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Reflections - What God Sees

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 16, 2017

A Mother's Day message about how God sees us.

Title: What God Sees Spoken on Mother's Day by my wife Carol Hardee Have you ever looked in the mirror, saw a blemish and tried to cover it up? Foundation, concealer, powder – ok no one can see it. Or cooked a meal and maybe got the meat a little too tough, so you added gravy hoping no one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:4, Isaiah 61:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Hope That Comes From Chaos Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017

This is the 19th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#19] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM CHAOS Isaiah 3:16 Introduction: As we look at our chapter 3 verse 16 passage today, I want us to remember the fact that most of us learn our lessons in life from mistakes. We live in a time of chaos; but that doesn’t mean ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

Fasting is a spiritual discipline for inward communion with God.

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 6:16-18 “When you fast, don’t make it obvious to others, as the hypocrites who try to look mournful or disheveled like they didn’t comb their hair, or wash their face. Don’t try to get people to admire you for fasting. That is the only reward you will get. But when you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day - 4 Characteristics Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2019

A godly woman should have both heavenly and earthly traits.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Most women have 2 or 3 outstanding traits. 2. A godly woman should have both heavenly and earthly traits. 3. The aim is well-roundedness. “That you may be well-rounded and complete, lacking nothing” (James 1:4, ELT). 4. What does a well-rounded mother produce? Hannah, a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuke Hirelings

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on May 27, 2023

This message aims to proclaim that hirelings are not true shepherds.

Key Scripture: "The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it" (John 10:12, NIV). PRAYER – Father God, we humble ourselves and come once again thanking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3, John 10:12, Romans 16:18

Denomination: Other

And In Hell

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 27, 2023

The account of the rich man and Lazarus.

In this passage that we just read, the Lord Jesus is telling a story about a rich man and a poor man. Jesus did not name the rich man, but he did tell us that the poor man's name was Lazarus. Jesus tells us that the rich man clothed himself with purple and fine linen. Fine linen and The Color ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Nineteen Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 29, 2023

Jesus comes back!

This chapter opens with a great multitude in heaven giving praise. "Alleluia! Salvation and glory and honor and power to the Lord our God! For true and righteous are His judgments, because He has judged the great harlot who corrupted the earth with her fornication; and He has avenged on her ...read more

An Outline Of Acts 16:16-24

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 22, 2022

Lydia and others had believed the Gospel. Paul, Silas, Luke, and other members of this team were staying in Philippi to preach and teach. But trouble was just around the corner for these men.

Trouble for the Team in Philippi Introduction: After Lydia and presumably others believed the Gospel, Paul, Silas, Luke, and other members of this team stayed in Philippi to preach and teach. The Church in Philippi grew from this small group (see Paul’s letter to the Philippians) to a great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Give To Social Concerns Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2023

Jesus has declared that he is a good shepherd. A shepherd who gave his life for the salvation of the sheep. He is such a shepherd that he lays his life for the benefit of the sheep. He was not a shepherd who lost his life to the power of the lion who devours the sheep.

Theme: Give to Social Concerns Text: Matthew 25:31-46 1. Jesus the Judge (Matthew 25:31-33) This is the little apocalypse and Olivet discourse, found in three gospels (Matthew 24-25, Mark 13 & Luke 21. The description of the figurative speech of King and Shepherd recalls the role of David who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

Predictions About Me Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023

Fulfilled predictions are one of the many undeniable proofs that Jesus is who He says He is, and He did what was predicted.

Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. ETERNITY PAST 1. I am the only begotten Son of My heavenly Father. “I am the Father of the universe, the Anointed is My Son, He is My only begotten Son” (Psalm 2:7). a. Only. God has no other ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Psalm 2:7, John 10:30, John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Offense Or Rest

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 13, 2024

Do we take offense or rest in Jesus? Let's find out in Matthew 11.

Can we find rest in Jesus in the midst of a troubled world? Did John the Baptist need rest from doubt? After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he left and began teaching and preaching in the towns. John was in prison when he heard what Christ was doing. So John sent some of his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

First Sunday Of Lent - Lent 1 A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 3, 2020

Tactics of legal reasoning used by the devil

Here are some of the tactics of legal reasoning used by the devil on Eve-- The first question recorded in the Bible was asked by the serpent in the Garden of Eden. The snake misquotes the divine prohibition by applying it to all the fruit trees, over-stating God’s norm to enlarge its scope: “Did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

First Comes Our Transformation - Lastly Comes Our Transfiguration

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 18, 2020

We will join Jesus, Moses and Elijah and we will be transfigured in that glory.

Message/Devotion February 23, 2020 Matthew 17:1-9 First Comes Our Transformation – Lastly Comes OUR Transfiguration The Reading Jesus Transfigured on the Mount 17 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; 2 and He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:44-46, Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazed On A Mountain

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 22, 2020

The highlight of Jesus' pilgrimage to earth is his transformation on the mountain. The disciples were amazed as their eyes beheld Christ in all his glory.

AMAZED ON A MOUNTAIN Introduction: Jesus identified himself as the Son of God on the mountain of transfiguration, (Matthew 17), on Mount Calvary, (Matthew 27:32), and on the mountain of resurrection. (Matthew 28:16) We stand in amazement with the disciples and others who witnessed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Community Of Faith Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 1, 2020

The "Jesus Only" life begins with our closest community - Our family. It begins with how husbands and wives treat and care for one another. Then our parenting comes into the picture and expands outward into our life at work and in the larger community.

A Community of Faith  (To hear the sermon, please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2209196 ) Intro: • [VIDEO] Relationship Tension video montage. (clips from Big Fat Greek Wedding, Home Alone and Office Space.) • What do they all have in common? Relationships that are in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ