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Lamentations 3

Contributed by Gareth Harron on Mar 10, 2008

Why life is hard and why its OK to say so.

Sunday 9th March 2008 Lamentations 3:19-33 Evening- Magheralin DISCLAIMER Sermons are the fruit of prayerful reflection- having studied the text, commentaries and other people’s interpretation. Any use of particular phraseology or similarity with other people’s work which has not been duly ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Are You Waiting For? The Response.

Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017

Answer God’s Call

Title: What Are You Waiting For? The Response. Place: BLCC Date: 5/24/15 Text: Acts 22.16; Acts conversions CT: Answer God’s Call FAS: In the ongoing battle against oversleeping, humanity has devised some clever alarm clocks. But for all their clever designs, most alarm clocks still suffer from a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:16

Denomination: Christian Church

Overeating Is Gluttony

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 19, 2021

Satan has managed to divert our attention to food and luxury, anybody listening?

Esther 1:1-5 Esther 1:3” King Ahasuerus gave a banquet for all his princes and attendants, the army officers of Persia and Media, the nobles and the princes of his provinces being in his presence. King Ahasuerus hosted a ‘rave party’ for his officials and army that lasted for 180 days, that is 6 ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down (Summer Of 2002)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022

Joseph took this obstacle (being sold into slavery by his brothers) and turned it into an opportunity. He had every reason to be bitter and resentful. His attitude made all the difference.

YOU CANNOT KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN Text: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 "Ida Eisenhower, mother of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, was asked in an interview if she was proud of her son. She answered, "Yes, I am very proud. Which son?" (Robert H. Spain. How To Stay alive As Long ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Truth About Jesus, So What?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 16, 2010

A short talk to a group of employment Plus students about Easter. Could be enough to shake some foundations.

Employment Plus Easter talk 2009 The DVD clip that I showed first was the Gospel of John from the NIV, it shows very well a depiction of the crucifixion and resurrection. This follows on from the DVD. ":The description of the death and coming back to life of Jesus that you have just seen is ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

“stepping Up To The Plate!” Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 15, 2011

Sermon Series I preach when our Church went through Rick Warren's C.L.A.S.S. Christian Life And Service Seminars Thanks to Rick Warren for the Foundation of this Sermon Series

Ephesians 4:14-15 “Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Our Collective Sin And The Infinite Mercy Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 23, 2012

We have brought the HHS mandate for sterilization, contraception and abortion drugs upon ourselves, but if we repent, God will be merciful and forgiving.

Our story from the Book of Chronicles today focuses on a troubling period in the history of the southern kingdom of Judah. This was the kingdom of David, who, despite his sin, was faithful to the Lord, the true God. But of all the kings of Judah, maybe four and a half were any good. The people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:17-25

Denomination: Catholic

Peter Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 12, 2020

Fourth message in a 7 part Easter sermon series. We must be on our guard so as to not fall.

Journey to the Resurrection Peter March 22, 2020 Morning Service Easter 2020 Series Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be on our guard so as to not fall. Focus Passage: Matthew 26:69-75 Supplemental Passage: But Peter said to Him, "Even though all may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75, 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Wisdom That Leads To Success. Lesson #1 Series

Contributed by Wayne Essex on Jan 24, 2019

What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it

LIVING WISE IN A STUPID WORLD (What did the smartest man who ever lived have to say about it) Chapter 1 of 31. Lesson #1 1:1-6. A wise man will hear. God gave Solomon wisdom. 1 Kings 3:9, “Give…thy servant an understanding heart…” God will give your wisdom, if you ask. James 1:5, “If any of you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Leave Your Matters In God's Hands | Part I

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 4, 2023

God is sovereign! He is omnipotent! The power of God is greater than any opponent's power! No evil power can contest the power of God Almighty when fighting on your behalf.

OASIS WORD DEVOTIONAL Opening Passage He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”~Psalms 46:10 Title LEAVE YOUR MATTERS IN GOD'S HANDS | PART I Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Ref: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, John 1:1

Denomination: Charismatic

An Interview To Change Life

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 9, 2000

Nicodemus was confused because his thinking was earth-bound but Jesus offered him eternal life through a spiritual rebirth if he would believe in Christ’s self-offering on the Cross.

A LIFE CHANGING INTERVIEW The text, John 3:16 is a biblical classic: "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." It’s probably the most loved and quoted verse in Scripture. Rev Sandy Millar, Rector of Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2013

2 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is it limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

The LIMITATIONS/Irony Of WORLDLY WISDOM-II—1Corinthians 1:18-25 Attention: My work at Skidaway Institute of Oceanography—Brilliant minds at work there. Their work was recognized around the globe. Yet it all left me empty. I needed God & for all their wisdom, there was no fulfillment ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of Knowledge Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 26, 2013

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline”(Proverbs 1:7NIV)

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline”(Proverbs 1:7NIV) “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10NIV) Let’s ponder on the above decree by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Message 1 - 1thessalonians Chapter 1 - A Church You’d Like To Belong To Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 27, 2022

Paul had such a refreshing memory of the Thessalonians and they were dear to his heart. In part, Paul recounts his time among them, and their wonderful testimony and their waiting for the Lord. There are 2 separate messages for Chapter 1.

MESSAGE 1 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 1 - A CHURCH YOU’D LIKE TO BELONG TO {{1Thessalonians 1:1 “Paul and Silvanus and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.”}} INTRODUCTION The opening verse of 1Thessalonians is so typical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Acts 26:14, Acts 17:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:17-21, Malachi 3:2-3, 1 John 2:28-29, 1 Corinthians 15:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 2 Thessalonians 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heroes Of The Bible: Jacob Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 17, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Jacob. (Aliterated Outline, PowerPoint)

Heroes of the Bible: Jacob Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/25/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying my book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:30-32, Genesis 27:2-24, Genesis 28:13-22, Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Christian Church