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Cain, Noah & Babel – From Bad To Worse Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 13, 2011

Cain, Noah & Babel – from bad to worse

Genesis 4-11 Manuscript From Bad to Worse I remember when I was growing up in the 70s and 80s. The world was under the threat of nuclear war. America and Soviet Union were threatening to blow each other up. In the midst of this, in 1983, there was a movie called “The Day After.” The movie was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What We Need From Our Fathers Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A look at the family today.

This morning we begin a three week series on reclaiming Godly Families, a look at what it takes for Christians to build the kind of home and family that God has called us to, one in which God is proclaimed and glorified and our children are taught, nurtured, and trained in the way they need to go. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Christmas Is All About--From An Authority Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 26, 2018

Though not one of the traditional Christmas stories we refer to when we consider Christmas, the prologue of John's Gospel perhaps offers the most complete explanation found anywhere about what Christmas is really about--the God-man came to earth to rescue us from this present darkness.

Christmas: What It's All About—From an Authority John 1:1-14 Christmas Eve, 2018 I know most of you this evening came expecting to hear another repetition of the Christmas story, focusing on the angels visit to Joseph or Mary, the virgin birth in Bethlehem, or even the Magi's visit. And ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 1:18, John 3:3, John 3:16

Denomination: Bible Church

Lessons I've Learned From Mom

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

2006 Mother’s Day Sermon

Someone has written, ‘Confession is good for the soul.’ This morning, for a few moments, all mothers present get to experience their own personal and unique confession, okay? From the website, corsinet.com, I am going to read a list of ‘mom-isms.’ (1) ‘Mom-isms’ are things that moms say or have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does God Want From You?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 3, 2010

This is a sermon given to launch a missions-month at a church in Toronto.

Sermon for Wellspring Missionary Church – Missions Month Launch – What Does God Want from You? I’m really pleased to be able to share with you today from the Word of God. I have some history with Wellspring. I’ve led worship here a few times, my ordination was formalized ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage And Singleness - 2 Gifts From God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 24, 2003

Marriage or singleness, celibacy or asceticism. The issue, whatever state we happen to be in, is this: "unhindered devotion to the Lord." Married or single, this is what matters: is your mind set on the things of the Lord? Are your energies directed to se

You can almost imagine Paul, sitting at his desk, with the letter that the Corinthians have sent him in his hand, as he dictates his reply. He’s been through the introductory remarks and now he comes to the questions they’ve put to him. And again we discover just how contemporary some of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Anglican

True Or False - Discerning The Authentic From The Counterfeit Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 10, 2008

5th in first John series

True or False - Discerning the Authentic from the Counterfeit 1 John 2:18-27 Recognizing Counterfeit Christianity They have Departed the Fellowship (2:19) Denied the Faith (2:22-23) Deceived the Faithful (2:26) Recognizing Authentic (genuine)Christianity They Acknowledgement of the Son ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lessons From Malta: Dealing With Unexpected Situations

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 4, 2017

Have you ever been in situations like Malta? Paul is travelling for Rome but a mighty typhoon sends him to Malta. In the cold of the night and unfamiliar people, he learned to trust God in Malta and deal with unexpected situations.

THE LESSONS FROM MALTA: DEALING WITH UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS ACTS 28:1-10 Have you ever been in situations like Malta? Paul is travelling for Rome but a mighty typhoon sends him to Malta. In the cold of the night and unfamiliar people, he learned to trust God in Malta and deal with unexpected ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom - A Gift From God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Sep 13, 2014

What can we learn from Abigail and Nabal with regards to wisdom?

Sermon by Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Sep 12, 2014 Wisdom - A Gift From God. Part 2 Intro: Wisdom is a Pass Key Kent Crockett relates the following: 'When I was in college, I lived in a dorm that had 100 rooms, with a lock on each door.  It took 100 keys to open those 100 doors. However, the person in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Meditation: Lessons From The Death Of Sarah

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Dec 16, 2001

This sermon serves to comfort the bereaved family and encourages them to move on with life when the period of mourning is over.

FUNERAL MEDITATION: LESSONS FROM THE DEATH OF SARAH This message was delivered on 15th December 2001 at the funeral of Madam Hoe Goay Ee (Aunty Lim) Date of Birth: 27 July 1923 Date Departed: 14 December 2001 Text: Genesis 23:1-4. I. WE NEED TO MOURN FOR THE DEAD. Abraham mourned when Sarah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-4, Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Charismatic

What Can I Learn From A Mom

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 17, 2009

Spiritual Lessons which moms can teach.

What I can learn from a Mom Matthew 20:20-23 READ “Things moms teach us”. * Mothers teach us about foresight: "Make sure you wear clean underwear in case you’re in an accident." * Mothers teach us about logic: "If you fall out of that tree and break your neck, don’t come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Moving On From Milk To Meat In The Word Of God

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 26, 2011

This stand alone lesson was used in a combined Sunday School class for 5 combined classes, and was intended for instruction of new Christians as well as growing Christians. Based on Heb. 5:11-6:12, I Cor. 3:1-4, and 1 Pet. 2:1-3 all of which talk about "s

Moving On: From Milk to Meat in the Word of God Texts: Hebrews 5:11-6:12, 1 Cor. 3:1-4, 10-15, Eph 4:11-16, 1 Pet. 2:1-3, 2 Pet.1:3-10 Intro: Almost everybody loves babies! I often hear people say, “Oh, they just grow up too fast!” Part of what makes them so appealing is that they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eternal Life Comes From Feeding On The Cross

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Aug 25, 2008

Jesus made eternal life dependent upon what we eat!

Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 6. One time there was a rich young man that came to Jesus and asked “What good thing must I do to get eternal life?” In other words, “what must I do to live forever?” And I hope you agree that this is the most important question we could ever ask, too. I had ...read more

Scripture: John 6:52-71

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Cannot Kill A Miracle From God

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

This story occurs a couple of days before Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem and affirms that a Miracle, which comes from God and contradicts Known Scientific Law, cannot be destroyed or altered until the season for which God created the miracle has passed.

INTRODUCTION: YOU CANNOT KILL A MIRACLE. Let’s Start Looking at the Events Around The Easter Event. This Story Occurs About A Couple Of Days Before Jesus’ Triumphal Entry To Jerusalem. Webster Dictionary Defines “Miracle” As “An Event That Contradicts Known Scientific Law.” A miracle is a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:39-44, John 11:53-54, John 12:9-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Let Christ Liberate You From Slavery

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 12, 2024

If you suspect the voice you hear is divine, then tell God you are listening and then shut up and listen.

Second Sunday in Course 2024 Samuel was a prophet, but he was not aware of that until he was literally shaken from sleep by God. Old Eli wasn’t a prophet, but after three divine attempts to get his and Samuel’s attention, he finally either got the message or was so irritated that instead of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13-20, John 1:35-42, 1 Samuel 3:3-19

Denomination: Catholic