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"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (18 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

Most Bible preachers do not like to select just one verse of scripture and preach on it.

Why? There are several reasons. (1) Often when preachers select one verse they will take it out of context. That is, in order to properly interpret scriptures we need to know: • What comes before the verse • What comes after the verse • Why it was written • To whom it was written These are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Bonds Of Unity Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 8, 2019

How did Jesus say that the world will know that we are His disciples? By the way we love one another.

When we talk about the renovation and revitalization of the Lord’s house, it cannot be separated from revitalizing the people as well. The people must keep focus on the mission. There is a lost world all around us, and if we are doing anything that takes us away from the proclamation of the life ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Unexpected Grace Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 17, 2020

Our response to those who are have false motives and who scoff at Jesus is to show unexpected grace so that the ungodly may still have an opportunity to experience God’s forgiveness and love.

Message Jude 17-25 Unexpected Grace The book of Jude takes many different and, sometimes, unexpected turns. Jude wanted to write about the wonders of salvation – instead a difficult and spiritually dangerous situation compelled him to urge the recipients to “contend for the faith”. They needed to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation Of Human Jesus

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Preaching through the Gospel of Luke - this sermon explores the Temptation of Jesus and what it shows us about the full humanity of Jesus Christ

“Temptation of Human Jesus” Luke 4:1-13 A sermon for 1/17/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 4 “1 Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, 2 being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, John 8:44

Denomination: Methodist

Touching The Heart Of God - The Power Of Anointed Prayer - Lesson 4. Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 27, 2021

The Voice of the Intercessor

A. Speaking In Truth 1. God created your mouth to bless and never to curse. What comes out of our mouth is a reflection of what is truly inside us. Whether the words we speak originate from the throne of God or devised from hell. James 3:6b, 8, 10 So is the tongue among our members, that it ...read more

Scripture: James 3:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Use The Wisdom Of God To Overcome The World's Wisdom

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Today it becomes increasingly tempting to rely on the world’s financial, scientific or educational wisdom. New insights are gained everyday. Knowledge doubles every five years according to Alvin Tofler in his landmark best seller Future Shock. Yet, throug

1. Today it becomes increasingly tempting to rely on the world’s financial, scientific or educational wisdom. New insights are gained everyday. Knowledge doubles every five years according to Alvin Tofler in his landmark best seller Future Shock. Yet, throughout all dimensions of life we come to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A View From The Finish Line Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001

A LIFE OF PERSEVERANCE EARNS A PERSPECTIVE OF CONTENTMENT, FULFILLMENT, AND EXPECTATION

TITLE: A VIEW FROM THE FINISH LINE – FINAL REFLECTIONS FROM THE APOSTLE PAUL BIG IDEA: A LIFE OF PERSEVERANCE EARNS A PERSPECTIVE OF CONTENTMENT, FULFILLMENT, AND EXPECTATION I. (:6) PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS THE PRESENT: CONTENTMENT A. Content to be a Living (and Dying) Sacrifice “For I am already ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Faith Of Gideon Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on May 25, 2009

Gideon was just an ordinary man like you and I but God saw something in him

The Faith of Gideon by Gerald Van Horn Hebrews 11:32 Gideon was in his day an ordinary man. He was a hard worker. He was dedicated. He was the 5th judge of Israel. God often uses ordinary people. People just like you and me. We find Israel in a desperate situation. The Midianites and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Path Of The Church

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Simple directions to follow to keep the local body of the church Strong

The Path of the Church Acts 2:41-47 * Vv 42 - continued steadfastly: means not to leave or never forsake: forsake what? 1- The doctrine: teaching the principles of the religion 2- Fellowship: a group of people w/ the same interests 3- Breaking of bread: to come apart by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A "Prime" Minister - Every Member

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 12, 2005

God has called every member to The Ministry. Here’s 10 Biblical Directives which charge us all to answer the call. Link to formatted version & Powerpoint included.

How to be a Prime Minister I Pet. 4:10 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] ------------------------------ A. To be a minister you don’t have to go to Bible College/know Greek/be multi-talented/be great looking! B. To be a minister you don’t have to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Persistence-Sticking To It For The Long Haul Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Sep 12, 2001

Part of Fit for Life PowerPak.

TITLE: A VIEW FROM THE FINISH LINE – FINAL REFLECTIONS FROM THE APOSTLE PAUL BIG IDEA: A LIFE OF PERSEVERANCE EARNS A PERSPECTIVE OF CONTENTMENT, FULFILLMENT, AND EXPECTATION I. (:6) PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS THE PRESENT: CONTENTMENT A. Content to be a Living (and Dying) Sacrifice “For I am already ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Every-Member Ministry

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Every Christian is a minister with a responsibility to serve.

Thesis: Every Christian is a minister with a responsibility to serve. Intro.: 1. I love being a minister! a. Preaching ... Weddings ... Baptisms ... Funerals. b. Illust. "Folder of Encouragement" (read excerpts) 2. But do you know what's sad? So many of you have been led to think that only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Enemies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Solutions for Problems with ENEMIES Why should I love those who hate, abuse, and criticize me? We love because He first loved us.

Solutions for Problems with ENEMIES Why should I love those who hate, abuse, and criticize me? We love because He first loved us. (I Jn 5:19) And the Lord will help them and deliver them: He will deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in Him. (Psa. 37:40) They that hate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Victim Of Selfish Motives

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 5, 2012

There is generally one major thing that often stands between us doing God’s will and living a life of obedience unto Him and that one thing happens to be self.

A Victim of Selfish Motives 1 Kings 22:1-28 Introduction: Ahab King of Israel after three years of peace between him and the Syrians decided he was going to contend with them for the city Ramoth in Gilead City facts: It was one of the most chief cities of the tribe of Gad. The city was about 28 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Your Parents

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 27, 2012

Honor your parents

Honor Your Parents September 9, 2007 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Honor your parents Focus Passage: Exodus 20: 12 The first 4 commandments are horizontal; the last six are vertical. Honoring your parents is the pathway to God’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist