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Mr. Big Shot

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 29, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 3: 1 – 15

Esther 3: 1 – 15 Mr. Big Shot 1 After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him and set his seat above all the princes who were with him. 2 And all the king’s servants who were within the king’s gate bowed and paid homage to Haman, for so the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Planning Our Future

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. It was my first year end as controller. The year had just ended and in two months the auditors would be in to check the books. Accounts had to be reconciled and analyzed. Costs had to be projected on unfinished projects. For two months I worked an average of 16-20 hours a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Shipwreck Your Faith

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

We must use caution as we sail our ships in this journey of life

"Don’t shipwreck your faith" 1 Timothy 1:18-19 "Nevertheless God’s solid foundation stands firm sealed with this inscription,’The Lord knows those who are his and everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Sheep Or Goat - Which Are You & Which Do You Want To Be?

Contributed by Ian Drucker on Sep 5, 2005

Where Do You Stand With Jesus Christ?

Sheep or Goat; Which are you and which do you want to be? Dear Brothers and Sisters, the Bible speaks often of heaven and eternal life. It speaks often of Hell. It speaks often of righteousness and unrighteousness. It speaks about judgment day. Today, I want to preach on these subjects from a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 31:25-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics That Distinguish The Christian

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

Everything has what we consider to be identifying marks or characteristics--things that make them distinguishable from other things. In the same manner, the child of God should exhibit traits that set them apart from the world.

CHARACTERISTICS THAT DISTINGUISH THE CHRISTIAN Text: I John 3: 1-2 Intro: The characteristics of a thing help us not only recognize it, but also to define it. This is especially true with people. Our physical characteristics as well as our individual personality define who we are. There ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Into Miracle Territory Believing

Contributed by John Baggett on Feb 3, 2007

Advancing Into Miracle Territory BELIEVING Reminds us that in order to experience VICTORY in our life/church we need to BELIEVE.

This Sermon Preached on Superbowl Sunday Advancing Into Miracle Territory BELIEVING The Gospels tell us about many miracles of Jesus. He turned water into wine. He made the blind to see. The deaf to hear and the lame to walk. He raised the dead from the grave. He took a man’s ear cut off by a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Difference In Hades, Paradise, Heaven And Hell? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

Heaven, hell, death, hope, eternity

What is the difference between Hades, Paradise, Heaven and Hell? Rev.20: 11-21:5 July 30, 2023 INTRODUCTION: I was thinking “Wow, I’m glad I chose an easy subject to deal with this Sunday “Piece of cake…just explain scripturally the differences between Hades, Paradise, Heaven and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Folly Of Not Following The Wise Men

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Dec 26, 2010

There are 5 keys the demonstrate how the kings were really wise men. Life if full of obsticles, challanges, and setbacks. It is imperative to seek Godly wisdom to direct the course of your life. The wise men were wise because they were able to discern t

THE FOLLY OF NOT FOLLOWING THE WISE MEN! You have heard the phrase, “Out of the mouth of babes?” It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t! For example: Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

A Trek Towards The Christ Child Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 3, 2010

From the trek of the Wise Men, what are some lessons we can learn?

A Trek towards the Christ Child Matthew 2:1-12 * For years we have had many misconceptions about the wise men. Of all the things which are misunderstood, we can list the number of wise men and the timing of their visit as possibly the top two. If we ask the question, “How many wise men were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Men, Wise Decisions

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 2, 2009

The wise men were more than Magi, they followed the will of God and made many wise decisions to search for their Lord.

Introduction If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us a teacher. If our greatest need had been technology, He would have sent us an inventor. If our greatest need had been money, we would have received a banker. If our greatest need had been entertainment, God would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Before A Religious Spirit Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 25, 2018

The path to the Cross finds it judgment before the religious. Matthew 26:57-68 holds truths that should shock all who read them.

Jesus Before A Religious Spirit A Biblical Examination of Jesus' Trial Before The Religious of His Day The path to the Cross finds it judgment before the religious. Matthew 26:57-68 holds truths that should shock all who read them. The Jewish religious leaders question our Lord's authority, seek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Resurrection And The Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 4, 2014

A sermon about being raised to new life.

John 11:1-45 "The Resurrection and The Life" Right before our Gospel Lesson for this morning, in John Chapter 10, Jesus had been in Jerusalem for a Jewish Festival. At this festival, we are told in John 10:24, that a mob circled around Him and asked Him, "How long will you test our patience? If ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: United Methodist

A Futile Effort Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 13, 2019

God spoke to Jonah, calling him to go and cry against Nineveh. Foolishly, Jonah thought he could flee the presence of God. However, God intended for Nineveh to hear a warning, and He intended Jonah to deliver that warning. It is futile to try and flee God's presence!

A Futile Effort Jonah 1: 1-10 Having considered the introduction for Jonah, I want to remind us of the major theme of the book. Most tend to focus solely on Jonah’s miraculous deliverance from the belly of the great fish, but that is just one scene from this account in Scripture. In fact, that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

No Reason To Quit

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Oct 24, 2016

In our spiritual journey there comes a time that we feel to give up, to quit due to the many things we encounter along the way. But God gave us reason not to quit.

TOPIC: NO REASON TO QUIT Text: Galatians 6:9-10, “9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Can’t Go Back

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Dec 3, 2021

Don't return to the way things used to be, but move forward in the Lord.

When I read this story of Ruth, I found something interesting, something intriguing, and something stimulating. When I visit this time in scripture there is a tragedy, a disaster, a calamity, it’s a catastrophe misfortune, but on the other hand, it is an accomplishment, victories, successful story ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist