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Getting Ready To Meet God Lesson 15 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

What God wants us to become.

A. HOW TO GET READY TO MEET GOD – EXODUS 19: 1-5 1. God gave Moses an invitation to know Him. “The Lord called . . . out of the mountain” (19:3). “Be still and know that I am God” (Ps. 41:10). 2. Geographical prayer. Go to the places where God likes to reveal ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Worshipped

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 6, 2017

When we read of Mary the sister of Lazarus anointing Jesus with that alabaster jar of nard we often focus on who she was, the worth of the perfume, what the disciples said, etc. But we often overlook what Mary was actually doing.

Matthew 26:6-16 (Please open your Bibles so that you can follow along) Two weeks ago we have took a look at Jesus clearing the temple of the livestock marketplace and currency exchange bank that had been set up in the temple in order to profit from the sacrifices and offerings which would be given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Wrong Application Of God's Word

Contributed by James Dina on Mar 24, 2021

The Word of God is the greatest thing in all of life, and when it is rightly divided, it gives us the true will of God. Words misapplied are unsavory and may be dangerous.

WRONG APPLICATION OF GOD'S WORD "The visions of your prophets were false and worthless; they did not expose your sin to ward off your captivity. The prophecies they gave you were false and misleading." (Lamentations 2:14) NIV Words misapplied are unsavory and may be dangerous, not ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:14, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Begins At Thirty Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 9, 2019

We bring whoever we are with us wherever we go, for better or worse.

Life Begins at Thirty (Genesis 41) 1. What is the best age to enjoy life? Age 0-20 - You have lots of time, good health but no money, so it can be difficult to enjoy life to fullest as you definitely need money to enjoy. Age 20-65- You might have some money, but you don’t have time to enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Chosen People Will Be Judged First. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 1, 2019

Judgment starts at the place of God as Christians are chastised By God when they sin.

Judgment starts at the place of God as Christians are chastised By God when they sin. Scriptures are evident that even the People of God will be judged in this life, despite the fact that Christ has borne the full punishment for every one of our transgressions. For 1 Peter 4:17 tells us, “it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17, Matthew 23:25

Not What I Will Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Dec 29, 2015

How do we live out our salvation? Do our lives represent a surrendered life?

Not what I will… The two "basics" we have addressed so far are salvation and the church. First, we discovered why we must be saved and how we can be saved. Second, we discovered the reality of being saved. We are the dwelling place of God; we are the church no matter where we go and what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

More About Obedience And A Good Day's Work Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 8, 2016

We are also called to honor and obey our heavenly Father-this is the highest obedience. If obedience to parents or an employer, or a government, is contradictory to obedience to God, we have to make a choice. We must choose to obey God rather than people.

Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”[a] 4 Fathers (Parents), do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: *other

In With The New Self (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Oct 11, 2016

An exegetical approach to Colossians 3

Message Outlines Week 1: Colossians 3:1-4 Focused on What’s Above Week 2: Colossians 3:5-11 Out With the Old Self Week 3: Colossians 3:12-17 In With the New Self (Part 1) Week 4: Colossians 3:12-17 In With the New Self (Part 2) Series: Colossians Week: Three Passage: Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing Through Worship Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 28, 2016

WE can enter into worship and I the process receive the benefits provided to us at the cross.

October 30, 2016 Morning Worship Isaiah 53:5 Subject: By His Stripes We are Healed Title: Healing Through Intimate Worship This is our fifth and final week in our series about how the Lord has chosen to bring healing to all those who would place their trust in Him. Do you believe that is you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mephibosheth Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016

Living Below Your Inheritance

A. REASONS SOME LIVE BELOW THEIR INHERITANCE 1. Physical problems. The grandson was not strong as his father and grandfather. “Jonathan . . . had a son that was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came (of grandfather and father’s death) and his nurse took him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Little Lamb

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

A play on the children's poem but showing how the Lamb was white as snow

Mary’s Little Lamb John 1:29 Last week Gail Thomas came up to me and gave me a sermon topic. It was just a question and she may not yet know what I’m talking about. Today I am going to preach that sermon. Mary had a little lamb, who’s fleece was white as ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Blacklist - Pt. 5 - Foot Loose Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 18, 2015

We are familiar with lists. To Do Lists, shopping lists, Santa's Naughty List. We know God has lists. The 10 Commandments, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit. . . but are we familiar with God's "Blacklist"?

The Blacklist Pt. 5 - Foot Loose I. Introduction Lists are a part of life. Lists on paper. Lists on your phone. Lists are supposed to keep us ordered. Lists represent what we believe are important or at least what we don't want to forget or overlook. I think that is why this list we have been ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Disconnect

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 26, 2015

The importance of prayer

synchronizing (do not disconnect) “Nothing is well done without prayer for the simple reason that it leaves God out of the account.” 
― E.M. Bounds This past week, I completed The 40 Day Journey with Dietrich Bonheoffer. I found his devotional while I was on the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fill In The Blanks

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 18, 2015

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Fill in the Blanks Philippians 1:21-26 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FillBlanks.html "To live is ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬______________ and to die is _______________." This is Paul's philosophy of life. The true meaning and purpose of life is summed up here. v. 21 12 one syllable words ... but they ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Let Jesus Build Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 3, 2016

Jesus promised to build His church not out of brick and mortar but out of flesh and blood. He builds HIs using living stones. What tools does Jesus use in order to build His Church. Are we helping or hindering the master builder. Find out inside.

Intro: Jesus promised to build His church. Matthew 16:13-18 He made it clear that He would build His church. He builds it on the confession that He is Lord. But what type of building is He building and what type of materials is He using? Jesus is building a spiritual temple and a holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Baptist