Sermons on Backsliding:

Repentance

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

Hosea calls for repentance (vv. 1-3) and God promises restoration (vv. 4-8). God had to punish Israel for its gross and repeated violation of His law, but He would do so with a heavy heart. The preceding chapters have painted a very drab picture (v. l). N

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia. The misbehavior of students led to a riot in which professors who tried to restore order were attacked. The following day a meeting was held between the university’s board, of which Jefferson was a member, and defiant ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Delighted People

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Psalm 1:2 speaks of the Christian’s delight.

Psalm 1:2 speaks of the Christian’s delight. A “delight” is something that brings a great deal of satisfaction, gratification and pleasure. We are not to be a discouraged, defeated people but rather a people who is delighted in the things of God. What you delight in tells everyone around you the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:2

Integrity In Living And Ruling Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GODLY LEADERS NEED TO MAINTAIN PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL INTEGRITY

BIG IDEA: GODLY LEADERS NEED TO MAINTAIN PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL INTEGRITY INTRODUCTION: Very timely topic given the lack of integrity in U.S. politics; sunk to new depths under President Clinton But compare church politicians as well Psalm of David with Messianic application to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Tear Bottle

Contributed by David Carter on Oct 29, 2001

God is bottling up our tears

GOD’S TEAR BOTTLE Psalm 56:8 God is bottling up our tears! --- Tears move, The Heart of God --- Mt. 5:4 - Blessed are they that mourn … At a Bill Gothard Seminar in Atlanta Ga. Bro,. Bill taught us that tears with Lucern in them were true tears. Not fake Soap Opera or Hollywood tears, or like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Getting Blown Off Course?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 9, 2004

The master of the ship was no longer the Master of the ship. The ship was blown eight hundred miles off course. The Devil was now in control. Our sinful habits take another turn. They become addictions!

Title: "Getting Blown Off Course" You know better than to leave Fair Havens. Paul let the Centurion know that it was "God’s Will" for them to winter in Fair Havens. God had warned him not to leave the shores of the Island of Crete. Application. Being in the will of God should not be a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Paul, Prayer, And Praying

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jun 4, 2006

To rejoice always, we must pray always.

PAUL, PRAYER, AND PRAYING Philippians 1:4,9 <----- Intro: *Paul prayed for folks because he loved them. *Those w/loving hearts can pray & praise effectively. Studying Biblical prayers is a profitable spiritual exercise. --Herbert Lockyear, "Prayer history begins, Gen. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Men Ougth Alwyays To Pray

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

A Prayer Guide on ow to pray the bible way.

Sermon Luke 18:1 Men ought always to pray A PRAYER GUIDE ON HOW TO PRAY THE BIBLE WAY THE DISCIPLES PRAYER THE MODELS PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER Read Matthew 6:5-7 Ezekiel 36:26,27 2 Corinthians 5:17, 18 1. Suggested Guidelines in your Personal prayer life the Bible Way A. Always open your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort In The Valley?

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Aug 9, 2010

Refuse to remain in the valley of life

COMFORT IN THE VALLEY? Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; In whose heart are the ways of them. Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; The rain also filleth the pools. Psalm 84:5-6 Is it possible for a man to be in the valley and still find comfort? Oh! Yes. The God we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signs And Wonders 2

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 19, 2019

Signs and wonders are believed to have ceased after the ascension of Jesus Christ and His first Apostles but we are assured that in Mark 16:17 that “these signs shall follow them that believe…”. Till date, miracles are daily occurrences among Christian believers and the world.

BIBLE STUDY SIGNS AND WONDERS 2 TEXT: MARK 16:17-18 INTRODUCTION Signs and wonders are believed to have ceased after the ascension of Jesus Christ and His first Apostles but we are assured that in Mark 16:17 that “these signs shall follow them that believe…”. Till date, miracles are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Prayer For Revival.

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

A PRAYER FOR REVIVAL.

A PRAYER FOR REVIVAL. “Wilt thou not revive us again that thy people may rejoice in thee”-Psalm 85:6. I. THE TIMING OF SUCH A PRAYER ? (a) when we remember the past. Read: “Lord, thou hast been favorable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.... The 44th ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Pray Not For This People!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 9, 2022

The context of Jeremiah 14:11.

PRAY NOT FOR THIS PEOPLE! Jeremiah 14:7-10, Jeremiah 14:19-22. A series of droughts affected Judah during the reign of King Jehoiakim. The watercourses were empty, the ground was chapped, and there was no grass for the livestock. Nobles and their children, ploughmen, and both domestic and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 14:7-10, Jeremiah 14:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Well Without Water

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 14, 2022

The word of truth is the water of life. In which, it refreshes the souls that receive it. But those who deceive (false prophets/teachers) speak error because there is no truth in them.

The word of truth is the water of life. In which, it refreshes the souls that receive it. But those who deceive (false prophets/teachers) speak error because there is no truth in them. As clouds hinder the light of the sun, so do the false prophets darken counsel with words that have no truth. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blessing Of The Compassionate.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 1, 2024

"The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive" (PSALM 41:2).

THE BLESSING OF THE COMPASSIONATE. Psalm 41:1-4. This is a Psalm of David. It is quite possibly about David. It is also about our Lord Jesus (except that Jesus has no personal sin to confess, unlike Psalm 41:4). Psalm 41:1. “Blessed is he who considers the poor: the LORD will deliver him ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

Jesus gives us an inside look at the heart of God the Father and at the same time showing the Jews that their special place and status is secure. Jesus did not come to remove them from their place but instead wanted to see them willingly take their place

The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32 Today we look at a parable that many of us know well or at least we think we know it well. However as always the Holy Spirit of God desires to lead us into all truth or deeper truth about God’s word. It is important to remember that all of God’s word is meant to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faithfulness To The Faith Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 3, 2003

We are only one generation from extinction. It is vitally important to pass along our faith to the next leaders of the church.

March 2, 2003 23In those days I also saw that the Jews had married women from Ashdod, Ammon and Moab. 24As for their children, half spoke in the language of Ashdod, and none of them was able to speak the language of Judah, but the language of his own people. 25So I contended with them and cursed ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:23-31

Denomination: United Methodist