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Fear: Going The Wrong Way?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2019

We have been laying a foundation about unhealthy fear. Fear can be very destructive and cause much damage to individuals. We must never accept finite hurt and fear. We must guard our heart to never accept infinite hope as the norm.

FEAR: GOING THE WRONG WAY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 parts) TEXT: Deuteronomy 4:9 Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9, Isaiah 41:10, John 14:1, Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Search Me---Am I That Brave?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 23, 2019

One of the bravest thing a believer can do is pray the prayer, "search me oh God and see if there is anything offensive within me.

—Search Me--- Am I That Brave? Psalm 139 13-24 2 Timothy 2:1-4 When you think of someone doing something brave. What comes to your mind? A father lost his life, swimming for his kids. An uncle was severely burned running into a burning building to save his niece. What would give you the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-24, 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peter The Son Of Lightning Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Peter made mistakes, but he was not stupid. He never stuck with a mistake when he saw it for what it was. He was a great man just because he could retreat as fast as he advanced when he saw he was going the wrong direction.

Some years back a young girl was caught out in a thunder storm as she rode her bicycle. She made it to the top of the hill and then headed down as fast as she could go. When she got home she told a strange tale. Every time there was a flash of lightning blue flames ran across her handle bars. Had ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-10

God Is Calling You-But I Don't Know God

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 25, 2016

This is #4 in our Series God Is Calling You- Sometimes people think they know God, but they really don't. We are all recreating God in our own image. This message deals with Saul's call into the ministry and his false views of Jesus.

God Is Calling You: I Don’t Know Who You Are Malachi 1:6-14 Acts 9:1-9 January 24, 2016 We are in the final week of our series God is Calling You. We have looked at people who have been called, Who flat out did not want to accept the call. That was Moses. We’ve looked at people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Cross… No Crown

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 5, 2023

In our text today this is a conditional promise.

Notice the condition on which this promise is made. The Lord said, if we are faithful unto death, He would give us a CROWN OF LIFE. He did NOT say, “If you are faithful a few short weeks, months or years I will give thee a Crown of Life”. The promise is made to those who are faithful unto ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

What Do These Stones Mean?

Contributed by John Gaston on May 29, 2021

God commanded Joshua to pile up a mound of stones from the bottom of the Jordan river, which God had miraculously dried up, to incite the curiosity of their children and give the parents a chance to witness.

WHAT DO THESE STONES MEAN? JOSHUA 4:4-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. WEIGHT-LOSS TIP. An elderly woman was the winner of her weight-loss club for losing the most weight in the six weeks. All the rest of the weight-watchers gathered around her to ask how she had done it. “Simple!” she said, “I just ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Called To Live Differently: Counter Culture Lifestyle In A Dark Society

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

Jesus has changed the world. The God who came, has come. We face a daunting task of carrying the gospel to the world. But in his power we can do just that.

He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 2 Timothy 1:9 NIV Jesus has changed the world. The God who came, has come. We face a daunting task of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:9, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 Corinthians 6:18, Hebrews 13:4, 1 John 3:6-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

I'm Glad I'm Not. . .

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 27, 2022

do we pray like a Pharisee to impress God or like the tax collector to be impressed by God

God, I thank you that I am not like those conservative Episcopalians who walked away refusing to acknowledge gospel hospitality, love, and inclusiveness. God, I thank you that I am not like the agenda-driven liberal Episcopalians who neither understand nor respect the holy scriptures. God, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Proverbs 16:18, Matthew 23:27, Isaiah 2:11

Denomination: Episcopal

The Secret Weapon Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2016

On 9-11 our nation needed someone to tell us they understood our fears, our enemy and our future. It needed someone to say they had a plan to deal with our enemy and that together we would overcome. Essentially, that's what Revelation 4 is all about.

OPEN: Fifteen years ago, two of our families went on vacation. They went to NYC and had gone to see the sights and enjoy the pleasures of the city. But their plans were shattered in a moment’s time… along with the plans of millions of Americans across the nation. 19 evil men, with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In His Steps

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 9, 2004

Today we are going to look at 8 steps that Peter fires off in these concluding verses, 8 steps that Jesus took as He walk this earth, 8 steps that are necessary for the church & the Christian to take if they are to live God’s way. (Living God’s Way - 9)

In HIS Steps Living God’s Way – part 9 1 Peter 5:1-14 1To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers--not because you must, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Makes A Church Relevant? – Genesis 46: 26-31 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

But we see God's providence at work in the life of a man who experienced all kinds of terrible things in his life.

I talked to a lady this week who said to me, “I love the teaching that we're doing through Genesis.” That's where we are in our book right now. She says, “I was listening to your sermon series that you did before in Genesis.” That must have been ten years ago. Okay. She says, “I was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:26-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Terrible Terror Of The Untamed Tongue

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 11, 2001

You show if your faith is real by your words as well as your works.

The Terrible Terror of the Untamed Tongue James 3 This passage is a test to see if you are allowing God to perfect you and if you are heeding God’s Word. Our Speech shows our Faith. Paraphrase: “I’ll show you my faith by my words. Our Speech betrays our intelligence. “Foot in mouth” Dear Readers: ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Families

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 30, 2001

Families are a place where: 1. We learn to glorify God and live for him. 2. We receive love and nurturing. 3. We learn about values and character.

The American Family is being totally redefined today. It can mean almost anything, and anyone who thinks that it should mean one man, one woman and the children that God may bless them with is seen as someone who is out of step, and even a threat to the culture. Family may mean one man and one ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

It's Easy To Follow Our Leader

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 24, 2001

How Jesus shows proper leadership and made it easy to follow him right up to his ascension and beyond.

May 27, 2001 Luke 24:44-53 He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Lutheran

We Exist To Evangelize

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

This is the fifth in a series of 5 on why our church exists.

June 3, 2001 John 4:1- 38 ¡§We exist to evangelize¡¨ INTRODUCTION [read Mat 28:19-20] Question ¡V what I just read ¡V is it a suggestion or a command? [command] What do we call it when we refuse to obey one of God¡¦s commands? [sin] What happens to the individual or the church that is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-38

Denomination: Baptist