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Setting The Bar High

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Jun 9, 2021

God expects believer to be an example for other believers

Introduction: Have you seen the high jump competition in the Olympics? How the champions are decided? Most of the times there are 2 or 3 finalist and the bar is set for each one to clear. Next attempt is done with bar set higher and the person who clears the bar set at highest position wins. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Handling Marital Differences

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Feb 10, 2022

Marriage is ordained by God which its a spiritual thing.

It’s hard to guess how many arguments could be prevented if couples would simply pray about their differences and let them go. This is hard to do, since most of us want to be “right” and justify our behavior. Differences are usually what attract partners to one another. Agreeing to disagree, when ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

Christian Dialogue With The State Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 19, 2017

Our responsibility is to hold these politicians’ feet to the fire, remind them of what is good, and vote godly people in to replace them if they do not.

Thursday of third week in Lent 2017 Joy of the Gospel Teaching science, as I do every week in the school year, involves risk management. When one is teaching kids who are fifteen to eighteen years old, one has to recognize that these are children in adult bodies. Their frontal lobes, where logic ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:23-28

Denomination: Catholic

No Conflict Between Faith And Science Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 25, 2017

Reality is greater than the physical universe.

Thursday of fourth week in Lent 2017 Joy of the Gospel We look today at the person and message of Moses. In the Gospel, Jesus tells us that Moses wrote about Him. Where? Torah says that Moses told his people that the Lord would in later days raise up a prophet like himself. They would know that ...read more

Scripture: John 5:46-47

Denomination: Catholic

Valiant And Violent

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 8, 2017

We are called to face the devil and his imps in the power of God. Quit trying to not hurt feelings and being so politically correct. Let us cast down the kingdom of Satan.

The Valiant and the Violent 2 Samuel 23:8-12 Also found in 1 Chr. 11:12-14 Matt. 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. --the devil sure didn't want the Messiah to come down to earth --Satan knows ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Bless Your Children

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 26, 2017

Why bless your children?

“One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him. When Jesus saw what was happening, he was angry with his disciples. He said to them, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Beth – Cleansing Power Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Anand Lal on Oct 1, 2020

There is one main question which is dominated to the whole stanza Q. 1 How can a young man keep his way pure? And rest of the passage is answering that question only But the 2nd question we should ask Q. 2 How do we become unholy, unclean?

1 We will do some observations A. Some important words or lines a. How?, young man, ways pure – guarding word – 9 b. Whole heart, seek, drift away, your commands – 10 c. Stored/treasured, word, heart, sin – 11 d. Teach me, laws/statutes, Blessed LORD – 12 e. With my lips, declare, rules – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2019

This is the 2nd sermon in "The Armor Of God" series.

Series: The Armor Of God [#2] THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS Ephesians 6:14 Introduction: Over the last several weeks, the subject of Spiritual Warfare has been a focus. We know that we are not supposed to take the fight to the Devil. We know that we are to put on the full armor of God and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Anxiety And Worry

Contributed by Richard Wayne Wiggins on Jul 31, 2016

In these two verses God gives us a formula to practice to overcome anxiety and worry. Four words that begin with the letter R will help you to learn to have peace even when circumstances are not peaceful. Realize, Reach, Release and Rest.

I. Realize (v. 6) "Be anxious for nothing" We must first come to the place that we know that we are anxious. The Bible says our hearts are deceptive. Sometimes we do not know what is bothering us. Some people show anger. Some get depressed. Underlying these emotions might be anxiety and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: *other

Characteristics Of A Good Leader

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 31, 2015

In his farewell speech Paul advises the leaders at Ephesus how to become good leaders of the flock.

Imagine after spending nine years in missionary work being asked by God to leave your ministry area to go to a place where persecution and then prison are guaranteed! Instead of being concerned of his own welfare Paul was genuinely concerned for the leaders of the church at Ephesus. He spent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Restitution

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 13, 2016

Salvation has been said to be profoundly simple yet simply profound. Maybe this message can clarify what we are trying to say.

The ROAD to RESTITUTION Repentance, Redemption, Restoration, Reconciliation and Restitution Exo. 22:3-6 3 If the sun be risen upon him, there shall be blood shed for him; for he should make full restitution; if he have nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft. 4 If the theft be certainly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stephanas

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 22, 2016

Staying steady for God is all about ‘sound knowledge’ of who God is rather than emotional excitement.

Stephanas! 1 Corinthians 16:15”Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints),” So much that surrounds us is so transitory, fleeting and short lived, people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sentencing Of Jesus Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 6, 2016

With the crowd in a frenzy, and Pilate fearing for himself because he knows what he faces, he relents to a decision that he knows he will regret – “crucify him". This decision sets in motion the greatest redemption that every happened to and for mankind.

Sentencing of Jesus John 19:1-16 This message can sometimes invoke different responses in many For some, it is sadness, others anger, and even some may feel justified (read) ∆ Roman Punishment Roman punishment always began with humiliation Flogging, crown of thorns, and mockery were meant ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Examine Yourselves: A Self Survey

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 10, 2016

This survey is provided for those seeking the truth regarding biblical salvation. Please, take it as a means: “to examine yourself and your faith in Christ.” May God Bless You.

These twenty-five questions can settle the matter regarding your faith and salvation with God. It is an answer “of a good conscience toward God,” 1 Peter 3:20-21. 1. Do you truly love the Lord? How much? -- Matthew 22:37-40 2. Is there anything you wouldn't do to obey the Lord? -- Matthew ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thorns!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 28, 2014

Yes, God plants the seed that is His Word in the heart of a person that is entwined with thorns, that is the cares and riches of this world. Well, what do we do? We’ve got to get rid of the thorns

THORNS! 'And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares, and riches, and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.' -- Luke 8:14. God kept whispering the word ‘THORNS’ in my ears! As I kept walking, sitting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal