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Service Contract—2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 28, 2001

A description of the willful commitment entered into by God’s people to serve their God exclusively. Part 2 of a 2 part sermon.

SERVICE CONTRACT-II—Joshua 24:14-28 A newly appointed young preacher was contacted by the local funeral director to hold a graveside committal service at a small country cemetery in the country. There was to be no funeral, just the committal, because sadly, the deceased had no family or friends ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

Slavery

Contributed by Michael Russell on Jan 12, 2009

A description and defense of the Old Testament’s laws on slavery; Jesus as the one who saves us from slavery to sin

Slavery Last week, we looked at the letter to Philemon, a letter about a slave. So this week, I thought we’d look in more depth at slavery. See, you’ll often hear this attack on the bible: the bible’s for slavery, and it’s wrong on that. So why listen to anything the bible says? If it gets ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Characteristics Of An Evangelistic Life Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 14, 2006

Using Paul’s example in Acts 17, a practical description of principles for us to get Christ’s message to people

Trinity Baptist Church August 6, 2006 Winning Ways (series) Characteristics of an Evangelistic Life Acts 17:15-34 Most of you spend time with normal people. I often don’t. I have to spend time with people like pastors! I was sitting innocently with a group of Heartland pastors in Omaha a few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Tribulation Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Aug 19, 2006

A description of the People in the Tribulation, the Purpose of it, the Process of it and the Plan of God NOW in place to prevent us having to endure it.

Just after the Rapture, there exists a state of confusion on earth...many have been "caught up" and those left behind are bewildered. Into this mass confusion enters a person promising Peace, Safety and a Solace for the confusion.(ANTICHRIST)..HE WILL BE ACCEPTED W0RLDWIDE, AND ONCE HE GETS HIS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-21, Matthew 24:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Mentoring Women Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

This morning we’re going to study three verses from Titus 2 to discover the ministry job description for women.

Three women were walking along the beach: a blonde, a redhead and a brunette. They found a genie’s lamp so they rubbed it and the genie came out. Since there were three of them the genie said that each of them would be granted one wish. The brunette said she wouldn’t mind being smarter, and poof, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5, Titus 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Is Looking -- For Jesus Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 4, 2014

Isaiah gives us a brief description of the coming Messiah. People have been looking for him and to him ever since.

1. Obscurities There is a story about a student at Cambridge University who entered the classroom on exam day and asked the proctor to bring him cakes and ale. The proctor refused, expressing astonishment at the young student's audacity. At this point the student read from the four-hundred-year-old ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Heaven And New Earth Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 3, 2013

Chapters 21 and 22 are a description of the eternal state following the Millennium and the final judgment of the lost, along with the destruction of the old earth.

#11~ Rev.21: NEW HEAVEN AND NEW EARTH 8-31-13 Today we'll talk for a few minutes to do with a few of these verses in Rev.21: In this chapter we see that the history of time is finished; the history of eternity as we think of it is about to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 9, 2020

Going through the descriptions given to the coming Messiah in Isaiah 9. This sermon is adapted from a series offered by Sermon Central.

Mighty God Prince of Peace, pt. 2 If you weren’t here last week we began a series covering one of the most famous descriptions of Jesus in all of history. Isaiah 9. This is the Christmas season. Last night I took dozens of people through this story at the living nativity and was honored to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Which Virgin Are You?

Contributed by Boniface Simiyu on Feb 4, 2022

Jesus gave us a clear description of the characteristics of two distinct types of Christians. By the characteristics mentioned which one are you?

1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Christians are so used to not reading their bibles that they quickly fill up their heads with many versions of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lou Costello: Series

Contributed by Al Schifano on Oct 5, 2002

Understanding the essence of the mystery of the Trinity even though we cannot understand the mystery.

“Who’s on First?” Trinity Sunday By Al Schifano – May 2002 How many times have you had something happen to you, when you simply laughed and said: “God really has a sense of humor.” I think we have all had that experience many times. I am convinced that God must have a wonderful sense of humor. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Catholic

Yahweh "The Eternally Self-Existent One" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 6, 2011

Even though we find the name Yahweh in the Bible many times before Moses’ encounter with God at the burning bush, it is the first time that the name is explained to us.The name Yahweh is used more than any other name for God in the Old Testament. It occur

Purpose: To describe the comprehensive nature of the name Yahweh. Aim: I want the listener to gain a deeper affection and reverence for God. INTRODUCTION: The first name for God in the Bible (Genesis 1:1) is the Hebrew name "Elohim" which reveals God as "The Mighty or Strong One" and often ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eternity Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 10, 2011

Our God is eternal; He is the creator of time but is not contained within it. He is without beginning or ending!

Dakota Community Church September 11, 2011 Eternity Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Immanuel - God With Us Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 9, 2011

A study of chapter of chapter 7 verses 1 through 25

Isaiah 7: 1 – 25 Immanuel – God With Us 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahaz the son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, king of Judah, that Rezin king of Syria and Pekah the son of Remaliah, king of Israel, went up to Jerusalem to make war against it, but could not prevail against it. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Can Make You Secure Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Jul 17, 2008

In facing challenges of life, we become secure and strong once we know there will be people who will support us to go though with us in tough times. God wants to be with us and more than that He wants to lead us into victory with every tough situation tha

We all need someone to stand with us especially in situations that are challenging and difficult to handle. We need assurance that in everything we do there will be people who will support us and motivate us no matter what happens. The need for a companion makes us confident because it gives us ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 48:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Day

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 29, 2015

There was more than just a parade that happened on Palm Sunday

What a day! Normally when we think of the Sunday before Easter we focus on what is traditionally referred to as the “Triumphant Entry”. You remember the story, Jesus comes riding into Jerusalem on a young donkey and the crowds come out to greet him, yelling praises and waving Palm ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Wesleyan