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Sand Castles

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012

When we base our lives on obeying Jesus, we can weather the hard times.

Sand Castles May 17, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we base our lives on obeying Jesus, we can weather the hard times. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:24-27 Supplemental Passage: But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Legalism Denies Essentially Of Christian Life

Contributed by Roshan Vasava on Oct 8, 2015

Today many people are accepting Christ and Christianity,but same time they are denying the most important truth and precepts of Christian life. why?

WHO ARE THE REAL HAIR OF SALVATION? Gospel spread in Asia minor as a result many heathen became christian along with traditional Jews but then church of Galatians province faced above question. Jewish christian thought that,it is important to be a son of Abraham in order to better approach of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:2-12

Denomination: Congregational

"And He That Was Dead Sat Up...:

Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 20, 2004

When faced with the difficulties of life, how do you respond. When Jesus was faced with death itself we find Him providing a message of hope and help in our most difficult hour!

"And He That Was Dead Sat Up..." St. Luke 7:14-15a Introduction I. At a recent funeral of a very wealthy man, a news reporter reporting on the event ask one of the attenders, "How much did he actually leave behind?" His answer, "All of it!" That’s a truth we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Death Of An Empire Part 2 Series

Contributed by Sam Tollison on Aug 11, 2008

Nahum describesthe destruction of Nineveh after they abandoned thier faith in God.

NAHUM part 2 -Recap- Nahum 1:12-15 (NIV) 12 This is what the LORD says: "Although they have allies and are numerous, they will be cut off and pass away. Although I have afflicted you, [O Judah,] I will afflict you no more. 13 Now I will break their yoke from your neck and tear your ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stars Of Heaven Falling (A Brief Observation With Profound Revelation)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 21, 2012

Sermon Central. This short message produces profound thought in light of recent events in Israel and correlation with Revelation. Please comment with your thoughts.

STARS FALLING FROM HEAVEN By William Akehurst, HSWC Somewhere on a back country road along the Maryland/Pennsylvania state lines. Friday night, around 10pm, I was traveling down a lonesome country road with a great view of the star studded sky that night. I took notice when in the sky before ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unjust Steward

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2013

Some thoughts on a challenging text.

THE UNJUST STEWARD. Luke 16:1-9. For centuries interpreters have been more than a little puzzled, perplexed and disturbed by the parable of the unjust steward, at the beginning of Luke 16. The Emperor Julian, otherwise known as Julian the Apostate, even tried to use this parable to show that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Love

Contributed by Ajibola Disu on Jul 11, 2016

EXPOSITION OF CHRISTAIN LOVE USING 1 CORINTHIANS 13 V 1

1 Corinthians 13 v 1: Though I speak with the tongue of men and of angels and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal. Interpretation of the verse obtained from meditating on the scripture: The scripture talks about an instrument known as the cymbal, lets start from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The True Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 27, 2021

Choose your role model: Mary or Judas

Monday of Holy Week If any words can sum up Jesus’s call to discipleship, they are the words, “leave everything, and come and follow me.” Whatever it is that keeps us from obeying Christ’s law of love must be abandoned radically so we can obey. Here, as we enter Christ’s final brief time of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11, Song of Songs 1:12

Denomination: Catholic

Fleeing To Egypt Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 11, 2016

Reviewing Matthew's account of the events surrounding the arrival of the wise men.

“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’ When Herod the king heard this, he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Or Fantasy

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This sermon deals with the difference between faith and fantasy.

Faith Or Fantasy 1/14/2001 Nehemiah 2:10-20 1 Peter 5:6-11 Text Chapters 2-4 When was the last time you heard some one say "I’ve got faith this is going to work?" Faith is not determined by how much of a feeling you have about something, but rather by what it is you are putting your ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Responding To The Christmas Message

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

The revelation of Christ’s first advent invoked interesting and diverse responses. The responses of the Magi, of King Herod, and of the Priests and teachers in Jerusalem are examined and contrasted. They are rather typical of varied responses to Christ to

Responding to the Christmas Message 12-15-02 Intro: Text: Matt 2 2:1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Charismatic

The Power Of Blameless Life Series

Contributed by Prajeeth Johnson on Jan 25, 2011

How to be Blameless and be Holy before God Al Mighty.

The Power of Blameless Life "Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe..." (1 Thessalonians 2:10) That's a pretty powerful statement to make - to call on God as a witness to your holiness! Yet, without flinching, Paul ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Bad King, Pseudo-Kings & The True King!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 24, 2023

'Bad King, Pseudo-Kings & The True king!' - Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The wise men's question (vs 1-2) The foolish man's reaction (vs 3-8) The journeymen's adoration (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Bible Reading: Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 Ill: • In December 1903, after many attempts, • Wilber & Orville Wright were at last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

"Lessons Learned From The Storm" Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Apr 30, 2003

God allows storms in our life so that we can experience the power and the presence of Christ.

One of my favorite stories is about Chippie the parakeet. Chippie was a happy little bird, content every day to sit on his perch, swinging and singing to his little heart’s content. One day Chippie’s owner took the initiative to clean out his cage. She took off the attachment from the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Power Over Life's Storms

Contributed by Tim Bond on Feb 4, 2002

God allows storms in our life so that we can experience the power and the presence of Christ.

One of my favorite stories is about Chippie the parakeet. Chippie was a happy little bird, content every day to sit on his perch, swinging and singing to his little heart’s content. One day Chippie’s owner took the initiative to clean out his cage. She took off the attachment from the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ