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From Exiled Shepherd To Exodus Leader Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Though our own lives may seem insignificant or confusing, God is able to take them and use them for His great purpose

He single-handedly saved the Jewish nation on several occasions. His life foreshadows that of Jesus, and he’s like Him in many ways. He predicted Jesus would come. He makes an appearance in the Bible many years after his death. His body is buried by God himself – an honor we read about no one ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From Lust, Prt. 2 Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 4, 2010

Part 6 in series Freedom From..., this message gives specific ways to root lust out of our lives.

Freedom From Lust, prt. 2 Freedom From... prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 2, 2009 Last week we talked about lust and I chose to concentrate on physical lust and emotional lust. I pointed out that when lust is simply defined as intense sexual desire, it is perfectly fine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12

Denomination: Free Methodist

With A Little Help From My Friends Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jun 10, 2011

The value of friends who minister to you and with you for souls and for encouragement.

WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS Colossians 4:7-18 This part of the Colossian letter would be so easy to skip. It’s like reading a foreign tax roll. Each name represents an indispensable person to Paul. They were a few of the people who made his ministry possible. Jesus always placed great ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Lessons From The Palace Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 4 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message explores lessons learned from a second visit to the palace.

Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #4 “Lessons from the Palace Part 2” Introduction There are two stages to our study of the life of Elijah. First, we want to examine the passage. The provided outline provides some sort of logical structure to the passage. We want to examine God’s interaction ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:15-18, Psalm 27:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Spiritual Insights From "American Idol"

Contributed by John Mayes on Mar 11, 2006

What does "American Idol" have in common with the day of Judgment and Matthew 7:21? Both are "reality based"!

Spiritual Insights from "American Idol" The show, "American Idol" is in it’s fifth season on FOX and is watched by millions of people worldwide. Every year thousands of hopeful contestants between the ages of 16 and 29 audition for the chance to become the next "American Idol". Immediate fame ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Lame Man To Leaping Man

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 11, 2005

Too many of us today are have our focus set on our afflictions, problems worries, our attention must be directed to God as the lame mans was so that we can turn affliction into adoration with our attention on God.

Intro: I don’t know if you have ever heard of Charles Dickens classic Great Expectations. It is a story of an orphan boy named Pip. After a turn of events he is left a large sum of money by an unknown benefactor. He wants so terribly bad to become a gentleman and no longer be common. He has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Come" Invitations From Our Master

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Mar 6, 2018

This sermon speaks to a few of the "Invitations" that God has given both Believers and Non-Believers

Message Today: “COME" Invitations from the Master Come is the “invitation” . It may be issued to one, few or many, or to ALL. Free-will places the “reception of the invitation” square in the hands of the one invited. I CHOOSE to accept or decline the Invitation... I CHOOSE to determine whether ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Thanksgiving Day Message From Paul

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 27, 2024

Paul had much to be thankful for. He shared some of this with the believers in Philippi. This is an abridged version of a sermon I've preached at a few different churches over the years. Feel free to use this as the Lord leads.

Introduction: Thanksgiving Day is only two days away as I write this in November 2024! Many have written about the first Thanksgiving Day, in 1620’s colonial Massachusetts and there is much supplemental material. The important thing is that those early Pilgrims knew they could not possibly have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

8 Success Secrets From The Bible

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 28, 2025

It is the will of God for us to live a successful life. In this message Dr. Vorce outlines eight success secrets from the Bible.

3 John 1:2 – “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” Romans 1:10 – “Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.” 1 Corinthians 16:2 – “Upon the first day of ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, Romans 1:10, 1 Corinthians 16:2, Joshua 1:8, Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 10:35, Proverbs 12:24, Proverbs 22:29, Proverbs 22:1, Luke 6:38, Psalm 126:3, 2 Corinthians 9:6, Galatians 6:9, Psalm 23:4, John 16:13, Acts 1:8, Proverbs 27:17, Matthew 18:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Redeemed From The Curse! Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 27, 2005

Our complete redemption from the curse.

We have talked about the curse of the law as described in the 28th chapter of Deuteronomy. However the first curse that came upon man was the curse of spiritual death. Genesis 2:17. "but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

With A Little Help From My Friends

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003

Paul had many friends who helped him accomplish his mission. This sermon gives guidelines for choosing friends that will help you reach God’s goals for your life.

June 29, 2003 Colossians 4:7-18 “With a little help from my friends” INTRODUCTION I spent Monday through Thursday of this week at Camp Monongahela. Of the 55 campers that we had, 30 of them were “first-timers”. Some of them knew no one when they arrived at camp, and others only ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons To Be Learned From A Minister's Minister

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 4, 2005

A sermon to those who are entering the pastoral ministry.

"Lessons To Be Learned From A Minister’s Minister" 2 Timothy 4:1-8 The perfect pastor preaches exactly 20 minutes, then sits down, He condemns sin but never hurts anyone’s feelings. He works from 8 AM to 10 PM in every type of work, from preaching to custodial service. He makes $60 a week, wears ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free From The Fence Of Offense

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 11, 2006

Identify what an offense is, and how to overcome the offense once it comes.

Breaking Free from the Fence of Offence Foundational Text: Act 24:16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men. (AMP) Therefore I always exercise and discipline myself [mortifying my body, deadening my carnal affections, bodily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray From Where You Are (1) Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 12, 2007

Notice what Jesus DOESN’T tell them. Jesus never tells the disciples they have to change first. He never tells them to become more than what they are and that they need to change before they can approach God. You can pray to God from right where you are.

[ME] I grew up in church where the Pastor would call on people to pray during the service or to close the service. I distinctly remember one particular gentleman in our church, when he was called upon to close in prayer, my teenage friends and I would literally moan with the expectation of an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Methodist

A Word From God - Christmas 2007 Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ we celebrate his enlightening presence among us; we celebrate the coming of the one who brought the whole creation into being; we celebrate our new found status as children of God, we celebrate the fact that God h

Did you notice the common theme that comes through in the two Bible Readings we just heard? Not just the theme that God has sent his Son in the form of this child Jesus. No, I’m thinking of the fact that God has sent him to communicate with us. God has spoken to us by a son, Hebrews tells us. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican