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Trusting God

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

We struggle to trust God with the mundane things of life. This text examines why, and encourages us to begin to trust Him in all things

Trusting God! My text tonight is somewhat unusual when you think about trusting God. However, I find in this Psalm a resounding utterance of a God you can count on. A God you can trust. Close your eyes for a moment and just listen while I read to you the 19th Psalm. As I read, I want you to hang ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

The Mouth Of Christ

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Third Sermon in the 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ.’

(Slide 1: Who will forget the baker’s strike? They wanted more dough!) I love a good pun, the kind that makes you moan and wish that you had said it (and thought of it) first. I have a book of puns entitled The Complete Book of Puns by Art Moger. I am not allowed to take this book on vacation. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Know God

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 8, 2010

In John 8, Jesus claims a relationship and union with God that His enemies could not. Jesus knows (oida, “to know inherently or intuitively”) the Father, but they did not know (ginōskō, “to come to know by experience or observation”) Him.

Know God 10/18/09 AM Text: John 8:51-59 Introduction: At this point in the gospel of John, the dialogue between Jesus and his Jewish audience took a decidedly angry turn. Since they had no answer for his clear diagnosis of their spiritual sickness, Jesus’ audience reacted with a verbal attack ...read more

Scripture: John 8:51-59

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prodigality, Love And Grace Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 5, 2016

A few details of this beautiful parable that we may miss or take for granted because we think the story is so familiar.

The so-called parable of the prodigal son is one of the—if not the—most beautiful stories in the whole Bible. God, it is pointed out, is like the father in the story. The beauty and power of this story is made very clear in the description and actions of the father. One of the dangers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Treasures

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 26, 2017

The kingdom of heaven is like treasures old and new.

Intro, Purpose & Plan Do we have any special treasures? Do we own heirlooms from distant lands? Are our families among our greatest treasures? Do we treat the things of God as our greatest treasures of all? Let’s look at some special aspects of the kingdom of heaven. The Kingdom of Heaven is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Baptist

Believers' Resources Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 28, 2015

Paul encourages the Corinthians believers and reminds them of God's gifts and grace that He bestowed on them.

The name Jesus Christ is mentioned ten times in the first ten verses of 1 Corinthians. I think Paul did this because he wanted the minds of the Corinthian believers to be immediately centered upon Jesus Christ. He knew that the answer to the Corinthian problems didn’t lay in his ability ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Natural Revelation Of God Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 15, 2018

Here we have the answer to the question “Why do men need the gospel?” The answer is that they are lost without it, and that the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against the wickedness of men who suppress the truth in an unrighteous manner and by . . .

A Natural Revelation of God Romans 1:18-20 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, For the wrath of God is revealed. Here we have the answer to the question “Why do men need the gospel?” The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

From Lost And Anxious To Found And Secure!

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 29, 2019

Being lost creates a strong sense of anxiety and often fear.

Weekend Message/Devotion March 31, 2019 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Finding a Way Home! Most of us are very familiar with today’s gospel reading which is inclusive of the parable of The Prodigal Son. One commentary that I read entitles the reading: “Lost and Found”. Because the prodigal son is such a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whispers Of The Heart

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

God is continually reaching out to us, revealing who He is, who we are, and how much we need Him. 1. God’s Works tell us He is there! 2. God’s Word tells us how to live. 3. God’s Mercy redeems us.

Whispers of the Heart Psalm 19:1-14 Intro - Psalm 19 has been called one of the noblest examples of Hebrew poetry in existence. C.S. Lewis called Psalm 19 “the greatest poem in the Bible.” This psalm was written by David while he was in the wilderness running from King Saul. It was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Leadership Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2021

As the culture of power and death sees it today, leaders have to be tyrants without hearts or they can’t get anything done.

2nd Sunday of Advent Cycle C “Lead, or follow, or get out of the way.” This bulldozer philosophy of leadership sat prominently on the desk of sports-and-media maven Ted Turner. Almost a century earlier, another notorious anti-Catholic, Havelock Ellis, wrote a sneering thought about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6, Philippians 1:4-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Love And Zeal: A Tall Order Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2021

God sets a high standard for His children, and He expects us to be diligent, but in the right direction. We therefore need to understand what it means to practice brotherly love and to be properly zealous in our devotion.

Love and Zeal: A Tall Order (Romans 12:9-13) 1. The wise man said, “It doesn’t matter if you’re tall, short, fat, thin, rich, poor, at the end of the day....It’s night.” 2. Short people rule the world – most powerful dictators or emperors were short – Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Napoleon, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Colossians 4 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 3, 2021

For Colossians 3 notes see https://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/wesleys-explanatory-notes/colossians/colossians-3.html#:~:text=The%20Book%20of%20Colossians%20Chapter%203%20Verses%3A%20,lightly%20%20...%20%2015%20more%20rows%20

1 Masters, grant to your slaves (servants) justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven. 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; (for being in prison?) 3 praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

A Door For The Word

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Indrani Baboolal on Sep 7, 2022

Doors are security measures that are placed in our homes to secure our lives from evil doers. Jesus said that He is the door and anyone that comes to the Father must go through Him. There are doors in the spirit realm that we must understand as we pursue the Kingdom of God.

SCRIPTURE: Colossians 4:1-6 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. 2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; 3Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop And Listen

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2022

Similar to Paul's "Mars Hill" sermon, the intent of this sermon is to touch the hearts of persons of all religions and point them to the Lord.

“Stop Today and Listen” A Sermon for a Family Reunion at a Campground—Mixed Faiths Hebrews 11:13-16, Psalm 19:1-4 While it has been a number of years since my wife and I have been able to attend, still, in all the years since we were last here with you, I have never forgotten the inspiring calm ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16, Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- Salt

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 28, 2022

Salt is not for itself; it is seasoning for food. In the same way the disciples are there not for themselves but for the earth

During the children’s service, the pastor was explaining that Christians are the “light, salt, and leaven” of the world. The children understood “light” and “salt,” but when the pastor asked them what “leaven” is, they were silent. Finally, young Michelle Williamson spoke up: “It’s what comes after ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31, Matthew 5:13, Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:29, Luke 17:31, 2 Kings 2:21, Genesis 19:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic