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Examine Yourself Before Partaking Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 26, 2011

In this lesson we learn that we are to examine ourselves before partaking the Lord's Supper.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of proper Christian worship, and for the past two weeks we have been looking at the Lord’s Supper as an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The One Who Goes Before

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 5, 2012

The sermon is based upon John as the one who is fore-runner or the one who goes before the people. The one who goes before prepares the people, goes for a purpose, and goes before with a message. So we are one of those who go before the people as was John

The One who Goes Before Luke 3:1-6 Obviously John the Baptist is the Fore Runner or the one who goes before. God calls each of us to go before 1. The one who goes before is to be filled with the Holy Sprit • Luke 1: 15for he will be great in the sight of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Paul Before King Agrippa Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 12, 2022

Paul was ready to give his testimony of how he went from a persecutor of Christians to a follower of Christ. Paul was bold to confront King Agrippa with the claims of Christ. Paul even gave an invitation to Agrippa to become a follower of Christ.

Background The context of this message is that Paul had recently finished his third missionary journey and went to Jerusalem. When he got to Jerusalem, he told James the brother of Jesus and all the church leaders what happened in his ministry where the gentiles turned to God. The Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Our Walk Before God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2015

To show that we need to walk in faith for we are just people and automatically all of these 5 things will be done namely: (1) Fear Him ,(2) Keep His commmandments, (3) Obey His voice, (4) Serve Him, (5) Cling to Him

I. EXORDIUM: Are you clinging to the LORD? YES. Romans 12:9 & John 17:20 Romans 12:9 [Let your] love be sincere (a real thing); hate what is evil [loathe all ungodliness, turn in horror from wickedness], but hold fast to that which is good. John 17:20 Neither for these alone do I pray [it is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Walk Before God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2015

To show that we need to walk in faith for we are just people and automatically all of these 5 things will be done namely: (1) Fear Him ,(2) Keep His commmandments, (3) Obey His voice, (4) Serve Him, (5) Cling to Him

I. EXORDIUM: Are you clinging to the LORD? YES. Romans 12:9 & John 17:20 Romans 12:9 [Let your] love be sincere (a real thing); hate what is evil [loathe all ungodliness, turn in horror from wickedness], but hold fast to that which is good. John 17:20 Neither for these alone do I pray [it is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Before The Lamp Goes Out

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 10, 2003

This message deals ith Equipping our Children for ministry before the Lamp of Enlightenment Goes Out.

I. There are Two Challenges facing the Church: 1. To Enlighten the Children - verse 7 2. To Equip the Children - verse 1 II. If we accept these Challenges, then the Lord Will elect the Children - verses 6, 8, 10. III. Children Have Had Ministries as it relates to the Kingdom of God. 1. Ishmael ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Testimony Before Agrippa

Contributed by Robert Travis on Feb 6, 2007

Paul was a changed man. Note the difference in his life.

Paul’s Testimony Before Agrippa Ac 26:1-23 I. PAUL’S LIFE BEFORE HIS CONVERSION (1-12) 1 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself: 2 I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Stop Before It Is Too Late"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 26, 2011

How sin usually doesn't happen with a frontal assault but small poor choices over a period of time.

Have you ever received a beautiful brochure of a vacation spot and it never felt that way when you go there? Years ago I went on a business trip to the Bahamas and the hotel and surrounding area looked beautiful. The first evening in the hotel as I was drifting off to sleep I heard this pesky ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:14-15

Ask Before You Act

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 2, 2019

Never take for granted the need to always inquire from God before you take steps, this could save your life

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-13 The scripture above depicts the story of David going to fight on behalf of the people of Keilah, against the oppression of the Philistines. Although David fought against the Philistines and helped to save the inhabitants of Keilah, these same people would have handed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-13, Psalm 118:8, Psalm 146:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing Before Christ The Judge

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Mar 14, 2021

Every man, woman, boy, & girl will one day stand before Christ, as judge, to give an account of his or her life. From this, there is no escape. The question is, “When?'

Every man, woman, boy, & girl will one day stand before Christ, as judge, to give an account of his or her life. From this, there is no escape. The question is, “When?' Title: ~~~ Rev 20:11-15 11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15, 1 Corinthians 3:8-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul Before King Agrippa Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 8, 2021

There is a proverbial saying that 'all prisoners are not criminals, and all freed are not righteous'. It is true in every generation and every nation. Paul desired that all his hearers must accept Gospel and worship Jesus Christ.

Acts 25:23-26:32 Paul Before Agrippa 25:23-27 Festus presented Case of Paul to Agrippa 26:01-23 Paul defends his case before Agrippa 26:24-32 Views of Festus and King Agrippa on Gospel Acts 25:23-27 Festus presented the Case of Paul to Agrippa. The introduction of the trial of Paul by King ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Broken Man Before The Boundless Gospel

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

Locked doors and crowded rooms can stop most people, but real faith finds a way. In Mark 2:1–12 four friends tear through a roof to place a paralytic before Jesus—He forgives first, then heals—showing His authority and calling us to carry others to Him.

A little while ago I was installing a keypad lock on the door to my upstairs studio—just trying to add an extra layer of security for my equipment, cameras, computers, all that production stuff. So I set the keypad lock up, got the old handle out of the door, got the batteries in, set the code, all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Think Before You Speak - Sermon Body Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

Using the letters T H I N K, we apply biblical truth related to our tongue. God has used this sermon in surprising ways. When I preach it, I use the five fingers of my hand to represent each letter of the alliteration. Some of our members have given feedb

Using the acronym THINK, try to ask these 5 questions before you speak. T – True Is it True? Remember this rule about gossip: “The more interesting it is, the more likely it is to be false.” ILLUS: If I counsel a couple, and listen to only one side and then make my judgment, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:2-4, Proverbs 12:18

Denomination: Baptist

Abused And Used But Not Used Up

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2010

We must determine that the children with whom we are surrounded are God’s gift and God’s assignment for us, no matter how difficult or inconvenient they are.

I received a letter the other day from someone very close to me. His letter was written hurriedly, because I had written him asking some questions. He felt he needed to answer those right away. He had a conviction he wanted me to hear immediately. I had asked him if he was going to leave his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Come To Us, Abide With Us

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 27, 2021

A sermon for Christmas Eve

December 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 2:1-20 Come to Us, Abide with Us Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We gather on this wondrous night to reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ. The meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran