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Awake To God's Light Of Salvation

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2007

LENT 3(A) - Believers awake to God’s light of salvation as God uses alarming threats of law to wake us up and then uses the gospel as our glorious dawn.

AWAKE TO GOD’S LIGHT OF SALVATION (Outline) March 11, 2007 LENT 3 - Isaiah 42:14-21 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Not everyone likes the morning. It can take a while to get adjusted to the day’s activities after a good night’s sleep. BUT for the believer ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

"words From The Cross" " I Thirst" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 16, 2023

Exposure. Heat. Exhaustion. Dehydration. He’s been on the cross now for 6 hours. It’s hot. Lips cracked. Throat so dry. He cries out. "I Thirst" God in Christ substituted Himself for us sinners. That is the heart of the cross of Christ.

In Jesus Holy Name March 19, 2023 Lent IV John 19:29 Redeemer Words from the Cross: “I Thirst” ...read more

Scripture: John 19:29, Colossians 1:19-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Go! And Grieve The Darkness — Until You See The Light Amos 8:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 4, 2025

Divine warning and impending judgement found in the sobering words of the prophet Amos. A prophet sent to a prosperous yet spiritually bankrupt people.

Go! And Grieve the Darkness—Until You See the Light - Amos 8:9 Amos 8:9 (NLT) – “In that day,” says the Sovereign Lord, “I will make the sun go down at noon and darken the earth while it is still day.” Introduction: Today we step into a moment of divine warning and impending judgement found in ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:9-10, Matthew 27:45, Isaiah 59:2, Isaiah 9:2, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Romans 10:9, Mark 15:33-35, Isaiah 53:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Much Needed Glory

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

2 Chronicles 7:2 states: “And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD'S house.

2 Chronicles 7:2 states: “And the priests could not enter into the house of the LORD, because the glory of the LORD had filled the LORD'S house.” What a blessing to see how the glory of God was manifested in the Old Testament. In Ex.24:16 we see the glory of God on Mt Sinai; in Ex.40:35 we see the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:2

Want To Die? Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008

It’s tough to be a teenager today. I wrote this series of messages for our new 7th graders graduating into teenage life. The third installment of this series takes a looks at the struggle of self esteem that everyone (including adults) face on a daily bas

I Wanted to Die I tried to commit suicide seven times. That’s what depression—at its deepest and darkest—can do to you. by Mandy Bennett* as told to Mark Moring The alarm clock jolted me awake at 5 o’clock, way earlier than usual. Normally, I might’ve groaned, shut it off, and gone back to sleep. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: *other

Moses In The School Of Hard Knocks Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 31, 2011

In this lesson we look at the incidents of Moses killing the Egyptian and running to Midian. What did Moses learn from this period in his life and the mistakes he made? We can learn a lot from the school of hard knocks.

Introduction: A. Has anyone here ever made a mistake? 1. Probably a better question for us is there anyone where who has never made a mistake. 2. Have you ever made a really foolish mistake? Like this boy sawing off the branch he was sitting on! That’s really dumb and painful! 3. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

As A Man Thinketh In His Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 2, 2020

Romans tells me the way to know God's Will for my life is to be "transformed by the renewal of your mind." What does that mean, and how can we accomplish it?

Have you ever received a “sweepstakes” offer in the mail? For years magazine companies like Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping and Publishers Clearing House have sent out mailings offering a sweepstakes where a lucky winner could win substantial prizes if they’d just send in the paperwork. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hungering-Hearing-Honoring-Handling The Word Of God

Contributed by Richard Overman on Feb 11, 2003

Just because the water is muddy doesn’t mean it’s deep. Message derived from listening to many great men of God. (nothing original)

I. Hungering for the Word of God II. Hearing of the Word of God III. Honor Given to the Word of God IV. How to properly Handle the Word of God (1) Having a desire for the word of God Love it more than Gold. Little boy ask his father why there were so many Bibles around the house. Father ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

"The Promise Of Rest” Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 7, 2003

This message deals with the rest promised to the believer. It is a part of my message series on the book of Hebrews.

TEXT: Hebrews 4:1-11 ETS: God promises rest to the believer. ESS: The believer must choose to avail himself of the rest God has promised. OSS: Christians will yield themselves totally to the Lord Jesus Christ. PQ: How can I have rest? UW: Things TOPIC: “The Promise of Rest” SERIES: “Oh, What a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Too Far In Either Direction

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 17, 2010

Learning from Mary and Martha’s responses, we can see why it is important to maintain a proper balance between discipleship and spiritual work.

OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES CAN SOMETIMES BE LIKENED TO A PENDULUM OF A CLOCK. ONE DAY OUR FAITH SWINGS FORWARD IN ZEAL AND DESIRE AND BEFORE YOU KNOW IT OUR FAITH SWINGS BACKWARD BY THE FORCES OF BUSYNESS AND DISTRACTIONS. IT IS TRULY A FINE BALANCE BETWEEN DOING TOO MUCH FOR GOD AND STEPPING BACK AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Free Methodist

Repentance Series

Contributed by Mark Adams on Jan 15, 2005

This uses Joel 2 as a base passage, and talks about the urgency, nature of, and rewards of true repentance.

(Note to reader: I am heavily indebted to Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. in my preparation of this sermon. It is largely based on a chapter in his book "When God Comes To Church" called "We Return to God" Also, at any place where verse numbers are given with no other information, it is understood that ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Slow Down

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 8, 2019

People who hate to wait suffer from what he calls “Hurry Sickness,” which he defines as “an increased sensitivity to the passage of time.”

TITLE: SLOW DOWN SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 5:15-16 I came across an article about a real problem that is afflicting most people in the 21st century. It is called “Hurry Sickness.” Hurry Sickness, first diagnosed in the late 1950s, has reached epidemic proportions. So, I thought this would be a good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are You Going?

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Nov 10, 2004

Where is your life taking you, are you heading in the right direction?

WHERE ARE YOU GOING? If we were to stand in an Airport check in line what would be the most likely question that people would ask us? That’s right "Where are you going" But if I were to stand in the foyer of a Hotel in Bancock or Singapore the question would be more like "Where have you come ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Would Jesus Say To Timothy Mcveigh

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jun 8, 2001

What is the message of Christ to people, not just the McVeigh’s of this world, but all of us.

What Would Jesus Say to Timothy McVeigh Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs June 9, 2001 On April 19, 1995, over six years ago, the fragile peace of mind of a nation was shattered when a Ryder Truck, loaded with explosives, detonated in front of the Federal Building in Oklahoma City, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wake Up Call!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 24, 2006

This sermon is a wake-up call for teenagers and their parents in the wake of a fatal car accident.

“WAKE UP CALL” Psalm 57 INTRO – I don’t know many people who actually like this sound (play sound of alarm clock). These come in all sorts of designs with all sorts of sounds. Wake up to the sound of a beep, the radio, a CD, or the sound of rain, or the pounding surf, or crickets chirping. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-7

Denomination: Baptist