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God's Message Is For All Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 7, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 10. Examining God's purpose for the church to be willing to spread the Gospel at all costs; and for the church to be willing to ensure it goes honestly to all that may hear it. (Ref: Isaiah 10:1-4)

God’s Message is for all Isaiah 10:1-4 Introduction - Focus: CLBC Response to Ministry and Evangelism -- Purpose: To connect people with Jesus Christ - Tonight, let’s continue in Isaiah and look specifically at our charge - God continues to cry out to his people: Repentance is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Essence Of God 2 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jun 8, 2005

Love always pays a price. Love always costs something. Love is expensive. When you love, its benefits enhances another’s account. My love is for you, not for me. Love gives, it doesn’t grab.

In any study of the Word of God, we must study the Word of God. That’s deep theology. Right? Yes, it is deep theology. Sad to say, much, even most Bible study today is not the study of the Bible. It is instead, the study of books written about the Bible, and those can be interesting, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:2

Joseph; An Undying Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 9, 2008

Series through the Eleventh chapter of Hebrews. Joseph never lost faith in the promises of God. He believed God and followed Him no matter the circumstances and no matter what the personal cost was to him. He truly had an undying faith.

Letting Your Faith do the Walking Part IX Joseph’s Faith; An Undying Faith Pm service August 10th 2008 Hebrews 11:22 Introduction We have come to part nine in our series “letting your faith do the walking”, and we are walking through the eleventh chapter of the book of Hebrews. Tonight we will be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Thread A Needle With Your Camel? Series

Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 11, 2016

In this message we discover that Jesus is not against us having money; but when money has us it's a whole different issue. Greed costs us more than we'll ever get from being greedy.

Intro: The African hunters have an interesting strategy when it comes to catching monkeys. The hunter will take a hollow gourd, cut a hole in it just large enough for the monkey to fit its hand through, but too small for the monkey to pull its closed fist out, bait the trap with peanuts, rice, or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Widow Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2016

You can determine to pay the price no matter how high the cost seems to be. Far too often we cry out to the Lord to deliver us out of the test that He intends to walk us through it.

2 Zarephath was quite a distance from Cherith. • It was eight miles south of Zidon. • It was thirteen miles north of Tyre. • It was eighty miles north of Samaria. • All summed up it was about one hundred miles for Elijah to travel. a He had to walk it out. Twenty miles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Cavorting With Cowardice

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

THIS IS THE THIRD OF A FOUR PART SERIES ON THE CHARACTERS OF EASTER. PILATE WAS PLACED IN THE SITUATION WHERE TO ACT COURAGEOUSLY AND RELEASE JESUS COULD COST HIM HIS POSITION. HE CHOSE THE COWARDLY WAY AND BOWED TO THE CROWD AND ALLOWED JESUS' DEATH.

CAVORTING WITH COWARDICE MARK 15:1-15 TODAY WE CONTINUE WITH OUR SERIES LEADING UP TO EASTER BY LOOKING AT THE CHARACTER OF PILATE. JESUS’ ILLEGAL TRIAL HAS JUST BEEN COMPLETED, AND JESUS WAS FOUND GUILTY OF BLASPHEMY. JESUS REMAINED SILENT DURING THIS TRIAL MOST LIKELY BECAUSE FOR MANY REASONS, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"stephen: A Heart Of Commitment" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020

One of the things that are clear as you look at the gospels is that popularity can be costly. Most of us if we would admit it, certainly desire to have it. But we sometimes don’t realize what it can cost us.

HEARTBEATS “Stephen: A heart of Commitment” Acts 6:8-15 and 8:54-60 One of the things that are clear as you look at the gospels is that popularity can be costly. Most of us if we would admit it, certainly desire to have it. But we sometimes don’t realize what it can cost us. We see in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Defiance Of The Queen Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 2, 2021

Queen Vashti was expected to behave in a way contrary to conscience and she refused the king's command. Her refusal was the right decision to make, but it cost her dearly. Living upright will not always gain one the favor of the world.

The Defiance of the Queen Esther 1: 10-22 As we consider our text today, we must do so in light of the preceding verses. King Ahasuerus had thrown a six month long party, culminating with a seven day finale. He had provided an elaborate escapade for all the princes and servants within the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Biggest Problem After Marriage Is - Communication

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Jun 24, 2023

The Disney story might be the quintessential man’s fantasy. Think about the scenario: Woman falls in love with a man at first sight, SHE pursues HIM at great personal cost without him lifting a finger to romance her.

AFTER HAPPILY EVER If you’ve ever read The Little Mermaid story or watched the Disney version, you might think this is every woman’s fantasy. It’s a wonderful, romantic fairy tale of a beautiful girl falling in love with a handsome, rich and dashing prince, overcoming insurmountable odds to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Ephesians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Ducks In A Muddy Pond

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 12, 2008

PRIDE HAS BEEN THE DOWNFALL OF MANY GOOD MEN. GOD HATES PRIDE. IT CAUSES FAILURE AND DEFEAT. IT ALMOST COST NAAMAN HIS HEALING. HE REFUSED TO DIP DOWN IN THE MUDDY JORDAN. HE WANTED THINGS "HIS WAY"

SEVEN DUCKS IN A MUDDY POND 11/25/2007 TEXT: 2 KINGS 5: VS. 1--14 INTRODUCTION: PRIDE IS SOMETHING THAT GOD ABSOLUTELY HATES. PRIDE HAS BEEN THE RUIN OF MANY A PERSON. Prov 16:18 Pride goes before destruction , a haughty spirit before a fall. PRIDE ALMOST CAUSED NAAMAN TO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Free Gift

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Jul 13, 2011

God has given us his very best, and it didn't cost you a thing, So why don't you try doing the same thing, and give your very best when it's time to.

“The FREE Gift” John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Introduction: We’re living in a day and time when one frequently receives a card in the mail, or hear a message ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Joseph's Story

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 18, 2016

The Christmas story from Joseph's perspective. What was it like to sacrifice all that he had known in his pursuit of righteousness to take on scandal, scorn, and shame? Perhaps we are called like Joseph to follow God no matter what the cost.

Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph’s Story My mother and father raised me to be a good man, a just man, a righteous man. I loved God and followed his law to the utmost. I memorized scripture. I studied Torah at synagogue. I sought to treat people honorably. As I grew up, my dad taught me how to be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Stephen: A Heart Of Commitment" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

One of the things that are clear as you look at the gospels is that popularity can be costly. Most of us if we would admit it, certainly desire to have it. But we sometimes don’t realize what it can cost us.

HEARTBEATS “Stephen: A heart of Commitment” Acts 6:8-15 and 8:54-60 One of the things that are clear as you look at the gospels is that popularity can be costly. Most of us if we would admit it, certainly desire to have it. But we sometimes don’t realize what it can cost us. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Grace, Repentance, And Forgiveness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 8, 2014

The bitterness that we feel when we first realise what we have done is compared to the bitterness of losing an only son. Perhaps in this we begin to understand what it cost the LORD God to secure the free gift of our salvation.

GRACE, REPENTANCE, FORGIVENESS. Zechariah 12:10; Zechariah 13:1. The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ loved us before we loved Him (1 John 4:19). God ‘so loved’ us that He sent His Son Jesus into this world to die for our sins (John 3:16). Christ died and rose again, and ever intercedes ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1, Zechariah 12:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Ask A Hard Thing?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 12, 2019

Do we seek the DOUBLE PORTION of God's Spirit? What does the double portion cost? We must consider the lesson of settling for less than the best? Temporal or Eternal? Do we desire the MANTLE OF GOD?

YOU ASK A HARD THING! THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 Part lesson) Mantle: a covering, a loose piece of clothing without sleeves, worn over clothes, cloak, the earth’s covering… Never forget 2 times 0= 0. At least 6 times in the Bible the refers to the DOUBLE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:20-21, 2 Kings 2:9, 2 Kings 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God