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Faith Like A Child

Contributed by Michael Jakes on Oct 6, 2015

Childlikeness is an essential element in the Christian life...

Childlikeness is an essential element in the Christian life...Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. (Psa.131:2) • Children are teachable A teachable spirit is a humble spirit; a willingness to learn; able to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Telos

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 9, 2018

Of all the sins listed in our Gospel today, the telos in that list is extremely off-course from God.

22B People put their entire moral analysis on intention only; e.g. If my intention is good, I can do it. But actually, “telos” is the word in the Bible that orients ourselves toward God. Telos means “purpose, intent, goal.” E.g. Bulimia is acting against the telos of eating. A couple good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Catholic

The Principles Of Prayer Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2019

“Methods are many, principles are few, methods may change, but prayer principles never do.”

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The nature of prayer tells what it is (description), the principles of prayer guides in prayer (description). 2. The guards answered. “No man ever spoke like this Man!” (John 7:46). We could say, “No man ever prayed like Jesus prayed.” 3. Principles are rules. “Methods are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24, Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Baptist

Dig Another Well

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 2, 2019

WHEN TROUBLE COMES, SOMETIMES WE MUST MOVE ON AND DIG ANOTHER WELL

Dig another well (PROBLEMS and TROUBLE) (Gen. 26:12-22) Illus: The Emperor And The Seed Long ago the emperor of a far away land was getting old and had no heir. He decided to pick a successor from the youth of the nation, but desired one that had wisdom and truth. He devised a plan to pick the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honesty Is A Choice

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 11, 2019

You don’t have the power to be ethical until you have made a life-choice to be ethical.

“Tell the truth to your neighbor as you expect him to tell you the truth” (Luke 6:13, ELT). 1. You must choose to always do right. a. When corrupt business executives had an opportunity to make millions, they did it because they never made a decision to be ethical. b. If you wait until the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

What Is True Friendship?

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 24, 2018

We might know a lot of people and some we might call our friends - what are the characteristics of a friend, what do we look for in a friend? Jesus calls us His friends - are we worthy of this wonderful relationship with our saviour?

WHAT IS TRUE FRIENDSHIP? JOHN 15:9-17. Jesus tells us that we are His friends. What are the basic elements of friendship? There is acceptance. A friendship is composed of two people who accept each other as they are. I may not understand everything I know about you; I may not even like some of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Doubts

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 10, 2015

Use doubt to solidify your faith.

Doubts February 8, 2015 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Use doubt to solidify your faith. Focus Passage: John 20:19-29 Supplemental Passage: But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Immediately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds That Survive Pt 5 - The Seed That Remains Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 5, 2012

In an age when the church is becoming increasingly irrelevant to the daily life of people, when the message of the church seems to increasingly fall on deaf ears, and when the truth is mocked as meaningless and unattainable, Jesus speaks to us these words

Seed That Remains Pt 5 - The Seed that Remains Luke 8:4-15 As we have looked more closely at this parable of the sower and the seed we have looked at 3 of the 4 soils. Wayside hearts hardened by the forces of a broken world that does not allow the seed to penetrate and needs the plow and rain to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:4-15

Denomination: *other

Praying For God's Mercy On People? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 3, 2018

God already gave His full mercy on all people through the Cross of Christ; how should we pray for people sinning?

Let us continue our worship by now listening to what God has to say through His Word; please open your Bibles to Exodus 32…. As we had been noting, the Israelites had experienced the power and love of God as they were freed from slavery and headed to the Promise Land. Although the Israelites were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pride & Truth Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Understanding Pride & Truth

“Why do you call me good?...only God is good.” (1) Not even the Pharisees were called good. It was actually considered a strange title because it meant there was great reverence and respect was being given. (2) Titles are given to us by God, not man. (3) Jesus asks a question and provides a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"what To Do When Questions Are Many Than Answers"

Contributed by Rev. Mark Orwa on May 6, 2020

Denomination: Presbyterian.

Intro. In life we all experience disappointment at some point. We are disappointed by things, by events, and by people. Whenever we’re in such disappointment situations, many tend to think that its God who has abandoned them. In our sermon this morning I want to talk about what to do when we have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beware Of Lies And Liers! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 26, 2021

Lies bring brokenness, truth brings freedom. We now live in a society that has become so desensitized to lying that it has become the norm rather than the exception.

Lies bring brokenness, truth brings freedom. We now live in a society that has become so desensitized to lying that it has become the norm rather than the exception. Satan is a pathological liar, and Jesus described him in John eight as the father of all lies. Friends, when you lie you are not just ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:9, Proverbs 6:16-19

Guard Your Relationships From The Sneaky Tactics Of The Devil Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore few ways the Devil tries to sneak into our relationships and provide biblical guidance on how to guard against his tactics.

As Christians, we are constantly reminded that our spiritual enemy, the Devil, is always on the prowl, seeking to destroy our relationships and lead us astray from God's will. In this sermon, we will explore few ways the Devil tries to sneak into our relationships and provide biblical guidance ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3, Ephesians 4:27

Get Closer To God- Relationships Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 20, 2023

This is the 163rd sermon in the series Action". This is the 9th sermon from Colossians.

Series: Action [#163] GET CLOSER TO GOD- RELATIONSHIPS Colossians 3:18-4:18 Introduction: Life is about relationships- Your relationship with your family, your classmates, those you work with, those you attend Church with, your neighbors, and many others. The most important relationship that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Specks, Logs And Improving Our Vision

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 26, 2025

We all know that the Internet has given us lots of opportunities to be tempted to sin, hasn’t it? Is the temptation itself sinful?

Eighth Sunday in Course 2025 Some people don’t have the deuterocanonical book of Sirach in their Bibles, so I’ll read some of the first reading. Sirach was written in Hebrew, but over the years those versions were mostly lost, but survive in Greek. The book is mostly a compilation of proverbs, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58, Luke 6:39-45, Psalm 92:2-3, Psalm 92:13-15

Denomination: Catholic