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Satan Wants You Blinded Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

Hell: No exits. There are no second chances, no relief, and no escapes.

A. INTRODUCTION: DESCRIPTION OF HELL 1. Hell is the strongest expletive, i.e., curse word. 2. Wrong thinking, hell is at the center of the earth. 3. Ruled over by devil with horns, pitch fork, red suit with tail. 4. There is no intermediate state, go straight to hell at death. 5. Hell is a place ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

To Dwell With The Lord

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 21, 2020

When we dwell with the Lord, our hearts and minds are transformed.

January 19, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 1:19-42 To Dwell with the Lord Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Where are you staying?” The question John’s disciples ask Jesus is a common one. It’s a location ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Polygamous Life (Genesis 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 9, 2024

Can God show mercy upon very imperfect servants? Does Jacob's life reveal that polygamy simply does not work? Was God's design from the beginning of one man and one woman simply the best? Let's look at Genesis 30.

Does Jacob’s life reveal why polygamy does not work? Did Leah suffer because of this selfish lifestyle? Did competition between wives make family harmony difficult? Did God bless Jacob despite his personal failings? Did God know what He was doing when He designed marriage to be between one man and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

Paul continues the theme of God’s initiative in salvation.

We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, from the New Testament letter Ephesians, looking at chapter two today so if you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians 2:1-7. Paul continues the theme of God’s initiative in salvation. He does by painting a bleak picture of the human ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Comforting.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 7, 2004

Dr. Havner say it I believe the ministers have a twofold are dual ministry. He said, “The business of a preacher is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.”

The comforting. Acts 9: 32 -- 42. 01/07/04 Vance Havner was a wonderful preacher of the gospel. He is known for a lot of one-liners that draw attention all the time. Oftentimes there were humor in them but a message in each one. One time he was reading where Jesus came apart from the disciples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Do Viewers Know About "Knowing"?

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Sep 2, 2009

Do Viewers Know About "Knowing"?

Viewers wanting to see "Knowing" staring Nicholas Cage might expect a film not all that different from his "National Treasure" series or even perhaps "The Da Vinci Code" as from advertisements the story appears to center around an aged parchment with a series of numbers scribbled across it that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Ye Thankful

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 5, 2005

On Thanksgiving: I am thankful I am not a Butterball turkey. There is one thing, above all, for which I give thanks, the lift of Jesus! Like the great old hymn says, love lifted me

Thanksgiving is a time for expressing our thanks for God’s providence and blessing. I am thankful that teenagers do grow up and eventually have teenagers of their own. I am thankful I am not a Butterball turkey. There is one thing, above all, for which I give thanks, the lift of Jesus! Like the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Holiness In The Mist Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Dec 16, 2003

How to live a Holy Life in the mist of a darkness world.

Holiness In the Mist of Darkness Opening: There a big diffence between light and darkiness. Have you ever heard of "cave blackness" and the "noon day sun." Cave of the winds has a tur and when you go down deep in the caves and they turn off the lights you can see your hand in font of the your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-21

Denomination: Holiness

Lukewarm Living Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011

Part 7 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's final message in the series examines the letter to the Church at Laodicea.

OPENING: Approach text with humility bc parts of our text VERY familiar. Pray today is that familiarity will not lead us to contentment. BC I believe God has a WORD for each of us today! READ REVELATION 3:14-22. BACKGROUND: Laodicea was located in the Lycus River Valley. Really was a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Matters To God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 7, 2020

This is the 12th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This sermon is during the time of protesting and rioting in the United States due to the death of George Floyd.

Series: Action [#12] WHAT MATTERS TO GOD? Acts 5:17-42 Introduction: This situation with all of the looting, destruction, and violence needs to stop. This idea of only black lives matter is out of control. Any other race of people that would say that their race is the only race that matters ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

Philemon Injustices

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 16, 2020

Philemon speaks to what is happening in our world from racism to injustice to inequality. The small book offers great promise as we lead into a new way of looking at life.

Today, we come together to worship God. We do this in several ways. Worship is inherently giving honor to that which is greater our creator. For those who are a part of the tribe, the simplest form of worship is giving back to Him who provides us all we have. The ushers will be around with ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gray Area Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 5, 2024

This is the 9th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#9] GRAY AREA 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction: There are some things in life that are absolutes; and we say that those things are “black and white”. While there are other situations that aren’t so clear; we say that those things are gray area. The ironic thing about this word is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will Water The Waterer?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 16, 2004

Many would love to be the star player on the team. But God needs some water boys to be faithful to their duties. Can we find joy in being a water boy?

CAN YOU LOVE BEING A WATER BOY? WHO WILL WATER THE WATERER? WHAT ARE YOU PLANTING?  By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part series! Many times I have asked God, WHO WILL WATER THE WATERER? We need planters, and we need water boys in the church! 1.CAN WE FIND LOVE IN ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Restoring Broken Relationships

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 6, 2004

The Bible gives the best advice on restoring broken relationships.

Restoring Broken Relationships Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist- of the Hell’s Angels type- decided to give him a hard time. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seven Things About The Spirit

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 16, 2001

Seven things about the Spirit that you may not have known to be a Christian.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: SEVEN THINGS ABOUT THE SPIRIT “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist