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Humility Leads To Nobility Series

Contributed by Micah Coverstone on Sep 3, 2024

Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Up to this point have learned that the first two Beatitudes of Jesus teach us that we must recognize our utter helplessness and spiritual poverty without God and be brought to a place of sorrow over our sin. The first Beatitude leads directly into the second, and they both naturally lead into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just Like Us (Part Seven) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 25, 2019

Today we close out the series on seeing how the people of the bible are just like us. We've looked at Abraham, Samson, Elijah, Joshua, David, and last week we focused on Peter. Today, we'll finish by looking at Paul. Let's see how he was just like us.

JUST LIKE US (part seven) Last week we looked at Peter. Peter was the foremost of the Apostles. He was a leader and devout follower of Jesus. He withstood persecution and was bold and courageous in contending for the faith. Tradition indicates that Peter met his fate being crucified upside down ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Hebrews 12:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Pattern For Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 17, 2017

Jesus shows us a pattern by which we can life a life that is pleasing to God!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The efficiency expert concluded his lecture with a note of caution: "You do not want to try these techniques at home!"  • "Why not?" asked a man from the audience.  • "After years of not paying attention, I suddenly noticed my wife's routine at breakfast," the expert ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Bright Light

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 7, 2010

When Jesus walked oln the earth, even though His glory was hidden, He was still an amazing light. And light can hurt.

Passage: Matthew 9:9-13 Intro: Light is an amazing phenomenon. 1. it can be at one time painful, illuminating, helpful, and revealing of things we would rather stayed hidden. 2. if you walk into a dark room and turn on the lights, some inhabitants will scurry away and others will welcome the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Better Than Wine Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 20, 2025

This sermon explores the first chapter of the Song of Solomon as a breathtaking allegory of the soul's journey, moving from a cry for intimacy through the valley of insecurity and into a place of joyful communion with Christ.

Title: Better Than Wine: A Thirst for True Intimacy Text: Song of Solomon, Chapter 1 There is perhaps no book in the Bible that is more misunderstood or neglected than the Song of Solomon. It is a book of vivid poetry, raw emotion, and passionate intimacy. It doesn't contain laws or prophecies ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cosmetics

Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003

Trying to cover up the problems in your life won’t heal them or make them go away. It is only by exposing ourselves to God that needs are met.

August 3, 2003 Esther 2 “Cosmetics” INTRODUCTION Have you ever had a problem that you tried to fix but you just ended up making it worse? In trying to fix a problem that he had on the job, a young man had an accident and created a much bigger problem for himself. Here’s what he ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Sep 20, 2018

God formed us, shaped us, like a master potter. Do we trust Him? When He directs our path, do we make excuses why we can’t do it, or do we walk boldly along that path in faith? God didn’t create you to be the centerpiece on a display shelf… He created you as a clay pot to be useful for His kingdom!

*** NOTE - Both a brief Children's Sermon and a full Adult sermon are included *** CHILDREN’S SERMON [Bring 2 empty glass jars] Take a look at these two jars… they’re just plain jars. What’s inside? Nothing… they’re empty inside. What are they made of? Glass… What would happen if I dropped ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5, Judges 6:14-15, Exodus 4:10-13, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Isaiah 64:8, Philippians 3:8-9, Matthew 13:44-46, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 4:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Abraham, Isaac And Jacob Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 11, 2025

When God introduced Himself to Moses at the burning bush, He chose to identify Himself as “the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” This was not a random declaration, but a profound revelation of His nature, His covenant, and His faithfulness.

THE GOD OF ABRAHAM, ISAAC AND JACOB By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 3:6 Supporting Texts: Genesis 17:1-7, Genesis 26:1-5, Genesis 28:10-15, Matthew 22:32, Hebrews 11:8-21 INTRODUCTION: When God introduced Himself to Moses at the burning bush, He chose to identify Himself as “the God of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Zophar, A Foe Or Friend?

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009

How can you have a right relationship with God?

Zophar, a Foe or Friend? Job 11 FCF: How can I have a right relationship with God? PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the Christian’s mediator, you can enjoy sweet fellowship with God. I. Acknowledge your sin! 11:1-4 Job is confronted with his alleged sin. A. Is Job’s character ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Wart On The End Of My Nose

Contributed by James May on Apr 20, 2005

We all have spiritual "warts" that we need to get rid of. How many of us see the wart, but then refuse to do anything about it?

THE WART ON THE END OF MY NOSE by Pastor Jim May Imagine with me for a moment if you will, that you are just awakening from a long night’s sleep. How many of you can really relate to Proverbs 6:10 when it says, "Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep?" ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Clouds Of Witnesses - Biblical And Local

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 12, 2021

This is a message given about remembering the cloud of witnesses in Scripture and in our local communities whose lives have brought glory to God. It was given near the launch of the celebrations of the 125th anniversary of the Yonge Street Mission (www.ysm.ca)

CATM Sermon - September 12, 2021 - Isaiah 46:9; Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 3:10-14 This is the day the Lord has made; let’s be glad and rejoice in it, and may our hearts be open to hearing from God’s Word as we worship today. 2021 is the 125th anniversary of the Yonge Street Mission. And today ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Diamonds Are Forever

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Sep 17, 2009

CHRISTIANS & DIAMONDS

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER Text: Romans 8:28-29 Intro: We are all under some kind of pressure. And the things that are in these verses all have pressure in them that will affect us to some measure. Romans 8:38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Unmasking The Hypocrite Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 16, 2008

Jesus did something no one else had done...He stood up to the religious bullies that were leading people astray. There’s much we can learn about hypocrisy here. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Unmasking the Hypocrite Matthew 23:1-39 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnmaskingHypocrite.html This is Jesus’ last public message before He dies on the cross. It is stunning...a scathing denunciation of false religion and hypocrisy. Let’s set the scene: Jesus is speaking to 3 groups of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Security: Fact Or Fiction?

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

A sermon on Eternal Security of the Believer

Rom 8:37-39 38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. NKJV Charles ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Bible Church

Lifting The Man Of God

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 23, 2010

The message is a good message for Pastor Appreciation. It talks Ebedmelech - the little known person in the Bible who lifted the prophet Jeremiah out of the muck and mire of the dungeon. There are 4 reasons why pastors can find themselves in a pit, and

LIFTING THE MAN OF GOD Jeremiah 38:6-13 (KJV) "Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that was in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. And in the dungeon there was no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire. (7) ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:6-13, Jeremiah 13:1

Denomination: Pentecostal