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Christ In All The Scriptures

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 6, 2011

All of Scripture speaks of Christ (and leads to Christ).

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas May 8, 2011 CHRIST IN ALL THE SCRIPTURES Isaac Butterworth Luke 24:13-35 (NIV) ‘He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Christ have to suffer these things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Would See Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 22, 2013

So many are dissatisfied, disillusioned, and desperate - and some of them then turn and seek Jesus to fill the void! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

We Would See Jesus John 12:20-22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SeeJesus.html What a motto! I trust that you didn't come to hear me today, but to hear from Jesus, and to see Him in His Word! Do you go to a Christian concert in order to 'see' that quartet, or to see Jesus? You know that person ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Fox In Our Hood

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jul 4, 2009

We live in a day of the Prophetic. I believe in God given dreams and God given Visions, and I believe in God given Prophesy. For the real there is also the false. The Bible tells me that there will be false Prophets that will arise and will decieve.

A Fox In Our Hood Ezekiel 13:1-6 1 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 2 Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel that prophesy, and say thou unto them that prophesy out of their own hearts, Hear ye the word of the LORD; 3 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knowing Christ: Part 2 (Focus) Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009

This is the second sermon in a two part series on Knowing Christ personally and intimately. This message deals with focusing on Christ in us, Us in Christ (seated with him in the heavenlies), and Watch what Jesus does.

Knowing Christ #2 (Focus) Romans 8:6 CHCC: December 6, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Sometimes I think back to church camp and the kids who went forward every year to rededicate over and over again. If we were to graph our spiritual journey, it would probably look something like a roller coaster. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing The Word Is The Solid Rock Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 7, 2018

Hearing the word and doing the Word goes hand and hand. If we are doing the Word, Jesus says we are on the Rock.

The Bible has been unchanged for nearly 2,000 years. With estimated total sales of over 5 billion copies, it is widely considered to be the most influential and best-selling book of all time. The Bible does not merely contain the words of God, It is the word of God. We have explored how God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Agents Of Grace: Abigail Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 11, 2015

God used Abigal to turn David away from a senseless sin.

What image comes to mind when you hear the word “hero”? Do you think of a grizzled firefighter who routinely risks his life to save others? Such a person is certainly a hero, but so is the child who has the presence of mind to dial 911 when the house is on fire! Heroes come in all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Intentional Parenting Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 19, 2018

The Intentional Parent: Sets boundaries, Corrects purposefully, Invest wisely, Live honorably

This is us: Intentional Parenting. Ephesians 6:1-4 The Intentional Parent: 1. Sets boundaries v.1 Boundaries help the child feel safe. Boundaries protect children from their own foolishness. Boundaries limit narcissism and entitlement. Boundaries help your child develop ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (3-5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022

As we read our Bible we associate names with different people, such as: • Paul and Silas • Mark and John • Ananias and Sapphira • Moses and Aaron But when many of us think about Abraham, we immediately associate Abraham with Lot, his nepahew.

Every man and woman that God placed in the scriptures is put there to teach us something. For example: • From the life of Abraham we can learn many valuable lessons on faith • From the life of Joseph we learn about the providence of God • From the life of Job we learn the importance of patience I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

New Year: Six Things To Do

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 2, 2021

As we enter 2021, Ephesians 5:15-20 gives us six advice to do this year and the rest of our lives: 1) To be Careful, 2) To Be Fruitful, 3) To be Wise, 4) To be filled with the Spirit, 5) To Praise God, 6) To be Thankful

Happy New Year! As we enter a new year, let us focus on what the Apostle Paul said to the Ephesians that I believe we should do too. Let’s read Ephesians 5:15-20. There are six things that Paul wants us to do this year and always: I. To Be Careful (V. 15 "Be very careful, then, how you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20, Psalm 90:10, Psalm 90:12, Romans 12:2, John 9:4, Galatians 5:22-23, Acts 16:23-25, Ephesians 2:8-10, John 15:16, 2 Corinthians 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pearls Before Swine Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 24, 2021

The “fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight” or understanding. This “fear” is a reverential regard for God who has communicated His will and purpose to us and to whom we are accountable for our actions.

Pearls before Swine Proverbs 9:1-18 The Prologue of Solomon's book of Proverbs ends with a choice of two paths. - an invitation from Lady Wisdom and an invitation from Lady Folly. These descriptions and quotations of Wisdom and Folly are a study in similarities and contrasts. Both Wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 24, 2021

Jesus tells the disciples He will have to suffer and Peter rebukes HIm. Jesus tells them that unless they deny themselves & take their cross, they'll be rejected. The power of God only flows into a crucified life. Have you surrendered all yet?

THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP Mk. 8:31-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A teacher with obvious liberal tendencies told her class of small children that she was an atheist. She asked her class, “How many of you want to be atheists too?” Not knowing what atheism is, but wanting to be like their teacher, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holy God - Holy People

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 12, 2019

We must come to a place in our walk where we get off the throne, lay our crowns at Jesus' feet and make Him Lord of our life.

“Holy God – Holy People” October 13, 2019 “But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16 “I am the Lord your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy... I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Leviticus 19:1-2, Leviticus 11:44-45

Denomination: Holiness

The Problem Of Suffering

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

What the book of Job teaches us about suffering

Job: The problem of Suffering We have been going through the OT together, and we have been in the time frame of the kingdom. We have looked at King David and his son, King Solomon, and have learned from their wisdom and their foolishness. They wrote books of scripture, Psalms, Proverbs, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The World Views A Failure Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 2, 2016

The Cross, God's Plan, Wisdom, Faith

4 Views from the Cross – The World Views a Failure 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (p. 793) March 6, 2016 Introduction: Suppose I showed up one day from a foreign country and said I’ve got an amazing story I want to share with you... A Peruvian peasant by the name of Carlos was put to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excusing Excuses

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

We meet some strange people in the world in which we live. I guess what is really strange about life is that we think everyone is strange but us.

Illus: There was a young Scottish boy called Angus, who decided to try life in Australia. He found an apartment in a small block and settled in. After a week or two, his mother called from Aberdeen to see how her son was doing in his new life. Angus said, “I'm fine! But there are some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist