2022

Herod had moved from Jerusalem to Caesarea after Simon Peter had escaped from prison. These verses describe some of the last things he did before he died.

An outline of Acts 12:18-25 1 Herod’s reaction to Peter’s disappearance Text, Acts 12:18-19, KJV: 18 Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter. 19 And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Traits Of True Christians-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 9, 2010

2 of 2. James revealed the practical aspects of true Christianity. True Christianity is both conceptual & inherently tangible & practical. But...How is true Christianity manifested? Tell-tale traits of True Christians are...

TRAITS of TRUE CHRISTIANS=II—James 1:26—2:13 James revealed the practical aspects of true Christianity. True Christianity is both conceptual & inherently tangible & practical. But... How is true Christianity manifested? Previously in James, we saw that.... Tell-tale traits of True Christians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The "Day Of The Lord” Study In The Scriptures – Additional References Part 9 – Isaiah, Jeremiah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022

This posting completes the Old Testament references for the Day of the LORD. This is the time following the Rapture of the Church and covers the Tribulation and even beyond that. It will be a dreadful time of much death. Some of these descriptions are quite graphic.

THE “DAY OF THE LORD” STUDY IN THE SCRIPTURES – ADDITIONAL REFERENCES PART 9 – ISAIAH, JEREMIAH The DAY OF THE LORD is “The Day of Jehovah” and its usage is always associated with something dire, with judgement, and with events outside the implementation of man. In other words, it is the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-6, Revelation 19:11-16, Isaiah 66:15-18, Revelation 16:13-14, Isaiah 66:20-24, Zechariah 14:9, Zechariah 14:1-3, Jeremiah 46:10, Jeremiah 25:29-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scripture's Praise Of The Virtous Woman

Contributed by Walter Pankow on Apr 14, 2004

A Mother’s Day sermon on Proverbs 31 written around 1928.

Proverbs 31:10-31 Vol. 1, page 51 This is called Mother’s day, but there is no reason why we should especially celebrate it in the church. It is not a church festival commemorating any great even in the salvation of mankind, neither a national festival decided this shall be mother’s day and it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Difference Between The Good Gal And The Bad Guy Series

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on May 7, 2003

. In Esther chapter 5, God has preserved for us a look at the contrast between the bad guy, Haman, and the good gal, Esther. As we discover these character qualities, or the lack thereof, examine your own life to see what you need to work on.

The Differences Between The Good Gal And The Bad Guy Esther 5:1-14 Preached Wednesday May 7, 2003 Introduction: One of the fascinating things about the book of Esther is its rich character development. There is much to learn about the people in this story. So far we have seen how God’s ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Women's Role In The New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006

There have always been divisions over what woman’s role can be defined as in the church, and Paul gives Timothy the guideline in this passage of scripture.

Women’s Role in the New Testament Church 1 Timothy 2:9-15 I. Adorned with Good Works, Not Flashy Apparel (v. 9-10; 1 Peter 3:3-4) II. Submissive to Instruction by the Spiritual Leaders (v. 11-12; 1 Peter 3:1-6) a. No contradiction (v. 11) b. No Authority over man (v. 12) III. Reasons for Women’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly Mother

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 12, 2014

Mother's Day sermon on what God expects of mothers.

“A Godly Mother” Text: Isaiah 7:10-15 I. Welcome II. Introduction While we love our mothers or their memories, I think most preachers wrestle with sermons on this day. We just don’t want to preach on Hannah or Jochebed every second Sunday of May. And, I feel it may be a little ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That's Your Portion

Contributed by Juan Lane on Oct 4, 2006

When we are faced with difficult situations in life we must realize that it is our portion to deal with

That’s your portion “Deal With it” II Samuel 12:19-23 (KJV) 19 But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that the child was dead: therefore David said unto his servants, Is the child dead? And they said, He is dead. 20 Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal