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Heroes Of The Bible: Ruth Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 24, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Ruth. (Alliterated Outline, PowerPoint Available)

Heroes of the Bible: Ruth Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/15/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying the book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Blessed Assurance... Be An Agent Of Assurance....

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 16, 2021

We are walking in dark, depressing, stressful difficult times. We need to give people there we can have great assurance that God is in control. We can trust God's plan.

BLESSED ASSURANCE… BE AN AGENT OF ASSURANCE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ASSURANCE: free from doubt, a positive declaration intended to give confidence, a sure promise, in a religious sitting it means salvation by the inner witness of the Holy Spirit that we are justified. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 27:53, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Forgave

Contributed by Tony Grant on Jan 16, 2006

At the crucifixion of Jesus, human beings did their worst. The vileness of the human heart was displayed in all its ugliness. The creature executed the creator. At that dark moment, divine love triumphed and said, “Father, forgive them.”

He Forgave Luke 23:34a 10/16/05 2389 words Please turn in your Bibles to the gospel of Luke, chapter 24 and follow along as I read the first part of v34. 34 Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." Amen. The word of God, thanks be to God. John Adams ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How The Resurrection Affects Christianity

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 10, 2017

The resurrection of Jesus was a work of God established before the foundation of the world was set in place and has an enormous impact on our life today.

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Chicago Tribune journalist, Lee Strobel, had been on an incredible quest to disprove the resurrection of Jesus. A “just the facts” type of guy, Strobel figured debunking God would not be that difficult. This was a man who worked in a newsroom with a printed banner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Characteristics

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 2, 2015

Here’s a good definition for Characteristic: A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it.

Characteristics Luke 4:16-21NKJ Jessica Hagy speaking at Pop! Tech 2007, gives 10 Characteristics of very interesting people: Adventurous, Generous, Active, Strange, Caring, Humble, Daring, Original, Brave, Self-assured Here’s a good definition for Characteristic: A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Testimony Part 2

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2002

The renewing of my mind started to take place after my salvation and the Lord gently lead me through the process.

My Testimony, Part 2 Thesis: The renewing of my mind started to take place after my salvation and the Lord gently lead me through the process. Text: II Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:2 Introduction: My testimony does not stop at salvation but it continues on. For many they get saved but never get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can The World See The Difference Series

Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001

Objective: As Jesus looks to the future, his desire is for the church to primarily be the place where the world finds God.

Can the World See the Difference? Subject: The Community of Believers Theme: Being the Place where the world finds God Time: Sunday Morning July 30, 2000 Question: Can the World see the Difference? Introduction: How do we define “being different?” - in the past this has been shaped by what ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Barabbas, The Prisoner Set Free

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 26, 2001

Barabbas is a picture or type of every sinner who has been set free by Jesus taking their place.

"Barabbas, The Prisoner Set Free" Text: Matthew 27:15-26 Introduction: -Barabbas, the man that the Jewish rulers and people chose to be released instead of our Lord Jesus Christ. I. Barabbas’s Testimony -We want to look at Barabbas’s testimony or "rap sheet". -What better way to do this then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Donkey Wisdom

Contributed by Rhys Pearson on Apr 7, 2001

Despised and rejected the Palm Sunday donkey learns he has a place in God’s eternal plan

Isaiah 50:4-9a Page 714 Mark 11:1-11 Page 61 When I was at school I could see neither point nor purpose in learning poetry. To me, at that stage, poetry hardly made sense. If you had something to say, why not say it. If you did not have anything to say, why fill up pages and pages of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Turning Sword

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 16, 2001

As a sword was placed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden, a sword stands in the entrance of what the book of Hebrews called THE REST.

"The Turning Sword" Hebr 3:8 Gene 3:24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. As a sword was placed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden, a sword stands in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Light Of His Coming - Be Patient

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2000

In II Thess. 1, Paul writes about the three things that will take place when He returns.

OPEN: Back in the 1800’s R.A. Torrey was preaching on the 2nd coming of Christ before a crowd of nearly 3000. As he finished his sermon, Dr. Torrey felt carried away by his subject and climaxed saying: “It may be that before we arise in the morning… or that before we sleep tonight… or it may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Cinderella Story

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001

This sermon seeks to encourage a Christian to find their God-given place in this world and to discover their God-given talents.

Scripture: Esther 4:10-15. Title: “A Cinderella Story” Key Verses: Esther 4:14 – Esther 4:16 Introduction: This is a story of Courage, Daring, and Adventure. It is a “Cinderella” story about a young woman coming from ‘Rags to Riches.’ The book of Esther was written by a Jew to his people ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:10-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Heals Our Sin Sick Soul

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand that they can be forgiven of their sin sickness and made whole by placing their faith in Jesus Christ.

The Bronze Serpent – Numbers 21:4-9 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that the can be forgiven of their sin sickness and made whole by placing their faith in Jesus Christ. Illustration:Chuck Swindoll reports that a seminary student in Chicago faced a forgiveness test. Although he ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection Through Peter's Eyes

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 2, 2002

Jesus forgives Peter’s denial and reinstates him to his place of leadership. There is nothing that God will not forgive.

Easter Through Peter’s Eyes John 13:31-38,18:15-18,25-27,20 & 21:15-19 I was listening to a radio program about how the tragedy of September 11th had affected people’s behavior. They interviewed one woman who’s husband worked in the World Trade Towers. He was at a meeting in another site when ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19, John 18:15-27

Denomination: *other

How To Come Back When You're Down

Contributed by Gary Macdonald on Nov 1, 2001

Everybody sins. But the Christian has a unique place to turn that will take him past his sin and on to forgiveness.

How To Come Back When You’re Down By Gary MacDonald Everybody sins. But the Christian has a unique place to turn that will take him past his sin and on to forgiveness. Read Scripture Passage: Psalm 51 The devil tempts you to sin by suggesting to you that, "You can get away with it." Then, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational