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The Hand That Rocks The Cradle

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 8, 2011

A Mother's DAy Message.

INTRODUCTION: Someone has written a poem titled: A. THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE They say that man is mighty He governs land and sea; He wields a mighty scepter On lower powers than he. But mightier power and stronger Man from his throne has hurled, For the hand that rocks the cradle Is ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Born In Sin, Fact Or Fiction

Contributed by J. Edward Brown Iii on Dec 17, 2013

Blinded To Truth Study Series The above text would teach that men are born sinners if it were meant to be taken literally. But the language of this text is not literal, it is figurative. Both context and reality demand a figurative interpretation of this text.

Born In Sin? FACT OR FICTION? Teaching Series By Rev. J. Edward Brown III 2013 We Were Born In Sin, And Shaped In Iniquity What does this really mean? Introduction This doctrine is accepted as fact almost universally in our churches, the doctrine that all of humanity sinned in Adam ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Ops Status: Ready! Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Second in a series on the Armor of God

Last week, we studied Ephesians 6:10-13, and saw that--like it or not--we are at war. This war is not against flesh and blood, that is, people; instead it is a battle between the forces of Heaven and the demonic forces that are Hell bound. We are called to stand--to hold our ground--in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-17

Denomination: Bible Church

What Are You Doing In Sodom? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 19, 2012

Sodom represents the allurment of the world. It proved deadly for Lot, and it will just as surely destroy our lives if we venture close to the world.

Our passage gives us a powerful lesson concerning worldliness. The key question from Genesis 14, “how close can you get to sin before it corrupts you?” The key verse, is Genesis 14:12. There we learn that while Lot first “pitched his tents near Sodom, now we read that Lot was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Of Heaven [part 3] Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 15, 2015

As individuals and as a church where do we stand when it comes to being the leaven? Are we pursuing to build a strong communion with Jesus Christ or being lured by the leaven of legalism, liberalism and materialism?

Introduction: This passage/verse may seem tricky because that was doubtless the reaction of the disciples when they heard this little story. Our Lord arrested them with this story and shocked them somewhat. When he told them that there was a woman who hid leaven in three measures of meal they must ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Standard For Leadership

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2020

A standard for leadership from 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 (adapted from Bob Russell's book, Take Comfort, chapter called a standard for leadership pgs. 15-28

HoHum: “Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes”- Jim Carrey. What is being said here is that arrogance has no place in leadership, even more so in spiritual leadership WBTU: In 2 Corinthians, Paul defends his qualifications as a leader. He set some standards that we can still use ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Baby Maker Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

It has been a major issue all through history-how can we get a baby? And this has to be a major issue in the realm of the spirit as well. We need to want to have babies for Jesus as desperately as Paul. He gave his life and suffered greatly in order to have babies for Jesus.

Men are trying to have babies. Some are experimenting with the idea of surgically implanting an embryo into the male and then surgically removing the child when it is grown enough to love on its own. But there are things even more bizarre. In 1978 science writer David Rorvik wrote In His Image. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

The Unsearchable Riches In Christ

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 6, 2023

For hundreds of years, thousands of people have gone into and out of that temple building unaware of the riches in contains. And today, far too many people are unaware of the unsearchable riches available to them. For them, it remains a mystery.

Alba 3-5-2023 THE UNSEARCHABLE RICHES IN CHRIST Ephesians 3:1-13 There was a news story reported in July 2011 that a well known Hindu temple in southern India revealed vast treasures and hidden secrets. The temple itself was well known and previously unguarded. (The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Human Spirit Should Function Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 11, 2023

What is the difference between the human soul and spirit? Message deals with the condition of an unbeliever's spirit and the importance of a spiritual resurrection. In a believer, how is one's spirit to function in relationship with God and in relationship with the soul?

Intro We have completed a brief study in how to maintain a pure conscience. As a follow-up to that, I want to talk about “Caring for Your Spirit.” What do we need to do to maintain a strong, active spirit that is in communion with God and functioning effectively? How is the human spirit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Psalm 116:15, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Corinthians 6:17, John 4:24, Galatians 5:16-25, Hebrews 2:15, 1 John 2:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Warm Side Of The Door

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 6, 2001

Every door has two sides. Jesus has introduced us to the warm side.

In his commentary on Paul’s letter to the Romans, Dr. Francis Schaeffer points out that chapters 1-4 tell us why we must be saved, and tell us how we can be saved. Then chapters 5-8 of Romans assume that we are now Christians, and in them, Paul explains what the Christian life is all about. So ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Orthodox

What Can A Donkey Teach A Jackass?

Contributed by James Groce on Feb 20, 2002

What an amazing and terrifying thought! To deliberately and purposefully oppose the will of God is to make God your adversary.

--------------------------------------- 21 So Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his donkey, and went with the princes of Moab. 22 Then God’s anger was kindled because he went, and the angel of the LORD stood in the way to oppose him. Now he was riding on his donkey, and his two servants ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

I See The Light! Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

The strength of our faith is tied up in our ability to hear God.

I think that it’s important to consistently remind ourselves that we do not serve a silent God. Throughout the pages of Scripture we see a God who is involved in His people’s lives and wants to speak to them and DOES speak to them. We see in the Bible a God who desperately wants to redeem mankind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Leaven Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2007

This ’most misunderstood’ parable is one of the most telling ones for our generation today. The parallels are powerful to consider! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Leaven Matthew 13:33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Leaven.html Just one verse is all it takes tonite to have a big spiritual spread to feast upon. How many have ever made homemade bread? What do you put in the dough to make it rise? Yeast. And what is the Bible word for yeast? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness - H.o.l.y.

Contributed by Brian Eatock on Feb 12, 2006

In this sermon I use the word HOLY to describe aspects of being like Chist or holiness. Humbleness, Obedience, Loving, and Yielded.

H.O.L.Y. Text: 1 Peter 1:15-16 Title: An introduction to Holiness Would you join with me by opening your Bibles to 1 Peter 1:15-16. Our scripture reading this morning is short and sweet. It will take us longer to find the page than it will to read it. However, it packs quite a punch. Entire ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Holiness

The Church Of Tolerance Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006

Sermon Four of a series

The Church of Tolerance Revelation 2:12-17 Let us now look at the third church, the church at Pergamus. The dictation of the Lord was penned and sent to this church. Though these letters can apply literally and dispensational, in this study we are dealing mostly with the practical. Practically, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist