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The Unwise Wise Men

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006

A Christmas Message.

THE UNWISE WISE MEN Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: One of the real dangers of the Christmas season is that we lose sight of reality in the midst of all the traditions we observe. There is nothing inherently wrong with Christmas lights, gifts, trees, and even Santa Claus. The value of each custom depends on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hell Is Repulsive

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 18, 2013

How Can A Loving God Actually Justify Hell?

People can be offended by the preaching on hell - ("I can’t believe you think this! You’re just trying to scare people. - That’s not very loving..."). - They claim that speaking about hell is unloving - Like signs warning boaters of what is going to happen if they continue down the river. - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Resolutions Of The Righteous

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011

Discusses some Biblical "trade off's" that will help us face the future with confidence.

The Resolutions of the Righteous Psalm 37:1-8,23-28 INTRODUCTION: This is the time of year when many of us consider “Resolutions” or commitments for the New Year. We can mock this noble practice because of past failures, but few will “hit” the target without aiming. (Pr ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 25:23-34 - Does God Have Favourites? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 31, 2011

Isaac and Rebekah had favourite sons, but what about GOD! Does He have FAVOURITES? In Romans 9:13 (NASB) God says "JACOB I LOVED, BUT ESAU I HATED."

Genesis 25:23-34 - DOES GOD HAVE FAVOURITES? From birth ESAU has thick red hair over his body. Esau means "Hairy". His twin brother JACOB has an unfortunate name too. It means "to defraud, deceive, to displace". His name carries the idea of displacing someone, to replace or unseat someone. As ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Love Yourself? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 7, 2014

We are to love. We are to love our neighbor. We are to love our neighbor as we love OURSELVES.

1. Matthew 7.12 a. Why "Golden Rule"? In AD 222-235 Roman Emperor Alexander Severus adopted the golden rule as his motto, and displayed it on public buildings, and promotes peace among religions. Some say the golden rule is called golden because Severus wrote it on his wall in gold. b. It is NOT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: The Faith Of Abraham

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Faith of Abraham

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Faith of Abraham Galatians 3:6-9 Judaizers believed they were children of Abraham, Christ followers because they were Jews who followed the law. They appealed to the Old Testament Patriarch Abraham as the basis for their faulty thinking. But Paul argues ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The #1 Way To Tell If The Holy Spirit Is Leading You

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 4, 2013

In this lesson we boil it down to the #1 and only way to know if the Holy Spirit is leading you.

Have you ever felt as if the Holy Spirit was leading to perform some action for God? Maybe you felt as if the Holy Spirit was leading you to partner with some ministry, or to believe some doctrine, or to go aid a certain person. While the way in which the Holy Spirit leads us can be debated at some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: *other

Used

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 24, 2012

We are used by God. We see miracles. We see His hand work through our hands. Is that enough? Is there more?

Used I. Introduction Thankful to be here. We are glad you are part of Restore and believe that you are key in ministering to a specific group of folks that need fellowship, accountability, and attention. II. Text Judges 13:24-25 24 Then the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson; and the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can't Take It With You

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Aug 10, 2016

Jesus teaches a lesson about covetousness and then illustrates it with the parable of the Rich Fool. How to avoid the destructive effects of covetousness and lay up treasures in Heaven

TITLE: You Can't Take it With You TEXT: Luke 12:13-21 INTRO: One of Aesop's fables tells about a dog who was carrying a bone. He came to a bridge and as he crossed, he saw his reflection in the water. He thought it was another dog with a bone. He opened his mouth to snap at the other dog and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 17:19-20 – Why Don’t I Have Enough Faith? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 8, 2014

Is faith just optimism draped in impotence? Jesus faith is positive and powerful? Is their faith a bonsai faith, kept small and so stunted that it is inept; dwarfed by the enormity of circumstances that are in need of a miracle? How could this be? Midget faith is not mustard seed faith!

Matthew 17:19-20 – WHY DON’T I HAVE ENOUGH FAITH? Why are some people healed and others not healed? Is it my faith that is deficient? Jesus is asked a similar question by His disciples when they had not been able to heal a little boy. In Matthew 17:19-20 (NLT) they ask “Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Flowing Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "A Growing Church..."

Series: A Growing Church... [#2] IS FLOWING John 7:37-39 Introduction: Last week we heard that a growing church is focused. We don’t allow distractions within worship. This morning we are going to see that "A Growing Church...Is Flowing". In order to be a growing church that God is ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Wrapped - Pt. 1 - In Humanity Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 3, 2016

No one pays that much attention to the wrapping. It’s what is inside that counts . . . right? Maybe this Christmas we should stop and consider how the gift was wrapped.

Wrapped Pt. 1 - In Humanity I. Introduction There is usually very little attention paid to the wrappings. Even if great time and effort is made to make sure each corner is tucked and folded perfectly. Even if the bow is picked to match exactly. Even if every seam is precise. Most of the time all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

God For All

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 1, 2018

Jesus was born into a Jewish family as God's chosen Messiah for the Jews. The feast of the Epiphany when we celebrate to revealing of Jesus to the gentiles clearly shows that Jesus was born for everyone and is reaching out to YOU.

God for ALL Matt 2:1-12 Today we have the readings for the feast of the Epiphany and from the early days of the Church, this feast has been considered in some ways more important than Christmas. Epiphany recalls the arrival of the magi to Bethlehem in search of the King of the Jews and 'epiphany' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

The Problem Of If Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 21, 2017

I don’t like “if”. If if requires me to do something in order to get something good, I’d rather depend on the certainty of God’s work. God doesn’t require much-all I have to do is continue in the faith Paul serves. That’s easy, right?

A few days ago we talked about our security in Christ. Our salvation and acceptance before God are secure because it is based on Jesus and His work and sacrifice, not on ours. Here Paul presents the other side of the coin of security. If That’s a conditional word. We’re reconciled to God through ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: *other

Ascension Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

we gather to reflect on the Ascension of Jesus Christ. This important event in Christianity is often overlooked, but it holds great significance for our faith.

Today, we gather to reflect on the Ascension of Jesus Christ. This important event in Christianity is often overlooked, but it holds great significance for our faith. The Ascension is not just about Jesus physically leaving the earth, but rather it represents a new relationship between Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist