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Ephesians 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 23, 2022

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1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles-- 2 if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace which was given to me for you; 3 that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief. 4 By referring to ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Poverty Is Prevented By Diligence And Divine Sovereignty Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 28, 2017

Part 2 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Trip That Was Diverted

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 19, 2016

Whether it is our nature or not, God sometimes calls us to flex and adjust to change, but He gives us the strength to do so.

The Return Trip That Was Diverted Thwarted Christmas Plans series (Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23) 1. I love stories like this: (UPI) An alleged robber at a Florida convenience store picked the wrong potential victim when the man he threatened with a BB gun turned out to be a former WWE wrestler. Shad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Show A Fool How Foolish He Is

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 18, 2016

To show that GOD knows a fool from a wise person and GOD already laid down the characteristics of a foolish person from His WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: How are you going to handle a fool? Show him from GOD'S WORDS how foolish he is. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD knows a fool from a wise person and GOD already laid down the characteristics of a foolish person from His WORDS. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 26:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nature’s Fury—god's Faithfulness

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 12, 2018

. This got me thinking. Could “cleaning out the atmosphere” be part of the reason God allows storms in the first place? What about personal storms?

Scripture: Mark 6:45–52, especially verse 51 Then He went up into the boat to them, and the wind ceased. And they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and marveled. Introduction: Hurricane Michael this year killed 17 people. Hurricane Wilma hit Florida in mid-October, 2005, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Hope Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 23, 2021

Before you can have hope, you must have faith! Faith is for today – Hope is for tomorrow. Faith in Christ is placing your trust in Him, it is a relationship of trust... Hope is that trust extended into the future, extended toward tomorrow.

Romans 15:8-13 THE GOD OF HOPE Paul begins this chapter, Romans 15:4 “…whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” Christian “Hope” is rooted deeply in “Faith.” Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Thirty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time, C- What Is Our Sycamore Tree?

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 2, 2022

“It isn’t necessary for [others] to like me to save my life, and I don’t need to like them for me to be saving their lives.”

The Guinness Book of World Records keeps track of some very unusual records. The 1999 edition contains one entry titled, “The longest time living in a tree.” It seems a man in Indonesia named Bungkas went up a tree in 1970 and has been up there ever since. He lives in a crude tree house made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Ravenous Wolves

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 5, 2024

The wolves are now rich enough to buy the best sheep's clothing, but a true shepherd can sniff them out.

1 Cor 5:11  But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.  Covetous p?e??e´?t?? pleonekte¯s pleh-on-ek'-tace From ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:11, Luke 18:8, Matthew 7:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-10, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Ephesians 4:14, Romans 16:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Walk The Talk In Love

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Nov 23, 2024

A Christians we are called not to just talk about love, but to walk the talk.

Walk to Talk in Love Terry Cavanaugh / General Walk the Talk / Love / Romans 13:10   A Love That Fulfill the Law Introduction I debating preaching this message this close to an election. To say that this election brought out the passions of people would be an understatement. I even ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

"Fly High " - Acts Part 27 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 27, 2007

The Apostle Paul teaches us in Acts chapter 2:27-44 – 11 steps to managing a crisis in life.

Fly High – Acts Part 27 Opening Illustration: The Story of John Newton by Al Rogers (This article is reprinted from the July-August 1996 issue of “Away Here in Texas”.) “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound...” So begins one of the most beloved hymns of all times, a staple in the hymnals of many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:27-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And Peter Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 5, 2014

If we learn from Peter – hear the straight talk of Jesus to Peter and to us we can avoid a lot of the pitfalls and mistakes Peter made. If we yield to the straight talk of Jesus – listen – repent – change course then we too can make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven.

Theme: Let’s Talk Series 3: Straight Talk What is it? It’s like when your spouse asks if the new outfit makes her look fat and you say, “Yes, you look like you gained 30 pounds!” It’s like when your wife asks if you love her new haircut and you say, “No you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-75

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving The Transformed Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 13, 2014

1) Service in Love (Romans 12:9-10), 2) Service in the Lord (Romans 12:11), 3) Service in Loyalty (Romans 12:12), and finally 4) Service in Lack (Romans 12:13)

In the latest summer installment of the movie Transformers: Age of Extinction: A mechanic and his family join the transforming Autobots as they are targeted by a bounty hunter from another world. Following the plot of the three previous transformers movies, vehicles transform to fight evil. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Other

Israel’s Repentance Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 3, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 12:10-14 examines the spiritual transformation of all the remnant of Israel at Christ's Second Coming and the three essentials of genuine salvation taught in the passage. This is a powerful evangelism text.

Intro In Zechariah 12 we have first a description of the physical deliverance God gives Israel during the Battle of Armageddon. In two movements, the Lord gives Israel victory over the much larger army of the Antichrist. First God weakens the enemy by sabotaging their war machine and throwing their ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:1-14, Romans 11:25-27, Matthew 5:4, Jeremiah 31:31-34, 2 Corinthians 3:1-16, John 19:32-37, 2 Corinthians 7:1-10, 2 Chronicles 35:24-25, Romans 14:12, Isaiah 53:1-10, John 16:7-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Authentic Versus Counterfeit Faith (Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 27, 2024

This message examines the qualities of saving faith as revealed in Romans 4:18-22. In this chapter, Paul uses Abraham's example to teach the kind of faith response to God that ultimately leads to eternal salvation. Hint: It is not easy believism.

Intro A major theme in Romans 4 is faith. Paul is aggressively contending for justification by faith alone. The issue we are currently addressing is the kind of faith Paul has in mind when he uses the word. We know from James 2 that some forms of faith are dead and worthless. We know from Jesus’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Romans 8:1-39, 1 Samuel 17:37, Numbers 14:8, Genesis 12:1-20, Galatians 6:7, 2 Corinthians 10:15, Ephesians 3:20, John 6:67-68, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Part 6: Great Things Happen When God's People Pray! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 26, 2024

1. We invite the Lord’s involvement (Jdg 6:11-12). 2. We profit from His patience (Jdg 6:12-16, 1, 25, 36-40). 3. We succeed through His strength (Jdg 6:14-16; Jdg 7:2-7; Jdg 7:12-22; Jdg 8:10).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 6: Great Things Happen when God's People Pray! Judges 6:1-40; Judges 7:2-7; Judges 7:12-22; Judges 8:10 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 26, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Judges 6. Here the Bible begins to tell us the story of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40, Judges 7:2-7, Judges 7:12-22, Judges 8:10

Denomination: Baptist