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Secret Giving Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002

When I give, God’s approval is what counts.

June 10, 2001 Secret Christianity – Part 1 INTRODUCTION In September of 1997 Ted Turner announced he was giving a billion dollars to the United Nations. The billion dollars was the amount his TimeWarner stock climbed in the last 9 months. He himself admitted he was giving away only a third of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Humble Beginning

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

In this passage, we see God’s providence working in at least 3 ways… 1. The TIMING of His birth 2. The PLACE of His birth and 3. The NATURE of His birth…

A Humble Beginning Series: Beginnings of a Legacy December 20, 2009 As I was re-reading the story of Jesus’ birth, (for the billionth time)… I was amazed at how no matter how many times I read it, God always has something new to show me, that I’ve never seen before! This time as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lions, Tigers, And Bears Oh My Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 23, 2011

A study of chapters 11 and 12 of the book of Isaiah

Isaiah 11: 1 – 12: 6 Lions, Tigers, And Bears, Oh My 1 There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots. 2 The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Friday The 13th

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 11: 1 – 10

Exodus 11: 1 – 10 Friday the 13th 11 And the LORD said to Moses, “I will bring one more plague on Pharaoh and on Egypt. Afterward he will let you go from here. When he lets you go, he will surely drive you out of here altogether. 2 Speak now in the hearing of the people, and let every man ask from ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who's On Trial? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 4, 2024

You can avoid making a fool of yourself if you submit to Jesus as your Lord, admit your weakness before Him, and embrace the truth He offers.

One evening, while waiting for a bus, a young man was standing with a crowd of people looking in the widow of a taxidermist shop. In the center of the window was a large owl that attracted the attention of all who passed by. The self-appointed expert began to criticize the job done on it. “If I ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-38, John 13:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Will Yahweh Be A Big God, For You? (Exodus 9:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 31, 2021

When we were kids, we knew the right answer, and lived the right answer. Now, though? Yahweh is The One Who Decides What Happens Next.

Let me start this morning, by asking two questions. These aren't rhetorical. Feel free to answer: Up to this point in Exodus, what plagues have we seen? (1) The Nile, and every body of water, turn to blood. (2) Frogs, everywhere. (3) Flies. (4) Gnats. And when we focus on Yahweh, what ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-12, Psalm 95:6-11, Isaiah 55:6-12

The Ark Of The Covenant And Samuel Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2024

God’s presence comes from doing God’s work and staying away from sin – God’s blessing comes from doing our God given jobs well and maintaining a pure heart before God – failing to do our God given jobs and living in sin leads to the departure of God’s presence.

Topic: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: We are looking to see things we have never seen before in 2024. Summary of last week’s message: • Samuel responds to the call of God while Eli never bothered to get out of bed. • Samuel obeyed God! • Samuel becomes God’s Prophet and Eli experiences a fall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commandment 8 Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 3, 2009

THe love affair with stuff

Thou shalt not steal Exodus 20:1-15 Tom invited his mom over for dinner. She was from out of town and she really wrestled with the fact that he was living with a girl but as he said, Julie was just a roommate, who had been a friend of a friend and it was cheaper than living alone. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Meanest Member In Our Church

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Oct 11, 2011

The tongue is the meanest member in our church. The tongue is a fire and a world of iniquity.

Introduction Would you take your Bibles please now, and turn to James chapter 3 as we continue our journey with James. He has left us bruised and bleeding, but blessed. And, I want to read the first 12 verses of chapter 3. James chapter 3: “My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When God Touches You, Does It Hurt? - Genesis 32-33 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

A family was sitting around the dinner table having a discussion and the conversation turned to a man. One of their friends had recently become a believer. The dad said in the comment, “Yeah, God touched his heart.”

A family was sitting around the dinner table having a discussion and the conversation turned to a man. One of their friends had recently become a believer. The dad said in the comment, “Yeah, God touched his heart.” The seven-year-old girl paused for a moment and she said, “How does God touch ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defeating Disappointments

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 22, 2003

Looks at dealing with the disappointments in our lives.

Have you ever been disappointed? Really disappointed? Maybe you watched as your dreams crashed and burnt, or perhaps someone you loved and trusted let you down. My cousin’s 17 year old daughter has been planning her audition for Canadian Idol since it was first announced. She has an incredible ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Pain Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 18, 2003

The Life of Abraham, Part 2 of 10.

SHORT-TERM GAIN, LONG-TERM PAIN (GEN 13:5-14) Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents in a tiny hut. He tried to be patient and gracious, but the noise and crowded conditions wore him down. In desperation, he consulted the village wise ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Proclaming Jesus In The Midst Of Persecution

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 18, 2003

We see in this sermon Peter and John proclaming the gospel in spite of suffering, and the results being many were saved in the name of Jesus Christ.

PROCLAMING JESUS IN THE MIDST OF PERSECUTION ACTS 4:1-12 All of us have seen the recruiting sign saying that Uncle Sam "wants you." Another announces that "the Marines are looking for a few good men." God wants all people to be saved (I Timothy 2:4) and He does not wish for any to perish (II ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 26, 2001

James informs us of these important truths: 1. The tongue is not easily controlled. 2. I allow God to control my tongue, or it controls me. 3.The tongue can be used for good or evil. 4. What I say is a reflection of who I am.

James says, “No man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness” (James 3:8-9). James includes himself as one having this problem, for he says that “no man can ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Satisfaction Guaranteed! Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#10 in 10 Commandment Series

#10 “SATISFACTION GUARANTEED” TEXT: Ex. 20:17; Rom. 7:7-8; I Kings 21:1-16; Philip. 4:4-19 INTRO: The last commandment is the lynch pin of the 10, the previous 9 commandments all have a strong overt element to them, they are actions observed, but, this final commandment strikes at the heart ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17, 1 Kings 21:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God