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Part 4 - The Old Testament Pattern Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 12, 2020

We cannot fully understand the New Testament without first understanding the Old Testament. This message looks at the Tabernacle as the Old Testament pattern of Worship www.gracecommunity.com

We come to a place in our study of worship that we must move into the Old Testament if we’re going to understand the New Testament and our proper stance in worship today. You cannot fully understand why we worship without first understanding the origins of worship. It would take months of sermons ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

"the Triumph Of The Lamb" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 12, 2021

A tourist was exploring the sites of Lake Como in Northern Italy when he came across a beautiful castle.

“The Triumph of the Lamb” Revelation 1:7-18 A tourist was exploring the sites of Lake Como in Northern Italy when he came across a beautiful castle. He was feeling kind of brave so he opened the gate and went inside. He was happy to notice that everything he could see was just gorgeous. All of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Day Tears Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 13, 2021

A sermon for Mothering Sunday 2021 - Pandemic still rages, but lockdown is slowly beginning to be lifted. A sermon on loss

.......................................................................... 24When she had weaned him, she took him up with her, along with a three-year-old bull,* an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. She brought him to the house of the Lord at Shiloh; and the child was young. 25Then they ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27, 1 Samuel 1:20-28

Denomination: Anglican

A Mother's Day Bouquet

Contributed by Robin Colerick-Shinkle on May 15, 2017

This is a spiritual bouquet for all women on Mother's Day. In a world where flowers have become one of the primary Mother's Day gifts--- here's a spiritual bouquet in celebration.

Mothers Day in the United States was officially founded by Anna Jarvis. Her mother always said there should be a day to honor women, a celebration of their contributions in the world. Anna Jarvis never forgot her mother’s words….and when her mother died in 1905, she decided to fulfill them. She ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:6

Navigating Safely Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

We should be amazed at the greatness of our salvation.

A store that sells husbands has just opened in New York City, where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates. You may visit the store ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the attributes of the men increase as the shopper ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

God’s List Of Do’s And Don’ts (1-3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 15, 2022

Often, when God’s man has the courage to stand before the people of God, and declare the whole counsel of God’s Word, it does not earn him any favorable treatment.

Why? Because he tells them things they do not want to hear. For example, how many would turn to the astrology section of the newspaper, if it told them something like this, “You are a very dumb person, and because of that, some very bad things are going to happen to you today!” They turn to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering God, Experiencing Change.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 17, 2016

Encountering God, Experiencing Change – Isaiah chapter 6 verses 1-8 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Principle 1: God Uses Circumstances to Make Us Aware of His Presence (vs 1). • Principle 2: God Reveals His Character to Make Us See Our Need. • Principle 3: God Gives Us Hope to Make Us Know We Are Useful (vs 8). • Principle 4: God Expands Our Vision to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Selected By The Father Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 18, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 23 verses 1 through 25

Luke 23: 1 – 25 Selected By The Father 1 Then the whole multitude of them arose and led Him to Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to pay taxes to Caesar, saying that He Himself is Christ, a King.” 3 Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Christians Can Stop Worry

Contributed by Robin Fletcher on May 31, 2004

Summary of four ways Christians can stop worry.

How Christians can STOP Worry Opening Prayer Scripture from Matthew 6:25-33 "So I tell you, do not worry about your life --what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism On Purpose Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Feb 5, 2004

This is the second sermon in a series called "On Purpose." Instead of just letting evangelism happen, we need to put forth a concerted effort to reach the lost for Christ.

EVANGELISM ON PURPOSE 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 INTRODUCTION: A. Several years ago I had the opportunity to learn at the feet of a preacher by the name of Marvin Phillips 1. Marvin is a fiery kind of preacher with a great heart for evangelism a. During that week he talked a lot about doing things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confession Of Our Sin Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 26, 2005

Fifth sermon in a series on the Lord’s Prayer based on a booklet by Partners in Ministry.

THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST June 26, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 6:12 "Confession of our Sin" Hazel Motes was ten when he talked his way into a carnival sideshow tent and saw a naked woman slithering around “in a box lined with black cloth.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Unwrap Jesus And See The Gift Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 2, 2004

Remembering Christmas: It was the long walk of Jesus from heaven to earth that gave us the greatest gift of all. Unwrap the Babe in the manger and discover how great God’s gift really is.

There are many ways to look at Christmas, depending on who you are and where you are: 1. For the retail merchant, it looks like up to one-third of his annual income. 2. For the atheist and agnostic, it’s a time for parties—revelry--fun and games and the escape from the drudgery of life’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Importance Of Making A Decision Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 14, 2003

This account of the decision that Pilate made concerning Jesus has much to that it may be saying to us about decision making.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 64 “The Importance of Making a Decision” Luke 23:1-25 Jesus had just emerged at dawn from his religious trial before the Sanhedrin in which his admission that he was the Son of God had enraged the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Experience The Joy Of Giving

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 16, 2002

Learn to give in ways that bring joy to others and to yourself

This is the fourth message in our series on experiencing joy. By now you know that joy is a matter of spirit and not circumstance. Furthermore, joy comes by obedience to God’s Spirit and His word and not by accident. When we discipline our thoughts, actions and relationships according to God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Christmas Gifts - God's Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2002

Christmas really isn’t a "biblical holiday" but why pass up the chance to tell our friends and relatives about the ultimate gift/sacrifice God has wrapped for us?

OPEN: Preparing for large Christmas Eve family gathering, a mother had been giving out orders like a drill sergeant: "Pick up your things! Don’t get your clothes dirty! Put away those toys." Well, her 4-year-old daughter had been underfoot all day, so she sent her to the next room to play with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ