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Sermon On Advocate Or Protagonist?

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 15, 2022

Caterpillars are defined as the larval stage of members of the Lepidoptera family which is an insect order comprising butterflies and moths.

Steven James, a Wisconsin-born American author once remarked: “Think of a caterpillar entering a cocoon. Once he does so, one of two things will happen: He will either transform into a butterfly, or he will die. But no matter what else happens, he will never climb out of the cocoon as a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1, 1 John 2:1, Acts 19:19, Luke 16:26

Give Money Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

Ten positive relationships with God.

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:1-4 1. What is most imperative? (Three lessons from Matthew 6). • “When you give” (Matt. 6:2-3) – Relationship to others. • “When you pray” (Matt. 6:5-6) – Relationship to God. • “When you fast” (Matt. 6:16-17) – Relationship to things. 2. How do we do the imperative? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Materialism

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 24, 2023

Materialism is defined as a tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values.

Nancy Pearcey, an American author once remarked: “When a person accepts materialism as a life philosophy, its effects do not stay neatly contained within the mental realm. It leads to destructive personal behavior and harmful public consequences.” Luke 12:15 reminds us: And he said to them, “Take ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 12:33-34

Lessons From The Life Of Judas

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 13, 2024

If you don’t change, you could be headed in the wrong direction, just like Judas. Your future is in the fold, and where you go from here is up to you. Sometimes we have the best intentions with the wrong motives.

"It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. "But there are some of you who do not believe." For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not believe, and who would betray Him. And He said, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63-71

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expectant Faith: Embracing The Miracles In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Jul 11, 2024

We reflect on the deeper truths about our own spiritual journeys and the nature of divine intervention in our lives through the stories of Philip and Andrew.

Expectant Faith: Embracing the Miracles in Our Lives Intro: We reflect on the deeper truths about our own spiritual journeys and the nature of divine intervention in our lives through the stories of Philip and Andrew. Scripture John 6:1-15. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Other

When Gods Are Entertaining But Not Convincing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon explores God's providence in our lives, encouraging us to trust in His divine wisdom beyond the noise and chaos of the world. Key

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. We gather here today, our hearts filled with hope and our spirits eager for the Word of God. Let's take a moment to open our hearts and minds to the divine wisdom that is about to be shared. Opening Scripture Reading – Our Scripture passage for today is Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-12

Topics: Persuaded

The Pro-Life Lifestyle

Contributed by Brian Fullerton on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO: It was a story of mass murder.

INTRO: It was a story of mass murder. The newspapers gave it front-page attention along with photos of the unfortunate victims. In the wake of the killings investigating officials were heard to say things like : “This is the most horrific thing I have seen.” “They suffered in ways you and I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

It Had To Happen…

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 14, 2003

The time was near that God would loose his power through the resurrection

It Had To Happen… April 12, 2003 HHM Pastor Jim Parisi It Had To Happen… Something just had to happen. The time was near that God would loose his power through the resurrection How long can we let this go on they cried? Even when the devil thinks he has won by putting Jesus on the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer & Power Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 9, 2003

#7 in the series "Patterns for Prayer." Looks at the role of Prayer on the day of Pentecost.

There’s a city that’s been in the news a lot lately that most of us had never heard of. The city is Yongbyon. The reason that Yongbyon is newsworthy is that it is the site of North Korea’s nuclear reactor. The reclusive communist state said recently it needed to restart the frozen program to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Betrayal

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 11, 2002

Learning how to respond to betrayal by modeling after Jesus’ response to Judas and his betrayal.

WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE SUBJECT OF BETRAYAL THE FIRST THING THAT USUALLY COMES TO MIND IS JUDAS. IN FACT, JUDAS’S "KISS OF BETRAYAL" MAY BE THE MOST FAMOUS ONE IN ALL OF HISTORY. WHAT MAKES THIS ONE BETRAYAL SO FAMOUS? WAS IT BECAUSE OF WHOM HE BETRAYED? NO! JUDAS MADE HISTORY BECAUSE OF WHO HE ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-35

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Art Of Encouragement

Contributed by W. Alderman on May 27, 2007

This is a sermon that shows how Barnabas was an encourager and how we also can be encouragers...

THE ART OF ENCOURAGEMENT TEXT: Acts 11:19-26 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: I certainly hope that I am not in error when I call encouragement an art. If this be so, then perhaps the one who encourages is an artist. If his encouragement was a painting, it would be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

All In Spiritually Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Apr 1, 2008

This messages talks about how to go "All In" spiritually ...and if its worth the risk...

In 2003 a guy by the name of Chris Moneymaker changed the face of poker when he turned $39 into 2.5 million by winning the World Series of Poker. Can you imagine that - he was playing a satellite tournament for $39, then he played another tournament to win a seat in the WSOP main event. Then he won ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Power Through Memorization

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 30, 2006

The Why & How to Memorization

Power Through Memorization Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the famous 19th-century poet and artist, was once approached by an elderlyman. The old fellow had some sketches and drawings that he wanted Rossetti to look at and tell him if they were any good, or if they at least showed potential talent. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Timely Advice For Marital Success Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 13, 2005

at some advice for beginning, and maintaining a strong marriage ¡V especially in light of the pressures marriages face today in general, and Christian marriages specifically.

TIMELY ADVICE FOR MARITAL SUCCESS 1 CORINTHIANS 7:25-40 INTRODUCTION: In this third message concerning marriage, do¡¦s, don¡¦ts, and advice. So far we have looked at marriage and its responsibilities, and those who ¡§seek¡¨ to be unmarried, and the gift of singleness. Today, we want to look at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let Your Life Stagnate

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 1, 2005

How to move from stagnation to stimulation. A look at the man who had stagnated at the pool of Bethesda for 38 years.

PowerPoint available Don’t Let Your Life Stagnate Jn. 5:1-9 Charles Swindoll shares this story in an issue of Leadership magazine: In 1965 the Viet Nam War began to stagnate and bog down. Another story caught the attention of the world “On June 1, 1965, a thirteen-and-a half-foot boat (only a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist