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Before Joseph Could Pray Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 15, 2023

I can only imagine this event in Matthew as a shock to Joseph. One moment everything was going just as it should; He and Mary were espoused to be married and in the blink of an eye everything changed.

“Before Joseph Could Pray” Matthew 1:18-25 Ever had a time in your life when you thought you had it all figured out, only to discover that was not what happened? I can only imagine this event in Matthew as a shock to Joseph. One moment everything was going just as it should; He and Mary were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

He Goes Before You Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 13, 2024

The Lord carried you thus far. He is going before you and he will guide you, lead you. He will reward you. May God be with you and bless.

Text: Deuteronomy 1:29-40 Theme: “The Lord Goes before You”   Greetings: A Happy and a Prosperous New Year 2024! The Lord is good and His love endures forever!!   Introduction: Deuteronomy means “Second Law”. This Book of Deuteronomy is didactic rather than historical. It consists of a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:29-40

Denomination: Methodist

Two Days Before Christmas Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2021

When Zechariah has an opportunity to perform restitution to God for his lack of faith, he writes boldly on his tablet the words of the angel, “his name shall be John.”

Homily for Two Days before Christmas December 23 Today our Evening Prayer antiphon recognizes Jesus as "Emmanuel, king and lawgiver, desire of the nations, Savior of all people," and begs Him to come set us free from our sins. So we return to the story we began a few days ago, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-60

Denomination: Catholic

The Serenity Of Christ Before Pilate

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 29, 2023

Who is in control at Christ's trial? Pilate wanted to release Jesus but changed his mind. Caiaphas effectively blackmails Pilate into doing his will in getting rid of Jesus. But Jesus remains cool, charm and collective. The crowd who are stirred up in demanding the death of Jesus.

The Serenity of Christ before Pilate I’m sure many of you here this morning have visited Coventry Cathedral and left with some sort of reaction to that Church, dedicated to the Glory of God in the name of St. Michael and All Angels. It is the sort of modern Cathedral building you either love or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:17-18, Isaiah 53:7, John 10:17, John 19:5

Jesus Back Before Pilate Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2023

Jesus has become a political liability, so He becomes a political pawn. With ruthless, satanic reasoning, Pilate released a murder and sentenced the innocent Jesus to death by crucifixion.

LUKE 23: 13-17-25 [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] JESUS BACK BEFORE PILATE [JESUS IS SENTENCED TO DEATH] [Mark 15:6-11, 16-20; John 19:1-6] Jesus has been accused of treason by the leaders of His own people. Pilate regards Jesus as having done nothing worthy of death. He thought perhaps that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham Justified Before Circumcision Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 22, 2024

Paul wants his people to know that salvation is not dependent on any work.

4:9 “Does this blessedness then come upon the circumcised only, or upon the uncircumcised?” Is God’s blessedness, or happiness, which David just described, for only Jews, or can Gentiles get in on this? He doesn’t use those two terms though. He is making a point. Is a man made right and happy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Testimony Before Kings Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 2, 2025

A Spirit-empowered testimony carries divine authority that can touch the hearts of rulers, break resistance, and reveal the transforming power of the gospel.

THE POWER OF TESTIMONY BEFORE KINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 26:1-29 Key Verse: “Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” (Acts 26:28) Supporting Texts: Matthew 10:18-20, Revelation 12:11, Luke 21:12-15, 1 Peter 3:15, Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Before Your Father

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 7, 2025

Series on the Sermon on the Mount

Title: “Living Righteously Before Our Father” Script: Mt. 6:1-24 Intro: A prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, woman, to the stand. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you Mr. Williams. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

( The Danger Of Leaving Before The Benediction)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Mar 31, 2025

The word benediction comes out of the Latin word and the prefix is beneath And Bene means Well or good Diction means speech or words. All a benediction is a good word spoken over your life.

Numbers 6:22-27 (MSG) 22 GOD spoke to Moses: 23 "Tell Aaron and his sons, This is how you are to bless the People of Israel. Say to them, 24 GOD bless you and keep you, 25 GOD smile on you and gift you, 26 GOD look you full in the face and make you prosper. 27 In so doing, they ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Set Before Us

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 16, 2025

This teaching reminds us that the promise of future glory and eternal joy empowers believers to endure trials and remain faithful to God.

THE JOY SET BEFORE US By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:2 “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Supporting Texts: John ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Warning Signs Before Destruction Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 22, 2025

In both the Old and New Testaments, God warns His people of impending judgment, often giving them opportunities to turn away from sin and avoid disaster.

Throughout the Bible, warnings precede destruction, serving as a call to repentance and a chance for redemption. In both the Old and New Testaments, God warns His people of impending judgment, often giving them opportunities to turn away from sin and avoid disaster. These warnings demonstrate ...read more

Jesus Before All Else

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 1, 2025

To be a true disciple of Christ, to be assured of eternal life, we must never be ashamed to confess His holy name. We must also be willing to follow Him always, forsaking our own desires and even our family and friends.

I have entitled our message, “Jesus Before All Else.” Author Mike Mazzalongo wrote a book entitled Jesus Above All Else. He says that Jesus told His followers, “in no uncertain terms, that in order to be His disciple they must place Him above all else.” He explains that “above all else” means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Living Before God In The World.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 25, 2025

Honour and the Fear of God.

LIVING BEFORE GOD IN THE WORLD. 1 Peter 2:11-17. Peter addresses his readers as “Beloved,” and encourages us “as strangers and pilgrims” to “abstain from fleshly lusts (or desires) which war against the soul” (1 PETER 2:11). The Apostle implores us to keep our conduct “honest” amongst the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Existed Before Christmas

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 3, 2024

The LORD said to my Lord

Jesus Existed Before Christmas Psalm 110 Good morning Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. NKJV Around the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Before You Even Ask PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

This sermon explores the proactive, ever-present nature of God in answering our prayers, emphasizing prayer as a privilege to align our will with His.

Good morning, dear friends. Let us gather together in the presence of our Lord, in the spirit of fellowship, with hearts open to the message that He has in store for us today. We are gathered here today to reflect, to learn, and to grow in our understanding of our relationship with God through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:24

Topics: Prayer