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Birthright

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 2, 2025

The story of Esau is one of the saddest story in the Bible. It is also a timely reminder to all of us of what will happen if we chose sensuality over spirituality.

INTRODUCTION One of the saddest figures in the Bible is of a man named Esau. Esau and Jacob were promised children. The mother Rebecca was barren so the father, Isaac pleaded to God and his prayer was answered (Gen 25:21). Esau was the firstborn son of Isaac and Rebekah and the twin brother of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Have Nothing To Do With A Just Man!

Contributed by Boniface Simiyu on Feb 6, 2022

There are dire consequences for our actions against those heaven considers ''just men", even in our thoughts towards them there can be consequnces.

Matt 27:19 When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. Pilates wife sent a message to him and it was a very clear message. She had had a dream and in that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:19, 2 Samuel 6:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Me, Myself, And I Syndrome

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

This sermon addresses the need for accountability

Genesis 4:9 Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is Abel your brother?" He said, "I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?" NKJV This question that Cain asked God has echoed throughout the church since her existence. Am I supposed to keep watch over my brother? The answer is an undeniable ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Needs And Wants"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 19, 2002

Before it was even caled the "church" the church has been finding ways to meet the needs of people. But what about our wants?

"NEEDS AND WANTS" Acts 2: 42-47 I) Intro A) An "I need" illustration from kids childhood (Kids says, "I need" and the parent says, "you need? Or you want?") II) Text: RECAP: 3000 accepted Christ. Church jumped from 120 to 3000 in one day! A) Snapshot 1) Did not reject Jewish religion a) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Staying On Track Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

FOLLOWING THE RIGHT EXAMPLES (THE WAY OF THE CROSS RATHER THAN THE WAY OF INDULGENCE) WILL KEEP US ON TRACK

BIG IDEA: FOLLOWING THE RIGHT EXAMPLES (THE WAY OF THE CROSS RATHER THAN THE WAY OF INDULGENCE) WILL KEEP US ON TRACK IN THE RACE TO GLORY TO JOIN OUR SAVIOR, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST Gromacki: "In this section, the apostle challenged the believers to experience the joy of maturity." I. (:15-16) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Complacency Or Christ

Contributed by William White Jr on Jun 24, 2004

Hopefully this is a sermon of empowerment.

COMPLACENCY OR CHRIST? (Mark 6:30-38) I admit to you that I was quite taken up by all the pomp and circumstance leading up to and shortly following Mel Gibson’s movie, The Passion of the Christ. Churches were snapping up and selling tickets hurriedly. Media presses were heavily addressing every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:30-44

Denomination: Holiness

Clued In...tuned In...turned On

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 21, 2004

Christians need to experience these three things in their lives in order to be used by God in what may well be the last days prior to His return.

CLUED IN...TUNED IN...TURNED ON “For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything. For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Tall And Strong

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Aug 9, 2003

In this sermon, we discuss Spiritual Growth.

Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11 ETS: Peter writes about spiritual growth. ESS: This sermon informs us about spiritual grwoth. OSS: God’s people will grow spiritually. PQ: What does this passage teach me about spiritual growth. UW: Facts I. God has given us the means to grow spiritually (vv2-4) A. He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking How God Thinks

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 31, 2005

A short lesson on the mind of Christ. Great for a devotional or small group

Tonight I want to talk about following the spirit inside you I grew up Baptist- no one ever really said “God told me!” “I think the Lord’s telling us to do …this!” That’s why so many church adopt “We’ve never done it that way” “That will never work” “We tried that once, it didn’t work” We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Short Lesson On Convictions

Contributed by George Rennau on May 24, 2005

Are your convictions based on what the Bible teaches.

Short Lesson on Convictions My purpose is not to make an exhaustive study of this subject but to get you thinking about your convictions, and whether or not they are based on what the Bible teaches. What does the word conviction mean? Joshua 14:7 I was forty years old when Moses the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Life To The Teeth

Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 12, 2002

Life is short and uncertain.

Life-Line For Jesus Community Church 12/15/01 Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Living Life To The Teeth Ps 139:14 “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works.” James 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14, Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Baptist

Summary Of The Gospel

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Summary of the Gospel

Summary of the Gospel 1. The Gospel teaches of the Kingdom of God to come. (Matthew 4:23, 24:14; Mark 1:15) A. It was the message of the Kingdom that Jesus preached-for this reason was Jesus sent (Luke4:43) 2. The Gospel teaches of Jesus the Anointed (Christ) A. That He is the son of God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Answering Christ's Prayer Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006

Discover being involved in community is actually an answer to Jesus’ prayer.

Building Authentic Biblical Community: Community: Answering Christ’s Prayer John 17:6-24 28 September 2003 SUBJECT: Jesus’ Prayer for Community RESPONSE: Discover being involved in community is actually an answer to Jesus’ prayer. HOW TO/HOW LONG: Sign up for a life group during this series. We ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-24

Denomination: Baptist

Choices

Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on Jun 1, 2006

Is there any good choices that you have done in life?

Youth Cell Sharing Title: U Have a Choice Have u ever wonder how should u live this life? Have u ever struggled between living for Christ and living according to the world’s standards? Let me tell u a story: Long before ur time, in America, there lived these 2 famous actors, named Edwin Thomas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Youths Arise

Contributed by Nigel Martin on Dec 31, 2007

There is a call for Christian youths to arise and make a mark on their context

Place: Mona Open Bible Text: 2 Chronicles 34:1-21; 1 Kings 22&23 Date: Sunday, December 30, 2007 Theme: Youth Arise- get up/stand up Introduction Youth Arise(dub poetry) Youth arise and tek yuh right place (x2) Crime and violence and immorality Youth arise and tek yuh right place I am a youth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God