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A Beauty Greater Than Our Fears, Part 1: Beauty Has A Name Series

Contributed by Jeph Guinan on Jul 10, 2011

The beauty of God is greater than the ugliness of our fear.

Psalm 27:4 “A Beauty Greater Than Our Fears, Part 1: Beauty Has a Name.” - Set context for the Psalm – 2 Sam 15 I. Intro – Mole, Dr. called, tornado, Child not home yet; these are the times when fear grips our hearts and cripples us with thoughts of the worst ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joshua Introduction Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 16, 2007

Joshua is a book about being an everyday hero, about trusting God’s might above our sight. In this introduction we learn how God prepared Joshua to face his battles, and how God prepares us to face ours.

Calvary Chapel Newberg o Bible Study Joshua - Introduction A brief history of God’s redemptive work: God created man who then rebelled against him, giving themselves over as slaves to an enemy (Satan). God began His redemptive work by promising a Savior (Genesis 3), then working to bring about ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Troubling Issue Takes Root In The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

This message looks at the trouble to the church and the solution for the church when we bring outside arguments in.

A TROUBLING ISSUE TAKES ROOT IN THE CHURCH Philippians 4:2-5 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord. 3  Indeed, true companion, I ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my fellow ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Re-Examining Our Practice Of Christianity Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 28, 2024

Follow the commands of the Lord. Do not add or subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God

The majority of Ghanaians, around sixty percent, claim to be Christian. In a few months, we will be voting to elect a new president and new members of parliament. The campaign has already started and we are being told that not all that we hear is really the truth. Are Christians not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27, Deuteronomy 4:1-9, Mark 7:9-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

12 Keys To The Kingdom Of God System Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 24, 2024

Examining the parables of Jesus to fit the puzzle pieces together of how the Kingdom of God system practically works.

How does the Kingdom of God system work? The Lord Jesus taught one main message while he walked the Earth: The Kingdom of God. He taught it through parables. So if we look at the parables, and try to fit them together, we can find the basic instructions for how to live in God's world system. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32, Mark 4:21-25, Luke 11:5-13, Mark 7:14-23, Matthew 20:1-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Religion Of Hypocrites Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 10, 2025

He called them blind guides (Matthew 23:16), snakes and brood of vipers (23:33). We are called to practice true godliness, sincere love, and enduring faith.

Text: Matthew 23:23-32 Theme: Hypocrite Religion   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: Today, we would meditate and understand what doesn’t mean hypocrisy, and how Pharisees and scribes were hypocrites, and where we stand in our spiritual life. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-32

Denomination: Methodist

Traits Of A Carnal Church. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 25, 2024

A carnal church is one that is focused on the flesh and the world, rather than on the Spirit and eternity.

A carnal church is one that is focused on the flesh and the world, rather than on the Spirit and eternity. It prioritizes human wisdom, traditions, and temporal things over spiritual wisdom, biblical teachings, and eternal things. A carnal church is often marked by division, strife, and a lack of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Jude 1:4

Characteristics Of A Godly Marriage (1 Peter 3:1-7) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 3:1-7

Characteristics of a Godly Marriage Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. Your beauty should not come from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Intepret Difficult Passages

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Intepret Difficult Passages

How To Deal With Problems In the Bible 1. Believe that the Bible is the word of God without error, completely true, and entirely inspired by God. Once you approach the scriptures with this presupposition it is just a matter of time before you will see that there are no contradictions, errors, or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is It About Blood?

Contributed by Mark Jones on Dec 16, 2002

Is an ancient, bloody religion relevant today?

What About Blood? Hebrews 9:6-12 Is an ancient, bloody religion relevant today? The great nineteenth century evangelist Dwight L. Moody, once said: SLIDE 2 “I must die, or have somebody to die for me. If the Bible doesn’t teach that, it doesn’t teach anything. And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:6-12

Denomination: Methodist

From Religion To Relationship Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 16, 2023

From Religion to Relationship Series: Holy Conversations: Talking about God in Everyday Life Brad Bailey - October 15, 2023

From Religion to Relationship Series: Holy Conversations: Talking about God in Everyday Life Brad Bailey - October 15, 2023 Note: These notes represent more than what could be fully spoken or covered due to time. In particular, the many points about how people dismiss “religion” that are a part of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Light

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 22, 2002

2nd sermon in a John series

The True Light John 1.6-13 Helen Keller tells of that dramatic moment when Anne Sullivan first broke through her dark, silent world with the illumination of language: “We walked down the path to the well house, attracted by the fragrance of the honeysuckle with which it was covered. Some one was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Water Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 4, 2003

A sermon on John 4 about the living water that Jesus Christ gives to every believer. (Adapted from MaClaren’s Expositions of Holy Scripture)

Sermon for 3/2/2003 The Living Water John 4:10-14 Introduction: A. "Cool Water" - Sons of the Pioneers "All day I face the barren waste Without the taste of water, cool water. Old Dan and I with throats burned dry And souls that cry for water, cool, clear, water." B. Water is essential for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-14, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purity

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

This sermon deal with the need for Christians to be spiritualy pure, and show the love of God to all people.

Purity Deu 7:1-5, John 17:1-2, Act 2:17, Gal 6:10, Titus 1:13 - 16, Matt 9:10-14, 1 Tim 1:15-16 John 13:34-35, Gal 6:10 October 2, 2004 (Deu 7:1-5 NIV) When the LORD your God brings you into the land you are entering to possess and drives out before you many nations--the Hittites, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Life (Joy) Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 19, 2002

What do those angels mean when the announce "great joy?" Joy as a gift from God.

The Gift of Life (Therefore Joy) December 14/15, 2002 Intro: I remember it clearly. Our elder’s board was gathered for a one-day retreat focussed on setting goals for our church. We began by sharing what some of our personal goals were for the next year, and one of our Elders made a statement ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-11, Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist