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The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 4, 2013

A deep exploration into Luke 16:14-30 with emphases on understanding the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus in context.

In these tough economic times, panhandling is a common scene. Visit any sizable city and it seems there is someone on every corner asking for money. No doubt, a few desperately need help; nevertheless the majority of panhandlers are taking advantage of the generosity of others. It is enough to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:14-30

Denomination: *other

Free...free...free...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 13, 2014

Wrapping up a message on Matt 10:8, around the recent hot media topic...elevation of Indian born Sathya Nadella as CEO of Microsoft!!!

FREE…FREE…FREE… OK Hyderbadis’ (Yours truly included) have something to be proud about, for their “Son of the soil” namely Sathya Nadella was recently elevated to one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8

Denomination: *other

Ritualism Versus Spiritual Reality Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 20, 2010

God desires to curb the trend toward formalism in religion which is satisfied with meeting external observation. To obey the moral precepts & principles of the word is infinitely more important than ceremonies & man-made traditions.

ZECHARIAH 7: 1-7 RITUALISM VERSUS SPIRITUAL REALITY [Ezra 6:1-11] The seventh and eighth chapters are the third distinct division of the prophecy. In the first portion was the call to national repentance and turning to the Lord for His Covenant blessings. After a national turning to God ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

An Offer To God

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 27, 2009

God does not want sanctimonious platitudes and feel-good ritual; He wants us, and our praise to Him needs to reflect true righteousness and thanksgiving.

An Offer to God Griffith Baptist Church – 3/29/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 50 Key verse: Psalms 50:23 – Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I show the salvation of God. Premise: God does not want sanctimonious platitudes and feel-good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

1 Samuel 7:2-4 Series

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Nov 22, 2014

1 samuel 7:2-4

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Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-4

Denomination: *other

Skeletons In The Closet

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 11, 2018

Would they have been the ones you and I, would have selected? Probably not, because human nature has a tendency to see through people for what they are. Instead of seeing people through and what they can be and become!

Illus. By sermon central The Tale of Star..."a Star is born" Eusebius, (jusbeus) a scholarly church historian of the early fourth century, evidently made a considerable study of the literature available to him, and came to this conclusion about the star: "The star was new and a stranger among the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Present Help From A Future Hope Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

This message continues thoughts regarding the inheritance factor in our discussion of being kingdom kids. This is the first of 13 messages exploring how an understanding of future hope aids our walk today.

“Present Help from a Future Hope” Pt 1 Review X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD Remember – you’re not home yet. B. FUTURE INHERITANCE Remember – He who has the Son gets it all and the best is yet to come. C. INTERMEDIATE HOME Remember – Absent from the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Hebrews 12:22-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Aug 29, 2018

A study of the freedom that comes from allowing Christ to rule in our heart

The mind of christ INTRODUCTION: Text: Philippians 2:5-11 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-21, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Approaching Your Year(2023-4)-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 17, 2024

3 of 5. God established a novel way for Israel to approach their calendar year. God’s people should have a particular approach toward understanding their calendar year. But, How are we to approach our new year? A proper approach toward your year is found in...

APPROACHING YOUR YEAR-III—Exodus 12:2(:1-13) •God’s people must approach their ‘New Year’ within the confines of His exclusive worldview. Need: For all that this New Year will hold, God’s people should & can approach it with Confidence! Even when we cannot know all that our future ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:2, Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Meek Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Feb 1, 2023

This beatitude is about the meek. Those who are most humble and gentle are those who will have the most power and glory in eternity as they inherit the earth.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION DAN THE MAN Danny Trejo plays some of Hollywood’s toughest characters. You may have seen his mean mug in some of the most famous action movies…usually as a bad guy. Danny has been in movies like Predators, Desperado, Heat, Con Air, and most recently the Machete ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Matthew 11:29, 2 Corinthians 10:1, 1 Timothy 6:11, 2 Timothy 2:24-25, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 37:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Illustrates "Called" And "Chosen"

Contributed by Ray Geide on Feb 12, 2013

What do the words, called and chosen, mean? Jesus illustrated it twice.

Jesus Illustrates "Called" and "Chosen" There are two Bible words that are pivotal to the Calvinist view: "called" and "chosen". Calvinism says that before time began God went through the people who would live on the earth and picked out certain ones to be saved. These are the chosen ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 13, 2022

The purpose of the church is to be the catalyst that will ignite change in the sinner through and with the unadulterated word of God convicting sinners of their sin, convincing them that God loves them and died for their sins, and converting them.

The Purpose of the Church By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Last week I spoke on how the Spirit of the Nicolaitans is operating in the church today. In that message I dealt with what I called superfluous fluff when I spoke on so-called Ecclesiastical Attire, Clerical Vestments, Robes, ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Unity Of The Brethren

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2021

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!

(Psa 133:1 NKJV) Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! (Psa 133:2 NKJV) It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. (Psa 133:3 NKJV) It is like the dew of Hermon, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, John 17:19-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shepherd Of His Sheep

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021

Now I am not a chef, but I would imagine that if you were going to feed a group of chefs, you had better know something about cooking. Our Lord told Peter to, "feed My sheep.”

In this particular passage of scripture, he is feeding the “Spiritual Chefs”, the ministers of the gospel. Notice that he speaks of: I. THE ELDER Verse 1. "The elders which are among you...” From this verse we see who he is addressing and where they are located: “Which are among you…” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

New Year: New Me

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 15, 2024

As we move out of one year into the next, there is a hope that the changes that need to be made will be made.

New Year: New Me 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Good Morning Everyone- very glad that you have joined us on this last day of 2023- I have been in prayer as we come to the very last day of one year and tomorrow move into a new year. Most people going out of one year and into another take at least a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Nazarene