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How Is God’s Word Like Rain And Snow?

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 1, 2022

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“A lamp.” “A fire.” “A hammer.” “A sword.” “Spirit.” “Life.” “Truth.” “Seed.” “Milk.” “Solid food.” These are all descriptions of God's Word. Isaiah adds two more images to the list. Rain and snow.

“A lamp.” “A fire.” “A hammer.” “A sword.” “Spirit.” “Life.” “Truth.” “Seed.” “Milk.” “Solid food.” What am I talking about? Throughout the Scriptures the Word of God is compared to different things. Each of those comparisons helps us better understand the power and purpose behind what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The True Vine Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 8, 2016

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Jesus gives the last of the "I AM" statements in John and explains the relationship of the True Vine and true believers. He explains the principle of abiding in Christ in order to produce God-glorifying fruit.

The True Vine John 15:1-11 Jesus often used every day examples in His teachings and today we study the last of the “I AM” sayings of Jesus in John’s gospel, using the imagery of a vine. We read John 15:1-17 (NKJV): "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

2 Steps To The Door

Contributed by Lynn Loe on Aug 29, 2001

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Addresses the need for repentance in order to turn the tide within the church. So as to attract rather than repel new visitors and converts.

2 Steps To The Door Ps 51:10-13 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me away from Thy presence, and do not take Thy Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit. 13 {Then} I will teach ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

Warriors For The Kingdom

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000

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Listen to the sound of the coming revival, there is a call for warriors to rise up in our time.

Have you heard the warriors call today? Turn to Ephesians 6:10 (READ 10-18) There is a renewed call to arms in the land. 1 Corinthians 16:12 says, "Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be men of courage; be strong." The church must be united and built up for the inevitable battle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Foolish Of Me To Think That God Was Beneath Me...

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 20, 2000

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Contrasts the notion of Christ as foundation with Christ as Capstone, leading us up towards God.

Sermon: 28th March 1999 (My very first sermon before beginning at Theological College) "The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is amazing in our eyes"? Ladies and Gentlemen, When a Parish sends one of its congregation for training ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:42

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Insights Can The Bible Give Us For Relating Effectively To Our Authorities?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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1. Ask the Lord to put people of wisdom, knowledge and Godliness in positions of leadership.

1. Ask the Lord to put people of wisdom, knowledge and Godliness in positions of leadership. Moses wrote, "And now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and put him in charge of the land of Egypt." 2. Respectfully remind authorities to serve with a healthy reverence for the Lord. David ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Leads Us To Trust God More Than People For Support

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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1. The Holy Spirit teaches us a great deal about man’s inferiority to God.

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us a great deal about man’s inferiority to God. David wrote, "Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies." (Psa. 60:11) Ask the Lord to help you avoid any human dependency that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 60:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nebuchadnezzar: Mightiest King

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 21, 2006

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Drawing on strengths and weaknesses of King Nebuchandezzar to become better Christians

Nebuchadnezzar: Mightiest King Daniel 4 The first four chapters of the book of Daniel tell the story of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar was a mighty and powerful king. In 605 B.C., Nebuchadnezzar defeated Pharaoh Necho of Egypt and brought Judah under his control. It was during ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is A Commitment

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 24, 2007

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Wedding sermon talking about the commitment that love is with a Shakepearean allusion.

Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs; Being purged, a fire sparkling in lovers’ eyes; Being vexed, a sea nourished with loving tears. These lines spoken by Romeo in Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Romeo and Juliet, give us a very shallow view of love. Love, to Romeo, is really only infatuation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Lutheran

Burning Bush & Our Ministry

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Aug 30, 2005

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Exposition of the Burning Bush, and linkage to Ministry of all believers mentioned in Romans and Matthew

In the church where I grew up, a 1950s building, the most dominant visual feature was a huge stained glass window depicting a Burning Bush. There was a cross on the back wall of the Church, like there is here/in the United Reformed Church here, but the visual image that stuck in my mind, and I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A House Devided

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 21, 2004

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The devisions of a house and the answer as to ,Who was responsiable for the Death of Jesus?

A House Divided Jesus told the people that “ A house divided cannot stand “ That statement was true then and is true today, not only in our churches ,Nation , political system but also in our familys. A house divided will start to disintegrate, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking In Abundance Or Lack?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 22, 2009

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The folly of trusting in humans is contrasted with the wisdom of trusting in the Lord. The families of Judah were committed to Baal worship.

Walking in Abundance or Lack? Text: Jeremiah 17: 5-8 In academic circles a favorite type of question to ask in an exam or an essay starts with the words ‘compare and contrast’. The task is to discuss the differences and similarities between two different ideas or situations, to show where they ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Planted - Living The Effective Life

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008

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Like a Tree Planted... This messages instructs on how to live a blessed, successful life.

Planted - Living the Effective Life 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree planted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of Unity Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Nov 25, 2005

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Unity defined, described and what it delivers. A simple communion sermon with divine consequences.

The Importance of Unity Psalm 133:1-3 A Song of Ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. It is like the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Completion Of A Good Work

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 8, 2006

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What will it take to liberate us from our prisons and lead us into circumstances where we experience unending joy?

Completion Of a Good Work – Philippians 1: 3 - 11 Intro: Michaelangelo Buonoarti was one of the world’s most talented sculptor. Many have enjoyed his work in pictures or photos. Others of us have seen the real thing. There is a set of 4 sculptures Michaelangelo done around 1453 that some ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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