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You Need What?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2002

What do you think you need? The Bible thinks you need patience.

LOOKING FOR A REMEDY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I am pondering: Where am I? Where should I be? How do I get from where I am, to where I should be? Paul wrote in Romans 7:24, O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19, James 1:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Did I Tell You To Do That?

Contributed by Jack Valentino on May 24, 2005

Do not think that God will reward you by Harming who you think is His enemy!

Did I tell you to do that? You’ll be happy to know that the Lord has released me from I Samuel and now He has me in II Samuel. As I was reading in the 4th Chapter the Lord started to speak with me concerning these passages. It is just after David is anointed King. Turn to II Samuel chapter 4 1 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prerequisites Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

Brethren, do not be children in your thinking; yet in evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.

The Prerequisites of Spiritual Growth Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 14:20 Brethren, do not be children in your thinking; yet in evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature. I. We Should have “The Desire To Grow” a) We Will Never Grow Unless We Want to Grow 1 Peter 2:21 - Jesus set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Part 2 Of 5: Why Do Some People In The Church Think Differently From Me? Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 27, 2009

There’s an awful lot in the Bible about the church being united, but there are so many differences between people that affect the church. Why is that?

Series: Questions About the Church Part 2 of 5: Why Do Some People in the Church Think Differently from Me? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:7, 11-12, 26; 3:1-2,4 Introduction Last week I started a series of messages dealing with questions people may have about the church, and I talked about “What the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:7-26

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - Genesis 22:1-11 – God, What Were You Thinking? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 4, 2010

If I am looking for evidence or justification that God is not concerned about me, that He randomly chooses to answer my prayers in totally abstract, dispassionate and sometimes brutal ways, imposing impossible standards upon me, then here it is. OR IS IT?

Part 1 - Genesis 22:1-11 – GOD, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? She was ferocious and yet frail. When I told her that I was a Chaplain she took the opportunity to bombard me with accusations and questions. “What is the use of prayer if God is going to let those 29 miners die anyway? All those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Ask- I Don't Think I Can Do It! Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 18, 2022

With all that God provides me to do what He wants me to do saying "No" to God is not an option.

We have been talking the past several weeks about places in our lives where chaos might be found. If we are honest, we all have a degree of chaos in our life. Some more than others, and to be honest some whose life is totally chaotic. So far, we have looked in two areas of our life where we might ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:11-14, Exodus 4:1-5, Exodus 4:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For When A Lion Thinks You're Supper (Psalm 7:1-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 21, 2022

Also, a prayer for when you're falsely accused.

Today, we get to work through Psalm 7. Let's start, by simply reading the first three verses (Hebrew numbering). (7:1) A Shiggaion of/for David, that he sang to Yahweh concerning the words of Cush, son of Yemini. (2) O Yahweh, my Elohim/God, in you I have sought/taken refuge, save me from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17, Romans 12:16-21, Genesis 8:20-22

I Think I Might Need God In My Life: What Should I Do?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

So maybe some wonder: "I see your Christian life, the proofs of God's existence, and I've realized that there's something to all that. And I want to take the next step. What do I do?"

"I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me." -Proverb 8:17 So maybe some wonder: "I see your Christian life, the proofs of God's existence, and I've realized that there's something to all that. And I want to take the next step. What do I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Proverbs 8:17, Lamentations 3:25, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord (Think Https://Www.imdb.com/Title/Tt0070121/)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 20, 2020

This is based on the Lectionary.

"Thou didst forgive the iniquity of Thy people; Thou didst pardon all their sin Restore us again, o God of our salvation . . . show us Thy steadfast love, o Lord, and grant us Thy salvation . . . surely His salvation is at hand for those who fear Him, that glory may dwell in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13, Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8, 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Vineyard

Who Do You Think You Are, Goliath? (1 Samuel 17: 1-54)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 22, 2024

One of the unfortunate realities about living in this world is the existence of bullies who intimidate and threaten others. The Bible describes one such bully named Goliath. His threats against Israel and God ceased when he encountered David and one smooth stone.

Bullies have existed in this fallen world ever since Cain killed Abel at the beginning of civilization (Genesis 4:8). However, as the days get darker spiritually and the love of people grows cold (Matthew 24:12; Romans 1:18-32), the problem of bullying is only going to grow like a cancer across ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54, Isaiah 54:17, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer : A Model For Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is a simple and clear exposition on the Lord’s prayer and is an excellent guide to prayer patterns.

THE LORD’S PRAYER : A MODEL FOR PRAYER Matthew.6:9-13. I SALUTATION: The Lord Jesus taught us how we should begin our prayers. 1.THE PERSON: "Our Father". Our prayer will be most effective when we come to God as His children and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why We Need Salvation Through Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by W F on Jul 4, 2005

Let’s be clear about why people need salvation through Jesus Christ.

BEYOND THE BORDERS (Part 1) “Why Do People Need Salvation Through Jesus Christ?” Acts 16:25-34 We need salvation through Jesus Christ because .... 1. HUMANITY NEEDS A NEW DIRECTION Jesus had this to say about direction, Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: *other

Responsibility

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

The Lord makes it clear that it is the responsibility of the priests to minister in the tabernacle and protect it from being defiled.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Philip Melancthon, the great Reformation theologian, once said to his friend Martin Luther, “This day you and I will discuss the governance of the universe.” What Luther said in response was unexpected: “This day you and I will go fishing and leave the governance of the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 18:1-19, Deuteronomy 14:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Building And Maintaining A Healthy Relationship

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 9, 2009

Paul makes it clear that the unmarried as well as the married have an obligation and a commitment under God.

Full Harvest Fellowship Ministries Building and Maintaining a Healthy Marriage March 6, 2009 1 Corinthians 7 1-24 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Motivation

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 13, 2009

This is a clear message that shows that the price of servanthood does not come without the enemy being on the premises.

The Power of Motivation Introduction The Devil has the power to motivate you to get to your place of purpose/destiny before you’re scheduled to arrive, nonetheless, this is only contingent upon how you stand the test or ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational