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God's Guiding Hand

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 1, 2008

One of the greatest tragedies in the Bible is the killing of the innocents. As terrible as the story is, though, it does show us how God moves in the middle of tragedies and injustices.

Matthew 2:13-23 “God’s Guiding Hand” INTRODUCTION While we were celebrating the gift of Jesus with our family and friends, a lot was going on around the world. Bhutto was assassinated in Pakistan causing the country to more social and political upheaval. Several of our troops were killed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Good Relationships And Strained Relationships

Contributed by John Rollyson on May 9, 2009

An outline and brief exegesis of 1 Samuel 17:55-18:30

Good Relationships and Strained Relationships 1 Samuel 17:55 – 18:30 29 April 09 I. His Relationship With Saul ……………………………………..1 Samuel 17:55–58 II. His Relationship With Jonathan…………………………………1 Samuel 18:1-4 III. His Changed Relationship With Saul……………………………1 Samuel 18: 8-16 IV. His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Timing Is Everything Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 9, 2015

This is the 5th sermon in the series "God Is Here". We need to wait upon the Lord and also be faithful when God's says, "Act".

Series: God Is Here [#5] TIMING IS EVERYTHING Esther 5:1-14 Introduction: Two different times in the last month, I have almost been in a car accident. Each time, I was the passenger in a school vehicle. As I think back on both situations, if the driver of the school vehicle would have reacted ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

There Are Icebergs Out Trere

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019

WATCH OUT, ICEBERGS

There are Icebergs out there (Mark 4:35-41) Intro: Disciples on the sea facing a terrible storm Text : Mark 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." Mark 4:36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Took Sarah

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 8, 2019

Life is tough, somehow it never turns out the way the movie pictures it, be wise and smart. The agenda of the enemy is to stop growth, multiplication and progress.

Took Sarah…… Genesis 20:2”…..Abimelech king of Gerar sent and took Sarah.” “The enemy comes to steal, kill and destroy” (John 10:10). Life is tough, somehow it never turns out the way the movie pictures it, be wise and smart. The agenda of the enemy is to stop growth, multiplication and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Battle Chooses You 1 Series

Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Jul 24, 2019

Each person oftentimes face life with so much enthusiasm but meet with disappointments. When life challenges you, how do you respond to it?

When the Battle Chooses You 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, "Lord, save us! We're going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

An Open-Ended Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 20, 2018

Waiting faith and expectant trust.

AN OPEN-ENDED PRAYER. Psalm 123:1-4. This is a short, impassioned prayer: a plea for help in the face of adversaries. It begins with adoration, with an abrupt “Unto You…” (PSALM 123:1). This is a song of Ascents and its opening may be paralleled to another: ‘I to the hills will lift ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparations For The Passage

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Nov 30, 2019

For those of us who follow the Lectionary, this Sunday begins the Season of Advent, a time of preparation for the coming of Christ. It is also the beginning of the Christian year, ending in November. How do we prepare ourselves for the passage of the year ahead of us?

PREPARATIONS FOR THE PASSAGE Introduction For those of us who follow a Lectionary, this Sunday begins the season of Advent, signifying a time of reflection and preparation for the coming of the Messiah. It also marks the beginning of the Christian year, ending next November. Two ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122:1, Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus’ Shrewd Side Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 4, 2016

Part of being Christ-like is knowing when and how to be shrewd.

Jesus’ Shrewd Side (Mark 11:27-12:13) 1. A lady lost her handbag in the bustle of Christmas shopping. It was found by an honest little boy and returned to her. Looking in her purse, she commented, "That's funny. When I lost my bag there was only a $100 bill in it. Now there are five $20 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Satan’s Powers And Spiritual Battles Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Aug 20, 2022

The Bible records several instances of Satan’s activities. Let’s find them in the Bible and take a look at those situations.

********** 1. Power of Death Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he (Christ) also took part of the same (became flesh); that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil. Hebrews 2:14 2. Power and Glory of the Kingdoms of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14, Luke 4:5-6, Revelation 12:17, 1 Chronicles 21:1, Zechariah 3:1-2, John 13:2, John 13:27, Acts 5:3, 1 Thessalonians 2:18, Acts 26:13-18, Acts 13:6-10, Luke 13:11-16, Acts 10:38, 2 Corinthians 12:7, Matthew 16:21-23, Luke 22:31, Daniel 10:12-14, Jude 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Quit- How Do You Smell Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 5, 2022

This is the 102nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 4th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#102] DON’T QUIT- HOW DO YOU SMELL? 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 Introduction: We often talk about the importance of what we say and do; but what about how we smell? Certain smells bring back memories. When I smell cookies baking, I’m reminded of my grandmother “Nanny”; who loved to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Attacking The Vulnerable

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 16, 2010

Personal comfort and convenience have deceived many people into believing that they are justified in showing disrespect for life. God will not permit this condition to persist among His people.

“Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men. Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Hates Series

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002

This message was designed to direct the audience’s attention to one of the things Jesus hates most in man’s character - hypocrisy

What Jesus Hates? Part 2 in the series, The Journey To Jerusalem March 17, 2002 Last week we discussed “Who Matters To Jesus”. Despite how the world gives value to the attractive, outspoken & impressive people, Jesus seemed to have a different value system. As we watched Him move throughout Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:42-54, Matthew 23:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Jesus Came To Meet People Where They Were.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 3, 2002

June 9, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 5 Matthew 9:9-13 Color: Green

June 9, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 5 Matthew 9:9-13, Color: Green The Call of Matthew 9 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he got up and followed him. 10 And as he sat at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Free From Choler

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:7

FREE FROM CHOLER TITUS 1:7 I have a confession to make to you this mourning. It may come as a surprise to some. But I have admitted it before. It is something that I have to go ask God for forgiveness over and over again. You see I have a problem with "choler" (cô-ler). No that is not ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:7

Denomination: Bible Church