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The Power Of Wisdom

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2010

Wisdom is the key, this is a verse upon verse study from the book of Proverbs. Enjoy- it’s the word of life.

The Power of Wisdom Proverbs 15:1-33 1 A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. 3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are Invited To Join The "vsw"

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

A Veterans Day message urging us to not only honor those who serve or have served in the military defense of our homeland, but also to recognize that we are all veterans of spiritual wars and in need of preparation and confidence when facing spiritual battles as well.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) At the onset, I must make in perfectly clear that what I am about to share with you is not to be misinterpreted as an invitation to hypocrisy nor a license to judge others. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: United Methodist

They Wanted To See

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 21, 2021

Bartimaeus and Zacchaeus both wanted to see…

During my years in active pastoral ministry a large proportion of my reading was taken up with biblical, pastoral and theological works. So, one of the goals that I set for myself in retirement was to read more fiction. I have to admit that thus far I haven’t managed to live up to that resolution ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Joy Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 27, 2021

You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.

July 25, 2020 Last week we identified LOVE as the core of the fruit in a Victorious Christian Life. Today we will examine JOY. • Psalm 33:1-4 - Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. 2 Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to him on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20, Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Healthy Independence-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2020

6 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-VI—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Jn. 15:18-19—Jesus told His disciples:—“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:8, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel According To Thorns

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 22, 2025

The profound meaning we find in looking at thorns is that the crown of thorns that was thrust upon Jesus’ head was a deliberate symbol of Him taking on our sin. Innocent Jesus Christ took on our sin onto Himself and paid for it. It’s all right there in the thorns.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THORNS VARIOUS PASSAGES #thorns INTRODUCTION Every week when I mow my yard I come around a particular large bush that was planted around my propane tank I just get shredded on whatever arm and leg that happens to be on the inside as I try to mow around it. The bush has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19, Micah 7:2-4, Matthew 13:1-9, John 19:1-6, Numbers 33:50-56  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 30, 2005

The resurrection is a reality. However, if the cross had not been a reality, the resurrection could not have been. What then is the relevance to our everyday life?

To become a Christian is to accept an extra dimension to life. From the Christian’s point of view the notable thing about the unbeliever’s world is how much smaller it is. The unbeliever is imprisoned in a decaying universe. Imagine you took a child to the theater to see some tragedy like, say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Unfinished Business Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 30, 2004

The church needs to complete the unfinished business of doing what is good. Many of us have been given a task that is unfinished by the Lord and He wants us to complete it for Him. He wants us to do what is good. The result - if we accept these missions i

Unfinished Business-Do what is good! Titus Part 3 Thesis: The church needs to complete the unfinished business of doing what is good. Many of us have been given a task that is unfinished by the Lord and He wants us to complete it for Him. He wants us to do what is good. The result - if we accept ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Finished

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 8, 2003

A message for Good Friday focusing on the statement "It is finished."

Today is Good Friday. A day when we focus on the suffering and death of Jesus. I want to focus today on the importance of the three of Christ’s final words: "It is finished!" Our background scripture today comes from John 19:30. When Jesus had tasted it, he said, "It is finished!" Then he ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Life Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Apr 27, 2024

Satan is known to twist the truth and, unfortunately, we've all fallen for it one time or another. What has God done to restore a new life for us?

Back when I was just getting started in ministry in St. Louis, I got out of my car to head into the ministry center where I lived and worked. A young man pulled up in his car, rolled the window down, and asked me if I could break a $10 because the laundry mat only takes singles. I knew I had the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

" A New Day Of Promise"

Contributed by Randell Brown on Jan 19, 2002

Are you partaking of the blessing for which GOD intended for you? The very purpose for your creation.

“A NEW DAY OF PROMISE” NEW BEGINNING TEXT : DEUT 30:1-11 & HEB. 12: 1-2 Key verse 9 “ AND THE LORD THY GOD WILL MAKE THEE PLENTEOUS IN EVERY WORK OF THINE HAND, IN THE FRUIT OF THY CATTLE, AND IN THE FRUIT OF THY LAND, FOR GOOD: FOR THE LORD WILL AGAIN REJOICE OVER THEE FOR GOOD, AS HE REJOICED ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:1-11, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lightened And No Reproach

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 14, 2015

To show that GOD's Presence makes our faces shine, making our lives lightened up and reproach and shame are removed from us.

I. EXORDIUM: Does your face show GOD's Presence? Yes. 2 Corinthians 3:12-16 2 Corinthians 3:12-16 Since we have such [glorious] hope (such joyful and confident expectation), we speak very freely and openly and fearlessly. Nor [do we act] like Moses, who put a veil over his face so that the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven- The New Jerusalem

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

What will and won’t be in heaven

Revelation 21-22:5- ‘Heaven- the New Jerusalem’ Intro Notions of Jerusalem • Archaeology & the Bible. “In Jerusalem in 1880 some school boys were wading in the Pool of Siloam when one…discovered some peculiar…marks that looked like writing. When they informed their teacher, Professor Conrad Schick, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Take To Get God's Blessing?

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 26, 2009

How can we be joyful recipients of God’s blessings? Only through a meaningful and conscious personal relationship with Jesus Christ!

There are three ideas that I want to share with you concerning this question as outlines in our passage of scripture for today. I do encourage you to take some notes in the back of your bulletin and later on you may even want to visit our Church website and watch a video of this morning’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus In A Bottle

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Jesus changes our lives we do not rub the lamp and ask him to grant our wishes

Jesus in a bottle, Luke 19:1-10 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ June 9, 2002 A man is walking down the beach and comes across an old bottle. He picks it up, pulls out the cork and out pops a genie. The genie says "Thank you for freeing me from the bottle. In return I will grant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ