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Antithesis

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 7, 2003

This is about the "pause that refreshes"--the importance of taking time alone with God.

Antithesis Just suppose in our hurried state of mind, we took the time to re-interpret Psalm 23 in order to make it fit our twenty first century lifestyle. It might come out something like this... The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

She Went Up To The House Of The Lord

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 5, 2003

How we enter the house of the Lord may have alot to do with how we exit ! In this message, we see how Hannah went up to the House of the Lord !

“She Went Up To The House Of The Lord” 1 Samuel 1:1-19 The events of the book of 1 Samuel take place during the time of the Judges. Eli the character mentioned here in our passage was both a High Priest, and a judge for approx 40 years. Let me share some things with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

How Big Is God

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Jul 14, 2013

Understand the undescribable ways God has moved in our lives. Seeing what caused us to miss the mark which lead to our promised blessing. Know that "God is a man that he should lie."

How Big Is God (Gen 18:1-9, 10-14) "Is any thing too hard for the Lord... (PRAY) I want you to focus on the title, "How Big Is God". Here is Abraham in the plains of Mamre (grove of Oak Trees) in his tent and receives three visitors, one being our Lord God. Immediately he humbles himself and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Oases Of Grace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 29, 2020

As we travel on the journey of our life's mission, Jesus promises that we will encounter people who will receive us with grace. They will be oases of grace.

June 28, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 10:40-42 Oases of Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the 1930’s Roy Rogers and two other singers formed a musical trio. They came to be known as The Sons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Isaac And Ishmael

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

When faith fails, then flesh takes over.

ISAAC AND ISHMAEL. Galatians 4:21-31. 1. The History. The history of Ishmael and Isaac is the history of the struggle between flesh and spirit, between the carnal seed and the spiritual seed, between the world's way and God's way. In the first place, Abraham had faith. The LORD ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“called To Live A Life Of Faith “ Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014

Journey of Faith, part 2 “Called to Live a Life of Faith “

Journey of Faith, part 2 “Called to Live a Life of Faith “ Gen 12:1-20 David Taylor Outside of Christ, Abraham may be the most significant character in the bible. In terms of space, the first eleven chapters of Genesis are devoted to human history. The next fourteen chapters are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 14, 2024

A sermon in the Lenten series "If Trees Could Talk." In this sermon we hear from the fig tree.

March 13, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 1:35-51; Luke 13:6-9 The Fig Tree Good evening, friendly humans. It’s such a pleasure to be with you here this evening. Thank you for inviting me as a guest speaker in your Lenten series. May I introduce myself? I am Fig Tree. I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Step Into The New Season Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Oct 24, 2023

In the Bible, seasons hold significant symbolism and represent different spiritual phases. They reflect the cyclical nature of life and the divine order in which everything operates.

STEP INTO THE NEW SEASON. Part 2 Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel. October 18, 2023 Step into the new season, a time of change and transformation. In the Bible, seasons hold significant symbolism and represent different spiritual phases. They reflect the cyclical nature of life ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Covenant Kindness And Restoration Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

Mephibosheth’s story is not just about a crippled man restored—it’s about a covenant-keeping God who lifts the undeserving.

COVENANT KINDNESS AND RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:22, Isaiah 54:10, Romans 11:29, Galatians 6:10, Hebrews 8:10-12 INTRODUCTION: One of the most touching and redemptive stories in David’s reign is found in 2 Samuel 9. After ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What God Cannot Do, Does Not Exist

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025

The statement “What God cannot do, does not exist” is a profound declaration of God’s omnipotence and His ability to do anything and everything according to His will

WHAT GOD CANNOT DO, DOES NOT EXIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 32:27 Supporting Texts: Luke 1:37, Genesis 18:14, Matthew 19:26, Job 42:2 INTRODUCTION: The statement “What God cannot do, does not exist” is a profound declaration of God’s omnipotence and His ability to do anything ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:27, Luke 1:37, Genesis 18:14, Matthew 19:26, Job 42:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gabriel

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 29, 2025

c/o https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel

Gabriel (/'ge?bri?l/; Hebrew: ????????????, lit. 'Gavri'el "God is my strength"', Ancient Greek: Gaß????, lit. 'Gabriel', Coptic: ???????, Aramaic: ???????, Arabic: ?????, Jibril or ??????? Jibra?il), in the Abrahamic religions, is an archangel. He was first described ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Divine Increase

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025

Divine increase is God’s supernatural multiplication and enlargement in every area of our lives.

DIVINE INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 115:14-15 Supporting Texts: Genesis 26:12-14, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7, Deuteronomy 1:11, John 15:5, 2 Corinthians 9:10 INTRODUCTION: Divine increase is God’s supernatural multiplication and enlargement in every area of our lives. It is not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:14-15, Genesis 26:12-14, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Transforms Mockery Into Miracle Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025

Mockery may be loud and public, but the miracle God is preparing for you will be louder and undeniable. The same mouths that laughed will testify of God’s goodness in your life.

THE GOD WHO TRANSFORMS MOCKERY INTO MIRACLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 1:6-7 "And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the Lord had shut up her womb. And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the Lord, so she provoked her; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:6-7, Psalm 126:1-3, Isaiah 61:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Limitations By Faith

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025

Faith is the key that unlocks every closed door and overcomes every limitation.

OVERCOMING LIMITATIONS BY FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:1-6 Supporting Texts: Mark 9:23, Romans 10:17, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Matthew 17:20, Luke 1:37 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of visible and invisible barriers — personal weaknesses, societal systems, family backgrounds, or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unexpected Journey: Moses

Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jun 5, 2013

A look at the Unexpected Journey God sent Moses on.

24 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26 He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God