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Launch Out Into The Deep

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 15, 2005

based on 46 ratings

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There are great things waiting for the child of God, but we have to get off the bank into the deep.

Launch out into the deep Jude 1:3 3 ¶ Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that (ye should earnestly contend for the faith) which was once delivered unto the saints. Boats: Speaks of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"hate Speech" According To Jesus: A Refresher Course

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 5, 2022

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The Lord Jesus warned His disciples that they would be hated for telling the truth about sin, spiritual death, and the need for redemption found only in Him (John 14:6; Acts 4:12). This message is still hated by the world today. Some things never change.

I want to begin with defining a term describing the attempts of Christians who, no matter how well-meaning their intentions, somehow believe that they can make friends with a worldview that hates them no matter what they do, say, or imitate. They bend over backwards trying to "fit in" ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25, Matthew 24:9, Mark 13:13, Luke 21:17, 1 John 3:13, 2 Timothy 3:12 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"Spirit-Filled Love Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 12, 2002

based on 17 ratings

| 6,890 views

Why are we commanded to love one another fervently as brothers and sisters in Christ?

I Peter 1:22-25 “Spirit-filled Love” Intro—Last week, as we were looking at the book of First Peter, we saw that Peter calls on us, because of the great promises of God that we possess and the living hope that we are given, to live a holy life. Holy living means doing what God wants us to do, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of A Man

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2005

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A communion meditation for Sunday, November 6, 2005

One of my favorite stories (and I am not sure that I have shared it before, and if I have, please bear with me) comes from Keith Miller in his men’s devotional book, A Habitation of Dragons. It is the story of a well-to-do attorney who experiences a true change of life and heart when he gives ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:13-16, Acts 9:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Be Jesus To The Far Away Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

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Being Jesus to the far away means: having confidence in our call, having compassion in our heart, and clarity in our message.

November 13 Be Jesus to the far away Acts 8:4-8 Being Jesus to the far away means: Having confidence in our call v.4 2 Corinthians 5:20 Having compassion in our heart v.5a Compassion = Love in action. 2 Corinthians 5:14 Having clarity in our message vv.5-6 “heard” = means we MUST share ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Vengeance And The Christian

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 15, 2009

based on 14 ratings

| 7,083 views

A lot of things and people may tick you off but how do you handle them?

Vengeance and Christians In light of the recent murder of an abortionist and the inappropriate comments by a pastor about this murder, I feel compelled to speak to the issue of vengeance and violence. I am retired from the military and some religious groups would tell me that I was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Pentecost, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

based on 40 ratings

| 6,011 views

Acts Series: 6th Sermon--PAYING THE PRICE OF PRAYER

The Price of Pentecost, pt. 3 Acts 1:12-14 v. 12 1st price—obedience v. 14 2nd price—unity v. 14 3rd price-“prayer and supplication” (& fasting) It takes a lot of prayer to have a powerful church! People willing to pay the price of intensive, genuine, heart-agonizing prayer. Nothing of eternal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

“when Prayers Go Unanswered”

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 9, 2010

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| 6,228 views

No matter how difficult our lives may be, God has not left us alone. Often, when things are difficult and God seems silent, it is our cue to come away from life’s distractions so that we can synchronize ourselves with God again.

“When Prayers Go Unanswered” Habakkuk 1:2 NIV 2 How long, O Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? At times it may seem that God has hides His face from us, when we don’t receive an immediate answer to our prayers. We pray, we pour our hearts out to God, we ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2

Denomination: Church Of God

A Bad Bet

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 9, 2007

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This message Exposes the folly of organized gambling. It draws from many sources to build the case that the spread of gamblilng establishments is bad for individuals, families, and communities.

A Bad Bet Organized Gambling Pastor Eric Hanson I Timothy 6:9-10 People who want to get rich, fall into temptation and a trap, and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purify Yourself!

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

| 4,342 views

He (Hezekiah) said to them, "Listen to me, you Levites! Purify yourselves, and purify the Temple of the LORD, the God of your ancestors

He (Hezekiah) said to them, "Listen to me, you Levites! Purify yourselves, and purify the Temple of the LORD, the God of your ancestors. Remove all the defiled things from the sanctuary' 2 Chr 29: 5 don't know what you are hearing Jesus saying to the church more than what Hezekiah ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Little Ewe Lamb

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 14, 2020

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Greed or avarice is an insatiable hunger for something that you are hotly pursing, that eventually takes you to the path of total disaster

Little ewe lamb 2 Samuel 12: 1”Then the LORD sent Nathan to David. And he came to him and said, "There were two men in one city, the one rich and the other poor.” David had done atrocious and heinous crime of adultery and astutely planned murder of Uriah; however, for around 9 months, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Four Books Of The Bible

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002

based on 49 ratings

| 3,336 views

Four aspects of the word of God. Promoting the bible as the basis for all we say and do.

The four books of the bible Introduction- The one thing that we very much want to share with you today is the very thread that holds us all together. I want you to learn today that the word of God is something that we can all rest upon. A. The book of eternal- 1. Psalm 119:89 says, “Your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

I Can't Go Home Like This

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jul 10, 2003

based on 67 ratings

| 19,139 views

I Can’t Go Home Like This

I Can’t Go Home Like This Gen. 32:24,26 Who is your favorite wrestler? Today’s television wrestlers are professional entertainers -- athletes who have captured the imagination of Americans of all generations. Though their names change from generation to generation television wrestlers, complete ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Small Idea To Help Make You Big In Generosity

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 9, 2006

based on 3 ratings

| 2,060 views

Paul’s call here for the Corinthians to give generously provides a great idea for us to expand our giving.

A Small Idea: “Set up a Generosity Fund.” - v. 2. - This passage is not about tithing to your church. It’s about a specific need in a specific church and the Corinthians choosing to give to help meet that need. Obviously, they were taking care of the needs of their own people as well, so this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

You Are What You Eat

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 10, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 3,647 views

Is your fridge stocked full of fresh fruits, vegetables and lean meats OR is it full of fat-filled, overly salted processed convenience foods and abandoned take-out containers? If we truly are what we eat, what do your eating habits say about you?

Mike Warnke, Christian evangelist and comedian said, “Eat fat, greasy food and you become a fat, greasy dude.” BBC America hosts nutritionist Gillian McKeith who works with unhealthy eaters to break lifetimes of bad habits. BBC introduces their webpage with this introduction: Is your fridge ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

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