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Strange Bedfellows-Part 2

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 16, 2024

“He who comes to equity must come with clean hands “.

“He who comes to equity must come with clean hands”- Legal maxim. “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 NKJV The Christian life is a call to holiness and holy living. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-15, John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Family (Genesis 25)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 4, 2024

How do we handle sibling rivalry? Let's look at an example in Genesis 25.

Sibling rivalry can drive families apart, causing people to leave town, the farm, the business, the country. It doesn’t help when parents take sides. How do we navigate the delicate balance between our children? Let’s look at Abraham’s family in Genesis 25. Did Abraham remarry after the death of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For An Army

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;

Introduction : Luke 21:25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; (26) Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:2-7

Revivals In Haggai, Zechariah And Malachi Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 15, 2021

Are we rich and unenthusiastic, does the church's work need revival, can tired church leaders be revived in spirit? Let's look at some answers in Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi.

Are we rich and unenthusiastic, does the church's work need revival, can tired church leaders be revived in spirit? Let's look at some answers in Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. 1) Haggai’s Revival Can our enthusiasm be revived? Priorities are important to God who asks, “Why are you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The New Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 7, 2021

We’ve talked about Heaven and how great it is going to be. Now what about the Holy city, New Jerusalem? What will this be like? How is it described in God’s word? Notice several things about this city.

I. It’s People 1. This beautiful city will hold the redeemed people of all the ages. This is described in another passage in which several groups are said to be in this heavenly city. Hebrews 12:22-24. These include: a. An innumerable company of angels. b. The church. c. God. d. Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9, Revelation 22:1-15, Revelation 21:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy Seat.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Oct 23, 2021

There is a story behind the Ark of the Covenant.

Sermon Title: Once is enough? Scripture Text: Hebrews 7:23-28 NLT The greatest gift of leadership is a boss who wants you to be successful. Jon Taffer ------------------ I know one thing for sure God, Elohim, wants us to be successful. In earthly terms of today God has a leadership team ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Made Righteous Through Christ: Understanding 2 Corinthians 5:21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 30, 2024

Today we delve into the heart of 2 Corinthians 5:21, a profound verse that encapsulates the essence of our salvation through Jesus Christ. In these words, we discover the transformative truth of how Christ's righteousness becomes our own, leading us into a life of reconciliation and redemption.

Made Righteous Through Christ: Understanding 2 Corinthians 5:21 Introduction: Today we delve into the heart of 2 Corinthians 5:21, a profound verse that encapsulates the essence of our salvation through Jesus Christ. In these words, we discover the transformative truth of how Christ's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 61:10, Romans 6:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Challenges With Finding The Truth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 9, 2022

Pilate's iconic "What is truth?" question is the centerpiece of a passage that highlights several of the ways that we struggle with truth in our lives.

PILATE ASKS A GREAT QUESTION: “What is truth?” - John 18:38a. - Many ways to take it: sincere, sneering, lost, confused. - But at the end of the day, it is an essential question. - It’s not enough to be sincere in our beliefs, we need to sincerely believe something that’s true. - What about ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

The King Forsaken

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2020

Jesus is the King of the Jews; Christ the King of Israel. The Beloved Son is forsaken, but only to provide us with THE way of escape.

THE KING FORSAKEN. Mark 15:1-39. After the Sanhedrin had delivered Jesus to Pilate, the first thing that Pilate asked Jesus was, “Are you the KING OF THE JEWS?” Jesus answered, “Thou sayest” (Mark 15:2). Beyond that, Jesus refused to answer any of the accusations brought against Him by His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Directions Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 23, 2019

We think of the new year as a new direction for our lives. God offers us new directions every day.

1. The Bible has a great deal to say about “New” • New Covenant • New Heart • New Life • New Way • New Creation, to name a few 2. We tend to view the New Year as our big opportunity to restart. It can be true but actually each day is a new beginning. It really is the “first day of the rest of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Time Is Fulfilled

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 11, 2018

Isn’t it true that when humans fail, sin, even commit the most awful injustices, God’s mercy is ever present, ever able to forgive when we repent?

First Sunday of Lent 2018 We come to Mass on the First Sunday of Lent, full of energy that has not diminished since we crowded the churches on Ash Wednesday. We know that the Word of God on this special Lord’s Day reminds us of the Lord Jesus’s battle with the Enemy of mankind, the one Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15, Genesis 9:8-15

Denomination: Catholic

The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 25, 2018

Jesus speaks to His disciples (and us) describing what it means to follow the cross.

Weekend Message/Devotion February 25, 2018 Reading: Mark 8:31-38 The Way of the Cross In this reading, there is very little to view as confusing. We begin by listening to the Christ’s own words (verse 31) “And He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:28-29, Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Nation's Destruction Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 7, 2019

This is the 2nd sermon in "The Rise Or Fall Of A Nation" series. This series is from the Book of Obadiah and is a message to the Nations.

Series: The Rise Or Fall Of A Nation [#2] A NATION’S DESTRUCTION Obadiah 1:10-16 Introduction: As we begin our 2nd sermon in this series, I want to remind you that Obadiah wrote this shortest book of the Old Testament probably soon after the armies of Babylon destroyed Jerusalem. Our text ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Intimacy With God: Our Souls' Desperate Need

Contributed by James Awosina on Jul 15, 2019

The route to the experience of the presence of God is earnest desire to seek Him. God will not draw near to us if we have no thirst and hunger for His fellowship.

INTIMACY WITH GOD: OUR SOULS’ DESPERATE NEED Psalms 42:1 “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God” In these days of abysmal disconnect from God, the most fitting inspirational counsel is “Draw nigh to God” James 4:8. Our hearts are prone to wander away ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1

Denomination: Holiness

Birthmark Of A Model Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 21, 2019

This is the 1st sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Church look like?

Series: Encouragement [#1] BIRTHMARKS OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: As I talk with Tharon often about his health, I hate that I passed some of those genetic traits to him. The truth is, we all pass things on to our children whether it be a genetic trait, a behavioral ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist