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God Pursues The Lost

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

This message looks at how people run from God when He is only trying to rescue them. What are some of the ways in which the Lord pursues the lost? And what happens when He actually catches the person who’s running?

This morning we are going to look at some words of revelation from the Lord spoken by the prophet Elihu to Job. In Elihu’s words of wisdom, we find a message that can be applied to those who are lost without salvation in Jesus Christ; and I wish to begin this sermon with an illustration: One ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:8-28

Denomination: Baptist

They Limited God (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

What is the Psalmist talking about when he said that Israel limited the, “Holy One of Israel

He is saying that God wanted to do so much more for Israel, but the choices in life they made limited the Lord from doing more for them. Illus: A wealthy father, who had one son, loved that son very much. The father had influence and wealth and he could help his son in many ways. But one day he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:41

Denomination: Baptist

Be Angry, But Do Not Sin!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 26, 2024

I don’t think you would do anything like that. But have you ever lost your temper? Do you ever do things you wish you hadn't done, or say things you wish you had never said?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK BE ANGRY, BUT DO NOT SIN! TEXT: Proverbs 14:17, 15:18, 18:13,19:11 &19; Mark 3:1-5; Eph. 26-32; Matt. 5;21 ILL. The story is told that in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:17, Proverbs 15:18, Proverbs 18:13, Proverbs 19:11, Proverbs 19:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glorify The Name Of The Lord

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 12, 2024

It should be our goal to glorify the name of the Lord as we live on this earth and wait for His return. That is a prayer that we should pray for ourselves and for each other. So lets look more closely at this prayer.

Alba 3-10-2023 GLORIFY THE NAME OF THE LORD II Thessalonians 1:11-12 In a book titled “Mornings With Jesus” Katie Jones wrote, "One morning I overslept. Then, while rushing around the kitchen, I spilled a glass of orange juice all over the counter. After that, I got stuck behind a slow driver ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where There's A Will, There's A Way Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000

God invites us to pursue his will where He will make a way for His power to be made real in our lives!

- Confidence in the One Who hears… The power is in the one who hears. Not only the power for our lives… but also the plan. - Your father knows that He has an incredible plan for you. That your life is not what you think it is. We are eternal creatures. - Imagine a line… - God is acting out a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting On The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Aug 20, 2003

Preparing Ourselves for Spiritual Battle.

Ephesians 6:10-20 Putting On The Full Armor Of God Whether we want to face it or not, the world is in a spiritual battle. Good verses evil is the plot of many great television shows and movies because it is a prevalent force among us. In “Star Wars”, Obi Wan Kanobi in white, representing good, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: *other

God's Judgments Part 2

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 14, 2003

In this passage we see, God, as King of nations, ruling the world by the ministry of angels.

In this passage we see, God, as King of nations, ruling the world by the ministry of angels. In this vision Zechariah saw four chariots coming forth from between two bronze mountains, drawn by horses of different colors. Zechariah asked the angel who was with him, “What are these, my lord?” The ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 6:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

I See Dead People…they Don't Know They're Dead….they're Everywhere.”

Contributed by Dennis Rhoads on Sep 23, 2003

This sermon relates to the call of Matthew and how it relates to our call from Jesus.

9/21/2003 Text Matthew 9:9-13 Title “I see dead people…They don’t know they’re dead….They’re everywhere.” Grace, mercy and peace to you from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This past week I read an article about a movie that was released several years ago. It was called, “The Sixth Sense”. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

"Nicholas The Wonder Worker”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

The real story of Saint Nicholas, stripping away the myths and discovering a man who honored Christ

“Nicholas the Wonder Worker” Rev Dr Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Clement Moore writes, “With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be Saint Nick!” Moore was inspired by a plump, bearded Dutchman who took him by sleigh through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

A Word To Mothers Of Bad Kids

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

A Mother’s Day word to mothers of bad kids.

A Word To Mothers Of Bad Kids May 12, 2002 Deuteronomy 21:18-21 "If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son, who will not obey the voice of his father or the voice of his mother, and, though they chastise him, will not give heed to them, then his father and his mother shall take hold of him ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:18-21

Denomination: Holiness

Does God Hear Me?

Contributed by Chris Summers on Jun 28, 2004

Does God hear my prayers.

Does God hear me? That is a good question . We have all asked this ever present question “Does God hear me?”One time a long time ago ,seems like 18-19 years ago (wait it was 18-19 years ago).I was in love . I loved this person with all my heart . I would have done anything for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities For Low Conflict Christians Ii

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 18, 2005

Do you want relationships with little or no conflict? Look at part 2 of this series.

Qualities for low conflict Christians Part # 2 John 15:12 “This is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you!” Last week we talked about some low conflict qualities of Christians. We talked about the Grace of Humor, Grace of Humility, Grace of Empathy, Grace of Optimism. This ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Passing The Servant's Test

Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 5, 2004

Aren’t you glad that we don’t have to take tests in order to get into heaven? We just need the grace of God who sent Jesus so that we could have eternal life. That’s the good news. But here on earth, as Christians, we have tests in life. . .

Passing the Servant’s Test, James 1:2-4 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, June 15, 2003 Introduction [Illustration - Joke] A young man had just gotten his driver’s permit and inquired of his father, an evangelist, if they could discuss the use of the car. His father took him to the study ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

Let your light shine in the world

INTRODUCTION Last week in Matthew 5:13, Jesus said that you are the salt of the earth. Jesus wanted us to see the relationship that the members of the body of Christ are to have with the world. In today’s passage, we find Jesus teaching concerning the citizens of the kingdom as to their PRIMARY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 5:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hold The Ropes Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 25, 2008

Like the paralytic in Mark 2, school kids need someone to hold the four ropes for their encouragement and success in school.

Holding the Rope Mark 2:1-12 One of the stories we read in VBS was the story of the man who was completely helpless. He couldn’t walk; he couldn’t use his hands. The only way he could get anywhere was when his friends carried him. Then the news got around that Jesus was healing people. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren