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  • Reading Revelation

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,807 views

    The last book of the Bible presents a prophetic vision difficult to fathom--what do we do with it?

    During the early days of Desert Storm, and as we approached the year 2000, people grew concerned with whether these events might be signaling the “last days” talked about in Scripture. Now doom-sayers are claiming the world will end in 2012. I recently read The Road by Cormac McCarthy, a bleak ...read more

  • The Surprising Results Of Fear And Faith

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,668 views

    We have gotten used to fear as a part of our daily lives. But it is a monster, ready and willing to destroy our effectiveness as believers, and steal our joy. Let’s see what Paul has to say about it in the context of this familiar passage about prayer.

    How many of you have memorized that passage, at some point maybe even have quoted it? Good. You know what they say about familiarity though, don’t you? Familiarity can breed a lot of contempt and this particular passage is a familiar one. You’ve heard it many times. And sometimes the ...read more

  • Thankfulness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,322 views

    Explores how to maintain joy, prayer, and gratitude in all circumstances, even during difficult times, as a Christian duty.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today in the love and fellowship that binds us together. We are here to share, to learn, and to grow in the light of God's Word. Our focus today is on a simple, yet powerful passage from the book of 1 Thessalonians. It's a ...read more

  • Worship Experience

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 21, 2013
     | 4,754 views

    A sermon that uses a variety of passages to identify how God evaluates our Sunday worship.

    How many of you are currently part of a blended family or have ever been part of a blended family? Blended family meaning that there are kids living under the same household who basically were part of a previous marriage or a previous relationship. Debbie and I are part of a blended family. A ...read more

  • Finding Hope In The Storm PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,476 views

    To encourage believers to trust in God's plan and find peace, hope, and strength in their faith, even in difficult times.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dig deep into Matthew 13, a chapter loaded with wisdom for those of us going through some storms, seeking hope in difficult times, and learning to lean on the power of faith when everything seems to be in turmoil. You know, I'm reminded of a quote from ...read more

  • Under The Coverage Of The Most High

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
     | 7,670 views

    One of the most difficult things that people find to do is to trust. To trust is something that we find very difficult because through our life all of us have been disappointed or betrayed by people that we have trusted.

    One of the most difficult things that people find to do is to trust. To trust is something that we find very difficult because through our life all of us have been disappointed or betrayed by people that we have trusted. Due to this our heart has hardened in a certain way, which causes us to stop ...read more

  • Ministry Is Tough

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019
     | 1,524 views

    God is sovereign in all circumstances of our lives. God is sovereign in the life of the church. Difficult circumstances are meant to bring us to rely on Him. The answer to difficult circumstances is prayer and reliance on Him, desiring His will come what may.

    I. The gospel preaching being questioned. (vs.1-7) A. The evening prayers and sacrifices were now over. B. Likely it was about 4:00 PM C. Since a miracle occurred and that miracle was being used to show God’s work they were being questioned according to Deuteronomy 13:1-5. D. They were held over ...read more

  • Whereby Shall I Know This?

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,719 views

    This passage illustrates how dangerous it can be to doubt God’s promises.

    WHEREBY SHALL I KNOW THIS? Luke 1:18 INTRO. Isn’t it amazing that there are events in past history that we accept without question as having happened in a most marvelous way but should the same thing happen to us we would be inclined to doubt! Zach. Is an old man and his wife has been barren ...read more

  • The Five-Fold Witness To Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 27, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,153 views

    John gives a detailed explaination in this passage the five witnesses to Jesus Christ!

    “THE FIVE-FOLD WITNESS TO CHRIST” John 5:30-47 1. Witness of the PRECURSOR (vv. 32-35) – John the Baptist – Forerunner Matthew 3:11-12; John 1:6-8, 26-27, 29, 36 2. Witness of the PRODUCT (v. 36) – Works Matthew 7:16-20; 1 Corinthians 3:11-15; Matthew 5:16; Ephesians 2:10 3. Witness of the ...read more

  • I Shall Not Want

    Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,374 views

    In this sermon, we examine a very familiar yet very important passage.

    Text: Psalm 23 ETS: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. ESS: God is all I need. OSS: God’s people will depend on Him. PQ: Why is God all I need? UW: Characteristics Title: I Shall Not Want Introduction: I. The main point of Psalm 23 A. Illustrations 1. Little girl ...read more

  • "Selected, Saved, Sealed"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 8,518 views

    An exposition, with full text and passage outline, on Ephesians 1:3-14.

    The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Text Outline: I. Believers have been SELECTED (predestined) from all eternity (vv. 3-6). A. We have been chosen: 1. Before the foundation of the world. 2. In Christ. 3. In love. 4. According to the good ...read more

  • "Christ, The Perfect Mediator And Sacrifice For Sin"

    Contributed by William Young on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,388 views

    This is one of those great passages of Scripture that has bottomless resevoir of meaning!

    Christ, the Perfect Mediator and Sacrifice for Sins Hebrews 9: 23-28 1. This is one of those scriptures that has a bottomless reservoir of meaning 2. It presents Jesus Christ as the perfect sacrifice for Sin 3. The one thing man must face up to is this: a. He and his world are sinful and ...read more

  • Break It Up Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,729 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, this passage deals with dealing with conflict and promoting unity.

    Break It Up Phil. 4:1-3 Illus. (SC.com) Abe Lemmons was head basketball coach at the University of Texas for years. Asked if he was bitter at Texas Athletic Director Deloss Dodds who fired him…, he replied, "Not at all, but I plan to buy a glass-bottomed car so I can watch the look on his face ...read more

  • To Everything There Is A Season Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,753 views

    This sermon looks at four seasons in the life of the early Church revealed in the passage.

    A Season for… 1. Showing - v. 27-28 - Agabus being a prophet was literally speaking God’s word for the Church. Today we have His perfect revelation that reveals everything necessary for life and Godliness from the beginning to the end of time. There is no longer a need for this type of ...read more

  • Together Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,655 views

    NT PASSAGES THAT SPEAK OF THE TOGETHERNESS OF THE BELIEVERS AND WHAT WE ARE TO BE DOING TOGETHER.

    WHAT ARE WE DOING TOGETHER? TOGETHER, WE ARE… 2 Corinthians ...fixing our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. ...groaning, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling ...making it our goal to please him ...regarding no one from a worldly point of view. ...waging war not as the ...read more