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The Devil Made Me Do It??

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 3, 2001

Correct Theology teaches us that God is for us always regardless of life situations.

THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT?? JAMES 1 :2-18 JULY 29, 2001 INTRODUCTION: A Priest is walking down the street one day when he notices a small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the doorbell is just out of his reach. After watching the boy’s efforts for some time, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

When I want to “come home” God will show me the way but I have to take the wheel

ENGAGE Many years ago when I was working for a land development company in Albuquerque, the company had its own airplane. Although we had a full-time pilot, the company president was also a pilot so many of the times that I flew on the plane with him, he would pilot the plane. He was actually a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

His Banner Over Me Was Love

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

Taken from the Song of Solomon, this message speaks of the love of God for all believers.

“His Banner Over Me Was Love” Song of Solomon 2:4 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text - “He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.” B. David wrote in Psalm 139:6 - “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.” C. This ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Less Of Me! The Story That Makes No Sence!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 26, 2019

We must make great effort to RETURN KINDNESS to God's people. Are you a nice person that is so kind you reflect the love of Jesus. Mean, razor-blade tongues are not of God!

LESS OF ME! THE STORY THAT MAKES NO SENCE--- UNLESS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson as a series. MEAN? HOW EASY IS IT TO BE MEAN AND DIS-LIKE OTHERS? WHAT ABOUT AURA? As a pastor of 38 years, I seem to get surprised on a regular basis. An old man was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12, Romans 12:10, Matthew 25:40-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Other Gods Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 16, 2014

“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. “You shall have no other gods before me."

Dakota Community Church July 6, 2014 No Other Gods Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:1-20 And God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 “You shall have no other gods ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: Mennonite

You Want Me To Do What? Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

God asks Noah to build the ark. What is he asking us to do?

Tonight we are going to start looking at men and women in the Bible who were commended for their faith. The last two weeks we have thought about what faith is but I think it is helpful to talk about people who lived out their faith. So to start off, I want to have Brian come up and lead us in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can The World Take Me Away? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 12, 2003

So much in our lives seems temporary; but God can give us a fresh start, can transform our incompleteness, and can give us hope.

Somebody asked me, when I was getting ready to take study leave, “Why are you doing this? Are you going for another degree? Are you preparing to take another job? And did the deacons make you do this?” Well, I said, I’m taking the study leave because I don’t get much reading time under normal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Abundant Goodness Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 3, 2023

The word Abundant means more than sufficient and plentiful. God has abundant good things. The abundant goodness is available to me based on my relationship with God. It helps me to prevail over my times. It brings rewards to me.

Text: Psalm 31:14-24 Theme: Abundant Goodness   “Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind!” (Psalm 31:19).    Greetings: The Lord is good; and His love ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You Give Someone Who Has Everything

Contributed by Johnny Small on Dec 6, 2001

God’s Christmas gift to us and the gift that He expects in return.

What Do you Give Someone Who Has Everything At this time of the year I always have the same problem. What to give my wife for Christmas? I’ve given her clothes in the past, just to see them return because they weren’t the right size or she didn’t like them. I’ve given her jewelry just to have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 15:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Me? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2016

Why would Jesus have breakfast with Peter on the seashore? And why would He ask Peter 3 times if he loved Him?

OPEN: About 25 years ago I went my parents up to have a vacation in Canada at a place called Rice Lake. It was a great place. Beautiful lake, rustic cabin, and there was the fishing. (I showed a picture of myself baiting my hook with a very unexcited look on my face) This is me fishing. Do I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Answer For A Thirsty World John

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 20, 2019

Are we telling people about salvation through Jesus Christ? Or let me rephrase, are we getting out in highways and hedges and sharing the gospel with the lost world?

Sermon. God’s Answer for a Thirsty World John 4:5-26 Introduction: Jesus travel from Judea on his way to Galilee. Jesus is compelled to go through Samaria. We find Jesus being wearied with his journey, sat by the well at Sychar. John gives us important items about the humanity of Jesus. He tells us ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-26

Denomination: Methodist

What To Do With Hand-Me-Downs

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

An examination of traditions that concludes: traditions can have good beginnings and can protect the truth, but they are a stumbling block when given the same attention as God's word

Mark 7:1-13 Introduction - It's 1903. Russian czar Nicholas II notices a sentry posted on the Kremlin grounds for no apparent reason. After some hunting around he finds why. 127 years earlier, In 1776, Catherine the Great had discovered the first flower of spring on that spot. She gave an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Cling To Me

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Sep 25, 2006

Using the illustration of Exit Glacier in Seward Alaska, examining the reason why Jesus said to Mary, “Don’t cling to me”?

I. INTRODUCTION A. Stop Clinging? – Why??? 1. Why forbidden? a. nature so new, fresh - could be defiled easily? b. nature so new, fresh - would zap her dead (fly zapper) 2. Clue is in the nature of her clinging a. Greek = “fastened to, hold tight, adhere to, she wouldn’t let go” b. Jesus didn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Does God Allow Pain? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 8, 2010

If God really is there and loves me, why do I still hurt?

Why is my pain unceasing, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Jeremiah 15:18a It’s always helpful at the start of a journey to know where you’re headed! Let me share some of the “roadmap” for our series on ‘WHY’ – the questions people ask. The well-known artist and songwriter Bill ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:18

Denomination: United Methodist

Love Of God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 30, 2015

The world has a much different idea of how to love God.

Love of God 1 John 4:10-12 Introduction- 1 John 4:10-12 The greatest love ever shown to mankind is the love of God. The love the Father had in sending His Son Jesus Christ, and the Son of God sacrificially giving His life for our redemption. Between Christmas(birth) and His death on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10-12

Denomination: Nazarene