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Go The Second Mile

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 19, 2011

Jesus shows us how to go the second mile in our daily walk through life.

Text: “And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two” (Matthew 5:41). Our Scripture lesson begins with the words, “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth’” (Matthew 5:38). I don’t know what you think, but I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian Church

The  Danger  Of  An  Empty  House  (Christ The King Sunday 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 18, 2022

Consider what provoked Jesus to teach this parable.  Jesus had healed a man who was unable to speak. His opponents in the crowd accused Jesus of working for the devil (Luke 11:15) whose works Jesus came to destroy (I John 3:8).

Luke 11:21 "When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe. 22 But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted and divides up his plunder. 23 "Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:21-26

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fall And Rise And Fall Of Satan

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 19, 2022

Revelation 9

https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk (Chinese) THE FALL AND RISE AND FALL OF SATAN (REVELATION 9) After Ray Stedman, one of the most outstanding graduates ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Adam - The First And The Last

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000

Adam, as founder of the human race sinned, bringing death to himself and posterity, but the apostle Paul argues that Christ, the LastAdam, brought life through his death on the Cross.

ADAM - THE FIRST AND THE LAST When our Lord walked this earth, the Jews of his day had a special reverence for two of their founding fathers - Abraham and Moses. Their importance in God’s revelation of himself and their significance in the story of his plan of salvation for mankind is seen in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

If We Really Love Our Children

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 7, 2001

How would we show our love if we really loved our children the way the Bible teaches us to love them?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. There was an article in the Reader’s Digest a few years ago entitled "What Motherhood Really Means," & subtitled, "It Will Change Your Life, But Not the Way You Think." The writer is telling of a conversation ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father's Day - The Blessing

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001

Dr. Gary Smalley wrote a book entitled, "The Blessing." In it he examines the blessing that Isaac bestowed upon Jacob. Let’s consider 4 ingredients of that blessing.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK REVISED - 2016 TEXT: Genesis 27:25 34 ILL. One day in school, Calvin, the precocious, smart-mouth kid of the Calvin & Hobbes comic strips, raised his hand in class. Warily, his bespectacled teacher, Mrs. Wormwood, asked, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:5, Genesis 27:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pass The Salt, Please!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 4, 2002

Message urging people to be "salty" as seen in the Sermon on the Mount.

Pass the Salt, Please! Matthew 5:13 November 3, 2002 Introduction Did any of you get the chance to shine the light into people’s lives this last week? I hope so. Last week we talked about being the light of the world. Today we are going to look at being the salt of the earth. Our Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Five Love Languages Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chris Foster on Jun 24, 2002

This is part two of the five Love Language Series

The Five Love languages Part 2 Scientist did a some research on whether computers should be referred to as male or female There where two groups doing the study Group of males and a group of females The male scientist decided, after long hours of research that a computer must be called a female ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nitty Gritty...meet Jesus #1 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002

This series is based upon Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" and is designed to cnvince seekers that God wants their Nitty Gritty lives

May 18 and 19, 2002 Romans 3:10 “Nitty Gritty…Meet Jesus” Keith Miller wrote the following, “Our churches are filled with people who outwardly look contented and at peace but inwardly are crying out for someone to love them…just as they are- confused, frustrated, often frightened, guilty and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Advance To The Abundant Life (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 9, 2007

God wants you to advance to the abundant life. Here’s how:

Advance to the Abundant Life (Part 1) 2 Chronicles 7:12-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 5, 2007 *How is your life going today? -- Maybe great, maybe not so great. But the good news is that God wants you to move up in life -- Really move up. In John 10:10, Jesus said, “I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Great Solution For Our Sin

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2011

Our biggest problem is sin, but God has a great solution for our sin: 1. Repentance (Rom 2:1-4) 2. Redemption (Rom 3:21-24) 3. Reconciliation (Rom 5:1-11) 4. Renewal (Rom 12:1-2)

God’s Great Solution for Our Sin Rom 2:1-4, Rom 3:19-26, Rom 5:1-11 and Rom 12:1-2 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 19, 2009 *If you took a survey at Wal-Mart this week, and asked people about their worst problem, most people would say something like this: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Peter: From Fisherman To Follower

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 21, 2020

The 11 disciples had already gone to Galilee as Jesus had commanded (see Matthew 28:10). Some of the disciples decided to follow Simon Peter and once again begin fishing. But they saw Jesus another time and that changed everything, at least for one disciple!

Based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Glasgow, MO on July 27, 2014. This is not an exact transcription. Background: The 11 disciples had already gone to Galilee as Jesus had commanded (see Matthew 28:10). Nothing seems to have happened in the meantime so some of the disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of Gratitude

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 9, 2013

1. Seek the Lord's mercy (vs. 11-13). 2. Strive to follow the Lord's commands (vs.14a). 3. Step out in faith (vs.14b). 4. See God's blessings in your life (vs. 15). 5. Stop to give thanks to the Lord (vs. 15). 6. Show your gratitude to God (vs. 15-19).

The Place of Gratitude Luke 17:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 18, 2012 *Pastor Billy Strayhorn and his family are animal lovers with a capital "A." They feed the squirrels and birds in their back yard. In their house they have a lizard and three goldfish. But when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Our Miraculous Master Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 30, 2019

Jesus gives: 1. The miracle of regeneration (vs. 24-26). 2. The miracle of righteousness (vs. 27-30). 3. The miracle of the resurrection (vs. 28-30).

Our Miraculous Master The Gospel of John John 5:24-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 7, 2016 (Revised July 30, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Before we read our Scripture for tonight, remember that this chapter began with an amazing miracle. Verses 1-9 tell about this healing ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Perfect Instructions

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022

Most of us have had to stop and ask for directions as we traveled from one place to another.

And have you noticed some people are better at giving directions than others? Illus: A helicopter was in a storm flying around above Seattle, when an electrical malfunction disabled all of the aircraft's electronic navigation and communications equipment. Due to the clouds and haze, the pilot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-12

Denomination: Baptist