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Shine Jesus Shine Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 16, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 11: 14 – 23

Luke 11: 14 – 23 Shine Jesus Shine “14 And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. So it was, when the demon had gone out, that the mute spoke; and the multitudes marveled. 15 But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons.” 16 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Don’t Steal

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012

Stealing doesn’t always mean taking someTHING that does not belong to you.

Don’t Steal October 7, 2007 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Stealing doesn’t always mean taking someTHING that does not belong to you. Focus Passage: Exodus 20:15 Supplemental Passage: Luke 10:30-31 I. Attitude towards others: The Good ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

God Is For Us

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012

God’s tapestry weaves “good” out of the seemingly bad things that happen, all for His glory.

God Is For Us February 1, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s tapestry weaves “good” out of the seemingly bad things that happen, all for His glory. Focus Passage: Romans 8:28-31 Introduction: Personal story of going to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Did Jesus Have To Die?

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008

Was the cross and all of its barbarism necessary or was there another way? It calls us to decide whether Jesus wa Liar, Lunatic or Lord.

Did Jesus Have To Die? (The offense of the cross) 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Did Jesus have to suffer and die?" To say that it was necessary causes Christians no problem at all. In fact, the story of the cross, or forgiveness of sins, of paying our ransom, or the just dying for the unjust... THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Going For: The Gold Or The Brass

Contributed by Rick Balmer on Sep 14, 2007

God tries to give us the gold. We tend to want the brass.

2 Kings 18:4 (KJV) 4 He removed the high places, and brake the images, and cut down the groves, and brake in pieces the brazen serpent that Moses had made: for unto those days the children of Israel did burn incense to it: and he called it Nehushtan. Nehushtan = “a thing of brass” This was the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Murder In The Vineyard

Contributed by Chris Beam on Apr 19, 2015

It's amazing to me that so many times the very people who were supposed to know the most about God didn't even recognize Him when He was standing right in front of them.

Murder In The Vineyard Series: The Book of Mark
Mark 12:1-12 Once again, I would like to bring your attention to the Gospel of Mark. We've been studying the life of Jesus during His time on the earth and how He came into direct confrontation with the religious establishment of His day ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Angel Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 23, 2014

The children of God that see and hear, hold visions in their hearts know of the angels' presence and know of the spiritual realm---what happens in the spirit and WAIT for the manifestation here on earth as we wait for the harvest of God.

Angel Prayer by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 23, 2014) “Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing not see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-58

Denomination: Friends

Why Am I Surrounded By Problem People And Problem Situations? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 23, 2014

A look at the call to "fight the good fight."

FIGHTING: You were made to take ground. - 1 Timothy 1:18b – “fight the good fight.” - It’s a fight. It’s a battle. - You are a warrior, a soldier. - This is a spiritual battle rather than a physical ground, but that doesn’t change the need to take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Fruity Weekend

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Feb 26, 2017

I remember one Sunday many years ago a pastor was preaching on the Fruits of the Spirit. To get his message across better he brought with him real fruit. For example, a “peach” stood for goodness because a peach is soft and pleasant, and juicy.

First Baptist Church https://www.facebook.com/ThreeSpringsBaptist/?fref=nf Published by NealCarole Gracey February 24 at 7:10am • Happy “Fruity” Weekend, Everyone! I remember one Sunday many years ago a pastor was preaching on the Fruits of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Does The World Know It's Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 12, 2014

Good News, Great Joy, A Message to "All People"

Does the World Know It’s Christmas? Luke 2:1-20 December 7, 2025 Introduction: 41 years ago I was fresh out of college, a brand new dad, and involved deeply in youth ministry...So, when Bob Geldof and Midge Ure wrote a song called, “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” in 1984 to raise money ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Made Us Different?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014

To show the two detailed differences we have from unbelievers: that GOD is near us and that GOD answers our prayers.

I. EXORDIUM: What makes you different from an unbeliever? the LORD JESUS CHRIST II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the two detailed differences we have from unbelievers: that GOD is near us and that GOD answers our prayers. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 4:7 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 12, 2016

Grace, Faith, Salvation, Good Works

ONE CHURCH - One Faith Ephesians 2:1-10 (p. 814) July 17, 2016 Introduction: Paul tells us we are saved by “grace through faith.” Let me give you a real quick definition of grace…Grace means receiving something you don’t deserve…it’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does "morality" Even Mean?

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Nov 24, 2019

How do we define morality in an increasingly relativistic, materialistic world? When we realize our inherent blind spots, we find that morality must be rooted in something outside of ourselves, and only the example of the incarnate Christ is firm foundation enough for discerning right from wrong.

A CLASH OF WORLDVIEWS In our passage this morning, Paul is speaking to the faithful in the church at the Greek colony of Colossae, now in modern day Turkey. Many of these believers came from a pagan background. They didn’t grow up with the benefit of stories about God’s providence or saving work ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-23, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

The Losses And Gains Of Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Trusting in Christ and our good works for salvation is not trusting in Christ at all. We have to give everything up as far as our good works, our religion, our morality in order to receive Christ as our Savior.

Introduction In the 1730’ s in England, a young man named George Whitefield desperately wanted to be right before God. As a student at Oxford, he was part of the Holy Club, along with John and Charles Wesley. The members of that club rose early every day for lengthy devotions. They disciplined ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

"chasing Rainbows"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 21, 2019

Three things I learned from chasing rainbows

“Chasing Rainbows” September 22, 2019 Genesis 9:11-17 “I establish my covenant with you: Never again will all life be destroyed by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.” “And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:11-17

Denomination: Holiness