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Duct Tape Lessons For Dads

Contributed by Walter Swaim on Jun 17, 2009

Jesus used many things to illustrate His truths. For Father’s Day we discover God’s truths for fathering from the Bible through the use of every man’s tool: duct tape.

Today is a great day for men - Father’s Day. Jesus would often use objects to get His truth into the hearts and minds of people, so they would remember it easily for long time and get the point. Fish, nets, fishing, bread, water, rivers, trees, fruit, vineyards, wooden board/pole, shepherd/sheep, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-6, Colossians 3:24

Denomination: Baptist

How God Sees A Broken Contrite Heart

Contributed by David Austin on May 23, 2006

The best way back to God after a life rebellion is to be broken,

HOW GOD SEES A BROKEN CONTRITE HEART If rebellion is the worst place you can be spiritually, and it is, to have a heart that is broken and ready to receive direction from God is right where God wants you. It is the best place to be spiritually. Psa 34:18 The LORD [is] ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Victory Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jan 5, 2006

Itrust that by now we have come to learn that according to the book of Joshua that Canaan corresponds to the land of full blessing and victory

The Victory Side of Life#3 The Cost of Victory by Gerald Van Horn Joshua 2:1-24 I trust that by now we have come to learn that according to the book of Joshua that Canaan of the Old Testament corresponds to the land of full ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sounds Of Calvary

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Jan 27, 2006

The sound of that sacred place called Calvary

Luke 23:27-33 27 And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. 28 But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. 29 For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Confession Of Sin

Contributed by James R. Rice on Feb 6, 2014

Confession of sin is an absolute necessity to restore fellowship between God and His children. However, many confess their sins, but receive no forgiveness. The message reveals different types of confessions.

CONFESSION OF SIN 1 Samuel 15:24 A. Our text consists of three words: “I have sinned.” 1. This statement is found seven times in the Bible and they are arranged so as to cover, as nearly as possible, the whole field of sin. 2. The three sweetest words in the English language are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit: Self Control Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 1, 2009

How does the Spirit grow self-control in us?

The Fruit of the Spirit: Self-Control Galatians 5:22-23 Advent conspiracy video during offering – Susan shares after During coffee – show marshmallow video. Advent – entering into the time of lack of control! Galatians 5:22-3 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Hunger

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 5, 2015

We must ask ourselves, “What are my hungers? Where have I gone to satisfy them and where have those choices led me? " Thank goodness Jesus provides an alternative that is healthy for us both physically and spiritually.

A burglar was arrested and appeared before a judge. The judge found him guilty and before he sentenced the burglar, the judge asked him if he had anything to say in his defense. The burglar said, “Well, Your Honour, you know how it is. The more a man has, the more he wants”. The judge ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Anglican

The Perils Of Contentment

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 14, 2014

Contentment is a trap, because it keeps us from growing in ability and interior commitment.

Recently we were viewing one of the original episodes of the Twilight Zone. A successful but elderly actor was ruminating over his long career, and his multiple marriages, and told his butler a secret. He said that in his whole life, he had only one length of time in which he had felt true ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:32-35

Denomination: Catholic

New Years Sunday 2018

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 12, 2018

Every year starts new; kind of like the creation of a new year. So, today we will be taking a look a the real act of Creation as found in Genesis and look into the the microscopic wonders of all life on earth and how the intricacy shouts, "GOD IS AWESOME!

Please open your Bibles to Genesis 1:1-2:3 which we will read in a few minutes. Well … here we are in 2018. Can you believe it; 2018!!!???!!! And the years seem to go by faster and faster. Does it seem that way to you, too? This is the first Sunday in 2018 and we’re already a week into the year, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Fear: Weariness, Lose Heart

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 13, 2019

Ever lose heart? Ever lose hope? We must minimize fear and maximize joy, hope, peace and love. We are in a heated spiritual battle. Have the footmen wearied us? The horses are coming. BE READY...Lift up the arms that hang down.

FEAR! WEARING AWAY, LOSE HEART MINIMIZE FEAR, MAXIMIZE JOY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a styrofoam glass from McDonalds. I took a small toothpick and poked a few small holes in the bottom. I ask someone to go get me a glass of water. Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5, Matthew 24:22, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 24:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Following The Call

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 22, 2024

A sermon for the third Sunday after Epiphany, Year B

January 21, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1:14-20 Following the Call Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Bob had been ice fishing all morning without any luck. He decided he’d had enough and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The World Needs Jesus

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 23, 2025

Jesus is the Son of God. Why did Jesus, who is God, become Man? Because only Him who can fulfill what the world needs.

Today, we, along with billions of people around the world, celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God who incarnated as a fully human being. The question is, why did God become Man? The answer is because the world needs Him, as is the theme of our Christmas this year. Because our time is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3, John 14:9, John 14:27, Acts 12:6, Isaiah 9:6, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dam Busters! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 29, 2011

The Bible uses the symbolism of water repeatedly to make the point about spiritual life giving water which comes only from Jesus and Father God. This healing water is designed by God to bring life and healing to the nations and to the people of the world.

Series: Let the River Flow Slide 1: Series: Let the river flow! • The Introduction to this series: I received the idea for this message during my spiritual retreat at IHOP – it just hit me during my prayer time and listening to the group sing about Healing Waters! • I honestly feel in my heart ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Necessity Of The Praise Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Apr 25, 2016

It would be unjust for God not to be praised.

Introduction: Video “That’s My King” I. Scripture demands it. A. (Heb 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.) B. Because of Christ (by Him..) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Baptist

Lead Me To The Rock

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 7, 2018

Just follow the rock of salvation.

LEAD ME TO THE ROCK Matthew 16: 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 1. Firmness and Stability. 2. A dwelling place. Jeremiah 48: 28 O ye that dwell in Moab, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist