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How Does Jesus Mainly Talk?

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

Jesus mainly talks by asking questions and explaining the answers. Jesus asks around 300 questions in the Gospels

Jesus mainly talks by asking questions and explaining the answers. Jesus asks around 300 questions in the Gospels – Who do you say I am? – Matthew 16:13 Do you know what I have done for you? – John 13:12 Where have you put him (Lazarus)? – John 11:34 Did I not say to you that if you would believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13, John 13:12

No Other Gods (Deuteronomy 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 31, 2024

Do miracles mean a man is a true prophet? Let's look at Deuteronomy 13.

How serious was God about Israel having no other gods? Could they be deceived by miracles, a friend, or a popular trend from a nearby city? Let’s review Deuteronomy 13. Can false prophets perform miracles? What determines whether they are true or false prophets? Now if a prophet or a dream ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Not Fair Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 25, 2024

This is the 188th sermon in the series "Action".

Series: Action [#188] LIFE IS NOT FAIR Acts 25:1-27 Introduction: This morning’s Message is about something that we all figure out as we get older- Life is not fair. How many times has something happened to you or someone important to you and your 1st thought is, “This is not fair”? As we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of Gatekeepers In The Bible SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Exploring the importance of gates and gatekeepers in the Scriptures.

Gates play a significant role in the Scriptures, and at every gate, there are gatekeepers. In the Bible, gates and gatekeepers are mentioned frequently. For instance, in 2 Chronicles 23:19, it is mentioned that gatekeepers were appointed at the gates of the house of the Lord to prevent anyone who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 23:19

Topics: Biblical Significance, Role Of Gatekeepers

Overcoming Small Obstacles For Greater Heights SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores how minor hindrances can prevent us from reaching our full potential in life and in our spiritual journey. It delves into the story of Achan and his actions at Jericho.

Moving to the Next Level Today, we will explore the concept of moving to a higher level in life and in our relationship with God. Often, it is the little things that hold us back from reaching our full potential. We will examine the story of Achan and his actions at the city of Jericho. Life is a ...read more

Topics: Temptation, Resisting Temptation

"Missed Opportunities"

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Dec 14, 2001

If we aren’t careful we miss golden opportunites at the Christmas Season.

“Missed Opportunities” Text: Luke 2: 1-7 Some years ago at a Resort Area along the East Coast, a small community was having an open town meeting about some financial problems that they were facing. Among the two dozen or so people was one man no one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who? Me? A Disciple? Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on May 19, 2003

3rd sermon in series Who? Me? A disciple? The primary purpose of this teaching message is to describe the function of the nine spiritual gifts of 1 Cor 12

TITLE: Who? Me? A Disciple? Spiritual Gifts 051903a TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8) To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9) to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How Great Is Your Faith"

Contributed by Perry Newton Sr on Jun 24, 2006

This sermon is designed to encourage believers, to exercise faith so that they may see God’s manefested power on their behalf

How Great is your Faith By Bishop Dr Perry Edison Newton Sr Word of Faith Tabernacle Word of Faith Church Nassau, Bahamas There are many ways that one could define faith. But the Bible gives only one definition of Faith. In Hebrew chapter 11: 1 we fine the Bible or God’s version of what faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 3, 2006

TO HELP EVERY CHRISTIAN SEEK AND UNDERSTAND THE NECESSITY OF THE FULLNESS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

LIFE AT THE HIGHEST PLANE! BEING FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT – A MUST FOR ALL CHRISTIANS! SERMON #9 Acts 1:8. Acts 2:1-4. Acts 4:31 Ac 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Guideline #7: Every Member In Ministry Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2003

Being a Christian means being a minister.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:7-16 TITLE: Guideline #7: “EVERY MEMBER IN MINISTRY” (bulk of material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. Sometimes it’s extremely difficult to get a well-established church to get moving ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Was, I Did, I Will

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 24, 2008

In our text, Paul rehearses his background, conversion and future. 1- I was 2- I did 3- I will

INTRO.- I was, I did, I will. I’d call those: past, present and future. Everyone has these. ILL.- One man said to his friend: "Say, you look depressed. What are you thinking about?" "My future," was the quick answer. "What makes it look so hopeless?" "My past." What’s the application or moral ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Urgent Adoration Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 27, 2008

We talk about worship all the time. But do we really know what worship is? If we’ve never had a breathtaking experience with worshipping Jesus, then we probably don’t. In our passage, Mary had a breathtaking experience with Jesus that is a great exampl

1. The first attribute of urgent adoration is that urgent adoration is unrestrained. 2. The second attribute of urgent adoration is that urgent adoration is impractical. 3. The third attribute of urgent adoration is that urgent adoration is irreproachable. 4. The fourth attribute of urgent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Deceit Of Humanism

Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 18, 2011

Humanism has crept into the Church where the focus has become on how to please people rather than God. The goal of humanism is to be happy as you live while the goal of Christianity is to be happy when your life is completed

Everything that God created has a purpose which is an assignment from God. Everything created was made to bring glory to God. Everything we do should result in the praise and glorification of God. Like everything else, we were created by Him and for Him. Have you ever made something which spoke ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Serving Others Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

How do we serve others like Jesus?

SERVING OTHERS LIKE JESUS This is the last of the series “Be the church by Loving God, others, and serving both. Let say that together. After today, my goal is for you to have a heart to serve others like Jesus. To “Be the Church” in our society we must Love Jesus, Love others, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution Then And Now: Are You Ready To Fight For The Faith?

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 9, 2015

How many of you have ever been in a fight over your faith? Has someone every attacked you, insulted you, hit you, or tried to get you fired over your faith in Jesus Christ? If you have a real faith, it will happen! Today Christians are being persecuted!

Persecution Then and Now: Are you ready to fight for the faith? By Kelly Durant 7-12-15 Acts 5:29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. 2. How many of you have ever been in a fight over your faith? Has someone every attacked you, insulted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Salvation Army