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Elijah’s Words To Ahab's Son Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 24, 2024

Ahaziah became king of Israel after Ahab died. He was injured when he fell through a lattice but sought guidance from Baal-zebub, god of the Philistine city, Ekron! But Elijah the prophet had a message for Ahaziah.

Introduction: After the death of Ahab, king of the northern tribes of Israel, his son Ahaziah became king. This new king also had a near-death experience after he fell through a lattice (networked wooden strips) of a window! This king sent messengers to a Philistine city, Ekron, about 40 or so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Presence In Practice - The Confidence Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2007

Part Three of three sermons based on how we can enjoy the practical presence of God in our daily lives

GOD’S PRESENCE IN PRACTICE. PART THREE - THE CONFIDENCE Hebrews 13:5-6 GOD’S PRESENCE IN PRACTICE. THE CONFIDENCE Over the last two Sunday Mornings we have been looking at the wonderful promise of the presence of the Lord. We looked at THE CONDITION that was laid down for us to fulfil, and we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Like A Child

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

We need to consider how our waning faith can become a hindrance to others. Jesus provides a warning about hindering other believers who have the faith of a child. It is also a warning about hindering children from coming to Christ.

Back when I was in college, one of my favorite songs was “Faith Like a Child” by Jars of Clay. Listen as I share some of the lyrics to this song: “Dear God, surround me as I speak; the bridges that I walk across are weak. Frustrations fill the void that I can’t solely bear . . . Sometimes, when I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Am A Christian

Contributed by Claud Owens on Oct 25, 2003

What I can reply when people ask the reason why I am a Christian.

“Why I Am A Christian” Scripture Reading: Psalm 46 Gospel Reading Luke 12:.22 - 32 Last Wednesday I asked the kids in my class at the Korean Church this question: “Why are you a Christian, what good does it do you?” The answer to that question is found in the bible. Gordon just read Psalm 46 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-32, Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

When Christ Moves Graciously

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 25, 2006

When Christ acts graciously on your behalf, He expects you to express a proper attitude of thanksgiving.

Turn Your Bibles to Luke 17:11-19 Title: When Christ Moves Graciously Theme: Expressing Proper Thanksgiving to the Lord Jesus Introduction: Jesus Christ never sinned and His life was not characterized by an ill temper. The passages of Scripture I am about to read hold the account of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Buffeted But Blessed

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 2, 2009

Life sometimes seems to be giving us a good beating. But God’s purpose in permitting trials and troubles in our lives is not to beat and burden us, but rather to build and bless our Christian life.

Buffeted But Blessed Text: 2 Cor.12: 9, 10 Intro: Most of us would think the ideas of buffeting and blessing are totally foreign to one another. It’s difficult to wrap our limited insight around the biblical idea that the former could actually produce the latter. As a matter of fact, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

An Uncomplicated Message

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 2, 2004

This is a clear presentation of the Gospel based on Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus in John 3.

“AN UNCOMPLICATED MESSAGE” John 3:1-21 INTRO – There are some things in life that seem very complicated to some people, and relatively easy to others. For instance, algebra seems very complicated to me. Only “D” I ever made in high school was in algebra. Too complicated to me. But for the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Three Friends Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 14, 2025

Jesus answered a disciple's request (Lord, teach us to pray) with an example--and a story!

The Parable of the Three Friends (Full disclosure: Dr. Vance Havner wrote a sermon based on this text in his book, “Why Not Just Be Christians?”, published by Fleming Revell before 1977. This message is not a plagiary of his work. I preached a sermon based on this text on Sunday evening, June 1, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Serve Him Only Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 9, 2021

Hear, O Israel'. It is the Shema, a classic confession of faith. He is the LORD and no other gods. Israelites were familiar with the gods of Egypt, the gods of Canaan, the gods of Babylon and the gods of Assyria.

Theme: Serve Him Only Text: Deuteronomy 6:1-14 Greetings: The Lord is Good and His love endures forever. Introduction: Moses proceeds to set forth more particularly to enforce the cardinal and essential doctrines of the Decalogue. He emphasises the nature and attributes of God and the fitting ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Does Your Bucket Have A Hole In It?

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on May 4, 2009

HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO CARRY WATER IN A LEAKING BUCKET? MOST OF IT IS LOST ON THE GROUND. SOME CHRISTIANS SEEM TO HAVE A LEAK IN THEIR SPIRITUAL LIFE.

JEREMIAH CH 2: VS 1--13 DOES YOUR BUCKET HAVE A HOLE IN IT? HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO CARRY WATER IN A BUCKET THAT LEAKED? ***** EVEN WITH A SMALL HOLE IN IT***** PROBABLY, YOU LOST MORE WATER THAN YOU CARRIED. ENDLESS TRIPS BACK AND FORTH TO ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Are You Ready?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 27, 2005

Jesus clearly exhorted His disciples to be ready for His coming. Are you ready? Really?

Alistair Begg recalls a news story he heard while living in England about a Liverpool couple who had their car stolen from in front of their home one night. Several days later they woke in the morning to find their car, cleaned, full of gas and sitting back in front of the house. There was a note ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Orthodox

Overcoming With Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 9, 2021

Thanksgiving Holiday: God's grace results in thanksgiving, and a grateful heart enables believers to withstand hardship. A thankful heart also helps us to see God’s ability to work through our pain for His glory.

For our Thanksgiving holiday message, I want to open with a little humor. “A kindergarten teacher was telling her students all about the Pilgrims as she prepared them for the Thanksgiving season. After one little girl had gone home and shared the details she remembered from her teacher’s lesson, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling In Prayer

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 13, 2018

Proposition: Effective prayer is characterized by earnestness, ferverency and energy.

WRESTLING IN PRAYER Text: Col. 2:1-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: During the dark days of the American Revolution, when the Continental Army had experienced several setbacks, a farmer who lived near the battlefield approached Washington's camp unheard. Suddenly his ears caught an earnest voice ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Recovery Through Repentance

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 7, 2011

Backsliding begins with a rationalization of one's behavior, and a relativistic approach to determining right and wrong in one's life. This message deals with the result of this faulty thinking, while offering the only solution to one's backslidden condit

Recovery through Repentance Text: Jer. 2:13; 3:22 Intro: Backsliding on God, whether that of an individual, or that of a nation, does not take place all at once; but it is a gradual process. This spiritual malady usually begins with little departures from the truth of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Is Found In The Fear Of The Lord - Job Chapter Twenty Eight Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 4, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter twenty eight.

Job Chapter 28 could be outlined: Man’s Search for Wealth. Job 28:1-11 Where is Wisdom Found? Job 28:12-19 Wisdom is in the Fear of God. Job 28:20-28 1 "Surely there is a mine for silver, And a place where gold is refined. 2 Iron is taken from the earth, And copper is smelted from ore. 3 Man ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational