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Prayer For Those Who Say, “pray For Me” Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 28, 2014

Prayer is the constant force the moves the people in the neighborhoods in the communities of the world to ask God, knock on God's door and seek God out to affirm the faith of Jesus.

Prayer For Those Who Say, “Pray For Me” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 28, 2014) “And Samuel said, “Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray you unto the LORD”(I Samuel 7:5, King James Version [The ark in Kirjath-jearim]). “And said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Friends

Where Did These Weeds Come From?

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 24, 2023

A sermon for the Sundays following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 16

July 23, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Where Did These Weeds Come From? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Last Sunday we heard the parable of the sower who sows seed. Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Romans 8:12-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Matthias Mystery

Contributed by David Wilson on May 2, 2012

Was choosing Matthias as a replacement for Judas really God's will?

Acts 1:12-26 The Mystery of Matthias Perhaps one of the greatest mysteries confronting us in regards to the work of the early church regards the selection of Matthias as a replacement for Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Christ. Was this an appropriate action on the part of the early church or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Intentional Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2005

God demands that the Christian live his or her life with intentionality, not by the default setting of obliviousness.

The Intentional Life (Philippians 4:8-9) 1. The two greatest leaders of the Reformation were Luther and Calvin. 2. Luther was a fun loving guy; he loved to dance, sing popular songs, and enjoy fun for the sake of fun. He took a song they sung in the bars, wrote Christians words to it, and called ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fruit Of The Spirit # 6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Today we want to cover the next fruit of the Spirit. We have already covered love, joy, peace, longsuffering, and gentleness.

There are nine fruits of the Spirit and they can be divided into three categories. 1. INWARD FRUITS - love, joy, peace 2. OUTWARD FRUITS – longsuffering (patience) gentleness (kindness), goodness 3. GOD-WARD FRUITS - faith, meekness, temperance (self control). In this message, we want to look at ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Eighth Son -- An Exposition Of 1 Samuel 16:1-14

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 9, 2022

God makes the humble great.

The Eighth Son 1 Samuel 16:1-14 One of Ancient Israel’s greatest backslidings was when the people of Israel came to the Prophet Samuel and asked for a king “just like all the other nations” (1 Samuel 8:5). The anarchy which characterized Israel during the reign of the judges was still in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-14, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 15:34-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing Pains PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores the early church's approach to community grievances, growth, and the importance of prayer and preaching, offering guidance for our faith journey today.

Good morning, my dear friends in Christ. We are here today, gathered in His love, to share, to learn, and to grow in faith. We are here to listen to His word, to understand His teachings, and to seek His guidance. Our scripture today is from Acts 6:1-6, "In those days when the number of disciples ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

Topics: Serving, Roles, Church

Men Like Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024

This sermon explores how God's power is made perfect in our weaknesses, choosing flawed individuals to manifest His glory and grace.

Good morning, family of faith. It is a joy and an honor to stand before you today, not because of who I am, but because of who we are in Christ. We are gathered here, not as perfect beings, but as flawed vessels, chosen by Christ. And in this truth, there is an overwhelming beauty and an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Corinthians 1:27

Topics: Jesus' Choice

Wait Until Your Daddy Gets Home!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 8, 2003

The wrath of mom compaired to wrath of God, how they are simular how it is different.

Wait until your Daddy gets Home! My mom put up with a lot - having 3 kids. She has survived the ordeal but not without some scars, and a few gray hairs. I don’t know how many times I was sent to my room and told to stay there until I was 18. I believe I got a few bruises myself. When my mom ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-23

Denomination: Congregational

Divine Petitions, Part One Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 19, 2006

A sure way to learn about anything is to study about it and observe the life of someone who does what you want to learn to do. Learning about the powerful ministry of prayer, necessitates taking note of what the Bible teaches about the prayer life of Chr

Turn your Bibles to Hebrews 5:7 Title: Divine Petitions Theme: Examining the Prayer Life of Christ / Part # 1 Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #3 - How To Organize Your Study Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

A Class on How to Approach Studying the Bible

III. HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR STUDY OF THE BIBLE A. Use a Notebook. The advantages of writing things down cannot be over-emphasized. When the pen is moving, the brain is working. 1. It helps you ORGANIZE your thoughts. Make insightful observations, ask questions, make comments, observe patterns, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1, Revelation 11:12, John 10:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bigger Is Better

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 31, 2020

The needs of the body of Christ are abundant but God has taken care of that by strategically positioning the members in the body in order to meet the needs.

Have you ever done any renovation? I remember a friend of mine who was good at renovating--sometimes too good. He and his wife bought an old house in Catonsville and began to renovate it. He was the kind of guy that would go into a job with a sledgehammer, smashing all the old stuff, making way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:20-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Story Of Jonah - A Tragic Hero With A Fatal Flaw Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 6, 2001

The story of Jonah is a satiric masterpiece. The book of Jonah is unique in that it humorously recounts the adventures of a prophet who struggled against his divine commission. This really is a handbook on how not to be a prophet.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In his book, True Heroism in a World of Celebrity Counterfeits, Dick Keyes writes that a celebrity is "one who is famous and well publicized," well known "apart from how they became known. Celebrity itself is indifferent to moral character," he adds. One can be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3

I Corinthians Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 3, 2015

I Corinthians

I Corinthians 1:10-31 1. Identify the division in the church - vs. 10 - 17 A. Identify the objective - v. 10 B. Identify the obstacle - v. 11 *Christians gravitate to personalities - v. 12 *Christians grapple with pride - v. 12 2. Clarify the doctrine of the cross A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

God Forsaking God Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 15, 2009

Exposition of fourth and fifth cries from the cross, second of three in Easter Series 09

Text: John 19:28, Matthew 27:46, Title: God Forsaking God, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/5/09, AM A. Opening illustration: “Now again we approach the cross and hear the cry of Jesus. Here all the forces of the universe converge: Man did his work by killing the Son of God and revealing the evil of his heart; ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Baptist