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Make War By Wise Guidance

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Feb 13, 2003

This sermon looks at what the Bible says about war, and what the Christian’s response should be.

MAKE WAR BY WISE GUIDANCE (DOCTRINE OF WAR) Proverbs 20:18 - Prepare plans by consultation, and make war by wise guidance. NAS [HTML formatted version of this message is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/war.html] PRAYER PREPARATION Jesus Himself tells us about the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiveness Vs. Judgement - Sermon Of Proper 19 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 9, 2020

An exploration of Judgement and Forgiveness and how we should forgive others even when we may not want to, and why it is right for us to do so.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Around 25 years ago I was studying for my banking qualifications, and one of the subjects I had to study was Banking Law, it was a fascinating subject, but it was also filled with great amounts of technical legalistic jargon which had to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

"Power Over The Enemy!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Mar 26, 2007

Sermon discussing the power we have as believers over the en emy.

I. Introduction: The spiritual Authority of the born again believer is an aspect of the Christian walk that many of us know very little or nothing about. Some believe that spiritual authority only belongs to a few chosen people to whom God has given special powers to. This couldn’t be further ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Benefits Of Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Jason Duhon on May 9, 2023

Without a doubt, there are costs that come with discipleship. But there are also some incredible benefits.

Last week, we began a cost-to-benefit analysis of discipleship. On one side of the ledger are the costs. What will it take for me to truly be a disciple of Jesus Christ? On the other side of the ledger are the benefits. What gains should I expect as a Christian? Today we will focus on the benefits ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Mysteries Of The Master.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 6, 2003

I believe the closer we get to the end time, the more the Lord reveals to us His Word.

Mysteries of the master. Rom. 11:25 -- 36. 09/07/03 Don’t you just love a ministry? One of my favorite programs on television is Unsolved Mysteries, hosted by Robert Stack. If you go to the Internet, you find that through that program over 270 cases have been solved by the viewers. We just have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

People Need The Lord

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 17, 2008

The End is near. The Earth was made for a time and a purpose. Everything is for a time and purpose. The gospel has circled the globe in every tongue and to every nation. The Bible says when that happens, the end will come. People need the LORD. Make

People Need the LORD Reading Through the Bible, we see how the LORD changed people. Saul in Samuel was turned into another man... 1 Samuel 10:6-7 6 And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man. 7 And let it be, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grace Of Service.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2024

A call to sober-minded watchfulness in these last days.

THE GRACE OF SERVICE. 1 Peter 4:7-11. Peter has already told us the ‘last days’ began at Pentecost (cf. Acts 2:16-18). Now he tells us that “the end of all things is at hand” (1 PETER 4:7a). Although he wrote those words nearly two millennia ago, that sense of imminence remains. The question is: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power To Serve

Contributed by John Bright on Nov 9, 2023

A sermon for Veteran's Day. Teaching sheet at the end

“The Power to Serve" Acts 6:1-5 Veteran’s Day A sermon for 11/12/23 by Pastor John Bright Acts 6:1-4 “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-5, Joshua 24:15, 2 Corinthians 6:2, 1 Timothy 3:2-7, Romans 12:1, Acts 7:59-60, Acts 6:8, Acts 6:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Church Is His Body

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 20, 2023

Who are saints? Who are holy ones? Who are Christ's body?

Who are saints? Who are these “holy and faithful people” (CEB), also called “God's people” (CEV), and “God’s holy people” (NIV, NLT) that Paul is writing to? Are saints the church? Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008

Signs pointing to the return of Christ.

THE RETURN OF CHRIST 2 Peter 3:1-10 INTRO: Our world today doesn’t believe in the second coming of Christ, much less the destruction of the world when he does come. Much of the Bible, both ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Buried Treasure And A Pearl

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Have you ever had to disguise a secret to keep someone from discovering it too soon? Well the parables are in some way like that. They tell of something that you know is important but you can’t quite figure it all out. The answers seem elusive.

A Buried Treasure and a Pearl Matthew 13:44-46 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Effectively Sharing The Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 21, 2013

let us follow the example of paul, silas, and timothy

How did Evangelical Christianity come to America?? Evangelical Christianity came to America mainly from England in the 17th Century! Now look at this map; we can note the spread of Christianity from the 4th to the 7th Century. We are currently studying the First Letter to the Thessalonian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wicked's Death

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 1, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wicked man? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the wicked's death not desirable. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 11:7 When the wicked die, their hopes die with them, for they rely on their own

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wicked man? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the wicked's death not desirable. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 11:7 When the wicked die, their hopes die with them, for they rely on their own feeble strength. Pray: Oh, GOD, that we will not die as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Need For Godly Mothers

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The Need for Godly Mothers

The Need for Godly Mothers (I Samuel 1:1—28) I. Hannah’s Problem 5 But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb. She Lost Her Peace v. 6, And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Holiness

What Now? (Continued)

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 9, 2024

Now, I don’t know if you’ve ever hooked a water moccasin...

I would like to ride piggy-back on Pastor Jeff’s message last week, so you may hear a couple of similar thoughts. Pentecost is one of 7 seasonal feasts the Hebrew people observe. Also called “Feast of Weeks” Pentecost begins on the 50th day after Passover Believers rendered thanks to YHWH for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 1:4-5, Joel 2:28-32