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Stephen: His Life & His Love; Pt 1 By Dr. Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 7, 2004

While in seminary, I was asked, "What is the best translation of the New Testament?" I replied, "My Grandmother." Today Stephen serves as our best example of the qualities of a servant. Let’s examine them together!

Introduction I. I was standing in the hall following Chapel at Seminary and was asked by a fellow student, what I thought was the best translation of the New Testament was, I replied, "My Grandmother..." Surprised my friend continued his questioning by returning with, "I didn’t know your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Maker

Contributed by Richard Scott on Jul 15, 2020

When Moses was assigned to deliver the children of Israel, he asked God to validate him by giving him the name of the one who sent him. God replies in Exodus 3. There is nothing that is , that I am not! .

The WayMaker! Satan tries to discourage us. He tries to use sickness Financial problems Family issues Employment Issues in society and politics Any and anything and everything you can think of to incapacitate us. And if left to our own devices, he will destroy us and devour us. Without someone ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mark Of The Beast

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 20, 2006

All you ever wanted to know about THE MARK OF THE BEAST and were afraid to ask. Actually, I know very little about this strange subject but what I do know I will share with you.

THE MARK OF THE BEAST (Everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask) Rev 13:16-18 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Un-Forbidden Fruit Series

Contributed by Rev. Marcus Briddell on Sep 26, 2006

This sermon is the First and Foundational sermon in the second half (Part 2) of the series, "Living the Life" which is based on the General Heading of the Natural and Spiritual work of the Holy Spirit.

The Natural and Spiritual Work of the Holy Spirit A Practical Doctrine on the Holy Spirit Living the Life Sermon Series II The Fruit of the Spirit The Foundation Sermon The Un-Forbidden Fruit! July 16, 2006 Text: Galatians 5:13-26 Key Texts: Psalm 1:1/Galatians 5:16, 22-23 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 23, 2009

A sermon based on John Baker’s Book, Life’s Healing Choices, and for Celebrate Recovery. It is on the first beatitude "Blessed are the poor in spirit" Matthew 5:3

Evening Service for 2/22/2009 Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Introduction: By 1934 alcoholic Bill Wilson had ruined a promising Wall Street career because of his constant drunkenness. He was introduced to the idea of a spiritual cure by an old drinking buddy Ebby Thacher. While in a hospital, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defining Church And Christian Part 1

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2013

Baptism, which should be a uniting part of faith, seems to have divided us instead. This is a first step of faith and an entry point into Christ where discipleship begins.

We are living in confused times, are we not? Our government doesn’t seem to know what a marriage is, or that an unborn baby is a real person. Where do we go to decide such things? We have a wide array of institutions and individuals claiming to be churches or Christians, but believing and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Excitement Fades And Your Ready To Quit

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2002

Peter is given as an example of one of the first preachers who wanted to quit, from this text we can glean three questions that can cause us to desire to quit.

“When The Excitement Fades; And you feel like quitting.” John 21:1-22 [Sermon suggested in an article by the same name by Ed Underwood. (Kindred Spirit publication of Dallas Seminary, Spring 1992) pp. 10-13] (All Scriptures quoted unless specified ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Do You Want To Get Well?" Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Jan 22, 2005

This is the first in a series of messages on the theme of becoming "spiritually" healthy. It is a sermon that challenges the believer to consider what God would want to do in his/her life in the near future.

“Do You Want to Get Well?” John 5:1-15 JN 5:1 Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. 3 Here a great number of disabled ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is It Time? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 5, 2022

Ask 5 questions when you consider marriage: Is it the right time? Is it the best use of my time? Can I please God and my potential spouse at the same time? Is it my time? Is it for all time?

A married couple was celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. At the party everybody wanted to know how they managed to stay married so long in this day and age. The husband responded, “When we were first married, we came to an agreement. I would make all the major decisions, and my wife would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Reluctant Prophet (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

In Exodus 3, Moses stood before a burning bush while God tells him what He wanted him to do. God asked Moses to lead His people out of Pharaoh’s bondage.

God had a purpose in making this request. • God was deeply concerned about His people’s suffering • God heard their cries of sorrow • God wanted to deliver them from their enslavement To start with, Moses was a VERY RELUCTANT PROPHET! From Exodus 3:11-22 to Exodus 4:1-17, there is a continuation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Can God Forgive Somebody Like Me?

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Sep 12, 2006

Have you looked at your sinful life and ask, "How can God forgive somebody like me?" If God could forgive David for all that he had done, then he can and will forgive you.

HOW CAN GOD FORGIVE SOMEBODY LIKE ME? ILLUSTRATION: He had been FOUND OUT! By the time he decided to CONFESS his SIN the entire NATION was already talking. UNFAITHFULNESS, ADULTERY, LIES, MURDER! How could the LEADER of the nation, the man everyone ADMIRED, the one known as “the man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Love Me Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

The story of the risen Jesus meeting a group of disciples by the sea of Galilee; restoring Simon Peter publicly; asking him if he loved him and showing him the death he would one day die for Him.

BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 9 Annual Sermons: Vol. 3 Sermon 32 John 21:15 Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle DO YOU LOVE HIM? (A Stewardship Sermon) Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Fear

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 11, 2023

We ask for more faith than we realize we have. We let it lie dormant in us, while all the time God is there, and our faith in God is there, doing very little.

There is a legend from the Orient about a traveler making his way to a large city. One night he meets two other travelers along the road: Fear and Plague. Plague explains to the traveler that, once they arrived, they are expected to kill 10,000 people in the city. The traveler asks Plague if Plague ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Bentover Woman"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 1, 2004

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the HEARERS to affirm to others that (AS CHRISTIANS) COMPASSION FOR PEOPLE MUST BE SHOWN FIRST BEFORE WE SHOW COMPASSION TO ANIMALS OR LESSER THINGS.

(Originally written 22 August 1998) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: HUMAN NEED PERIODICALLY OVERRIDES CHURCH WORSHIP. PROTAGANIST: THE BENTOVER WOMAN REFERENCES: Genesis 1:24-26 (And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live With Passion

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jun 14, 2009

This is the third sermon in a series based on the book "One Month to Live" by Kerry and Chris Shook. This sermon focuses on the First Principle; which is Jesus lived life passionately.

Title: Live Pationately Text: Matthew 9:36 Date: 6/13/09 Location: Sulphur Spring Intro. A few weeks ago I challenged you to live the month of June as if it was the last month you had to live on the earth. This morning is June 14th, which means the month is almost half gone. I challenged you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36

Denomination: Baptist