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Go Thy Way: When Abram Went To Egypt Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 28, 2020

The phrase "go thy way" appears several times in the King James Version of the Bible. This first message speaks of Abram and how he got into trouble in a foreign land!

Introduction: Even the best of God’s saints will face problems at one time or another. Abram had his share of troubles, too, and the passage below gives a few details of one episode which Abram would probably just as soon forget! When famine came, Abram left the land of promise and wound up in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Now Concerning Virgins

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 17, 2024

The last teaching by Apostle Paul concerning marriage for the unmarried--virgins and widows. "It is good for them if they abide even as I," [unmarried]. says Apostle Paul.

The last teaching by Apostle Paul concerning marriage for the unmarried began in 1 Cor. 7:6-9. He explains his reasoning now in verses 25-35. Let us read verses 6-9 first. 6 But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment. 7 For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-35, 1 Corinthians 7:6-9, 1 Corinthians 7:39-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encounters With Faith (Luke 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 3, 2024

How do we react when encountered with faith? Let's look at Luke 7.

Are we sometimes amazed at the faith of those outside our church community? Whose faith healed a widow’s son? How great in God’s eyes is the least member of God’s kingdom? Can a sinner show more faith than many in our congregations? Let’s look at Luke 7. Centurion What was there about a Roman ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Downcast?

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

Many Christians stumble, not because they never believed, but because they stayed too close to the place where they first got in. God calls us not only to begin the journey of faith but to grow in joy, perseverance, and victory through Christ.

Introduction: Too Close to Where We Got In A mother tucked her little boy in bed. She kissed him goodnight, pulled up the covers, and went downstairs. Not long after, she heard a loud thump and then crying. She hurried upstairs and found him on the floor. “What happened?” she asked. Through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Guarding The Word

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 4, 2025

This sermon provides a spiritual guide on how Christians can guard and cherish the Word of God, emphasizing wholehearted devotion and practical steps for living faithfully.

Guarding the Word “Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.” (Psalm 119:57, KJV) Introduction – In this journey preparing for the Rapture… Center verse in the Bible: Psalms 118:8 (KJV) It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. Psalm 119, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:57, Matthew 22:37, Hosea 10:2, Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Corinthians 13:5, James 4:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

An Outline For John's Question And Jesus' Reply Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 13, 2025

John the Baptist was in prison and was concerned: was Jesus _really_ the One Who was to come? He sent two of his disciples to speak with Jesus. They received a reply that seemed to satisfy everyone.

An outline for John's question and Jesus' reply Introduction: Jesus had just performed two miracles by healing the servant (slave) of a Roman centurion (supervising 100 soldiers) and raising a dead young man back to life. Some disciples of John the Baptist heard of this and shared the news ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of Christ

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Feb 29, 2024

John the Baptist came out of the wilderness with God dripping off of Him preaching saying, “Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.”

· **God had a path for Jesus Christ to walk on and to walk in! God has a path for you to walk on and to walk in as well! Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not What I Expected

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 31, 2023

Are we demanding signs? Do we allow fleshly, carnal desires to define our expectations. Do I focus on external materialism to define what I am expecting? Do we desire spiritual healthy expectations?

NOT WHAT I EXPECTED? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) EXPECT: eager anticipation, probable to occur, to wait on something, think or believe that something is going to happen, anticipate, look forward, to hope, requires faith. WANT: to desire, wish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22, Mark 8:11-12, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Palm Sunday As It Is Known – Message Outline Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 8, 2022

Palm Sunday, as it is called was the occasion when Jesus was praised with palm branches as the King of the Jews, but 5 days later many of the same crowd called for the King of the Jews to be crucified.

PALM SUNDAY AS IT IS KNOWN – MESSAGE OUTLINE [A] JESUS UPHELD 1. Read Matthew 21 v 1-11 2. Place in context. John 12:9 The great multitude therefore of the Jews learned that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He raised from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-15, John 12:9-13, Nehemiah 8:15, Matthew 27:20, John 19:17, Revelation 4:2-11, Revelation 5:4-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help With Our Battles With Temptations

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Oct 13, 2023

there are several things in this text that we would do well to remember.

Help with our battles against Temptation (Luke 22:31-34 & 54-60) 31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-60

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Jonathan Nelson on Dec 27, 2021

A look at the most popular prayer in the world and how the Believer can apply it to their lives.

Today, I want us to look at what is perhaps the most popular prayer in the Christian faith. We learn it at an early age and it is easy to remember. It can be prayed at almost any occasion. I have heard it prayed over meals, at weddings, at funerals, even in times of worry and fear. Ills: Flying for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:25-34, Romans 3:10

Denomination: Nazarene

"common Ground" - The Bible For Christians And Conversations With Unbelievers

Contributed by John Huyser on Jan 18, 2023

Posting or inserting a Bible verse is no longer enough when people speak the same words but operate from different dictionaries.

Slide 1 Last summer, we met Pastor Lora Copley and her husband, Joel. Just a month prior to the Abide Conference in Chicago, they moved to a church in Ames, Iowa near the University. Engaging with new members and neighbors, she took note of a language barrier present. It was particularly true of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

The Privilege Of Christian Prayer

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 29, 2023

Christians everywhere need to understand what the Scriptures teach about prayer.

The Privilege of Christian Prayer Matthew 6:5-15 5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 6 But thou, when thou ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Understood? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the deep truths of the kingdom of heaven as conveyed through Jesus's parables, and challenges listeners to truly understand and recognize its presence in their lives.

Welcome church! Today we’ve got an incredible passage of scripture jam packed with five different parables from Jesus. Parables are short and/or simple stories that highlight religious or moral truths. In the case of Jesus, parables were often used to simplify and make accessible the divine truths ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Topics: Parables Of Christ, Kingdom Of Heaven, Spiritual Understanding

Broken Arrows Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD CONFIRMS HIS MAJESTY BY DELIVERING THE HUMBLE FROM THE ATTACKS OF THOSE WHO REFUSE TO FEAR HIM

BIG IDEA: GOD CONFIRMS HIS MAJESTY BY DELIVERING THE HUMBLE FROM THE ATTACKS OF THOSE WHO REFUSE TO FEAR HIM I. (:1-3) GOD DEFENDS HIS DWELLING PLACE AGAINST ALL WEAPONS OF WARFARE / GOD THE DEFENDER A. God Dwells Among Those who Know Him 1. "God is known in Judah" 2. "His name is great in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 76:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible