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Vessels Unto Honour

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 3, 2025

God desires each of us to be vessels of honour, set apart for His glory and service. In His great house, He has called us to be instruments that reflect His character and purpose.

VESSELS UNTO HONOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:20-21 – "But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some for honour and some for dishonour. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-21, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Starve Your Distractions And Feed Your Focus.

Contributed by Ramon Jones on Sep 22, 2023

We are consumed by everything but God. God is not a priority. However, after we put things in perspective, maybe we can choose God over our personal agendas.

Starve your distraction and feed your focus Proverbs 4:25 “Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you.” Allow me to lay the foundation by giving you something to ponder. Today we live in an age of unprecedented distraction. We have a diminishing tolerance for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:25

Denomination: Bible Church

Bartholomew: The Sincere Disciple (Nathanael) Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

Nathanael was an honest seeker of truth.

A. INTRODUCTION: BARTHOLOMEW IS NATHANAEL 1. Definition: Sincere comes from an old term meaning, “without wax” defective pottery covered cracks with wax and sold deceitfully. A sincere person does not have cracks, in his/her character. 2. In the four lists of the 12 disciples (Matthew 10:2-4; ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-50

Denomination: Baptist

I Bow My Knees Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 6, 2023

Although there is no designated posture in prayer, we can see that Paul said something about his time in prayer.

“I Bow My Knees” Ephesians 3:14-21 10-8-2023 AM Although there is no designated posture in prayer, we can see that Paul said something about his time in prayer. I. The Occasion To Pray Vs. 14 What brought Paul to his knees to pray? We need to look back just a bit to understand the deep devotion ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

After Overcoming Temptation - Victorious Living Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Show gratitude for what God has done for you. Right living maintains a strong Christian testimony.

“But thank God! He … continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession.” 2 Corinthians 2:14, NLT “ But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57, NLT A. INTRODUCTION 1. Overcoming temptation is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

Six Expressions Of Faith Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

The question … “Do I please God?”

INTRODUCTION: FAITH THAT PLEASES GOD 1. The irreducible minimum. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6). a. The question … “Do I please God?” b. What does ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes Two Wings To Fly Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

God does what only God can do; we do what only man can do.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Only faith in Christ saves us. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved” (Acts 16:31). a. Faith is turning to God from idols. (1 Thessalonians 1:9), which is repentance. You can’t be saved by repentance alone. You can’t be saved without ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-20, James 2:26, Acts 16:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Davidic Covenant: God’s Grace Moves Us To Gratitude 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Apr 15, 2024

The Davidic Covenant was a covenant made with David that is fundamental to the future messianic reign of Christ in Jerusalem.

The Davidic Covenant: God’s Grace Moves Us to Gratitude 2 Samuel 7:1-29 The Davidic Covenant was a covenant made with David that is fundamental to the future messianic reign of Christ in Jerusalem. Jesus will one day reign for 1,000 years in the Millennial kingdom from Jerusalem. At the end of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: Bible Church

Ehud: Deformity Lesson 3

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2024

There is strength when a great church (a body of believers) are led by a great leader who will confront evil and give people peace.

A. THE OPPRESSOR OF ISRAEL – EGLON: JUDGES 3:12-14 1. Repeated sin. “The Israelites again did evil in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel” (3:12). a. Why would God use an evil person? As an instrument of punishment for His sinning ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Samson: Enigmatical Lesson 7

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 29, 2024

Everything outside God’s will is lost time.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Why does God allow persecution? To draw us to Himself. “The children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord delivered them into the hand of the Philistine forty years” (13:1). 2. Forty years is wasted time. a. Not for God’s preparation. b. Everything ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1, Judges 14:6, Judges 15:4, Judges 16:4-21

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong (2 Timothy 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 11, 2024

Do we allow Christ to make us strong and faithful? Let's discuss this in 2 Timothy 2.

Do we allow Christ Jesus to make us strong? Should we entrust the Gospel to faithful men? Should we meditate on Jesus? Do we endure all things? Have we died with Him? Are we faithful, just as He remains faithful? Let’s discuss this in 2 Timothy 2. Did Paul want Timothy to let Christ make him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Come Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

It was on this day, in the Book of Acts, that the Holy Spirit was poured out on 120 Followers of Christ who were gathered in an Upper Room at Jerusalem. It was on this day that the Church was born in a “Blaze of Glory.”

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video on “Holy Spirit.” The word “Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of Harvest. It was a time when Israel celebrated Moses receiving the Ten Commandments from God. It was on this day, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Enjoy Life- A Strong Finish Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 19, 2024

This is the 199th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 7th sermon from Philippians.

Series: Action [#199] HOW TO ENJOY LIFE- A STRONG FINISH Philippians 3:12-21 Introduction: This is a Summer Olympics year. There are many athletes from all over the World training and competing to represent their Country in Paris, France. I remember how crazy 2016 was for Tharon. Tharon was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross And Regeneration.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 22, 2024

The Holy Spirit applies the message of the Cross to our lives.

THE CROSS AND REGENERATION. John 3:1-15. JOHN 3:1. Nicodemus was a member of the strictest sect of the Jews: the Pharisees. No doubt he sought to keep all the man-made rules of his religion, as well as the law of God which was given to Moses. Nicodemus was a religious man; an upright man; a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ephesians: Four Down And Four Up Lesson 03 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 29, 2024

Four steps down to hell; four steps up to Heaven.

A. FOUR STEPS DOWN TO HELL (2:1-3) “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast” (Eph. 2:8-9, NKJV). 1. We were dead (2:1). This is spiritual death, i.e., separation from God. a. Trespasses. “To ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3, Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist