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What Get's To You?

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 6, 2006

This is a message of steadfast commitment to God’s calling.

What Gets To You Acts 20:13-24 13 We went on ahead to the ship and sailed for Assos, where we were going to take Paul aboard. He had made this arrangement because he was going there on foot. 14 When he met us at Assos, we took him aboard and went on to Mitylene. 15 The next day we set sail ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Ten Virgins - A Picture Of The Second Coming

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 24, 2002

A message from God to us on His Coming and our responsibility which is evangelistic in nature.

THE PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS - A PICTURE OF THE 2ND COMING TEXT - Matt. 24:37 - 25:13 INTRO. - The Second Coming of Christ is the next event on the calendar of God. One out of 25 verses in the whole Bible is about the Second Coming. when Jesus was here on earth he promised that at the end of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Come Forth

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead even though he had been there 4 days. Let’s look at the significance of this story.

BACKGROUND:  Mary & Martha sent a messenger to Jesus to let him know that Lazarus was very sick.  Jesus didn’t drop everything and run to where he was at. He stayed. My question, where was He? o Jesus was in Bethabara – read John 10:40-42 o This passage tells us that it was the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Wept - Part One (Covid) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 11, 2020

A full third of Americans are wrestling with depression and anxiety. Maybe you're one of them. It might help you to know that the Bible records three separate times that Jesus was so overwhelmed with emotion that he broke down in tears. How can the tears of Jesus help us wipe away our own?

Jesus Wept (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/13/2020 Ella Wilcox once witnessed a strange phenomenon in the middle of a train car. Sitting quietly by herself, Ella noticed a woman near the front of the car who was crying. There was nothing subtle about it either. This ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian Church

First Response Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2014

This message focuses on how our first response to situations will often prove or disprove our confessions of walking in faith.

First Response Scriptures: Eph. 6:12; Prov. 3:5-6; Acts 2:14-16; Gal. 2:11-14 Introduction: Last week I woke up to find that our heater for our home was broken. Later that day I was told by my daughter (who was actually vacuuming) that the vacuum cleaner was broken. The first words that came ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing The Torch Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 24, 2008

Sermon #1 of the series deals with passing the torch from Ezra to Nehemiah, giving advice to those passing the torch and those taking it up.

#1 in the Nehemiah series: Nehemiah Chapters 1-2 "Passing the Torch" Castle Hills Christian Church: May 4, 2008 INTRODUCTION: The picture on the screen shows the Olympic Torch being carried in Europe on its way to China. (The Olympic Flame or Olympic Torch is a symbol of the Olympic ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don`t Let The Devil Ride -If You Let Him Ride He Will Want To Drive

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 25, 2017

IN THE TEXT BEFORE US TODAY WE WILL EXAMINE 3 COURSES THE COURSE OF SATAN THE COURSE OF SOCIETY AND THE COURSE OF A SAVIOUR

Mark 5:1-10 (GW) They arrived in the territory of the Gerasenes on the other side of the Sea of Galilee. [2] As Jesus stepped out of the boat, a man came out of the tombs and met him. The man was controlled by an evil spirit [3] and lived among the tombs. No one could restrain him any longer, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The "second Coming" Of Our Lord

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This sermon incorporates and adapts “The Parable of the Ten Virgins—A Picture of the Second Coming”, a sermon by Joseph Wallis, Sermon Central, Jan. 2002, to whom credit is hereby acknowledged.

(We invite you to visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The prophecy of the Second Coming of Jesus is often either misunderstood by Christians themselves, or, the object of derision and ridicule among non-Christians. And yet, it is one of the most important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Son Rise Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 11, 2003

The Resurrection is the one event in all history that can turn gloom to joy, make meaningless lives meaningful, and make the followers of Jesus Christ more than conquerors.

The Son Rise (Matt. 27:62-28:15, Mark 16:1-11, Luke 23:56-24:11, John 20:1-18) Bulletin insert I wrote for this sermon; it has helpful info. Sermon outline follows it. Resurrection: The Ultimate Victory The four Gospels each contain bits of information about the events occurring after the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cruising And Snoozing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon urges Christians to be spiritually prepared and vigilant for the unexpected return of Christ, emphasizing the importance of maintaining our spiritual light.

Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to be here with you today, sharing in the love of our Savior and the fellowship of our faith. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound and powerful message from the Word of God. A message that is as relevant today as it was when it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Don't Waste, Jesus Offers

Galactica Conclusio Philosophicus

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jul 16, 2009

The Worldview Behind Battlesstar Galactica

In one of the climactic scenes of the conclusion of "Battlestar Galactica", Gaius Baltar remarks that an unseen hand had been guiding events all along up until that point. Just as the characters were propelled by something from beyond themselves, the producers behind this show may have been driven ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Way Of Life

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 29, 2018

Observing and grieved by injustice and suffering, the prophet realizes that faith is a way of life and not an answer.

Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:2-4; 3:17-19 “A Way of Life” INTRODUCTION Today we enter the season of Advent. It is a time of preparation—for two arrivals. We first are preparing for the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. This first arrival happened over two thousand years ago. The second ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:2-4, Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Scoffers And The Ten Virgins

Contributed by Gordon Ross on Jan 19, 2003

A message on the return of Christ referencing the scoffers of 2 Peter 3 and also the 10 virgins of Matthew 25.

2 Peter 3:1-9 Introduction: A.To study or preach on future events should inspire us toward lives of purity and Godliness B. It should also make us aware of the godlessness of our times. The Scoffers of the Last Days A. Just look around at those who make light of sin and salvation through the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-9, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Criticism

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 14, 2012

here is always a hint of truth in most criticism; we must respond in a way that honors God.

Handling Criticism November 11, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There is always a hint of truth in most criticism; we must respond in a way that honors God. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 16:5-14 Supplemental Passage: Do not sharply rebuke an older ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pure And Unadulterated

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 21, 2011

It doesn't matter how active you are in ministry if you are teaching a distorted Gospel.

Some of you may remember my telling of an incident that took place in our Presbytery last fall. A woman pastor from the Netherlands was received into membership in our Presbytery even though she does not believe that Jesus is God, or in the atonement - that is, that the death of Jesus on the cross ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed