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Worthy Of Honor

Contributed by Ed Lu on Dec 17, 2024

Paul is teaching Timothy how to be a caretaker of people. That’s essentially what leaders are. Good leaders must know how to treat others. How to empower others. And how to uphold standards.

Worthy of Honor 1 Timothy 5 What is the single most valuable thing in this room? In your car, house, at the restaurant, on a plane, in the office? You and the people who matter in your life. Family is a sacred entity to God. He designed it. He blessed it. And He keeps an album of it. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In The Journey - A Christmas Sermon

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Dec 31, 2024

As long as we live in this world, our lives are part of a greater journey—a journey of faith, hope, and purpose. When we look closely at the Christmas narrative, we realize that it is also a story of journeys.

Christmas: A Time of Journey When we look closely at the Christmas narrative, we realize that it is also a story of journeys. Every major figure in the story of Christ's birth undertook some form of a journey. The Bible itself is filled with stories of journeys, from beginning to end. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-49

Denomination: Other

Chronos - 1 Corinthians 5 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

Sin is a corrosive to the mission of Christ because it ruins the person, the fellowship and the movement from the inside out.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ruth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores how to emulate Ruth's noble character, bear the burden of righteousness, and become instruments of God's will in our daily lives.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this sacred gathering where we seek to understand God's Word and apply it to our lives. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Today, we will focus our hearts and minds on the book of Ruth, specifically Ruth 3:11. In this passage, we find ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:11

Topics: Noble Character

Believe In Yourself

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Aug 14, 2003

Believe In Yourself

Micheal Jackson and Diana Ross starred in a movie in the 1980’s which made a powerful statement to black people across America. The movie was entitled the "The Wiz" which was an urban version of "The Wizard of Oz". One of the most challenging selections in this colorful screenplay was given by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

When We Are Thankful

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

A Thanksgiving Message.

WHEN WE ARE THANKFUL Philippians 4:4-7 INTRO: An Oklahoma pastor collected the following true events: Samuel Leibowitz, a brilliant criminal lawyer, saved 78 people from the electric chair and not a single one thanked him. When Clarence Darrow, through his legal brilliance freed two men from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Harnessing The Power Of The Word Of God In Your Life

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 4, 2004

This sermon shares 5 steps toward more fully experiencing the power of God’s Word in your daily life.

- for too many, the Bible ends up being a coffee table decoration, but not something that is a powerful force in their daily life. - v. 12a - “powerful” - the Word of God is powerful. - I struggled at the beginning in writing this message about the power of the Word because I was looking more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover Nation Edition Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 14, 2005

This is the 10th sermon in the series "Are You Prepared"? This is also an Independence Day sermon.

Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#10] EXTREME MAKEOVER: NATION EDITION Revelation 5:1-14 Introduction: Proverbs 14:34 Song: “God Bless America” As we sang “God Bless America” I couldn’t help but think, “He already has blessed us over and over again.” The USA has become like a rich ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Provides Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 11, 2005

We have been blessed to be a blessing. When we live in this truth we discover that God is a God of abundance.

Matthew 14:15-21 “God Provides” INTRODUCTION We have been investigating miracles for almost two months. A complete definition of a miracle has not yet been achieved by us, but we can move in the direction of describing a miracle as God revealing himself and demonstrating his power out side ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Lord, Send Someone Else

Contributed by Danny Salyer on Feb 1, 2001

Where is your Nineveh?

“LORD SEND SOMEONE ELSE” TEXT: JONAH 1:1-3 INTRO: HERE WE READ OF THE PROPHET JONAH, WHOSE NAME MEANS “DOVE”. THE BOOK OF JONAH DOES NOT CONTAIN PROPHECY PER SE, RATHER IT CONTAINS THE HISTORY OF A PROPHET..... 1. A PROPHET RELUCTANT TO FULFIL THE MISSION GOD HAS FOR HIM. 2. A PROPHET WHO ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On The Finish Line -- Wait Vs Worry Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

2 CONTRASTING RESPONSES TO THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED: PEACEFULLY PERSEVERE VS. FRANTICALLY FRET

BIG IDEA: 2 CONTRASTING RESPONSES TO THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED: PEACEFULLY PERSEVERE VS. FRANTICALLY FRET Or put more simply: WAIT VS. WORRY INTRODUCTION: The middle of a race is no time to stop running and evaluate where you stand! THE APPARENT PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED SHOULD NEVER DISTRACT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Governing Authorities

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000

A devotion for growing believers

“LET EVERY SOUL BE SUBJECT TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES. FOR THERE IS NO AUTHORITY EXCEPT FROM GOD, AND EVERY AUTHORITY THAT EXISTS IS FROM GOD.” Now here is a passage of scripture that is very neglected; and we are living in a time when it should be taught often. In the thirteenth ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Orthodox

Long Fringes And Blue Ribbons

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 5, 2002

Why did God direct the children in the wilderness to wear long fringes and blue ribbons?

INTRODUCTION The children of Israel were wandering in the wilderness because of their unbelief. In Numbers 14:12 God was ready to strike them with a plague, but because of Moses’ plea, the Lord forgave them. Instead he banished that generation from entering the Promised Land. In today’s scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaiming Blessing From Tragedy

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Sep 11, 2002

We serve a God of the impossible! When we face seemingly impossible situations like times of tragedy, this story teaches us that God is able to turn things around and reclaim blessings from tragedy.

Introduction: We serve a God of the impossible! When we face seemingly impossible situations like times of tragedy, this story teaches us that God is able to turn things around and reclaim blessings from tragedy. Let us look at 7 steps to do this: I React to the situation i) She did something ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus As A Youth Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003

The childhood of Jesus gives us something to aim for in rearing our children AND something to aim for in our own lives, a sort of spiritual GED.

Jesus As A Youth (Luke 2:39-52) Main Idea: The childhood of Jesus gives us something to aim for in rearing our children AND something to aim for in our own lives, a sort of spiritual GED. TS------------->Let’s note some positive characteristics He developed in childhood. I. He Was Spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible