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The Lordship Of The Risen Christ

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 27, 2016

A key accomplishment of the empty tomb is so Jesus might be “the Lord of both the dead and the living.” Lordship implies ownership or the right to exercise authority over another. When we come to Jesus, we're under new management.

“Christ died and returned to life so that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.” A few months ago I was summoned to serve jury duty for a serious murder case. Because of my former work with law enforcement and corrections, I wasn't selected, but I followed the case, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-11

Denomination: Congregational

How Much Are You Willing To Give Up? Series

Contributed by Jeremy Meier on May 3, 2013

We’ll be going through the 9th chapter of Luke discussing two different types of people: those who put Jesus as their top priority and those who don’t. For those that chose to put Jesus as their priority, we’re also going to talk about the cost of follow

Luke 9:57-62 57As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head." 59He said to another man, "Follow me." But the man replied, "Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope And Holiness Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Hope and Holiness

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Hope and Holiness 1 Peter 1:13-16 David Taylor We are in the midst of a first of three mini series in 1 Peter. The first, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1:1-2:10) we are looking at what Peter says about our identity, our salvation, suffering, and holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deeds; Not Doctrine

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 27, 2015

It is not our doctrine that reaches people or brings them to God. No matter how pure or right your doctrine is. What brings people to Christ is what they see in you.

Deeds, Not Doctrine 1 Timothy 5:23 A famous evangelist was holding a Crusade in a certain town. One afternoon, before the evening services, he decided to take a drive around the town. He wanted to see the town, get a feel for the people and needed to mail a letter at the post office. He borrowed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:23

Denomination: Baptist

Behold!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 26, 2013

God wants us to see and understand the things he says. We must BEHOLD!

1. Deuteronomy 11.26-27 2. "Behold" -- Perceive; approve; consider; discern; make to enjoy; take heed to; have respect for; implies visually seeing * [Use glasses in order to see better and appreciate art, etc. * God has used visual aids to help us behold his actions -- Fiery and Cloudy Pillars; ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Break Up Your Fallow Ground

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

Revival

Hosea 10 Break Up Your Fallow Ground 1. Their Rebellion (v.1-5) (a) They were Selfish Israel is an empty vine, he bringeth forth ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Great Things

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

Revival

Joel 2:12-27 THE LORD WILL DO GREAT THINGS Joel - Jehovah is God. I. A Picture Of Desolation 11 And the LORD shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the LORD is great and very terrible; and who can abide ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-27

Denomination: Holiness

Lingering And Looking Back

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 7, 2020

We can learn from the mistakes of Lot, Lot's wife, and a man who wanted to follow Jesus. May we all forsake the world and all its enticements that hinder our faith and our relationship with God.

LOOKING BACK OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR CAN BE BENEFICIAL IN MANY HELPFUL WAYS. USUALLY, BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND CHURCH MINISTRIES WILL FILE A STATISTICAL REPORT ON ALL PROGRAMS, EXPENDITURES, AND RESOURCES. GAINING SUCH USEFUL INFORMATION HELPS ACCOUNT FOR EXPENDITURES AND TO JUSTIFY ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-26, Luke 9:61-62, 2 Peter 2:20-22, 1 John 2:15-17, Ephesians 4:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

It's All The Same To Me

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 6, 2020

With all of the divisiveness going on, we need to remember that we are all the same in our need for God. Job 33 gives a few of the same needs and activities.

1. Some will remember that on August 28, 1963, when 250K people traveled to Washington, D.C. for the largest civil rights demonstration in American history. The multitudes heard a 34 year-old preacher named Martin Luther King, Jr. say these words: “I have a dream that one day on the red hills of ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Day Coming Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 6, 2022

Isaiah gives us a description of the new day. For believers in Jesus the best is yet to come. Your future is bright! The new Zion is described were believers dwell with God. Are you ready for the new day?

Have you ever had one of those days you would like to forget? It might be a time your alarm did not go off and then you spilled coffee on your shirt or worse yet while rushing you spilled coffee on your computer. Then you go out to your car and a tire is flat. All this before 8:00 AM. It is one of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Twists & Turns Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 10, 2023

Twists and turns have been defined as complicated dealings or circumstances.

Mandy Ingber, an American yoga instructor and former actress once remarked: “No matter what twists and turns your life offers you, your ability to be adaptable and flexible will help you to stay open to all of the hidden gifts that difficulty may offer.” Matthew 6:34 confirms: “Therefore do not be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, Psalm 138:3, Romans 8:31, Psalm 23:4

Walk Boldly, Live Intentionally & Begin Again

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Jul 3, 2025

Each new month offers a sacred opportunity to reset, rectify, and realign. In a world defined by days, weeks, months, years and seasons—God has embedded into creation the rhythm of renewal.

Introduction: Each new month offers a sacred opportunity to reset, rectify, and realign. In a world defined by days, weeks, months, years and seasons—God has embedded into creation the rhythm of renewal. The first day of a new month is not just a turn of the calendar page; but it is a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

Returnees (Ezra 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 3, 2025

Return to our Shepherd?

Does a return home of former captives relate to repentance and returning to God? Let’s look at Ezra 8. Who came up with Ezra from Babylon to Jerusalem? These are the family heads and those registered with them who came up with me from Babylon during the reign of King Artaxerxes: of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The God Who Wipes Every Tear” Revelation 21:4

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 8, 2025

A message of hope in the times we are living in.

Good Morning. Stand with me and hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God. I boldly confess: My mind is alert, My heart is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Army That Attacks Believers.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 21, 2021

Let us study about the attacks of the enemy and how he tries to steal, kill and destroy. Cankerworm? Palmerworm? Caterpillar? Locust? Each have a Hebrew meaning.

THE GREAT ARMY THAT ATTACKS… BE PREPARED… SIGNS OF THE SECOND COMING IN THE CHURCH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 24:22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. JESUS KNEW ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:21-28, Matthew 24:22, John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God