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A New Beginning

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 4, 2013

Ruth was a widow who performed hard labor every day of her life in extremely hot weather conditions in order to survive. Her workplace was very hostile as she scraped food together which the reapers discarded on the ground. This must have been very humili

ANOINTED FOR A NEW BEGINNING Ruth was a widow who performed hard labor every day of her life in extremely hot weather conditions in order to survive. Her workplace was very hostile as she scraped food together which the reapers discarded on the ground. This must have been very humiliating and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:3

Denomination: Charismatic

Set Thine House In Order

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

Hezekiah was one of the greatest kings of Judah. Sadly, at the height of his popularity and power, he rendered not according to the benefits he received. This is typical of people’s attitudes today. They soon forget God’s abundant mercies. Some Christians

Intro: Hezekiah was one of the greatest kings of Judah. Sadly, at the height of his popularity and power, he rendered not according to the benefits he received (II Chron. 32:25). This is typical of people’s attitudes today. They soon forget God’s abundant mercies. Some Christians live not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: *other

Impossible! Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014

Jesus feeds 5000 men, plus women and children, with a Happy Meal.

• I know I will have some people's attention this morning because there are fish in the story. • Fishing and catching fish. • I don't think Jesus planned on taking his disciples fishing, but he wanted them to get away. • There were fish involved, however, in their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Our Disappointed God

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Aug 18, 2013

From the moment that he discovered that Adam and Eve were hiding in their nakedness to the moment that he hung on his cross, God has been disappointed in our choosing death over life. This magnifies his grace, even as it challenges our discipleship.

I came one day to this vineyard of mine; hoping, expecting that it would all be fine. The soil was rich, the corner... divine; I loved it, for sure- this vineyard of mine. The water was plenty, the sun warm and bright; I worked it by day and watched it by night. The hedge was protective, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doubt Series

Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Sep 22, 2011

Why we doubt?

DOUBTING THOMAS John 20:24-29 That evening of the first day of the first resurrection week was an ever memorable one. The hearts of the disciples were full of fear and wonder at the things which had happened (v. 18). They had met with closed and bolted doors, for fear of their enemies, to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Holiness

We Need The Heart Of The Shepherd Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 11, 2011

Part 3 in the series deals with what was in the heart of the shepherds, and why did God choose these shepherds to announce the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ?

What Does it Take to See Jesus? Christmas Series 2011 Part 3 – We Need the Heart of the Shepherds By Pastor James May We have seen from the Christmas Story that not everyone who lived in the land of Israel had the profound opportunity of seeing Jesus when he came into this world. Though ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Blind Man Who Could See

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

This was the last time Jesus would come through the city of Jericho before his death on the cross. One day Jesus will pass by where you are for the last time. What you do with Jesus will determine your destiny.

Intro: This was the last time Jesus would come through the city of Jericho before his death on the cross. One day Jesus will pass by where you are for the last time. What you do with Jesus will determine your destiny. In this story we see the blind man: (1) At the right place; (2) With the right ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: *other

The Four Seasons Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

The Bible uses may word pictures to illustrate spiritual life. Sometimes our Christian life is described as -- Walking, Standing, Running, and Sitting. I believe each of these words paint a picture of the different seasons we might find ourselves in as Ch

Intro: The Bible uses may word pictures to illustrate spiritual life. Sometimes our Christian life is described as -- Walking, Standing, Running, and Sitting. I believe each of these words paint a picture of the different seasons we might find ourselves in as Christians. Just as there are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1

Denomination: *other

The Life Of A Good Man

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

Are your steps being ordered by the Lord? Do you delight in the will and way of the Lord for your life? Have you fallen? Have you risen back up to get back in the fight? Where does that place you?

Intro: Psalm 37 contains a reference to three particular men. In v.16 we find “a righteous man,” in v.23 we find “a good man,” and in v.37 we find “the perfect man.” If we were to apply this from a NT viewpoint, we might say that the “righteous man” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23-24

Denomination: *other

What Will You Do With This Day?

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 14, 2012

Turn "What are you going to do today?" into "What does God want me to do today?"

What Will You Do With This Day? "Every house has a builder, but God is the one who made everything." Hebrews 3:4 (NLT) Intro: What are you going to do today? Sometimes the biggest decision people make on some days is what to wear. The most valuable thing people have today is there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ehud And The Fat Man

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Feb 22, 2012

This is the second sermon from the book of Judges that looks at Ehud the Judge!

I. Introduction The story we are looking at this morning is in my opinion one of the wildest maybe one of the grossest stories in the Bible. In fact, the first time I heard it I said is that really in the Bible? We are looking at the second judge this morning in the book of Judges. The ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Christians, Camels, And Calluses

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 5, 2017

A sermon exhorting Christians to pray.

"Christians, Camels, and Calluses!" James 5:13-20 James 5:13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Open Door - Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 19, 2017

Philadelphia always stayed faithful to the Christian faith until the end of its history, a powerful testament to the nature of a church for which Jesus had no admonition nor condemnation. God grant that we, too, may have that faithfulness to the end.

THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR READING Rev 3:7-12 1. HISTORY OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia/Alesehir is located approximately 80 miles east of Smyrna/Izmir and 26 miles southwest of Sardis. It stands on the Cogamis River, a tributary of the Hermus river. Philadelphia always stayed faithful to the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-12

Denomination: Church Of God

One Door Closes, Another Door Opens

Contributed by Greg Moller on Feb 6, 2020

What happens when a church closes doors for the last time but Jesus isn't done with them yet.

Our ministry has been holding services as part of a mainline denominational Church ( I won't name names) and for the last couple years I had been pastoring there. I was informed a few weeks ago that the church would be shutting down and closing the church. About a week later I was informed ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Pursuing The Call Part 2 "no Power Greater" Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

As we continue our series in Acts, we see that the team has arrived in Macedonia and began their ministry. Let’s pick up the narrative in verse 16 of acts 16.

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Part 2 JUNE 16, 2019 Acts 16:16-38 FATHER’S DAY OUTLINE And the journey continues . . . As we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit of divination and brought her owners much gain by fortune-telling. She followed Paul and us, ...read more

Denomination: Other