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Seven Bad Examples: Cain Series

Contributed by Bret Hammond on Jan 10, 2015

Paul says in 1 Corinthians 10, "These things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did." There is much we can learn from bad examples in the Bible.

INTRODUCTION A. Growing up it seemed to me that there were two ways to learn something 1. On rare occasions –someone of exemplary character pointed out –more like him? 2. But more often than not –my parents would observe a friend of mine doing-wrong 3. Point, “You better ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

The Great Counselor Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 30, 2007

Discover the benefits that Jesus offers when we allow him to be our divine counselor.

There are four weeks between now and Christmas. During these four weeks I am going to be using one verse of scripture to guide our thoughts. The verse is Is. 9:6. Look at the verse. “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In The Harvest

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 5, 2007

To cast the vision for 2008 for our congregation to be praying for those who are unchurched, or distant from the Lord. We are praying for God to move upon their hearts and to send more workers into the field (perhaps us) to minister to them and to talk w

Let’s see it, how many of you went shopping on the day after Thanksgiving, black Friday. How many of you finished up your shopping? Was anyone crazy enough to be there at 4 am? Confession time, I have to admit, I went shopping on Friday but fortunately we didn’t do our shopping until the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Cost Of The Cross

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Feb 1, 2008

what it cost you to be Christian

THE COST OF THE CROSS Years ago when I was in the College, accommodation on campus was very scarce. It was very difficult to get accommodated throughout one’s study period. But no sooner I stepped into the University that I learnt from “satellites’ that it was possible to get accommodated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do With Life's Burdens

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 4, 2017

Sooner or later every home, every person, every one of us, finds our self with burdens that seem too heavy to bear.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Galatians 6:5,2; Psalm 55:22 ILL. After hearing & reading all the health warnings in the media, someone wrote the following:. Brace yourself. Somewhere, they’re plotting the scare of the week. Air is polluted; water is too. Fish ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2, Galatians 6:5, Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Wise - Part 4

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 19, 2019

A summer series looking at wisdom from Proverbs. The focus is friendship.

BE WISE - FRIENDS Proverbs 17:17 July 21, 2019 I’m going to play a song for about 30 seconds, and for some of you when you hear the first notes, you will know exactly what song this is and to what program it was from. Some of you will attempt to watch programs or pull out your old DVD’s and have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-15, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jan 8, 2023

Joy is so much different than happiness. All joy truly comes from God. Chris's birth returned the joy of we lost when we left the Garden. We have re-joyed or in better terms, rejoiced!

A new joy – restore joy During road trips we made up word games to pass the miles as the travel droned. One our favorite games was the prefix game. We pick a prefix and each of us took a turn, and it had to be a real-word, until somebody couldn’t think of one, and they were out. Think of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, Matthew 5:16, John 3:16

Denomination: Other

Hope

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 15, 2002

In the cataclysmic events of the last days, the hearts of men will faint. In such events, it will be easy to lose hope unless we clearly understand what Biblical hope is. Let us take a look at what this hope is:

Introduction: In the cataclysmic events of the last days, the hearts of men will faint. In such events, it will be easy to lose hope unless we clearly understand what Biblical hope is. Let us take a look at what this hope is: I Hope’s Connotation: What does it mean? i) Not a wish: Hot a hope so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18

Denomination: Charismatic

Reaching For The Goal

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002

4 Steps to reach your full potential in Christ based on Philippians 3:12-14

Reaching for the Goal Philippians 3: 12-14 12 Not that I have already attained this -- that is, I have not already been perfected-- but I strive to lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus also laid hold of me. 13Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself to have attained this. Instead I am ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Family Is...

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 11, 2001

a look at Joshua’s most famous statement

A Christian family is a: -----1) Responsible family verse 15-"But as for ME and MY house" Dt. 6:4-9 Eph. 6:4 Eph 5:23; Col 3:18; -----2) United family "But as for me AND my house" 2 Cor 6:14ff 1 Kings 11:1-2 -----3) Determined family you serve who you want "BUT as for me and my ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Holiness

The Precious Oil Of Unity Of Brotherly Love Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

UNITY IN THE FAMILY OF GOD IS PICTURED AS A PRECIOUS BLESSING

BIG IDEA: UNITY IN THE FAMILY OF GOD IS PICTURED AS A PRECIOUS BLESSING I. (:1) THEME: UNITY IN THE FAMILY OF GOD IS PRECIOUS A. The Precious Goal “For brothers to dwell together in unity!” “One Lord, one faith, one baptism” B. The Precious Results - Good - Pleasant “Behold, how good and how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Leviathan Spirit Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 22, 2025

Let's explore the biblical context and implications of the Leviathan spirit.

The Leviathan spirit is a concept rooted in biblical scripture, particularly in the Book of Job and Psalms. This entity is often associated with pride, arrogance, and chaos. Let's explore the biblical context and implications of the Leviathan spirit. In Job 41, the Leviathan is described as a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-7

Understanding Our Role As God's Altars In The New Era SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

To illustrate that we, as believers, serve as the altars of God in the New Testament under the dispensation of Grace.

Are you an offering? Are you an altar of God? Today, we will explore the concept of being the New Testament altars of God under grace. Let us dive into the Scriptures and discover the truth. In the book of Genesis, we read about Noah building an altar to the Lord. This physical altar was used to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20

Topics: Altar, New Testament, Grace

Satan Targets The Spiritually Weakest In Families Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 19, 2025

Scripture reveals that Satan often targets the spiritually weakest member in our families to launch attacks.

In 1 Peter 5:8, we're warned that our adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking to devour. Scripture reveals that Satan often targets the spiritually weakest member in our families to launch attacks. Vulnerability in the Family Matthew 12:25 reminds us that a house ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:25

A Call To Humility And Service Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 7, 2009

In this sermon we examine three platforms for serving one another: humility, the communion of the saints, and spiritual gifts.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 12. Last month we concluded ten sermons on Romans 12:1-2. In these verses Paul makes a grand declaration about Christian living. He says, in a very provocative way, that he wants us to live our lives for God. He wants us to give ourselves for God, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed