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Sacrificial Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2010

At Christmas we are often entertained with amusing stories of sacrificial love such as "It’s a Wonderful Life" and "The Gift of the Magi". In the Word of God we find a true story of sacrificial love demonstrated by a woman named Ruth.

Sacrificial Love Ruth 1:11-18 Introduction: At Christmas we are often entertained with stories of sacrificial love. We are all familiar with Jimmy Steward’s role in “It’s a Wonderful Life”. Steward, the hero, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

"The Forgotten God" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 19, 2011

We can think Jonah saved the people of Nineveh but it was God who saved them. This lesson will show that it is ONLY the word of God that saves. No amount of entertainment preaching from us will do if the Holy Spirit is not present and active.

Jonah 2:10 “And the Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land.” Sometimes we forget God controls all of life, not just humans. He still controls all the breath and actions of animals. What a powerful, all knowing God we serve!! So now Jonah finds himself thrown up ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:4-10

The Spiritual Root Of Warfare

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 24, 2023

Though we were delivered from sin, most of us continue to listen to the voice of Satan. We are deceived by him, we believe what he says, and we are entertained by his schemes. That does not need to be the case

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We just finished a series in the Sermon on the Mount, and if you remember, Jesus started his sermon by listing the Beatitudes for the Kingdom of Heaven. Well, recently, I found the Devil’s Beatitudes, and it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Solo El Poder De Dios

Contributed by Jose Diaz on Nov 18, 2003

A. Un caballero que Miraba en su TV la lucha libre, vio un en el público un letrero que decía Jn.3:7. 1. Este verso debe estar escrito en todos los lugares que visitamos. a) El espejo del baño b) La puerta de la casa c) La puerta del baño d) La puert

I. Introducción A. Un caballero que Miraba en su TV la lucha libre, vio un en el público un letrero que decía Jn.3:7. 1. Este verso debe estar escrito en todos los lugares que visitamos. a) El espejo del baño b) La puerta de la casa c) La puerta del baño d) La puerta del mercado 2. Debe estar ...read more

Scripture: John 3:7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Of Kings And Nations

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 20, 2015

What a daunting responsibility is laid on the voter.Our country is in recession and the world is in depression and nearing financial collapse. Nations are raising swords against one another and super powers are restless nearly inviting another world war

Of Kings and Nations Revelation 19:15-16 1 Samuel 8 This past Friday my wife and I took our grandchildren to a Corn Field Maze. It's a fun way to spend a fall afternoon. We got into the maze and I soon realized that it was just like going into the voting booth. It seemed no matter which way I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dedicated To Joy Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 29, 2008

Joy isn’t ginned up with fun entertainment. Joy doesn’t pass with changing seasons or swinging moods. True, unquenchable joy comes only from God. That’s the kind of joy to be dedicated to.

1. Intro (6:16) 2. The first way we can be dedicated to striving for joy is with joyful sacrifice. (6:17) 3. The second way we can be dedicated to striving for joy is with joyful service. (6:18-20) 4. The third way we can be dedicated to striving for joy is with joyful separation. (6:21-22a) 5. The ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Is This All There Is? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 4, 2012

In our world of entertainment, glitz, and glamor, we are led to believe that if we follow the pattern of this age we can get satisfaction. But in the end it is only temporary. David tells us that the satisfaction that comes from a relationship with God ha

Psalm 16 is a Miktam. We don’t know what that Hebrew word means, but it could suggest music in a “plaintive” style or a contemplative poem. This psalm is about God’s protection, praise, and provision. It is about how to live life in the here and now, and how to be assured of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Cry Of A Christian Heart

Contributed by James May on Jan 6, 2019

The church must have one main focus and that is the saving of lost souls. We don't need more entertainment and more pats on the back for our own salvation and faithfulness. God give us a burden for the lost!

The Cry of a Christian Heart Sunday, January 06, 2019 – 6 pm By Rev. James May The most prolific writer of the New Testament was the Apostle Paul as he wrote many letters to the church of his day. How much he thought of the church that would be around in 2019 I don’t know, but the words he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Most Of Vacation Bible Schools Are Not Christ Centered But Man Centered. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2019

As the summer vacation starts many churches have come up with various vacation programs which they call it as vacation bible school filled with pragmatic, man-centered, entertainment-style programs designed to lure kids and teens into the church..

Baiting the hook with promises of fun and excitement with spectacular worldly events like hip-hop and rock music, cool and fun entertainment, craft time, snack time, or game time and with bunch of unbiblical programs. These people act in entertainment-driven, just like the secular world. Most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:11, 2 Peter 2:3, Matthew 23:25, 1 Corinthians 10:21

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 4 – Remember The Devotion Of Your Youth, But What Is It Now? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 7, 2024

Jeremiah’s message was not received by the religious, legal or ruling class. Today political, entertainment, religious and academic figures, refuse to listen to the message; but it is often Mr and Mrs Average and Mr and Mrs Not Important, who respond. Israel will be restored.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 4 – REMEMBER THE DEVOTION OF YOUR YOUTH, BUT WHAT IS IT NOW? PART 4 – Jeremiah 2:1-3 CHAPTER 2 {{Jeremiah 2:1-3 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, “Go and proclaim in the ears of Jerusalem saying, ‘Thus says the LORD, “I REMEMBER CONCERNING YOU THE DEVOTION ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-3, Revelation 2:4-5, Luke 14:16-22, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, Zechariah 14:20-21, Ezekiel 16:22, Ezekiel 16:43, Hosea 2:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Live In The Overflow Of Hope - Romans 15:13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 18, 2025

We live in a world desperate for hope. Every day, the news bombards us with stories of war, suffering, division, and despair. People search for hope in wealth, relationships, careers, and entertainment—only to find that these things ultimately fail to satisfy.

Go! And Live in the Overflow of Hope - Romans 15:13 Introduction: Hope in a Hopeless World We live in a world desperate for hope. Every day, the news bombards us with stories of war, suffering, division, and despair. People search for hope in wealth, relationships, careers, and entertainment—only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Psalm 62:5, Lamentations 3:24, Nehemiah 8:10, John 14:27, Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Judgment Day - Sodom And Gomorrah

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 3, 2024

Our nation has hit an all-time low level of depravity. It cries out to GOD for correction. As in the days of Noah, and as in the days of Lot, so it will be when the Son of Man is revealed. Sense the urgency of this statement, JESUS is Coming Soon!

2024.06.02.Sermon Notes. Judgment Day. Sodom and Gomorrah William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Our nation has hit an all-time low level of depravity. It cries out to GOD to be rescued and returned to the root of its foundation upon the principles of GOD’s Word. Yet, as in the days of Noah, and as in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-30, Genesis 18:1-15, Psalm 139:2, Romans 8:22, Genesis 18:16-33, Matthew 3:12, 2 Peter 3:9, Hebrews 13:2, Genesis 19:1-38, Luke 17:20-30, Proverbs 16:18, Psalm 14:1-3, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 63:4, Romans 12:19, Matthew 5:22, Jeremiah 21:12, 2 Peter 3:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 3, 2003

Today, amid all the laughter of entertainment, parties and such we are a joyless society. I like joy; I like the genuine kind that starts deep down within and bubbles up to the surface. It is irrepressible, unstoppable and it is what Jesus died to bring

January 5, 2003 1And all the people gathered as one man at the square which was in front of the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses which the LORD had given to Israel. 2Then Ezra the priest brought the law before the assembly of men, women and all who ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Is He In You?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Every year just before Easter and Christmas the world sets out to attack Jesus. A recent example is a movie recently produced by an American entertainer named Bill Maher. He called the movie "Religulous" borrowing from the word incredulous.

Is He In You? John 6:41-70 The sermon title today is a little like the slogan used by a popular sports beverage "Gatorade". That companys slogan is "Is it In You"? The suggestion is that if you don’t have Gatorade in you that you will not be able to perform to your best as an athlete. Iam ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-70

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Obey Your Thirst

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

In today’s consumer world, we can never get enough ... of anything. We devour relationships, pleasure, food, work, entertainment, accomplishments, ministry, and things as fast as we can. People everywhere are driven by a thirsting, a wanting, a needing,

Obey Your Thirst Illustration: Sprite commercials - missed dunk Those Sprite commercials can preach! That’s tonight’s message in fact. * If you’re thirsty - drink something that will quench your thirst. Don’t just drink something because of commercialism, or peer pressure, or the pop ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal