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Shining Bright

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 28, 2013

We must live our life for Christ in such a way that it draws others to God.

Shining Bright May 26, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must live our life for Christ in such a way that it draws others to God. Focus Passage: Matthew 5:13-16 Supplemental Passage: "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Afraid

Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007

Mary and Joseph Fearful concerning the birth and life of Jesus and how that relates to you and I in doing and following the Lord today.

Afraid Have you ever found yourself afraid, afraid of the future, afraid of failure, afraid of not being good enough, My daughter told us after my granddaughter was born she was afraid of not being a good mother, Are you afraid of what God has planned for you? Mary and Joseph no doubt had a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fresh Start Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 25, 2009

This is the 13th sermon in the series "Moving With God".

Sunday Morning March 29, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#13] A FRESH START Exodus 12:28-14:31 Introduction: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2a (NIV) “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die…” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Abundance Of Possessions

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 31, 2010

This sermon explores the appropriate attitude toward possessions.

Luke 12: 13 – 21 / The Abundance of Possessions Intro: “I’ll buy you a diamond ring my friend if it makes you feel alright. I’ll get you anything my friend if it makes you feel alright. ‘Cause I don’t care too much for money, money can’t buy me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Promise For All Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011

The good news of new life in Christ is for all; there are no limits to it.

Acts 2:14a, 36-41 “A Promise for All” INTRODUCTION The text today contains the first sermon of the Christian church. It’s a rather long sermon and admittedly a little on the hell, fire, and brimstone side of things. Thankfully, we only read the very beginning and the end of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Foolish?

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Jan 6, 2015

No matter your status, as long as you are called by His name or you are a member of His vineyard, Matt 7:21-27 calls you a fool if you meddle your will with the Father's will or you have retained your old identity in following Him.

In the part of the world where I came from, it is insulting to direct such a question at an individual. The truth is that our response to any statement goes beyond the surface meaning. And in this case, we believe that before you could direct such a question at an individual, you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Place Of Spiritual Greatness

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 23, 2009

the offering of Isaac and what steps are revealed in Abraham become Spiritually Great

Intro: hearing Michael Jordan’s acceptance speech into the Basketball Hall of Fame made me realize his greatness was in his desire to be great. Every aspect of his life was moving toward greatness. There was never a doubt he would arrive at the goal, because his movement was constantly going in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Loving Father

Contributed by Johnnie Medrano on Aug 5, 2016

Our Heavenly Father is the supreme example of what a father should be.

Introduction: The traditional role of a father is to protect and provide. These are very important for the well being of the family. But the following example of our heavenly Father helps us see other aspects of vital importance as well. A loving father gives recognition and praise 1. At the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Apostolic

The Positive Message Of The Gospel Is Simple Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 29, 2015

Our preaching should be simple, and incorporate positive examples.

Thursday of 22nd week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel St. Gregory the Great “May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

Enoch: A Man Who Walked With God

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 19, 2023

Enoch is mentioned in only handful of verses, yet his influence as a man of God made an impact in his time and the times to come.

The Bible tells of men and women who were used by God as judges, warriors, kings, statesmen, prophets, and preachers. The Bible does not hold back on showing us that they were also susceptible to a range of faults, failures, and sins that caused some, like Samson and David, to live with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 11:2, Jude 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Just Be A Bush Be A Tree

Contributed by Ramil Olalia on Oct 14, 2016

Many Christians settles at mediocrity of Christians life. Contented with the common activities that common Christians does but I thank God for the few that decided to be more than that. Christians that are decided to go extra mile.

Introduction: Most of the bush stay as bush, they are contented for how tall they can be. But mustard can grow more than a bush, it can grow into a tree. Even ordinary bush could grow into a tree but it will go through tough painful process. As Christian we often become convenient for what we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Carefully Taught

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 6, 2018

Racism, materialism, and all the other "isms" in our experience must be taught.

Carefully Taught Mark 3: 20 - 35 Intro: 1949 – South Pacific – song that nearly derailed the debut of the musical. “You’ve got to be taught to hate and fear. You’ve got to be taught from year to year. It’s got to be drummed in your dear little ear. You’ve got to be carefully taught. You’ve ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Two Kinds Of Saints We Must Pray For In Our Day Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 12, 2019

Love and fear are the two driving forces in human nature, so we need two kinds of saints today.

Tuesday of 28th Week in Course 2019 St. Theresa of Jesus (of Avila) There are two forces that drive the human being. On the one hand, love responds to the eternal creative and embracing Trinity, who loved us into existence and longs to divinize us. Fear, on the other hand, responds to the evil and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-25, Luke 11:37-41

Denomination: Catholic

Zacchaeus

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 13, 2019

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time — 31C Year C

Zacchaeus was a government contractor with the Roman Government in charge of all transported goods into Jericho, which gave him almost a license to extort money for big commissions. Luke 19:2 says he was a "chief toll collector" and that he was "wealthy," at his job at the toll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Praying God's Word Over You - Praying Scriptures

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 27, 2018

We should learn to Pray for others using GOD's WORD. This is a Single Compilation of GOD's WORD that I have sent to those in need of prayer. GOD's WORD will not return void, so praying HIS WORD will accomplish it's purpose whether or not HIS purpose is known.

This is my prayer for you today. William Akehurst, HSWC Each morning, I direct the words of my breath… Psalms 5:2-4 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. 3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:2-4, Ephesians 1:16-19, Philippians 1:3-11, Colossians 1:9-14, Psalm 5:11-12, Romans 15:30, Jude 1:24-25, Revelation 22:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational