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Festus Before Paul Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Festus Before Paul

Acts 25 v 13 - 27 Festus Before Paul The Players - 13 And after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea to salute Festus. Agrippa II was the son of the Herod of Acts 12, Herod Agrippa I. He had become king of Galilee and other northern regions He had no authority ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:13-27

Denomination: Holiness

The Prayer Before The Cross

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Sep 14, 2007

Examining Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane

The prayer Jesus prayed in the Garden, shortly before his death, reveal to us three characteristics of his life. 1. We notice his SORROW (v. 36-38) A. He was "sorrowful" (v. 37b-38): grived to the point of distress B. He was "very heavy" (v. 37c): full of heaviness C. He was "sore amazed" (Mk. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful Before Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2011

Paul shows in Philippians 4:4–7 four basic principles for developing and maintaining a life of thankfulness regardless the circumstances. This can occur through: 1)Maintaining a Spirit of Joy (Phil. 4:4), 2) Learning to be Content (Phil. 4:5a), 3) Restin

Earlier this week the National Post ran an advertisement that has caused some controversy. The ad, bought by the Institute for Canadian Values, argued against aspects of the Ontario school curriculum that include instruction about certain aspects of human sexuality. Specifically, it objected to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Other

Before The Impartial Judge

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. The apostle Paul was one of the great thinkers of his day. His reputation as a scholar, theologian, and philosopher extended far beyond the confines of the Christian community. The Epistle to the Romans has stood the test of time as the greatest single exposition of the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Saved Before Easter

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Apr 13, 2003

A sermon, for Palm Sunday, Good Friday, or Easter, explaining that the THIEF ON THE CROSS was saved by faith alone.

INTRODUCTION On a never to be forgotten day, while a mob of bloodthirsty, mocking Jews, Romans, and other Gentiles looked on, three men were nailed to three crosses on a hill then known as "Golgotha(which means The Place of the Skull.)(Matthew 27:33)" Today, most Christians refer to the hill as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:38-43

Denomination: Nazarene

Before The Altar Of The Lord

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 25, 2023

You need to be a catalyst to bring about reformation and transformation in the lives of many around you and bring to the altar what the enemy stole away! Hallelujah!

Before the altar of the LORD 2 Chronicles 29:19 "Moreover, all the utensils which King Ahaz had discarded during his reign in his unfaithfulness, we have prepared and consecrated; and behold, they are before the altar of the LORD." Life is not just about you, your desires, your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Night Before (Devotion)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 14, 2013

Jesus came from the Upper Room where He and His disciples had just eaten the meal known as the Last Supper. They walk it many times, close to a mile away….across the Kidron valley up a hill to a place called Garden of Gethsemane or Mt of Olives. It was an

The Night Before (devotion) A few years ago I was helping do a revival and heard a sermon from a friend of mine who read these verses. Luke 22:41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Before It Is Too Late

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 9, 2019

There is no time like the present because they may be no time after the present.

Gen 7:15 And they went in unto Noah into the ark, two and two of all flesh, wherein is the breath of life. 16 And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in. 2Thess 2: 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:15-16, 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Brought Before Pilate Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 5, 2018

As Jesus stood before Pilate and His accusers, they were astonished at His silence. The King of glory stood before them, and yet they failed to see Him. He was committed to the cross, to provide our redemption.

Brought before Pilate Mark 15: 1-5 It had been a long, grueling night for Jesus, but the extreme difficulty was not over. He had been betrayed by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane and arrested by the angry mob. From there He was led to stand before the high priest in a mock trial, filled with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Look Before You Label

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 23, 2001

We’ve all used labels. We stick them on jars and manila folders so we’ll know what’s inside. We also stick them on people for the same reason.

Intro: When I was in Bible College I meet an interesting young man by the name of Shannon. What made him interesting were his looks. His hair was a different color each week, his ears were loaded with earrings, and he wore the big loose grunge style clothing. But the most interesting point of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Gods Before Me Series

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001

An Exposition of the First Commandment with Emphasis on its Current Application.

INTRODUCTION q The commandments begin with God. That is where life begins and ends. God himself lies at the heart of the commandments. These are God’s commandments and His name and character are stamped through them. q It is only possible to obey the commandments when we are in proper ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:6-7, Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Felix Before Paul Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Felix Before Paul

Acts 24 v 22 - 27 Felix Before Paul The Word of the Governor - Defer 22 And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter. The Word to the Guard - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22-27, Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Holiness

Paul Before Festus Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Paul Before Festus

Acts 25 v 1 - 12 Paul Before Festus 1. The Change - A Different Person - 1 Now when Festus A Different Plan - was come into the province, A Different Program - after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem. 2. The Chance - The Source - 2 Then the high priest (2 yrs Later) The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Paul Before Agrippa Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

Paul Before Agrippa

Acts 26 v 1-18 Paul Before Agrippa Paul's Defence - v 1-3 - His Control - 1 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: His Contentment - 2 I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

"The Day Before Eternity"

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 1, 2007

This sermon should challenge every listener to examine their relationship with Christ.In light of the fact that we may be living in the day before eternity we should use our time, talents, and treasures to glorify God.

Subject: Eternal Life Scripture: Luke 12.13-21 Sermon: “The Day Before Eternity” Scope: This sermon should challenge every listener to examine their relationship with Christ. Summary: In light of the fact that we may be living in the day before eternity we should use our time, talents, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Baptist