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Wrapping Up God's Miraculous Work Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 30, 2017

Don't run ahead of God's leaders.

“Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan . . . then officers reminded the people . . . ‘When you see the Ark of the Covenant . . . go quickly over the Jordan . . . stay about 3,000 feet away . . . you have not come this way before’ . . . ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Three Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 11, 2023

Don't become lukewarm and dead

The fifth letter is addressed to the church of Sardis. "And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, "These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: 'I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. Be watchful and strengthen ...read more

Discern Who To Affirm

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 22, 2023

Don't become glitter blinded.

Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

Don’t be a bitter person, be a forgiving person.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians has two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us, what Paul calls walking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Coping To Conquering

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001

DON’T JUST DEAL WITH PROBLEMS OF LIFE; TURN THEM AROUND TO YOUR OWN USE. DON’T JUST COPE CONQUER LIFE.

Title: From Coping To Conquering Text: II Corinthians 4:5-12 Intro: You know it is a bad day when: - You call the suicide prevention hotline and they put you on hold. - Your stuck in traffic and your horn gets stuck behind a group of Hell’s Angels motorcycle gang. - You get to work to find a 60 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Teacher's Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 21, 2015

How does the gift of teaching help the church? And does that mean that if we don't have this gift that we don't have to teach?

Little Johnny wasn't getting good marks in school. One day he came up to the teacher’s desk and looked like he wanted to say something. “Yes Johnny” the teacher said. “Is there something you want?” Very quietly he said, "I don't want to scare you, but my daddy says ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 12, 2016

Don't let ritual rise above your relationship with God. Don't let your ways rise above God's ways.

Last week we saw the marks of a great servant in Prophet Samuel. He is a man of integrity, faithfulness and a genuine love for his people. • Today we will see the new leader Saul, and sadly, the opposite of what we see last week – the marks of a disobedient servant. Let’s read 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What It Means To Have Faith (2)

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2011

Faith is persevering when you don’t feel like it, and trusting God even when you don’t get it.

Faith is dependency on God. Faith is practical. We exercise faith by acting on what we believe. The FOUR Principles of Practical Faith (from Hebrews 11) (1) FAITH IS BELIEVING WHEN YOU DON’T SEE IT (Heb 11:1,7) • In a sense, you have to have faith that it is going to happen, FOR IT to happen. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Are You God? When All Is Quiet… Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 17, 2013

When we don't hear from God, when we don't "feel" God's presence....where has He gone?

Psalm 143 1 LORD, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief. 2 Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one living is righteous before you. 3 The enemy pursues me, he crushes me to the ground; he makes me dwell in the darkness like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

John Chapter 9 Part 4 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 10, 2013

Why don't the Pharisees and Jewish leaders believe the testimony of the Man born blind? Why don't we believe the testimony of all of creation when it is so obvious. Do we say, "Don't confuse me with the facts?"

(Props needed - six foot thread - Bible collection CD) John 9:13-34 (Video) They brought to the Pharisees the man who had been blind. Now the day on which Jesus had made the mud and opened the man’s eyes was a Sabbath. Therefore the Pharisees also asked him how he had received his sight. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:14-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Kingdom Relationships Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 20, 2019

In dealing with your anger, don’t commit murderous acts, don’t think murderous thoughts, and don’t speak murderous words. But if your anger has hurt someone, seek reconciliation and seek a resolution as soon as you can.

Several years ago, the Arizona Republic carried a story about Steve Tran of Westminster, California. He activated 25 bug bombs in his apartment to get rid of some unwanted guests, the cockroaches that shared the space with him. He closed the door thinking he had seen the last of them. But when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Ephesians 4:26-27, Matthew 10:28, Mark 9:48, James 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

My Comfort!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 18, 2015

At times we don’t need a lecture, we don’t need the ‘Red Sea’ miracle to be narrated, we don’t need a long advice, we don’t need a sermon – all we need when we stand broken, forlorn and discouraged is a kind word,

When you have nowhere to go except to His throne! Psalm 119:50”This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.” At times we don’t need a lecture, we don’t need the ‘Red Sea’ miracle to be narrated, we don’t need a long advice, we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keep Your Lamp Burning

Contributed by Jose Imperial on Nov 6, 2008

Its hard to burn for God always but you don’t need to run, you don’t need to hide, and you don’t need to quit just because it is. Knowing who you are will keep you burning for God always.

LAMP THAT BURN CONTINUALY Objective: 1.To give awareness to brethren that they are light, and they have a purpose. 2.To give instruction to those who want to burn continously 3.To give encouragement to those who face a shortage of light because of shortage of oil cause by ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 27:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Not To Pray

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 27, 2005

Brief Message w/ good illustrations...In answering the disciples request "Teach Us To Pray", Jesus told them how NOT to pray: Don’t Pray HAZY, Don’t Pray CRAZY, and Don’t Pray LAZY. Powerpoint at website.

How Not to Pray Mt. 6:5-13 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html "The proper way for man to pray," said Deacon Lemuel Keyes; "The only proper attitude is down upon his knees." "Nay, I should say the way to pray," said Reverend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

"When We Die, Don't We Just Come Back As Something Else?" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 21, 2004

What happens after I die?

This question relates to the idea of reincarnation. This notion has become popular today because of the rise of New Age thought in our culture, but its origins go back to eastern mysticism. Reincarnation is the belief that the individual soul survives and is reincarnated into another body upon ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist