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Blessed (2) Jacob Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Sep 9, 2025

Jacob received the blessing.. what did this entail?

Blessed 2 Jacob Wealth vs. blessing. So, what exactly is a blessing? We read from scripture that Jacob got the blessing. What happened to him after he was blessed? i. ) He fled from his brother who planned to kill him. He fled with apparently nothing but the clothes on his back. Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:4, Genesis 28:20-22

Choosing Jesus Over Distractions SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

This sermon explores the challenge of distractions in our pursuit of a relationship with Jesus, using the story of Mary and Martha as a guide.

Are You A Mary or A Martha? Now as they were traveling along, Jesus entered a village and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord's feet, listening to His word. But Martha was distracted with all her preparations, and she came up to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Topics: Distractions, Seeking Jesus

Wonderful Counsellor Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 15, 2003

In this series of messages we look at the names of Christ from Isaiah 9:6.

Wonderful Counsellor Sunday, December 2, 2001 Intro: Look at the birth announcements in Saturday’s paper. Not one of the announcements have a reference to what the baby will be when it grows up. No one can predict. But in Isaiah 9:6 we have a different sort of birth announcement. The birth of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is In The House

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003

Jesus is looking for a place to minister. If you’ll give him place He’ll minister in your house.

Introduction: Throughout the ministry of Jesus He went about preaching and healing the sick on the hillsides and by the sea. But now the Word says He was in a house, ministering in a more confined area. I. Jesus was in the house. A. Why was Jesus in the house? 1. The last verse of chapter ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Precious Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 2, 2003

The Apostle selects a wonderful word to describe the blood of Christ. The Christian would define precious as it is applied to the blood of Christ as: "of inestimable value or worth"!

THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST “You know that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver and gold….But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless..” I Peter 1:18-19 NASB. The Apostle selects a wonderful word to picture the blood of Christ. Webster ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Compassion For Them - Part 10 Of 13 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003

Paul now reveals the state of those who were oppressing the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians 2:16.

"Service and the Second Coming" - Part 10 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Compassion For Them – Part c” 1 Thessalonians 2:16 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Smyrna

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 20, 2002

The message to the Church at Smyrna 4 Commendations

Rev. 2:8-11 The church was commended for 4 things 1. They stood strong under terrible tribulation (thlipsin) = crushing affliction -They were faithful to Christ despite all the ridicule, mockery, abuse, cursing, loss of property, possible imprisonment and martyrdom. -Ways of martyrdom o Prison ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Tragic Mistake

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

This warning is so imperative that it appears identically in Proverbs 14:12 and Proverbs 16:25. Man, left to his own way, is destined to spend eternity in hell. Only by turning to Christ can this tragic mistake be averted.

A TRAGIC MISTAKE "There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." Proverbs 14:12 (Repeated identically in Proverbs 16:25). I There are many false doctrines abroad in the world today. Jesus warned His disciples: "For false Christs and false prophets will arise and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Heavenly Home

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003

This is a message about Heaven, and preparing for it.

OUR HEAVENLY HOME Hebrews 11:10 I. This text must not be interpreted to mean that Abraham wandered throughout Canaan and the neighboring lands in search of an earthly city. While diligently engaged in his daily occupation he lived in quiet expectation of a heavenly city. It was this sure hope ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Loose Lips In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

DIVISION AND DISCORD

THE DANGER OF LOOSE LIPS IN THE CHURCH EPHESIANS 4:29-31 I. INTRODUCTION THE TONGUE CAN BE A BLESSING OR THE TONGUE CAN BE A CURSE. THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO LIFT PEOPLE UP, OR THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO TARE PEOPLE DOWN. THE TONGUE CAN BE THE BRIDGE THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER, OR THE TONGUE CAN ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Loose Lips In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001

The nature of the tongue.

THE DANGER OF LOOSE LIPS IN THE CHURCH EPHESIANS 4:29-31 I. INTRODUCTION THE TONGUE CAN BE A BLESSING OR THE TONGUE CAN BE A CURSE. THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO LIFT PEOPLE UP, OR THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO TARE PEOPLE DOWN. THE TONGUE CAN BE THE BRIDGE THAT ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Carelessness

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Oct 8, 2005

We need to give heed to our lives. Being careless with our spiritual lives shows that we are not concerned with leading others to Christ

THE SIN OF CARELESSNESS I Kings 20:39-40 1 Kings 20:39 And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

They Saw The Glory Of Jesus

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008

How would your life change if you saw the glory of Jesus

They Saw the Glory of Jesus Matthew 17:1-9 How would your life change if you saw the glory of Jesus? I. They saw the glory of Jesus. A. Who did they see? 1. Moses – the Lawgiver and Elijah – the first of the prophets. 2. They were both dead, and they appeared to be alive. They prove the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Saves You Or What Can You Count On? Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007

A study in 1st Peter

Introduction Marshall pg. 117 I. The ministry of Jesus: death and life vs. 18 A. “This verse gives on of the Bible’s shortest, simplest, and richest summaries of the meaning of the cross of Jesus Christ.” David Walls B. Mark these four points: 1. Suffering 2. Justice 3. Entrance 4. Death and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

May Rupture Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 10, 2008

John’s followers were fasting. The Pharisees were fasting. So why weren’t Jesus’ disciples fasting. This message examines the inability of a rigid religious system to adapt to change brought about by the fullness of Jesus Christ.

May Rupture Under Pressure Mark 2:18-22 Mark 2:18 (HCSB) Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. People came and asked Him, “Why do John’s disciples and the Pharisees’ disciple fast, but Your disciples do not fast?” The Question of Fasting * John’s disciples * Fasted to show ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational