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How Does God Evaluate The Nations? (Nahum 3:1-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 14, 2022

What is God's ethical framework when He reads the newspaper? Sins that bother him: breaking your word, deception, violence, cruelty.

Some of you watch, or read, the news more than others. You keep up on current events in the world; you know the hot spots around the world; you can talk about tensions, and wars. You also know how we, as a nation, are relating to other nations. You keep on news about trade wars, and treaties, ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 3:1-19

"Taking A Trip Out Of God's Will--Where Does It Lead?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 20, 2003

God gives us choices so that our life can lead to a good journey and ending, blessed and productive.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 22, 2003 “Taking a Trip Out of God’s Will--Where Does it Lead?” Psalm 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have heard people say, “I didn’t have any choice in the matter?” Maybe you have made this statement yourself, “I didn’t have any choice.” When you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Curse Of The Law

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Aug 22, 2006

Since Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law with his death on the tree, we are blessed with the blessings of Abraham.

Galatians Chapter 3 verses 10 – 13 reads: “10All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law." 11Clearly no one is justified before God by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Enoch And Elijah The Two Witnesses

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 26, 2015

To show the two lampstands/olive trees that stands before the LORD GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know the two witnesses? Yes. bible is pointing to Enoch and Elijah II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the two lampstands/olive trees that stands before the LORD GOD. IV. TEXT: Revelation 11:4 (Amplified Bible) These [witnesses] are the two olive ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enoch And Elijah The Two Witnesses

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 29, 2015

To show the two lampstands/olive trees that stands before the LORD GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know the two witnesses? Yes. bible is pointing to Enoch and Elijah II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the two lampstands/olive trees that stands before the LORD GOD. IV. TEXT: Revelation 11:4 (Amplified Bible) These [witnesses] are the two olive ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

'where Does Your Help Come From?'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 8, 2021

'Where Does Your Help Come From?' - Psalm 121 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The God of creation is BEFORE me (vs 1-2). (2). The eyes of God of are UPON me (vs 3-4). (4). The care of God is AROUND me (vs 5-6) (3). The presence of God is BESIDE me (vs 7-8) SERMON BODY: Ill: • What do these objects have in common? • (I will be amazed if you can guess ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Are We Looking For Our Zacchaeus

Contributed by Tom Feola on Apr 16, 2014

God is always looking for all people, even the once hidden in a tree

Are we looking for our Zacchaeus Many times in life we go through stuff and it cause us to have the “Oh me syndrome”. When this happens All we think and notice is ourselves and what’s going on in our lives. We might think, well isn’t that what life is all about. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Root Of Worship Series

Contributed by Daniel Cruz on Oct 7, 2015

In Scripture the believer is compared to a tree, what determines the health of a tree is its root system in this series we will examine the vital roots that enable us to bare healthy fruit in our Christian lives.

THE ROOT OF WORSHIP Worship is one of the major roots in the life of the believer When I talk about worship I am not speaking about merely being present in a worship service. Though this plays a vital role and is a necessary part of developing your root system. But I'm speaking about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gates, Fruit And Foundations

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

The stories of the narrow gate, the healthy tree, and the house built upon the rock all have a common theme in Christ’s Sermon on the Mount.

Gates, Fruit, and Foundations Matthew 7:13-27 There was no denying he had changed. When I was 20 years old I watched a transformation take place before my eyes. I had become a Christian 3 years prior, and I had tried on many occasions to witness to my parents. But I was not successful at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Holiness

Facing A Holy Satisfaction

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

Sometimes we face a HOLY DISSATISFACTION drive us to change and move forward. The Father's plan is to be a fruit tree, not fire wood.

WHY DO PEOPLE FACE A HOLY DISSATISFACTION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Dissatisfaction... make discontented, lacking contentment, restlessness, lack of ease, distress, Finding no rest or peace, uneasy, agitated, tense, nervous. I. MY FRIEND WE NEED THE HOLY SPIRIT TO BEGIN A NEW ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Does The Holy Spirit Free Me From Sin? Series

Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011

Holy Spirit convicts us of the precise sin(s) that may be keeping us from being intimate with God.

My parents home in East Tennessee sits atop a beautiful hill that overlooks hay-fields & an old cattle barn. At the base of our driveway use to stand an Old White Oak Tree that dated back to the late 1800s. It had stood there long before my grandparents ever settled on the property. We never gave a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8

Denomination: Christian Church

A Branch Can Never Boast Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

A tree's fruit reveals outwardly the inner nature of that tree. The same is true in the Christian life. When there is fruit in your life what you are expressing outwardly is the inner character and nature of Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION We are studying Romans, 9, 10, and 11 about God’s past, present and future dealing with the nation of Israel. Sometimes what people think is impossible becomes a reality. For instance, I want to read to you an actual editorial from a Boston newspaper from 120 years ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Relationship Vs. Religion ... Just How Does All That Work? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 2, 2015

This sermon is from James 1:26-27 and 2:14-26 as they both seem to be talking to the same topic of deeds and how those deeds proceed from true faith.

James 1:26-27 “Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Where Are You?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Where are you? Are you hiding, afraid of God, because of sin in your life? Maybe you’re trying to cover your sin with the fig leaves of your good works.

Introduction: Does this mean that God didn't know something? Not at all. Someone can easily ask a question to which they know the answer. Usually, the reason to do that is to point something out or teach something. Obviously, Adam and Eve had sinned. God asked, "Adam, where are you?" ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes It Christmas

Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 7, 2012

If there was not a light hung, a decorated tree oe a single gift given would it still be Christmas? Does Christmas have to be limited to a single day in the year? Why do we often hear the expression I am not in the Christmas mood?

• If not one single light is hung, or a tree decorated, or a gift given would it be Christmas? • Does it hath to be Christmas only one day a year? • Why do we often hear the expression I am not I the Christmas spirit or it just does not feel like Christmas? What makes it Christmas? There would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist