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What’s So Great About God?-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 21, 2014

1 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-I—1Peter 1:3-12(:3-9; 10-12) Attention: The Congregation Replied! One Sunday, a preacher was speaking on what it would take for the church to become more Christ honoring. He said "If this church is to become better, it must take up it's bed, & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Great About God?-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 13, 2015

3 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-III—1Peter 1:3-12(:3-9; 10-12) Attention: What’s so great about a Washing machine?-an Automobile?-a Boat?- Hunting?- the Beach?——Ask anyone who uses &/or loves these! We can sometimes miss the power of God preferring rather to enjoy the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

What’s So Great About God?-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 18, 2014

2 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-II—1Peter 1:3-12(:3-9; 10-12) Attention: We can sometimes miss the power of God preferring rather to enjoy the social aspects of ‘our church.’ And when confronted with our fears in such situations, we come to a standstill, not realizing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

It cost Him the cross to be born at Christmas. He was born to die, and die He did that we might be saved. We are saved freely, for it is a gift that Jesus bought for us, but the fact is it cost Jesus everything. Grace is free to receive, but it was costly to give.

December in Peru is just as hot as July. The jungle is steaming and the insects are ferocious. Yet in that jungle setting more than 300 people from the Wycliff Bible Translators celebrate Christmas. The twinkling Christmas tree lights are not on a pine or fur tree, but on a banana or palm tree. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

The Rebel Alliance Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 5, 2018

Many of us may have to make the ultimate sacrifice, to lay our last full measure of devotion on the altar of Freedom, but that freedom will be precious bought and well won. The outcome is certain. Good will conquer over evil in time, and even beyond time.

CHAPTER 12 1. And a huge sign appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars; 2. and she was pregnant, and cries out in labor pains, even the pains to give birth 3. and another sign appeared in heaven, and look, a red dragon, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-8

Denomination: *other

What’s So Great About God?-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 26, 2015

6 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-VI—1Peter 1:3-12 Attention: Well-Done Please! The city slicker had always dreamed of owning his own cattle ranch. He finally made enough money to buy himself the spread of his dreams in Wyoming. So he moves his wife & 4 kids to Wyoming to their new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

What’s So Great About God?-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 21, 2015

5 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-V—1Peter 1:3-12(:3-9; 10-12) Attention: Our Mini-van: We’ve had 3 of them! It’s been the perfect car for our family of 6. It offers...a solid solution to our needs—Carries our family 7 people(we have 6) comfortably(which many larger cars ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

What’s So Great About God?-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 21, 2015

4 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-IV—1Peter 1:3-12 Attention: What’s so great about Florida/Carrabelle? Many people come to Florida & Carrabelle, FL to Escape the cold, looking for milder climes...or maybe ‘The easy life,’ Retirement, Escape from the ‘rat race.’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Evidence Of A Spirit Led Life Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Feb 4, 2007

There is a story about Walter P. Chrysler. At the time he was a master mechanic on a railroad. He was 35 years old and he bought his first automobile with borrowed money. It was a $5,000.00, four-door Locomobile. The car was delivered to his hometown in I

THE EVIDENCE OF A SPIRIT LED LIFE Acts 8:26-40 There is a story about Walter P. Chrysler. At the time he was a master mechanic on a railroad. He was 35 years old and he bought his first automobile with borrowed money. It was a $5,000.00, four-door ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Christ’s Return Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2010

When Jesus returns to take His people to heaven, we must be ready. Spiritual preparation cannot be bought or borrowed at the last minute. The story of how the 5 virgins missed it all is perfectly true to life. It gives us the imagery of how we need to be

Opening illustration: Articulate my early arrival for my marriage ceremony and the people from the bride’s side were not ready and waiting at the church gate for welcoming the guests from the bridegroom’s family. On a similar not my youngest brother-in-law arrived 3 hours late during his wedding to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Testing To Triumph Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 5, 2014

This Census not only affected David but it caused great harm to the people as well. Yet we shall see that when one truly repents he once again is restored to the relationship with God. In the end David has bought the site for the temple & has made peace

2 SAMUEL 24: 1- 25 [The Life of David] TURNING TESTING TO TRIUMPH [Exodus 30:12-16 / 1 Chronicles 21:24-27] The reader might logically expect to come to the end of the book and read of David's peacefully dying in his bed or of some great victory for Israel. Instead there is the story of new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Individualism Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 17, 2013

We have become captive to the idea that faith is a private matter. We have bought into society’s value of individualism. Individualism is leading life one’s own way with little to no regard or connection to others. But is that what God wants for us?

Individualism Joshua 7: 2-12a Imagine somebody courteously asking, “How is your family life?” or “How is your prayer life?” or “Is your thought life pure?” or “How wisely do you use your time?” or as John Wesley would ask Methodists in his day, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-12, Joshua 7:2-12

Denomination: Methodist

"Representatives Of God” Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 19, 2017

We are the Lord's both by creation and redemption. Here, Paul is speaking of redemption. His ownership of us dates back to Calvary. We were bought at a price. At the cross, we see the price tag which the Lord Jesus put on us. He thought that we . . .

6/18/2006 Series: "The Kingdom of Heaven " Message #3: “Representatives of God” Text: John 4 "Jesus said..., 'My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.'" (v. 34) "To finish his work." There's one word that's in that short sentence that's so important to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 14, 2025

Praise God, the church was bought with the precious blood of Jesus, so the gates of hell cannot prevail against the church of God. Believers were redeemed with this blood, and our sins are washed away by the blood. Praise God, we have victory by the blood of Jesus. Amen.

Song: There is power mighty in the blood (2x) There is power mighty in the blood of Jesus Christ There is power mighty in the blood The blood of Jesus, yes, the blood of Jesus is the only thing that can wash away our sins. Praise God. Many prophets might have seen visions about you or for you, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of Faith

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 30, 2014

I believe we should be seeking to have a faith equal to that of Job. Do we believe the immpossible can become possible? I hope so! Includes an inspirational true story about a man siimilar to Job whose faith bought him through so much.

Gift of Faith: Job Ch. 23 v1-12 How many of us over the past week have gone to a square box normally situated in a corner of a room pressed a button and as a result been either entertained or received information . Mind you with all the soaps I hope you see through all the bubbles! I shall ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 23:1-12

Denomination: *other