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6) An Eternal Name

Contributed by James Lyons on May 12, 2023

Part VI in a series on the book of Ruth

We’ve just finished Ruth 3 where Ruth and Naomi have received an assurance from Boaz that one way or another, he’ll guarantee that Naomi would have an heir to carry on her husband’s name. Of course, we’re rooting for Boaz to be the one who marries Ruth. But there’s a closer kinsman that Boaz ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Compassionate, Praying Jesus - Mark 1:30-39 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 3, 2023

A dramatic look into Jesus' compassion and prayer life

Mark 1:30 Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told Jesus about her. 31 So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them. 32 That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. 33 The whole ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:30-39

The Lord Of Peace

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 19, 2016

1) Peace (2 Thessalonians 3:16a), 2) Strength (2 Thessalonians 3:16b), 3) Truth (2 Thessalonians 3:17), and 4) Grace (2 Thessalonians 3:18).

After the recent election in the United States of Donald Trump for President, continued riots have broken out several states. Rejecting notions like a new border wall, protestors have demanded that Trump step down. Law enforcement officials are calling for hostilities to end so grievances can be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18

Denomination: Other

Was America Blessed Or Just Lucky?

Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 13, 2021

Our Creator has certainly blessed America in many marvelous ways: Abundant natural beauty is found all across our land, including timbered forests, lush green valleys, richly fertile farmlands, the bountiful Great Plains, snow-capped Rocky Mountains, and warm California beaches.

Was America God Blessed Or Just Lucky The history of the United States displays an uncanny pattern of receiving and reflecting God's blessings. Psalm 33:12 reads, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.” Our Creator has certainly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Teaches About Gambling

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 28, 2021

The purpose of this course is to make today’s Christians think about some of the things we are facing in our society as Christians. Christian people should be “thinking” people when it comes to the issues we face in our society.

For example, as Christians: • We can not allow others to do our thinking for us when it comes to deciding what is RIGHT and what is WRONG. • We can not just ignore these issues we face and hope they will go away. Through the ages of time, God’s people have had to face difficult situations in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

For Goodness Sakes – Put Your Clothes On! Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness an

“For Goodness Sakes – Put Your Clothes On!” Eph. 4: 17-32 OPEN: The title of the sermon today is “For goodness sake-put your clothes on” This is not talking about the clothes you wore to church this morning, I’m assuming that everyone came to church after ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Iron Or Clay

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 16, 2011

Immediately after the defeat of the Egyptians at the Red Sea, came the bitter water of Marah. After a mountain-top experience, prepare for a valley attack. And the higher and glorious the mountain-top experience is, the deeper the valley. The more the po

The topic of our message this week is entitled, “Iron or Clay.” Luke 4:1- 7 says, “And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing and when they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming Alive To God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2011

When Jesus Christ was crucified on the Cross, not only was His blood shed for your salvation, but His body was broken for your deliverance. There thus are two elements in Communion. His shed blood grants forgiveness of our sin, while His broken body prov

ROMANS 6: 8-14 BECOMING ALIVE TO GOD Paul started his explanation of the believer’s death to sin by helping us understand more of the significance of the historical facts of Christ’s death, burial, and Resurrection. We learned that the true believer has been "baptized" into Christ and, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering God, Experiencing Change.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 17, 2016

Encountering God, Experiencing Change – Isaiah chapter 6 verses 1-8 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Principle 1: God Uses Circumstances to Make Us Aware of His Presence (vs 1). • Principle 2: God Reveals His Character to Make Us See Our Need. • Principle 3: God Gives Us Hope to Make Us Know We Are Useful (vs 8). • Principle 4: God Expands Our Vision to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Are You A Part Of God's Forever Family? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012

Jesus uses the example of His biological family to teach that we can be a part of another family, a spiritual family and how we can be a part of God’s forever family.

INTRODUCTION Families have always mattered to God. Before He created the nation or the church, He created a family. Someone said families are like fudge candy—mostly sweet, but with a few nuts! We’re going to talk about being a part of God’s forever family today. Today is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Baptist

Grasping The Past To Gain The Future Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

How to deal with the past in order to be emotionally healthy.

Grasping the Past to Gain the Future Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Brad Bailey – January 29, 2012 Intro We’re continuing in our series entitled Emotionally Healthy Spirituality in which we began grasping how the Titanic can reflect the nature of our lives… great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2019

Following Christ means following him to the cross.

There are basically two kinds of sermons on the Christian life. The first type of sermon views the Christian life as a kind of puzzle to be solved, with the message going something like this: Life is full of hardships, and frustrations, and obstacles. But if you do this one thing; if you ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-33, Matthew 10:38-39, Luke 17:32-33, Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

Compromised Christianity Part 3

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 14, 2019

In part 3 of this series we examine the the differences between someone who seeks Jesus versus someone who "falls into" Him through the faith of someone else.

Compromised Christianity Part 3 Seeking Jesus Part 1 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:6; John 11:5-16; 14:1-7; Hosea 4:1-6 Before I go into the message, I want to share a story with you about a friend of mine named Taylor. Taylor was told by one of her peers that he was gay. Taylor without hesitation ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-6, Hebrews 11:6, John 11:5-16, John 14:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You For Real? Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 6, 2020

The same offer of salvation made to Simon is made to you: REPENT and pray to the Lord to be FORGIVEN.

Are You For Real? Acts 8:9-24 On June 13, 1994, Nicholas Barclay who is pictured here was playing basketball in a local park in San Antonio, TX. Then, he was gone. For over 3 years he had not been seen or heard from. Then, amazingly, his family received a phone call from authorities in Spain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Lost Sheep, A Lost Coin, A Lost Son

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 7, 2024

Jesus tells three stories to prove how much lost people matter to God.

God’s Love for the Lost Luke 15:1-32 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-07-2024 I Lost My Keys Again Have you ever lost something? I am better at it than most. I have lost coats, gloves, watches, sunglasses, my place in a song, and my heart to a girl named Maxine. One time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist