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For Your Eyes Only

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 25, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 1: 1 – 22

Esther 1: 1 – 22 For your eyes only 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, from India to Ethiopia), 2 in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his kingdom, which was in Shushan the citadel, 3 ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Desire For His People

Contributed by John White on Oct 3, 2019

To understand the full import of the words we will consider today we must apply the simple rules of Bible analysis. The letter is written by Paul to those who are saved, baptized and in fellowship in the assembly. But the letter is obviously a personal letter from God to His people.

GOD'S DESIRE FOR HIS PEOPLE I Thess. 4:13-18 "But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 6 Series

Contributed by Richard Cathers on Apr 6, 2007

Verse by verse study of Genesis 6

Genesis 6 Sunday Morning Bible Study December 10, 2006 Introduction A preacher, ending his sermon, announced that he would preach on Noah and his Ark on the following Sunday and gave the scriptural reference for the congregation to read ahead of time. A couple of mean boys noticed something ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Beginning At The End Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2011

If we know how the story ends, and who is in charge of it, we can feel secure even through turbulent times.

I’ve heard it said that the world can be divided into two kinds of people: the ones who read the end of the book first, and the ones who don’t. Which one are you? I’[ve always thought I was the second kind - the one who never read the ending first - until I stopped to think ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Producers Of A Hostile Environment-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 12, 2010

Part 2 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why ? A hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of….

PRODUCERS OF A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-II—2Timothy 3:1-9 Need: We live in a country of great corporate & personal wealth. Why do people/things seem to be getting worse with times? Why is the world getting worse/colder/violent? I’m gonna fix ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Did Jesus Have A Wife?

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 4, 2012

The recent publishing of a 4th century papyrus fragment where Jesus is purported to say He had a wife will continue to be vetted for months in the media. Christians must be informed and have a strong defense of the authority of the Word of God.

DID JESUS HAVE A WIFE? Rev. 22:18-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In a church scriptorium, a group of old monks huddled over an ancient manuscript. 2. They are holy men devoted to God and studying the holy writings. Suddenly, the group begins to wail in unison over what they are reading. Someone ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Afterlife: Hades Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 21, 2019

This series explores what the Bible says about the afterlife. In Luke 16, Jesus describes the prison, paradise, and parting of Hades, the realm of the dead.

Afterlife: Hades Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/17/15 On January 18, 1989, around 11:45 a.m., thirty-nine-year-old Larry Donald Piper’s Ford Escort collided head-on with a semi-truck. EMTs arrived shortly thereafter and pronounced him dead at the scene. Unconscious in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Developing Abiding Faith In God's Promises

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 3, 2009

When will we ever learn that all of God’s promises are true?

January 4, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 86:11-13 Subject: The Truth of God Title: Developing Abiding Faith in God’s Promises Do you remember your very first encounter with the Bible? I’m talking about the first time you picked it up and began to read what is written on the pages. I still ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Creating A Passionate Marriage Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Our marriages bless God when passion is present.

Making A Masterpiece Marriage Series (2 of 3) "Creating a Passionate Marriage" February 9, 2003 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Once upon a time, in the region of Lebanon in the near east, there was a girl by the name of "Cindy." A Her father, who owned a large ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do All To The Glory Of God

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 18, 2025

As Christians, we are to live in a way that glorifies God. That is the message of the last part of First Corinthians chapter ten. Verse 31 there says that “whatever you do, do all the glory of God.” But we have to be careful, we may do things that do not give glory to God.

Alba 8-17-2025 DO ALL TO THE GLORY OF GOD I Corinthians 10:23-33 Dan Blocker played the character Hoss on the TV series Bonanza. When Dan Blocker died unexpectedly at age 43, Hoss died. The producers knew they could not replace him. So they told the story that a woman was caught in a flood, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Survivor: Conflict In Your Heart Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 19, 2001

Sermon 3 of 3 on the Survivor series. This Sermon is about doubt and faith.

Conflict In Your Heart There is a battle going on for your heart We begin this morning with the story of a boy who is possessed by a demon. That sounds a bit dramatic doesn’t it. Demons are certainly a dramatic concept. Right? A bit antiquated, old fashioned, and out of step with scientific ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did Jesus Die? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 30, 2004

Many people wonder why God would allow his own son to suffer in the way that he did. We will in this message examine why Jesus had to die.

Introduction: We are approaching the time of year in which Christians look and remember the death of our Lord Jesus. The movie “the Passion” has stirred a renewed interest in the death of Jesus. Many people after watching that movie and contemplating the life and death of Jesus ask the question, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Water--A Relevant Element

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004

How does one find a faith that is relevant for the 21st century?

Several months ago I caught John Larroquette, the actor, on the “Tonight Show.” Somehow the conversation turned to religion. I don’t remember much about the conversation, but I do remember Mr. Larroquette making a comment about television evangelists that has stuck with me. He said, “Seeing ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Will You Be Remembered?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 23, 2006

This is a Memorial Day sermon that deals with having the right relationship with God.

How will you be Remembered? 2 Peter 1:12-15, 3:8-9 DO NOT FORGET THIS ONE THING. We humans forget more than one thing. We forget many things. But Peter is saying, “Don’t forget the Lord and don’t forget that the Lord’s view of time is different than ours. He is not limited by time as we are. Don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: *other

Trial By Fire

Contributed by David Ward on Jun 14, 2006

BIG IDEA: In times of testing, God’s people fight fire with faith.

“Trial By Fire” Daniel 3 INTRODUCTION: One time on a school field trip I visited Fort Sumter, in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. As the tour boat approached Fort Sumter, our teacher asked if the guides would be dressed in blue or in gray. Sumter had been a Union fort in Confederate territory ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational