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Obedience Plus Passion Equals…strike The Ground.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 6, 2022

We have a tendency to want Joy without sacrifice. We won't character without suffering. We won't success without failure. We won't gain without pain. We want a testimony without a test. We want it all, without going all in. However it does not work that way, and you know it.

Obedience Plus Passion Equals…Strike the Ground. 2 Kings 13:14-19AMP We have a tendency to want Joy without sacrifice. We won't character without suffering. We won't success without failure. We won't gain without pain. We want a testimony without a test. We want it all, without going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19, 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

David Was Successful Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2022

The name David appears for the first time in Ruth 4:22. The name continues to the end of the book of Revelation in the Bible. David died at good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. He was successful in all his undertakings.

Theme: David was successful Text: 1 Samuel 18:12-16 Key verse: 1 Samuel 18:14: “in everything, he did he had great success because the Lord was with him”. Why God was with him? This is the statement of the problem, research question. Introduction to David: The name David appears for the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Verdict On Judgment Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 23, 2022

We all make judgments practically every day. Some are quick and quite subtle, while others are more deliberate and obvious. Believers must ensure their judgments are biblical, and measured with grace.

The Verdict on Judgment Matthew 7: 1-5 We have come to a new chapter in our study of the Sermon on the Mount, but it is just a continuation of the thoughts of our Lord. We have considered and discussed many practical subjects that deal with human life and practice in our study and we continue to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Our Mission (Luke, Part 6) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 27, 2022

We are to avoid the hypocrisy of the world and be faithful witnesses and understand that everything we do will be examined by God.

The importance of our mission (Luke, Part 6) Luke 12:1-12; 13:10-17; 13:31-35 Introduction / Recap - The study of Luke is an interesting one for believers to dive into -- We see Luke’s interest in humanity (it’s genuine, rem: career as a physician) -- We also get to experience how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12, Luke 13:10-17, Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Got Issues Pt. 1 Mental Strong Holds Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

We are dealing with a lot of mind games in the church. You don't have to play those games with the devil. It's time to ban him from the playground.

Intro: This morning I want to talk to about some issues we are dealing with. This sermon will address the mental strong holds we face and tonight I will talk about the physical limitations we may face I. Her issue. Here we have a woman that is suffering from an infirmity for 12 years. This issue ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Overcoming Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE WANT GOD TO DO WHAT WE BLIEVE TO BE RIGHT, WITHOUT PRAYING THY WILL BE DONE. WE ESSENTIALLY WANT TO BE IN CONTROL, AND NOT GOD. WE BELIEVE WE KNOW, EVEN BETTER THAN GOD WHAT IS BEST FOR US. HOW WRONG WE ARE!

OVERCOMING COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY ROMANS 12:1-8 I THINK IT WOULD BE FAIR TO SAY, THAT THIS SERIES HAS PROBABLY LEFT A FEW OF YOU SCRATHCING YOUR HEADS AND WONDERING IF THE PASTOR HAS TAKEN A DIVE OFF THE DEEP END. I ASSURE YOU THAT I HAVEN’T, THOUGH AT TIMES YOU MAY BE RIGHT TO WONDER. THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of Gog And Magog Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 20, 2019

I REVISITED AND REWORKED A MESSAGE THAT I HAD GIVEN YEARS AGO. GOG AND MAGOG IS A BATTLE THAT IS EXTREMELY CLOSE TO US NOW IN TERMS OF TIME. THIS MESSAGE EXAMINES THIS.

THE BATTLE OF GOG AND MAGOG EZEKIEL 38-39 A GREAT DIFFICULTY IN TALKING ABOUT THE END TIMES IS GETTING AN ORDER OF EVENTS IN RELATION TO THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH. SOME CAN HAPPEN JUST BEFORE AND SOME AFTER, AND SOME CAN BE INTRODUCED BEFORE THE RAPTURE AND CONTINUE AFTER IT. THE ANTICHRIST FOR ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of "mega-Dittos"

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

In this discourse, I've reworked several sermons from other preachers with a slightly different emphasis based upon the Contemporary English Version's translation of Matthew 16:23, namely, "You're in the way because you think like everybody else..."

(If you have found this sermon useful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Comparing a variety of Biblical versions can be very helpful, and given the fact that the original New Testament texts were written in an old form of Greek, drawing out the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Being Stewards Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 11, 2019

In fellowship together we have a responsibility to be good stewards of our resources so that we can support each other. Jesus helps us fulfil this responsibility by enabling us to have the grace to be generous givers.

Message 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Being Stewards Let’s start by reaffirming the close connection between being in fellowship together and being good stewards of our resources when we are in fellowship. In the very early days of the early church 44 All the believers were together and had everything in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

For Such A Time As This Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 22, 2019

Esther comes to understand the providence of God in retrospect. God has been preparing her for such a time as this.

We ended last week on a sad note, with Mordecai and the Jews across the Persian Empire mourning. They had just received an edict for their execution. Haman, the evil high official to the King, hatched a plot to kill, not just Mordecai (his enemy and Jewish subordinate), but also his entire ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:4-17, Genesis 45:5-7, Genesis 50:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gettysburg Vacation 2019

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 25, 2019

Lessons I learned on my vacation

Gettysburg Vacation, 2019 July 21, 2019 Judges six It is good to be back home. I had one of the best vacations ever. I won’t say best because that one the whole family spent on the beach that one year still has first place – but this was great! Spending a week with my cousin, Dave and my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21, Judges 1:1-36, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Holiness

Equipped To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 31, 2019

Titus is one of three epistles of Paul referred to as pastoral epistles. While these were written to young pastors that Paul desired to equip for ministry, there is much wisdom that is applicable for every believer. Paul begins this epistle with an effort to encourage and equip Titus for ministry.

Equipped to Serve Titus 1: 1-4 Our text today comes from one of the Pastoral Epistles. Titus was a young preacher and faithful helper of Paul. We know from Verse 5 that Paul had left Titus on the Island of Crete to settle the churches there and set in order their worship and operation. This was a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 2: Kept By God's Power

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2021

This is the second study on the book of 1 Peter and covers 1 Peter 1:3-5. This study addresses how believers today should react to persecution.

An Exposition of ! Peter, part 2: Kept By God's Power Introduction In the last study, we covered some of the background issues such as authorship, date, occasion, and recipients of the epistle. Although there is not agreement among scholars, it seemed to me that Peter wrote it between 64-67 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does The Bible Say When Prophecy Is 99% Accurate?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 19, 2021

Modern ‘Profits’ are always quick to point out they 'prophesied' a current event before it happened

I previously gave a message entitled “Does God Give Ministry Mulligans When Prophecy is Wrong?” As a non-cessationist, I am saddened, but not surprised, to say that there continue to be genuine Bible academics who are making myopic and poor apologetic attempts to rationalize and justify the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:3-40, Deuteronomy 18:20, 1 Corinthians 14:3, Hebrews 1:1-2, John 10:3, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, John 15:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Anti-Christ Revealed.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 21, 2021

Rebellion is always corrected by the law. When the law finds you guilty, you become sentenced, or in-prisoned. However, Hear this, Repenting always leads to Mercy, refreshing, and spiritual cleansing.

The Spirit Of Anti-Christ Revealed. 1 John 4:1-6NASB In his book The Gospel According to Starbucks, Leonard Sweet tells the story of Ed Faubert. Faubert is what you call a cupper—in layman’s terms, he’s a coffee-taster. His sensitive taste buds are actually certified by the state of New York. So ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6, John 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal