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Why Feeling Sorry About Your Sin Isn’t Repentance

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 19, 2013

A look at real repentance versus the emotion that we often mistake for repentance.

THE NEXT STEPS (LITERALLY): Even after surviving the whale ordeal and getting a second chance, Jonah’s repentance begins with a lot of walking. - Jonah 3:3. - This is a fact that at one level seems rather obvious but that hit me hard a while back. As I considered the story of Jonah, I had ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Developing The Heart Of A Servant Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Developing the heart of a servant part 2 Acts 20:18-38 We discussed, last Sunday, the need for faithfulness…to our families, in our finances, to the fellowship of the body, and to the faith. Today, as we continue developing the heart of a servant we will need to think about two more things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Neglect Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2014

It’s not uncommon to see homes, old business buildings, farms in disrepair, dilapidated, testimonies of neglect. As sad as each of these instances of neglect may be, they fail to be as sad as when someone rejects God’s gift of salvation.

The Tragedy of Neglect Hebrews Series Pt. 2 2/19/2014 Introduction A Living in Chester (So. IL) it’s not uncommon to see homes, old business buildings, farms in disrepair, dilapidated, testimonies of neglect. 1 Many nursing homes are sadly neglecting their senior residents, unfit parents ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Miracle For The Hurting--Hands Full On Purpose

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 15, 2015

Naomi and her family left home because of a drought. They were hurting. In Moab things got worse. Her support structure was gone. She came to Moab, beautiful, lovely and blessed. She left bitter and heart broken. One person stood in thE GAP.

BE A MIRACLE FOR HURTING PERSON ... HANDS FULL ON PURPOSE TURNS INTO A MIRACLE --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There was a circle of young boys gathered around a cute little puppy dog. One by one they were talking. The deal was whoever could tell the biggest lie won the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The High Cost Of Spiritual Liberty (A Freedom Series). Series

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 29, 2016

These Jewish people made a great decision to believe in Jesus Christ; however, their very words following Jesus’ acknowledgement can be the very thing that halts spiritual growth and commitment. “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never yet been enslav

The High Cost Of Spiritual Liberty (A Freedom Series). John 8:31-36NASB In the last days of the Civil War, the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia, fell to the Union army. Abraham Lincoln insisted on visiting the city. Even though no one knew he was coming, slaves recognized him ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel: Freedom Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 22, 2015

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. We are called to seek God. Trust Christ by faith. You were saved by grace. The result is freedom. You who are saved stand firm in your freedom. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.

In my University literature class the professor would return the paper with comments on the paper like; give further explanation, clarify or expand this point. This professor had a system where you could re-write a paper and re-submit it for a higher grade. I decided to take the professor up on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Claim To Know God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 9, 2013

To enumerate the characteristics of those who only claims to know GOD but GOD does not know them.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you claim to know GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the characteristics of those who only claims to know GOD but GOD does not know them. IV. TEXT: Titus 1:16 (Amplified Bible) They profess to know God [to recognize, perceive, and be ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Sour A Celebration

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Aug 6, 2016

How we hinder the work of God in our lives

How To Sour A Celebration Luke 15:25-31 I. DISTANCE CAN SOUR A CELEBRATION vs 25 Lisa always wants all her children in Church for her birthday. Our Heavenly Father longs for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Full And Complete Sabbath Rest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 16, 2013

To show that we have real rest in JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have real rest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have real rest in JESUS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:9 (Amplified Bible) 4:9 So then, there is still awaiting a full and complete Sabbath-rest reserved for the [true] people of God; V. THESIS: I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Noah Pulled The Dove Into The Ark To Himself

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 30, 2020

Using the story of Noah sending out the dove and then bringing it back into the ark to teach several lessons. A comforting message during the outbreak of COVID19

Noah Pulled The Dove Into The Ark To Himself PPT 1 Placeholder PPT 2 timer PPT 3 Message title PPT 4-5 scripture Genesis 8:6 Then it came about at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made; Genesis 8:7 and he sent out a raven, and it flew here and there until ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wake Up And Shine

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 16, 2020

This sermon examines 1 Samuel 3:1-20, the story of Samuel and Eli, and gives lessons on, what defined them, as a dying priesthood, and a rising prophet. These lessons can be applied to our Churches, and lives today, which can result in what spiritual impact we will have on today's world.

AWAKE OR SLEEPING 1 Samuel 3:1-20 In our text we see a transition from a Priesthood who had taken God for granted, to a rising Prophet, who would awaken a Nation. From Eli to Samuel. Eli means to ascend or "lofty". There are two ways to look at him, as a Priest he was called to ascend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20, Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth About The Security Of The Believer

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 6, 2020

God does all things well. God’s work always bears with it a twofold mark. His work is always perfect and His work is always complete.

1. God does all things well. God’s work always bears with it a twofold mark. a. God’s work is always perfect. 1) Verse 3, Peter says salvation is being begotten again, being born again. 2) John 3:3; 1 Peter 1:23; There are no abnormal births in the family of God. 3) Salvation is a work of God. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of Covetousness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 17, 2021

Covetousness is described by Jesus as getting rich towards self, without getting rich towards God.. Christians are warned to take heed and beware of it.

Beware of Covetousness Study Text: Luke 12: 13 - 21 Introduction: - A man interrupted Jesus in His sermon with the matters of inheritance and his brother, rather than listening to the sermon. - Jesus said to this man, “A man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of things which he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Endurance Under Stress Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 9, 2022

Does coming to Christ mean the end of suffering? Sorry, no it does not. To this, suffering, you were called. Christ suffered and left an example of suffering. We have great verses in 21-25 about what Christ’s death on the cross means. Christ suffered for you.

It was one of those dramatic stories. The town ruffian named Big Joe became a Christian. After all the noses he had broken, black eyes he had given the meanest toughest man in town accepts Christ and becomes a changed man. Now instead of a violent temper he endured patiently, even under stress. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 14, 2022

Looking for someone you can trust and put your confidence in?

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 019 Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; Deuteronomy 7:9 'TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS 'Tis so sweet to trust ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9, 2 Timothy 2:13

Denomination: Charismatic