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Sermon # 44 - Clothe Yourself With Strength Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 17, 2023

God is in the process of restoring lives, while Satan is in the process of destroying them. To anyone who is feeling down and weak, the Lord reminds you that you can be clothed with strength, and can stand up with courage to regain all that the enemy has stolen from you.

We read in Isaiah 52:1, “Wake up, wake up, O Zion! Clothe yourself with strength. Put on your beautiful clothes, O holy city of Jerusalem, for unclean and godless people will enter your gates no longer.” (NLT) All of us are aware that the elephant is a huge and magnificent animal, among wild ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1, 1 Samuel 30:6, 1 Samuel 30:9, 1 Samuel 30:10, 1 Samuel 30:16, Isaiah 52:10, Romans 8:31, Luke 13:10-11, Luke 13:13, 2 Kings 4:1, Exodus 12:35-36, Exodus 22:1, Joel 2:21, Joel 2:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God's Unholy Angels

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jan 15, 2002

What does the Bible teach about demons? Join Pastor Steve as he examines the fall of angels.

In Revelation 12:4 it tells us that the dragon (i.e., the devil or Satan) "drew a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth." The "stars of heaven" is a reference to angels. These angels, Jude says "did not keep their proper domain, but left their own habitation" (1:6). Here we are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship From The Cave Of Danger Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

IN THE MIDST OF DANGER WE CAN WORSHIP GOD FOR HIS KINDNESS AND TRUTH

BIG IDEA: IN THE MIDST OF DANGER WE CAN WORSHIP GOD FOR HIS KINDNESS AND TRUTH I. (:1-3) GOD’S KINDNESS AND TRUTH WILL SHELTER ME FROM DESTRUCTION A. (:1) Take Shelter in God "He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock" 1. God’s Shelter is Gracious 2. God’s Shelter is Safe "under the shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evolution Of Rebellion Iii Series

Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 18, 2002

How sin eventually evolves into outright rebellion

The Evolution of Rebellion III Review Psalm 19 has been our foundational text for the past 5 weeks The Evolution of Rebellion Part II Foundation for Rebellion – 3 ingredients 1. Anger  David’s anger was righteous but he did nothing.  Absalom’s anger was justified but he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:24-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011

This message looks at the greatest gift Christ can give us: salvation

INTRODUCTION * “Gifts You Won’t Find Under the Tree* * The gift of salvation is unique because of its source: God himself * Salvation is the greatest of all gifts: it is the greatest theme in Scripture (both OT and NT) * Salvation is referred to as a gift for many reasons: our text ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Really Care? Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 11, 2007

Why doesn’t God answer? Why is there so much evil in the world? Why do the wicked get away with so much? These questions aren’t new. The Old Testament prophet Habakkuk poses these same questions to the Lord.

Does God Really Care? Habakkuk – Part I Habakkuk 1:1-11 Habakkuk 1:1- 4 (NLT) This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received from the Lord in a vision. [2] How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen! "Violence!" I cry, but you do not come to save. [3] Must I ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Review Of "The Case For Christ"

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 2, 2010

Digestible Evidential Apologetics

In the field of apologetics, leadership is often taken by scholars in the discipline of philosophy as such academics are often inclined to point out the inconsistencies of various belief systems and the rational superiority of the Christian faith. While such efforts will always be at the forefront ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Need For Daily Victory

Contributed by Rufus Huckaby on Nov 12, 2009

Everyday we have to expect Victory!!!

A Need for Daily Victory Psalm 68:1-3 Day by day we are faced with struggles. And because of these struggles we are in need of daily victories. The last time I preached the enemy was revealed and we found out that Satan has heavenly attributes but because of his self infatuation he was kicked out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

One Nation, Under God

Contributed by E C on Nov 24, 2006

An address to recent rulings keeping God out of our government.

On "Separation of Church and State", and "Freedom of Religion" One of the issues facing us today is the ACLU and other groups’ attempts at what they call "separation of church and state". >Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mule Kept Running

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 11, 2017

When the thing propelling you in your flight through life deserts you; where will you be?

The Mule Kept Running 2 Samuel 18: 1-17 Absolam-the son of David. His father and maternal grandfather were both Kings. 5--Ishbosheth the son of Saul killed and beheaded 8--The Ark of the Covenant Returns 10--Mephibosheth is brought to his home 18--David commits adultery with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Woman Caught In Adultery

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 29, 2018

Shame convinces us there is no hope of ever changing or getting better.

Encounters - Conversations with Jesus The Woman Caught in Adultery December 2, 2018 John 8:2-11 NIV “At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11, Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth Or Consequences

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 18, 2021

If you do not seek truth or contend for it, there will be consequences here and at the BEMA.

Matthew 5:38-39 Ye have heard that it hath been said,... But I say unto you,... KJV We have heard many things said since our birth. Some have proven to be true and others are flat out lies or just old wives tales. Many of us have heard many things about God, for and against, and what He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-39, 2 Timothy 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman Caught In Adultery Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 11, 2024

Shame convinces us there is no hope of ever changing or getting better.

John 8 - The Woman Caught in Adultery March 10, 2024 John 8:2-11 NIV “At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 8:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fixed

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

There are moments in life where we feel "bowed over" in our spirit and need to be "fixed"!

Psalms 57:1-7 (1) Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until [these] calamities be overpast. (2) I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth [all things] for me. (3) He shall send from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-7

Gone With The Wind

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 31, 2005

God uses a surge of problems sometimes to DIRECT us, to INSPECT us, to CORRECT us, to CONNECT US, to PROTECT US, to PERFECT us, & to PROJECT us. Link included to free PowerPoint Presentation and formatted text version.

Gone With The Wind II Cor. 1:8; 4:8-10 --- Link includes formatted text and free PowerPoint... http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Irma.html --- "For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist