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What In Hell Do You Want?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 23, 2022

Eternity without God should lead us to shout, "There is nothing in hell that I want!" Yet, far too many of those living about us act as though there is something wonderful about hell. If that were not so, wouldn't we seek to please the Lord? There is nothing in hell that I want.

“There was a rich man who dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. But at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus whose body was covered with sores, who longed to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. In addition, the dogs came and licked his sores. “Now the poor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

You Don't Look Like Your Picture!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 18, 2022

The first church was powerful for the cause of Christ. When we match the present churches to that earliest congregation, we are often compelled to confess that we don't look like we are their descendants. It is past time for us to take steps to correct this situation.

“In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Elizabeth Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2022

Mary, a virgin, betrothed to a man called Joseph after being informed by an angel who told her that she would conceive by the Holy Spirit and bring forth a son called Jesus. She was also informed that her "relative Elizabeth" had begun her sixth month of pregnancy.

Elizabeth Elizabeth was obedient to God's commands throughout her life. Biblical narrative. According to the Gospel of Luke chapter 1, Elizabeth was "of the daughters of Aaron." She and her husband Zachariah were "righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Is The Lamb (Parts 1-3) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 23, 2022

Worship in Heaven Continues in Chapter 5

One of the most breathtaking passages on the second coming is Revelation chapter 5. The scene in chapter 5 is the same as in chapter 4. The scene is heaven, in the center is the throne of God. Lightning and thunder and glorious worship from the hosts of heaven. Chapter 4 and chapter 5 anticipate ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Unstoppable Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2022

God sent the Holy Spirit to us and into this world to transform it and His mission is unstoppable. No man can stop it, no religion can stop it, no government can stop it and no demon can stop it.

Video: Courage Series AD Sermon: Unstoppable Thesis statement: “The mission of spreading the Gospel to all the earth was unstoppable because it was part of God’s salvation story that has been written and continues to be written“(Caine). God sent the Holy Spirit to us and into this world to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Law, Sacrifice,tabernacle And Jesus Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 20, 2022

This sermon focuses on God's giving of His Law, the Tabernacle, and the sacrificial system to prepare his people to enter into the Promised Land, and through Christ continues to do the same for all believers today.

Today, we are continuing our series called The Story. If you are visiting with us today, basically The Story is a 31-week overview of the Bible. The goal is helping you connect the different stories of the Bible together and ultimately to see how your story connects up to God’s story. Last ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2, Hebrews 10:1, John 3:5, Matthew 5:17, Romans 12:1, 1 Peter 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Tenderness Of God - Philippians 2:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 23, 2022

Can you think of specific examples of Jesus' tenderness with you? Those memories are crucial for church life.

For an audio version of this sermon, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com Philippians 2:1 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1

Wearing Flip-Flops While Racing Against A Ferrari

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 4, 2023

The Follower of Christ must gear up for a struggle. However, it is not a physical struggle; it is a spiritual struggle. Whether we want to be in this conflict or not, it is upon us because we believe the Word of God.

“Righteous are you, O LORD, when I complain to you; yet I would plead my case before you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all who are treacherous thrive? You plant them, and they take root; they grow and produce fruit; you are near in their mouth and far from their heart. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Dead Church

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 21, 2023

Many churches all over the world are dead churches. Why? Because they have forsaken the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They are still living on past victories and faded glory from long past. They are not living the daily life with Christ the Lord and as such, have now grown cold to the Gospel.

Please turn in your Bibles to Revelation Chapter 3, as today we are going to look at verses 1-6, Jesus’ warning to the church at Sardis. John MacArthur, in his exposition of these verses, used an illustration that has stuck with me. I would like to begin with it. He talked about the phenomenon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28, Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joshua Part 2 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 23, 2023

footnotes by biblegateway.com, notes by Marilyn Hickey

Israel Is Defeated at Ai; Conquest of covenant curse 7 But the sons of Israel acted unfaithfully in regard to the things under the ban, for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, from the tribe of Judah, took some of the things under the ban, therefore the anger of the Lord ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Seeking Advice

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 22, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 30: 1 –31

1 Samuel 30: 1 –31 Seeking advice 30 Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag, on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the South and Ziklag, attacked Ziklag and burned it with fire, 2 and had taken captive the women and those who were there, from small to great; they did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Deborah And Barak Are Called Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 25, 2018

After the death of Ehud the eighty-year period of rest came to an end, and the Israelites once more sinned against God.

Chapter 15 Deborah and Barak Are Called [Judges 4:1–11] Scripture 1And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD, when Ehud was dead. 2And the LORD sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, that reigned in Hazor; the captain of whose host was Sisera, which ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Name Your Punishment

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 7, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 12: 1 – 31

2 Samuel 12: 1 – 31 You just named your punishment 12 Then the LORD sent Nathan to David. And he came to him and said to him: “There were two men in one city, one rich and the other poor. 2 The rich man had exceedingly many flocks and herds. 3 But the poor man had nothing, except one little ewe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A New Way Of Thinking Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 25, 2018

If we are ever going to manage our money God's way and be freed up financially we must develop a new attitude.

Attitude, A New Way Of Thinking Money Matters – part one Pink Floyd Video… Luke chapter 12 opens up with these words… Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and stepping on each other. Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned them, “Beware of the yeast of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confidence In An Uncertain World Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 3, 2018

The Christian knows intuitively that he/she belongs to God and that the world about them is under the sway of the evil one. The message explores some of the parameters of this knowledge.

“We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.” [1] The New York Stock Exchange hits a new high every week, sometimes even breaking previous trading records several times in a week. Investor exuberance does make some potential traders nervous; they wonder ...read more

Denomination: Baptist