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From This To That

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

Many things undergo change.

Illus: Conversion is generally a religious word. However, through life we have many conversions, such as: • Some are converted in politics from one party to another • Some are converted in the sports world from one team to another • Some are converted in the music world from one style of music to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Book Of Jonah - The God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

We have seen the Choice and now we proceed with the wrong choice.

THE WRONG CHOICE Intro: 1. CBS News reports that, since its inception in the 1970s, the Human Intervention Motivation Study has given second chances to thousands of men and women in danger of losing their families, careers, and even their lives. Eighty percent of HIMS participants never relapse ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision From Heaven

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

Over & over again, the world is doing its best to plant some visions in our minds. Well, God is in the business of planting visions, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2012) ILL. I heard a story some time ago of a missionary in Africa who gave a Bible to an African man. When it was given to him, the man hugged it close & expressed great appreciation for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-19, Habakkuk 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Wilderness

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 6, 2009

The lessons from the wilderness are summarized in Mark 1:15. Jesus is the Son of God; the kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

Lessons From The Wilderness 02/13/05 AM Text: Mark 1:1-15 [This lesson is adapted from several sources including The Teacher’s Commentary By Lawrence O. Richards, and The New Commentary on the Whole Bible: New Testament Volume, based on the work of Jamieson, Fausset, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Ark Series

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Feb 18, 2010

There are significant lessons to learn by studying Noah's Ark. Jesus Christ is our Ark of Safety from the coming wrath of God.

Lessons from the Ark Genesis 7:17 – 8:4 17 The flood continued forty days on the earth. The waters increased and bore up the ark, and it rose high above the earth. 18 The waters prevailed and increased greatly on the earth, and the ark floated on the face of the waters. 19 And the waters ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"From Religion To Relationship"

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011

We come this morning to one of the most familiar passages of scripture in the Bible. Certainly most of us have memorized John 3:16 than any other verse ion the Bible. Preschoolers can recite it. Football fans paint it on signs and sit in the end zone.

“From Religion to Relationship” John 3:1-16 Billy Graham tells the story of the time early in His ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a revival meeting. He had arrived a bit early so he decided to finish a letter he was writing and get it in the mail. He finished the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

From Cherith To Zarepath! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 3, 2011

In every situation even when it seems embarrassing obey God; even it seems all is lost believe His Word!

1Ki 17:2-11 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, (3) Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan. (4) And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. (5) So he went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Help From Above

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jul 11, 2014

This world is a battle field, without divine help you will suffer defeat, humiliation and shame. Without divine help people will forget you and men will abandon you.

This world is a battle field, without divine help you will suffer defeat, humiliation and shame. Without divine help people will forget you and men will abandon you. Consider the story of Joseph in Gen 40:9-14 Joseph expected help from a man, but that man forgot In the story, Joseph requested for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Foreigners To Family Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 29, 2021

We have a responsibility to live not only as God’s family, but also as people with God’s very presence living inside of them.

FROM FOREIGNERS TO FAMILY Text: Eph. 2:19-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Leslie Lynch King, Jr. was born on Monday, July 14, 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents separated sixteen days after his birth and were divorced the following December. His father was abusive and had a drinking problem. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Methodist

Breakthrough From Dragons Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 15, 2020

Today even in May of 2020 we need breakthroughs from dragons – yes – the evil ones (especially the Red dragon – Satan referenced in Revelation) – but we also need breakthroughs from the unknown dragons of the future or in the unknown charters of life.

Breakthrough from Dragons You may be thinking – “That’s a crazy title for a sermon - dragons?” “Really Pastor Mike?” Believe it or not dragons are mention more than 35 times in the Bible especially in the Old King James version of the Bible! Yes dragons! Red dragons and one reference to fire ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17, Job 41:18-21, Deuteronomy 32:32-33, Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Groaning To Glory Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 28, 2019

In Romans 8:18-30, Paul helps us to understand how the groaning of our suffering can lead to glory, because the Holy Spirit helps us when we don't know what to pray, and God is working good through all things to conform us to the image of His Son.

A. Farmer Joe decided his injuries from the accident were serious enough to take the trucking company that was responsible for the accident to court. 1. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning farmer Joe: “Didn’t you say, at the scene of the accident, ‘I’m fine?,” questioned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearing From The Father

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2021

Hearing From the Lord is a decision that believers must learn early.

Hearing from the Father Joshua 24 Introduction- Good morning church! I need to hear from my heavenly Father! Amen! I need to know that I am not alone in the things that I go through! I have come today expecting that my Father has something to say to me! Not only do we need our time of prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Nazarene

God Delivered Jonah Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 3 from our Jonah series exploring God's deliverance of Jonah after his repentance.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #3 “God Delivered Jonah” Review Jonah teaches us both about God and ourselves. We learn about the love of God, the sovereignty of God, the forgiveness of God, the persistence of God. We learn about people; their disobedience, their ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Told Me

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 1, 2023

God always makes good on His promises; just make sure it’s Him Who promised!

God Told Me January 1, 2023 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God always makes good on His promises; just make sure it’s Him Who promised! Focus Passage: Luke 2:21-38 Supplemental Passage: "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38, 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Exodus 3:1-6, John 10:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Saved From Sin Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God is a relational God who saves us from the power of sin and is always with us, empowering us to live with courage.

Today, I've got a cool object lesson to help us understand it better. But first, let me ask you a question: Have you ever felt trapped or stuck in a bad habit or situation? Yeah, we all have. But guess what? God wants to help us break free from those things! I have a mousetrap here. Imagine this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Topics: Spiritual Strength, Moral Courage, Sin Redemption, Faithful Living