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Standing Firm And Standing Out

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006

What does it Look like when the Lord is with you (on the job or at home)?

Genesis 39 One of the most compelling and attractive narratives in Scripture. Betrayed, deserted, and sold. For many this would be the end of a sad story, but this is just the beginning for Joseph. Why? The Lord was with Him His Master Saw the Lord was with Him The Lord gave him success The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

A Father's Love

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A Look at the story of the Prodigal Son through the eys of the Father

A Father’s Love: The Story of the Prodigal Son Many of us still remember our fathers even if they are no longer among us. We remember the look he gave us when he would discipline us knowing the pain it caused him, as he would carry out whatever punishment would be coming. I often remember the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Mennonite

Faithful Or Fruitful

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

It is possible for one to consider himself faithful but still not produce any practical fruit for the kingdom of Christ.

FAITHFUL OR FRUITFUL? Matt. 25:14-30 INTRO. Parables defined -- a story used to illustrate a spiritual truth. Why Jesus used parables -- Matt. 13:10-11 So this parable is to teach us some spiritual truth about the working of the kingdom of heaven. In order to find that truth we must ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Failures Of The Foolish

Contributed by David King on Mar 4, 2007

Left behind when I was so sure I would go.

Text Matthew 25:1-13 Matt 25:13.. Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh. KJV INTRO: The parable concerning the ten virgins isn’t a new one to the church world. It has been preached upon many different times and many different ways. I suppose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three "Rs" Of The New Year

Contributed by Richard Hosea on Dec 28, 2009

Looking back at the old year and forward to the new

Three “R’s” of the New Year Phil 3:12-15 Have you ever thought that you would like to be able to see into the future? You would know at the beginning of the year all of the blessings and heartaches that you would have throughout the year. You might say that would be great! But think about it, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Is Legalism A Bad Word?

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

This message deals with the fact that God’s law (from Moses to Christ) is good and that its continued presence in church and culture is right, not wrong.

Too many people today, even Christians, feel like the days of grace and spiritual liberty should erase the law of God. If any minister or church preaches or teaches the laws of God as good, they are labeled as old-fashioned, cult-like, or legalistic. Since when did ‘legalism’ (the idea of abiding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Back In The Day Of Battle

Contributed by Bill Rushing on Aug 9, 2010

Many are no longer fighting the good fight.

I. It was a time of conflict A. Isreal is a waring nation 1. God sent them in the promised land to fight! 2. Isreal had many victories B. There was an important battle to be fought 1. probably I Sam 4 "And the Philistines fought and Israel was smitten and they fled every man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Reactions To Jesus' Rejection

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 20, 2011

Have you ever felt alone and rejected? I mean really, really alone and abandoned. Jesus has been there and done that like you cannot even begin to imagine. He had to bear it all Himself. What a majestic hero and Saviour we have who has paved the way f

Feeling really alone? Guess what? Jesus has been there, done that. Reactions to the Sacrificial Offering of Christ Read from Psalm 22 Mt. 26:20-22 20 Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. (KJV) 20 Al atardecer, él estaba sentado a la mesa con los doce, (SRVA) 21 And as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wise Men Still Seek Him Series

Contributed by Charles Hines on May 14, 2007

God’s army is looking for a few good men to serve on active duty.

Subject: Wise Men still seek Him Sub topic: Still looking for a few Good men Scripture lesson: St. Matthew 7:24 - 29 In the book of St. Matthew 7:24-29, Jesus, in his sermon on the mount explains that there are only two types of foundations on which a man’s character or integrity can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Church Of God

The Debt That Cannot Be Repaid

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 12, 2012

The debt of love can never be fully repaid, but we should die trying.

The Debt that Cannot be Repaid Romans 13:8-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120912pm.mp3 Being a Christian should affect every area of our lives. Relationships [ch. 12] with God, friends, and enemies...and even government and human authority in our lives [ch. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Be Wise! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 17, 2013

Are we too mentally lazy to think? Being wise will help you rise!

We Can Be Wise! (Proverbs 21:20-23) 1. I have always enjoyed funny last words. Here are a few: No, he doesn’t bite? Hey look a light at the end of the tunnel. "It's a dud! It's a dud! It's a du...". What does this button do? So, you're a cannibal. Are you sure the power is off? Pull the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:20-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 26, 2015

A sermon for Good Friday.

"It Is Finished" The main thrust of this sermon were borrowed from Jim Green Somerville John 19:17-30 "Were you there when they crucified my Lord?" Several years ago I was with a woman whose husband had just died. "I was in the kitchen," she cried, "I heard a noise from the living room, and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Travesty To Majesty Part Five - Nine To Noon: Nailed To A Tree, Tested, Taunted Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 21, 2019

And so it happens . . . Jesus, staying the course to the finish, endures the ugliness and cruelty of crucifixion for the momentary glee of jealous fiends but for the eternal joy of beloved friends.

MARK SERMON XII – TRAVESTY TO MAJESTY – MARK 14:54---16:8 Series Within A Series PART FIVE: FROM NINE TO NOON – NAILED TO A TREE, TESTED, TAUNTED ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-32

Proof Sodom And Gomorrah Existed And Were Judged Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 14, 2017

Astounding Archaeological facts unique to our planet establish that the Bible account of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is true. You have to see this. It's amazing!

PROOF SODOM AND GOMORRAH EXISTED AND WERE JUDGED Gen. 19:23-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. B. TEXT “By the time Lot reached Zoar, the sun had risen over the land. 24 Then the Lord rained down burning sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the Lord out of the heavens. 25 Thus he overthrew those cities ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Something Is Happening

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Feb 24, 2017

Easter

Introduction My Sister-In-Law gave me a set of books called the Mitford Series (10 books) Written by Jan Karon Jan Karon lives in Banner Elk and Mitford sounds a lot like Banner Elk. Tim Kavanaugh – brought up Baptist but now an Episcopal Priest (very biblical). The Turkey Club meets at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Luke 27:27-54, John 20:1-21

Denomination: Baptist