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A Faithful Woman

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 8, 2011

Have you ever thought of Rahab being a virtuous woman? She was saved because of her faithfulness. Was she perfect? No, but in the middle of a crisis she found her call. However Rahab is called a faithful woman.

A Faithful Woman- A Faithful Mother Proverbs 31:10-12 10 Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. A cartoon showed a psychologist ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-12, Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Has A Plan For Us Series

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jul 4, 2009

God’s purpose for our lives

Many islands in the Pacific Ocean appear to be tiny points of land that rise only a few thousand feet above sea level. Yet the foundations of those peaks extend for miles underwater. In fact, if measured from their base, some would tower above the Himalayas. In a similar way, the salvation that we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Methodist

You Have No Security But In Christ

Contributed by Zachariah King on Sep 19, 2013

You have no security None in this world , nothing you can say it is without end Our jobs , our positions in life, money & even governments They all burn with a flicker and pass away, but where do you stand? What is your security in?

You have no security None in this world , nothing you can say it is without end Our jobs , our positions in life, money & even governments They all burn with a flicker and pass away, but where do you stand? They usually come unsuspectedly, never at a good time and steal our joy if we hope in those ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 2, 2013

Love has the power to proclaim God’s grace and demonstrate the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 “The Power of Love” INTRODUCTION At the end of our text today, the writer to the Hebrews exhorts his readers. He writes, “Through him, then, let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of the lips that confess his name. Do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Perfect Or Finished?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2023

"Perfect" is a single word with a huge load of meaning. Do we have the right idea about the word?

Perfect or Finished? I have to admit my thoughts and feelings when I first heard the Biblical injunction from Jesus, “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Mt 5:48) I felt horrible; I thought I was doomed. Hell was to be my ultimate destination. Perfect is a single word with a huge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Psalm 146:6-10, Zephaniah 3:12-13, Zephaniah 2:3, 1 Timothy 2:4, John 19:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

A Fragrant Offering

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 3, 2022

Our sacrifices to God are fragrant offerings to Him.

The character is Jonah and I want to begin by considering the sacrifices of the Hebrew people to God. The Law of Moses required the people to make a variety of sacrifices to God. The important point of the sacrifice was that it was to come from the heart, not merely be an outward activity of simply ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ascension Day

Contributed by Andrew Hart on May 20, 2020

A neglected holiday,but a critical one

Ascension Day Ascension Day reminds me of Kevin McCallister of Home Alone fame. You remember Kevin, aka Macaulay Culkin ,right? The whole family was rushing around to go to Paris for Christmas, and in the confusion, Kevin was overlooked and left home alone. While we make a big deal of days ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Restart

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 22, 2025

The man told his doctor that he wasn’t able to do all the things around the house that he used to do. When the examination was complete, he said, "Now, Doc, I can take it. Tell me in plain English what is wrong with me."

Illustration The man told his doctor that he wasn’t able to do all the things around the house that he used to do. When the examination was complete, he said, "Now, Doc, I can take it. Tell me in plain English what is wrong with me." "Well, in plain English," the doctor replied, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Plethora Of Preachers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2025

Plenty of "pastors", seminaries, new/dying churches and biblically illiterate Christians. Brethren, study as He will be asking you what you did with His word.

While walking on the campus of SW Baptist Theological School and Seminary,I pondered about how many pastors we turn out every year and yet the bulk of America is biblically illiterate including Christians. It is no wonder that we have so many churches and why a new one can rise up every six ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Mountain Of Fear Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 12, 2011

What enables faith to overcome fear? Grace!

Have you ever noticed how fearless kids are? They’ll do things that right-minded adults won’t even consider. When I was a boy, one of our family traditions was to go to the Canadian National Exhibition. Summer wasn’t summer unless we made our annual pilgrimage to the CNE. This ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beast, His Armies And False Prophet (Land Beast) Are Defeated Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 3, 2018

The day of Jehovah has finally come. The Bible refers to this event as “that day,” and also as “the great day.” God is setting the stage and preparing for the Millennium, the glorious reign of peace on earth.

Tom Lowe 9/5/17 Book of Revelation Commentary Lesson: IV.D.2: The Beast, His Armies and False Prophet (Land Beast) are Defeated (Revelation 19:17-21) Revelation 19:17-21 17 And I saw ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Grace By The Numbers Series

Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jul 11, 2013

God's math when it comes to grace.

8 “Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.” (Jonah 2 – NIV) 15-17 Yet the rescuing gift is not exactly parallel to the death-dealing sin. If one man’s sin put crowds of people at the dead-end abyss of separation from God, just think what ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of The Mind

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

The power of the mind is far greater than we imagine.

INTRO. - ILL.- A man had bought a new gadget - unassembled, of course--and after reading and rereading the instructions he couldn’t figure out how it went together. Finally, he sought the help of an old handyman who was working in his backyard. The old fellow picked up the pieces, studied them, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Since You Have A Father

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 19, 2009

Since we have a father in heaven what are we to do? 1- Since you have a father in heaven - live 2- Since you have a father in heaven - live as strangers 3- Since you have a father in heaven - live in reverent fear

INTRO.- ILL.- A grade school teacher was asking students what their parents did for a living. "Tim, you be first," she said. "What does your mother do all day?" Tim stood up and proudly said, "She’s a doctor." "That’s wonderful. How about you, Amie?" Amie shyly stood up, scuffed her feet and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sailor's Tale Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 20, 2004

This is the story of Jonah told from the perspective of a sailor on the boat he sailed on.

September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, honest it really is www.talklikeapirateday.com.  And seeing I was preaching on Jonah it seemed like too good an opportunity to pass up.  This is the first sermon that I’ve preached in the first person and I wore a pirates costume. Arrr mattes, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan