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Barnabas: "Son Of Encouragement"

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Barnabas models a life of encouragement for every Christian.

Thesis: Barnabas models a life of encouragement for every Christian. Introduction: 1. During the course of history some great things have happened that might NOT have happened were it not for some unknown, obscure person: a. Illust. Colombus' discovery of America: In 1491 and early 1492 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

The Lord Requires Your Tithe!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 6, 2005

Jesus says; If you want to be called great in the Kingdom Of God you must practice and teach His commandments, including the tithe.

Matthew 5:17-19 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Appointed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2007

Playing it safe is no way to spread the gospel of Christ in a hurting world.

Luke 10: 1 – 11, 16 – 20 Appointed Intro: Dear Abby once wrote in her column about a lifeguard who was being charged with the death of a teenager. The lifeguard was working at a large poll with two or three others each with a specific area to cover. He was approached by a group of teenagers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lord Send The Rain - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Charles Hines on Dec 29, 2007

When God sends rain in our lives, it is always for a reason and a season.

Lord send the Rain! First, God will give us the rain of our land in the due season, or the right season. Rain was a precious gift in region of Judea. This was a region that really only had two rainy seasons. It was important that the rain came during the right seasons for good and healthy ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:13-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Mother Naomi

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 3, 2013

How did Naomi do as a mother in the book of Ruth? What lessons can we learn from her example?

Mother’s day - taking a look at the book of Ruth with particular attention to Naomi The days of the Judges - Judges 17:6 - “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Pagan idol worship Famine in the land Elimelech took his wife ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Seven Time Tested Truths

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 30, 2008

This word will bring truth and humor to all!

Seven Time Tested Truths Text: Ecclesiastes 1:1-2,12: 13-14 1.Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, Before the difficult days come, And the years draw near when you say,“ I have no pleasure in them”: 2 “ Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “ Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wading In The River Of Life

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Sep 20, 2016

We must submit to God and let Him have control of our lives...It takes faith.

Ezekiel 47:1-12 Verses 1-5: “In my vision, the man brought me back to the entrance of the Temple. There I saw a stream flowing east from beneath the door of the Temple and passing to the right of the altar on its south side. The man brought me outside the wall through the north gateway and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12, Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resurrection, The Key To Eternal Life

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 12, 2015

We can rejoice that God can repair the status of our lives and restore us to wholeness. Anything in our lives that is hated, weak, and contemptible can become beautiful, radiant, and a blessing.

Do you know that there are some people who refuse to believe that Jesus died and rose again? They claim that Jesus actually passed out on the cross and was revived by the cool air in the tomb. Unfortunately there is a major flaw with this belief. It does not explain how water and blood flowed out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Denomination: Anglican

If You Do Well, Will You Not Be Accepted?

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Nov 14, 2020

The real reason God rejected Cain’s Sacrifice

If You Do Well, Will You Not Be Accepted Genesis 4:1-7 Cain Murders Abel (Luke 11:51; Heb. 11:4; 12:24) Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, “I have acquired a man from the LORD.” Then she bore again, this time his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Think Fast!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 24, 2020

Fasting is a rewarding discipline in that it brings us closer to the "face" of God.

1. FASTING TOGETHER: THE MINNESOTA GRASSHOPPER SWARM In Minnesota, during the summer of 1876, there was a swarm of grasshoppers destroying the crops. There was a fear that the grasshoppers would return, so Governor John S. Pillsbury proclaimed a day of prayer and fasting on April 26, 1877, urging ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trick Or Treasure

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Oct 26, 2014

Trick or treat is the mainstay slogan of Halloween season. We have to remember Jesus is not in the tricking business. Jesus is in the truth business. Satan is called the father of lies and is the original trickster. Watch out for tricks and treasures!

Trick or treat is the mainstay slogan of Halloween season. We have to remember Jesus is not in the tricking business. Jesus is in the truth business. Satan is called the father of lies and is the original trickster. What are the things in which Satan is tricking us? What are the treasures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Letter Of Concern- Responsibilities Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 30, 2022

This is the 84th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 15th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#84] A LETTER OF CONCERN- RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Corinthians 9:1-14 Introduction: Today’s Sermon comes at a very interesting time- The completion of 33 years as Pastor of Bel Aire. I was called as Pastor of Bel Aire Baptist Church, beginning on February 1, 1999. I was ordained on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Other Tithes (Deuteronomy 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2025

What were the other tithes for? Are there principles of giving for us? Let's look at Deuteronomy 14.

What did God say about body markings, edible foods, a festival budget and budgeting for the needy? What’s a New Testament principle in giving to the needy? Let’s examine Deuteronomy 14. What did God think about body markings, like cutting and shaving the head? Ye are the children of the Lord your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fearless Sowing Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 23, 2023

The fourth sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's sermon considers the overall stewardship of all that we have and are.

October 22, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week Four Ephesians 3:14-21; Mark 4:1-9 Fearless Sowing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we conclude our fall stewardship emphasis. Our theme ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Quartet Of Human Hearts Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 13, 2023

Jesus teaches the parable of the sower to illustrate the various conditions of the human heart that challenge our spiritual growth to accept God's truths.

ONE OF THE MOST ENJOYABLE MUSIC GENRES THAT I HAVE ENCOUNTERED IN MANY CHURCHES THAT I HAVE PASTORED HAS UNDOUBTEDLY BEEN SOUTHERN GOSPEL QUARTETS. THE FOUR PARTS OF LEAD, TENOR, BARITONE AND BASS HAVE CLAPPED MANY A HAND AND TAPPED THOUSANDS OF TOES TO THE STORIES OF HEAVEN AND THE GOSPEL OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23, John 15:8

Denomination: Free Methodist