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Isaiah's Oracles Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2010

Isaiah tells us more about the coming Messiah.

The Isaiah Oracles - 2 December 6, 2009 Isaiah 9:1-7 Last week we began looking at the first of many prophecies a prophet named Isaiah. These are prophecies which occurred around 740 B.C., which means they were about 740 years before Christ was born and about 2750 years ago. Many of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Celestial Awards

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 14, 2010

A comparison and contrast of the Academy Awards to the Resurrection and the final judgment.

Scripture Ref: Matthew 24:36-44 Genesis 1:1-10 Revelation 21:1-2, 11-25 Isaiah 61:10 2 Timothy 4:18 Revelation 21:3 1. Introduction a. Last week, millions of Americans were glued to their TV sets watching the Oscars, staring in awe at all the special people, wistful in thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Loving The Brotherhood Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 9, 2009

Paul gives some Biblical way to love the family of God.

Loving the Brotherhood Romans 16:1-16 * One day, as a minister sat in the office of his church to meet anyone who might have spiritual difficulties, only one person came. "What is your difficulty?" asked the minister. The man answered, "My difficulty is the ninth chapter of Romans, where it says, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

He's In The Boat With Us

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 14, 2009

We are assuared he will deliver us from anything & everything

“HE’S IN THE BOAT WITH US!” Mark 4:35-41 “On the same day, when the evening had come, He said to them, ‘Let us cross over to the other side.’ Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. & other little boats were also with Him. & a great windstorm arose, & the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Immanuel - God With Us

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 12, 2009

If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator; If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist; If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist; If our greatest need had

Immanuel - God with us Topic: Our Greatest Need is fulfilled because Jesus is with us If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator; If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist; If our greatest need had been money, God would have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Making The Most Of The Opportunity

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009

We can take this controversy and debate about the Da Vinci Code and we can engage others with the truth of the gospel.

Making The Most Of The Opportunity 05/28/06 AM Text: Colossians 4:5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Reading: Acts 17:16-34 Introduction On May 19th, theaters opened the doors to people eager to see the Da Vinci Code. Directed by Ron Howard and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Priscilla - A Study In Ministry And Leadership

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 7, 2009

Priscilla and her husband Aquila made a huge impression on Paul. What are the charecterstics which enabled them to be used so mightily in the early churches?

Priscilla – A study on Ministry and Leadership Acts 18: 1-7, Acts 18:18-21, 1Corinthians 16:19, 2Timothy 4:19, Romans16:3-5 Let us start with a little trivia 1. How many times is Priscilla’s name mentioned in the bible? (7) 2. How many times is her name mentioned alone, without her husband’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Sanctification” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 13, 2009

If we are to know the happiness God has in mind for His children, we need to understand sanctification.

We have seen how the Beatitudes are progressive in nature, beginning with our gaining the proper perspective on salvation, which leads us to mourn over personal sin, which leads us to an attitude of humility with regards to self and a deep desire to be like Jesus. This is work of God in our life is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Forsaking Ourselves For The Sake Of Others

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 14, 2017

Part 2 of a short series about the need and benefits of Community in the church.

Forsaking Ourselves For The Sake of Others Philippians 2:1-8 January 15, 2017 I’m not sure how it starts, but I know where it starts - - - we all like to think we know what’s best. We like to think we have most, if not all of the answers. We’re pretty free to give out advice and tell people ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Picking What You Planted

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Sowing and Reaping

Picking, What You Plant (GAL. 6:6-8) INTRO: In my life time I’ve eaten a lot of taters and beans In fact I’ve grown a lot of taters, and I’ve grown a lot of beans. But I’ve never raised beans from a tater plant, nor have I ever got taters from a bean bush. If fact, I found that 99% of the time you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Final Judgment

Contributed by Frankie Melton on May 12, 2017

The final judgment of all humanity. Sin is revealed and judged. Sentenced is passed by the great Judge of all.

“The Great White Throne” Revelation 21:11-15 Introduction C.S. Lewis wrote in his book, The Screwtape Letters, “There is a legend about Satan and his imps planning their strategy for attacking the world that’s hearing the message of salvation. One of the demons says, “I’ve got the plan, master. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Glory

Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Jul 25, 2016

God's Glory is the greatest revelation of who he is...and the path to this revelation and its outcome are truly transforming and life changing for a believer

THE REVELATION OF GLORY Scriptures: Exodus 34:1-9; John 17:1-5 The Glory of God is perhaps one of the most amazing revelations of God Himself. To get to know; to get a glimpse of; to understand God’s Glory can be the deepest, most profound and life changing experiences ever, of any ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:5-35

Denomination: Methodist

I Can Do All Things / Jesus In The Midst

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 29, 2014

If we are to mature in the faith, if we are to have Jesus as Lord of every aspect of our life then we must yield all of who we are to him and when we do Jesus will be in the midst. Substantially Updated April 2018.

For those not familiar with an Anglican service; four Scriptures are read before the Message: The Scriptures for this day were: Acts 2:22-32; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:3-9 and John 20:19-31 In our Gospel Text .... The disciples are gathered in a house... behind locked doors ... for fear ...of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

How To Stay Right Side Up In An Upside Down World

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 16, 2014

John tells us how to live our lives amid the call of the world

Staying Right Side Up When The World Is Upside Down 1 John 2:24-29 (NLT) Intro: The synagogue was in conflict. A Rabbi was at odds with his congregation. Nothing was going right and there was chaos and turmoil every day. The president of the synagogue went to the rabbi and said that they had to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

And God Said

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 30, 2014

God has spoken.

And God Said Genesis 1:1-2:2 God had spoken. The one who speaks expects to be heard. And God was heard. Speaking is the first active verb of the universe. The only verb that existed before creation was the “is-ness” of God. There can be no speech without a speaker. Speaking is how God ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible