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How To Boil A Live Frog

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 28, 2005

Preparing to celebrate Christ’s coming in a hostile world. Five key principles that should characterize our lives.

HOW TO BOIL A LIVE FROG 1 Peter 3: 13-17 1. An “urban legend” has been around for a long time that has excellent instructional value for us – even if biologists question the scientific veracity of the experiment. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Answering Our Culture #9: "I Don't Want To Change My Lifestyle" Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

Ninth in the series of answering charges against Christianity. This one discusses the bottom-line issue of submitting to Christ, and the question of "What if Christianity is wrong?"

Answering Our Culture #9 – I Don’t Want to Change My Lifestyle; What if Christianity is Wrong? Various Scriptures September 29, 2002 Introduction Today we look at our last main message on reasons people give for not becoming Christians. We have spent the better part of the last 3 months looking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Affection Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 18, 2006

Love is a prime ingredient in church growth

SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: VARIOUS TITLE: “THE AFFECTION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Love: as defined by kids 1. “When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Put The Church In Order

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2013

Titus defines God ordained leaders. 1- They are blameless in life and religion 2- They are Spirit controlled rather than uncontrolled 3- They are committed to God’s word in teaching

INTRO.- Out of order. Don’t you just hate that sign? And especially when you want to use an ATM or an elevator or a vending machine or a public restroom (particularly on a cruise ship!). HAVE YOU EVER HAD THAT EXPERIENCE? Of course, if a restroom was “out of order” that might ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Rules Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 4, 2012

Only when we understand who God is can we understand why He rules and why we should submit to Him.

“A Nation Under God: The God Who Rules” Jer. 10:1-16 & 18:1-10 It was so easy for Israel to say she was a nation ruled by God. But just who was this God? What was He like? Similarly it’s easy for us to debate whether or not America is a nation under God; but just who is this ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace In Spite Of Sin Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 21, 2011

This is the 35 sermon in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we see that God is gracious and merciful to those who are not in the least bit deserving.

Grace in spite of sin (Genesis part 35) Text: Genesis 19:30-38 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) A couple of weeks ago we looked at Genesis 18 and we saw that God had revealed to Abraham His plan to bring judgment against Sodom and Gomorrah. And we saw Abraham intercede for whoever was righteous in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:30-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Fixation - Looking In All The Wrong Places" Series

Contributed by Nick Panico on Apr 28, 2008

This is the 3rd message in the four part series on walking through the wilderness. This message deals with keeping our perspective during difficult seasons in life.

Wilderness– Pt.3 “Fixation – Looking In All The Wrong Places” Ex.16:1-3 – Pastor Nick S. Panico (Exo 16:1-3 NKJV) And they journeyed from Elim, and all the congregation of the children of Israel came to the Wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counting The Cost

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 19, 2022

On the Fox news Channel, September 2, 1999, on the Hannity and Colmes television program,

they were talking about a youth march sponsored by the Muslim religion that was to take place on the following Labor Day Week-end. The Mayor of the city had some great concerns, and did not want to grant them a permit to march, because these are some violent people. On the program, they had a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Wedding At Cana

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 8, 2023

Jesus reveals himself by the works of the first miracle.

Today let us meditate on John chapter 2. The Apostle John has written his gospel for one purpose, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. When we believe you might have life, eternal life, in His name. The whole purpose of this gospel is just to line up supporting proofs for ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Language Of Love

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 11, 2024

The duty of a husband to nourish and cherish his wife.

The Language of Love Ephesians 5:25-29 An 80 year-old woman was recently married to her 4th husband. A reporter questioned the occupation of her newly acquired husband. She replied that he owned a funeral home. Curious about the other husbands, the reporter also asked about their occupations. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Interceding Works And Prayer

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jan 17, 2015

Jesus Intercedes for Us and we should Intercede for each other.

Happy "Interceding " Saturday, Everyone! This week we are jumping from John's gospel to the book of Hebrews. This is actually my favorite New Testament book. The title of the lesson is Jesus Intercedes for Us, taken from Hebrews 4:14-5:10. Two of the verses that strike a cord for me this week are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Knows How

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

To do what is right in our lives because he knows how.

He Knows How Psalms 109:21-26 St. Luke 10:29-35 David makes a proclamation that his heart is wounded within him. A number of factors may well have contributed to this wound in the heart. Absolams rebellion Amnon's rape of Tamar Jonathon’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:21-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divisions In The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Paul strongly, yet tenderly, appeals for unity in the church at Corinth. They were not only “saints” they were also brothers (members of the same family).

DIVISIONS IN THE CHURCH I CORINTHIANS 1:10-17 INTRODUCTION: Paul strongly, yet tenderly, appeals for unity in the church at Corinth. They were not only “saints” they were also brothers (members of the same family). One of the finest tributes paid to the church in Jerusalem was that they were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dedications Are A Big Deal!

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Aug 25, 2013

The dedication of the Wall was a big deal mainly because the people "made" it a big deal. You and I need to seek out reasons to make things a "big deal."

Happy "Be Dedicated" Saturday, Everyone! Dedication is a well known concept in our world. We can dedicate things such as buildings, boats and airplanes or we can dedicate ourselves as to a sport or deed or observance, etc., even to each other. This weeks Sunday School lesson is titled Dedication ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:17-43

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus takes our brokenness and makes us whole. He uses our failures and the brokenness of the world to restore and repair us, making us more beautiful and valuable.

Hey guys, ever had a favorite toy or gadget that broke? You know, like when your phone screen cracks or your favorite game console stops working. It's a bummer, right? You might even feel like it's useless now. But what if I told you that broken things can become even more valuable? Today, we're ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19, Hebrews 9:13-14

Topics: Self-Acceptance, Emotional Healing, Personal Growth, Resilience