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What Kind Of Lost Are You

Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Oct 18, 2017

We all have been or know someone who is lost

Luke 15:3 and 8 and 11 1. This is all the same story, Jesus is teaching us something about the lost state of people 2. Lost Sheep a. Knows its lost but cannot connect to the good sheperd b. Is often scared and wondering c. Is out side of the will of God but just needs help and support to find ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why The Confusion? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 17, 2016

A study of Job 25: 1 – 6

Job 25: 1 – 6 Why the Confusion? 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: 2 “Dominion and fear belong to Him; He makes peace in His high places. 3 Is there any number to His armies? Upon whom does His light not rise? 4 How then can man be righteous before God? Or how can he be pure ...read more

Scripture: Job 25:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Be Steadfast In The Lord-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on May 9, 2022

Complacency is the poison that begins the downfall of those who have been given freely the gift of life.

That fruit will last contrary to the charity work that comes from lives that are philanthropic in nature, they want to do something as good citizens for others but they don’t have the living union with Christ, therefore their works will eventually perish. But when you have the living faith, it says ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20, Revelation 3:21, Galatians 2:20

The Sin Of Mediocrity

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Mar 31, 2001

Outlne from Rev. 3. The danger of churches and/or individucals falling victim to complacency

Revelation 3:14-22 The sin of mediocrity Truett Cathy, founder or Chick-fil-A shows he knows what Jesus Would Do. Since 1948 he has lost millions of dollars because he will not have the restaurants open on Sunday. He has cared for children by developing the foster home system called WinShape ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Really Want?

Contributed by Mike Gay on Feb 19, 2004

This message is intended to show the seeker and the complacent christian that God wants a relationship rather than a religious zealot.

WHAT DOES GOD REALLY WANT? Micah 6:1-8 1 Hear now what the LORD says: "Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. 2 Hear, O you mountains, the LORD’S complaint, and you strong foundations of the earth; for the LORD has a complaint against His people, and He ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002

How to live abundantly by not worrying, bot being complacent, by thinking of other and by knowing nothing is impossible with God.

Sermon: Nothing Phil 2:3, 4:6; Luke 1:37; Rev. 3:17 9/30/01 I. Introduction: A. Nothing - Gene’s humor B. Redeem the value of the Word - important word - significance enormous Family Circus - picture - Mommy - Thel and Billy - What have you been doing? Nothing! 1. A load word - so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: United Methodist

The Day Death Died

Contributed by Richard Deem on Feb 27, 2001

I bring to you today undoubtedly the most unusual Easter message you have heard. I am going to chronicle for you DEATH’S BIOGRAPHY in a message entitled “The Day Death Died!”

“THE DAY DEATH DIED” O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. [1 Cor 15:55-57] INTRODUCTION: I bring to you today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noah's Seed

Contributed by Dwight Jones on May 22, 2005

The three sons—the three branches of the human race—now became the focus of Scripture so in this prophecy you see the three people groups that remain unto this day.

Noah’s Seed Genesis 9:25-29 (KJV) 25 And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren. 26 And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. 27 God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas - He's Coming To Town!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006

The One whose coming I’m looking forward to this morning won’t be coming from the North Pole & riding in a sleigh. Instead, He’s coming from Heaven, & arriving on the clouds of the sky!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2022) TEXT: Daniel 7:13-14; 1 Thess. 4:16-17, 5:1-2; 2 Peter 3:11-12; Rev. 11:15, 22:20; Matthew 24:30-44; John 14:1-3; Philippians 2:9-11; James 1:17-18 NCV A. It's Christmastime again! The countdown started well ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2, 2 Peter 3:11-12, Revelation 11:15, Revelation 22:20, Matthew 24:30-44, James 1:17-18, Philippians 2:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Older Brother

Contributed by Matthew Stidham on Apr 25, 2008

Here’s a different look at the parable of the lost son from Luke 15. It’s a narrative sermon that focuses not as much on the lost son, but more on the rest of the story...the older brother’s reaction.

The Older Brother 2/24/2008 AM By Matt Stidham for the Whitewright Church of Christ I’d like to begin by telling you a story this morning. This story is a pretty common family story...while you’re listening to this story, some of you might be able to think of a family you know that could very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Love

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

God of Wonders, Pt. 6

GOD IS LOVE (JOHN 3:16) What is love? It’s been said: “Money can build a charming house BUT Love can furnish it with the feeling of home. Duty can pack an adequate sack lunch BUT Love would decide to tuck a little love note inside. Money can buy a television set BUT Love controls how much it is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Larry Bussard on Jun 8, 2008

Who Jesus is

Jesus Christ I. He is God a. The Bible declares that He is God Heb 1:8 Hebrews 1:8 (NIV) But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom. b. He claimed to be God Matt 26:63-66 Matthew 26:63-66 (NIV) 63 But Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:63-66

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Forgiving Father Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 11, 2010

This parable is commonly called the Parable of the prodigal son. But as I read the parable, nothing grips me more than the father.

Parable of the forgiving father The text This parable is commonly called the Parable of the prodigal son. But as I read the parable, nothing grips me more than the father. Therefore I would agree with some people that the parable is better known as the Parable of the forgiving father. (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Restoring The Blessing Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

The Blessing we are referring to is not that of some outward sign of health and wealth that we need to claim, but the blessing of God as Father.

Today we’re beginning a new series. We’ve entitled this series “Living in the Blessing.” The Blessing we are referring to is not that of some outward sign of health and wealth that we need to claim…. but rather something more foundational to life. It is the blessing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Father: Looking At The Older Brother Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father: Looking at the Older Brother

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father: Looking at the Older Brother Luke 15:25-32 September 20, 2009 We have seen that ‘prodigal’ means being characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure, to be lavish, or extravagant. More than anyone else in this parable, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational