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There Was A Day

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 11, 2018

Discussion and connection of Job's situation to 9/11

I would like to submit the outline below for possible use in the publication Pulpit Helps under Sermon Starter and Outlines. Sorry, I know it is long. I tried to shorten it as much as I could. Please feel free to alter it as appropriate. Thank you. THERE WAS A DAY I. THERE WAS A DAY Of ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

2 Reasons Why Our Soul Lives

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 30, 2016

To show that real living is praising GOD and doing His WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you praise the LORD obviously? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that real living is praising GOD and doing His WORDS. IV. TEXT: Psalms 119:175 (Amplified Bible) 119:175 Let me live that I may praise You, and let Your decrees help me. V. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:175

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Take The Bait

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 18, 2019

RUN AWAY FROM TEMPTATION

Don’t take the bait 2 Timothy 2;22-24 Illus: two fish (Bass –Carp) One time there was two fish who were best friends. They we an odd couple, one was a high-strung bass the other a laid-back carp. One day they were swimming around talking about girl fish and enjoying each other’s company. Then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Where Should We Seat?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 17, 2015

The sermon shares where we should set in service to God and our neighbors. Disciple set in the seat of Pride, but where should we the redeemed of God set? WE need to be seated in the seat of service.

“Where Should I sit?” Mark 10:35-45 1. James and John have a Selfish Petition • James and John come to Jesus, not with a request, but a demand: "Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you" (v. 35). • "What is it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Methodist

"Faith Vs. Faith"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 5, 2015

In Super Bowl 49 two teams verse each other so does our different types of faith verses each other. We chose the winner.

Faith Vs Faith Today the Seattle Sea Hawks vs the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 49. I don’t know what kind of faith you have but maybe we have different faith at different times on our lives. Faith is important at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Methodist

6th Lesson On How To Pray! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 8, 2014

I may not have the same temptations as you have, that what the devil tempts me with, may not be what he tempts you with, but the attraction, the pull is just as intense as the temptation that your dealing with.

Matthew 6:9-13-In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Testimonies Lead To Evangelism Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 9, 2014

Our lives should lead to evangelism; responding to people's inquiry of our faith.

Please open your Bibles to Titus chapter 2….. Take a quick look at v15 of Titus 2…… And so, God teaches and we are to learn. As we learn from God, we can encourage and rebuke with all authority. And as we noted last week, God’s desire is for every person to know the truth. We are to share the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:7-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Word In The Life Of God's People Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land The Word in the Life Of God's People

Foreigners in a Foreign Land The Word in the Life Of God's People 1 Peter 1:22-23 David Taylor We are revisiting this passage to direct our attention to this fall, which really starts at the end of the month with Sunday School, Youth Group, and then in the fall Life Groups and Pioneers. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In A Pagan Nation Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 22, 2016

In its past America may have been a Christian nation but now it is very obvious that America has become a pagan nation that rejects God. When the New Testament was written the world was all pagan. By pagan I mean people without Christ and living in mora

Living in a Pagan Nation 9/20/15 Introduction: In its past America may have been a Christian nation but now it is very obvious that America has become a pagan nation that rejects God. When the New Testament was written the world was all pagan. By pagan I mean people without Christ and living in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prosperity Of The Righteous

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Sep 11, 2022

Sometimes we see the ungodly prosper. Especially in the days in which we live. However, the psalmist admonishes us not to be envious of them.

Ps 37:1-5 7 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. 3 Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. 4 Delight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crowd In The Mark Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

Mark helps us see that Jesus didn’t come simply to draw crowds; He didn’t come to attract fans; He came to call disciples. The great crowd heard that he had been teaching with astounding authority, healing sick people, casting out demons.

Mark 3:7-12 Jesus and the Crowd in Mark Crowd ????? (Ochlos): The word Okolo’s is translated as Crowd (87), crowds (47), gathering (1), many (1), mob (1), multitude (3), multitudes (1), number of people (1), numbers (2), people (27) in New Testament. This word refers to, a casual collection of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

Step Ten - Review, Rinse And Repeat Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

Continued to take personal inventory and when we wrong promptly admitted it. How?!!!

STEP 10: Continued to take personal inventory and when we wrong promptly admitted it. How?!!! Read Scripture: John 15:2 "Every Branch in Me that does not bear fruit, he takes away; and every branch that bears fruit he prunes it, that it may bear more fruit" The biblical equivalent of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dangers Of Mixed Multitude Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023

In Exodus 12:38 we read that there a mixed multitude joined the Israelites when they left Egypt. In the Targum the phrase is rendered "many foreigners," and "a medley of outlandish people". The Vulgate translates people who do not belong to the population of the country.

Numbers 11:4-6 Dangers of the Mixed Multitude Introduction: In Exodus 12:38 we read that there a mixed multitude joined the Israelites when they left Egypt. The Hebrew word for multitude is rab meaning "great," "many," or "large." In the Targum the phrase is vaguely ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-6

Denomination: Methodist

Can God Forgive A Murderer And Gravity Of Deadly Sins. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 18, 2024

Murder, the taking of an innocent life, is considered one of the most heinous crimes in human society.

Murder, the taking of an innocent life, is considered one of the most heinous crimes in human society. It is a violation of the most fundamental human right – the right to life. But can God forgive a murderer? This question has sparked debate and discussion among theologians, religious leaders, and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:17, 2 Samuel 12:13

And Enoch Walked With God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 20, 2002

To be able to walk with God one must know who He is and to walk humbly before Him. Enoch’s translation without seeing physical death is typical of the translation of living saints which will occur at the rapture of the church.

“AND ENOCH WALKED WITH GOD” “And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him.” Genesis 5:24 I. "And Enoch walked with God". One cannot walk with God without first having a true knowledge of who He is, what He demands and what He desires of us. 1. Who He is: The Almighty God who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Baptist