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Seeing Sin For What It Is Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

Those who are in Christ are aware of the dangers and consequences of sin, and yet most today are unwilling to confront it. While we must work with compassion, we also have an obligation to address sin and deal with it in our lives.

Seeing Sin for What it Is 1 John 3: 4-10 Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman used to tell of a Methodist preacher who often spoke on the subject of sin. He minced no words, but defined sin as “that abominable thing that God hates.” A leader in his congregation came to him on one occasion and urged ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living Water

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 15, 2020

The one and only source of living water

Message/Devotion March 15, 2020 John 4:5-42 Living Water The Reading 5 So He came to a city of Samaria which is called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus, therefore, being wearied from His journey, sat thus by the well. It ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Provoke One Another

Contributed by Dave Clark on Dec 11, 2012

Hebrews turns the notion of provocation upside-down by imploring us to provoke one another to love and good deeds.

Provoke One Another Hebrews 10:23-25 Rev. David J. Clark While reading the scripture lesson, I stumbled across this phrase that just seemed odd. “Beloved, let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds.” Provoke to love and good deeds? I always associated the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Intercession For Victory Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018

Message 10 in our journey with Israel recorded in Exodus. This message focuses on the ministry of intercession for others.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "Intercession for Victory” Exodus 17:8-16 REVIEW There is no instant spiritual maturity. There is no instant fix for a lifetime of wrong choices. Regeneration occurs in moment. Our ultimate transformation will happen in the twinkling of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16, Revelation 5:1-8, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

It Is A Heart Issue

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022

The heart of the problem is a heart issue. it is a heart that is far from God and th solution is a heart back to God.

It is a Heart issue Ezekiel 36:20-37 Introduction- Good Morning church Happy you decided to join us as we gather together. I am hopeful that you have come with an open heart for Him to speak to you. If I said that this world is a mess and in chaos, not be too many people would disagree. If I try to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:20-27

Denomination: Nazarene

How They Conquered The Dragon

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 16, 2021

This is a rewrite of Charles Spurgeon's great message on spiritual warfare. It points out that all Christians are supposed to be warriors for Jesus, fight with the same weapons as the early church, and wage war by the same Spirit. It will bless your people!

HOW THEY CONQUERED THE DRAGON Rev. 12:7-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A husband said to his wife, “I’m not sure ‘you can’t take it with you.’ I’m going to put a few thousand dollars in the attic and when we go up, we can pick it up on our way to heaven.” 2. Sometime later the husband died. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

His Commission, My Mission

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Jun 2, 2001

We are all called to be evangelists in the kingdom of God.

His Commission, My Mission Matthew 28:16-20 (The Great Comission is Local in scope with a vision for the world. Personal in duty with a dependency on the church) Introduction: (Requires a can of Coca-cola) Coca-cola is one product that has far outgrown its humble beginnings. In 1886, Dr. John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Is God Asking You?

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

This sermon poses the questions is anything to hard for the Lord?

GENESIS 18: 9-15 WHERE ARE YOU? WHERE ARE YOU (GENESIS 3:9) WHERE IS YOUR BROTHER (GENESIS 4:9) WHERE HAVE YOU COME FROM, WHERE ARE YOU GOING (GENESIS 16:8) WHERE IS YOUR WIFE (GENESIS 18:9) WHERE ARE YOU? GENESIS 18: 9-15 DO YOU TRUST ME? “I can do everything through Him who gives me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

African Wedding

Contributed by Sheldon Rox on Mar 24, 2007

Wedding of a young couple

Walaya and Tonnjo We are here today to participate in a most joyous occasion, to celebrate one of life’s greatest moments, by acknowledging the wedding of Tonnjo and Walaya. You are now taking into your care and keeping the happiness of the one person in all the world whom you love. You are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Safeguarding Your Family

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 16, 2017

Message to families, children, and father's responsibilities

SAFEGUARDING YOUR FAMILY EPH 6:1-4 7 MAY 17 DR. M POPE INTRO: In their 1977 work The Criminal Personality, they concluded that the answer to crime is a "conversion of the wrong-doer to a more responsible lifestyle." In 1987, two Harvard professors came to similar conclusions in their book ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Yet

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 17, 2013

YET….read it again YET, there were people who did not dare to join them!

Acts 5:13”……..Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly.” Observe, this scripture opens with the word ‘yet!’ If you scroll backwards in the same chapter, you would read of the death of Ananias and Sapphira who lied to Peter. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Occasionally

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 7, 2013

These Church-going Christians think that they are doing the right things, but the Bible says, ‘God has given them over to do things that are not fitting because of their disobedience.’ Are you listening?

Occasionally…… 1 Thessalonians 5:23 “Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” I heard someone say, ‘I drink occasionally’, then he went on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Empty Chair

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 23, 2020

Every thanksgiving there is an tradition of leaving an empty chair for an unexpected guessed. Jesus expects us to do that to the hungry, thirsty, to the prisoned one. We are to help the least, lonely, lost, leper, and the other.

Matthew 25:31-46 The Empty Chair " -- for the least, the lost, the lonely, the leper, the "other"? 1. This week we will celebrate Thanksgiving • Thanksgiving is the day we set aside nationally to remind us to say "thanks" for the bounties God has heaped upon our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

Advent The Season To Be Ready

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 29, 2022

Advent is the season in the church to get ready.

“Advent the Season to Be Ready” Matthew 24:36-44 1. Be Prepared The Boy Scout motto is the same as the Girl Scout motto: “Be Prepared.” • What should the boy or girl scouts be ready for? • rattlesnake bite, a sprained ankle, poison ivy, wet or cold weather, a lacerated arm, sunstroke Or, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Comes To The Jordan Fora Purpose

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 7, 2023

Jesus has a purpose to fulfill all righteousness, to be the example, to be identified, and to please God.

Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus comes to the Jordon with a Purpose 1. Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan • The Jordan River it is the site where John baptized Jesus • History records the Jordan as a place of pilgrimage • The sick and disabled came to the Jordan for healing, as Jacinthus the Presbyter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist