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Shift, Part 1: Shift Out Of Neutral Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 29, 2020

Before we can shift IN to anything else, we have to shift OUT of neutral. How do we do that? According to Ezekiel, God only knows.

Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to the Old Testament book of Ezekiel, chapter 37. That’s not one we spend a whole lot of time in, so I’ll give you some time to find it. Ezekiel is in the second half of the OT. It’s after Psalms, Isaiah, Jeremiah… While you are looking up Ezekiel 37, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Play With The Ribbons

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 20, 2020

Admiring the box more so than the gift is cute if you are two. At some point, it will be a dishonor to the gift giver because you do not truly value the gift.

The sad thing is that pagan astrologers went to great lengths to find the Messiah while among His own people neither king nor priest would travel six miles to see Him. The priest knew the place by his theological study, but could not be bothered to investigate the fulfillment of prophecy. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

" An Introduction To Mark's Gospel" Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 31, 2020

This is the first in a series on Mark's account of the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ, focusing on the background, theme, purpose, and testimony of those who were changed by the message and compassion of Jesus, both then and now.

The testimonies of the Early Church Fathers (A.D. 100-400) affirm that John Mark, first introduced in the book of Acts as a traveling companion of the Apostle Paul and his associate Barnabas, was the author of the Gospel that bears his name. Acts also notes that Mark, young and immature, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Acts 12:25, Acts 15:36-41, 2 Timothy 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Who Was Afraid Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 9, 2021

Jesus Christ has all authority over both the natural and supernatural world. He brought freedom to a tortured soul, stirred a local crowd into anger, and calmed a raging sea. His ministry brought grace, mercy, love, hope, and for some, fear. Why would anyone fear Him? You would be surprised.

Chapter 4 of Mark's Gospel presented to us the authority that Jesus had over the forces of nature by rebuking a storm on the Sea of Galilee. He and His disciples were in a boat heading to the eastern shore of the Sea when a violent storm erupted, which was a common occurrence according to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Mark 5:1-20, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Prophet For The Church In This Broken World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 25, 2012

God has provided us with an authoritative and powerful message, through His authoritative and powerful prophets, so that we can be an authoritative and powerful church.

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message Revelation 10:1-11:21 A Prophet for the Church in This Broken World. Last week in Revelation we were shown that God was dealing with evil in this world. Not because He is a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Touch Not My Anointed?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2011

The pastor is not a dictator, but a ministering leader.

Matt 20:25-28 25 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. 26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; 27 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Testimony Against Motivational Speakers & Personal Development Gurus

Contributed by Chris Kanyane on Jul 25, 2011

The sermon is based on real personal testimony against motivational speakers, personal development gurus and life coaches. All motivational speakers, personal development gurus and life coaches believe in God. But what kind of God? Learn more.....

The 1990s period was an epoch period for me: I went to university, after four years of successful university studies began working. It was when I was working that I got exposed to a plethora of many ideas, or put it simply I came across self anointing ideas. To use the modern popular language I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Do You Know The Name Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 27, 2020

This message concludes my series for fathers. In this message I discuss the importance of setting up our children to be able to receive the most important name they will ever receive - the new name Jesus gives us when we overcome.

Do You Know The Name Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Colossians 2:15, Revelation 2:17, 14-16, 1 John 5:1-5 This message concludes my series focusing on fathers for the month of June. As I shared with you in previous messages, although I am speaking to men this message also applies to the women. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Tough Questions To Ask Yourself As A Christian

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

I often wonder where my fellow believers stand, especially those who I stand along side of in the church. We live in a day and age where there is much compromise and strife within the church.

I often wonder where my fellow believers stand, especially those who I stand along side of in the church. We live in a day and age where there is much compromise and strife within the church. The church as a body of believers is struggling to understand how to deal with culture. Some seek to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-18, Ephesians 4:15, 1 Timothy 1:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Serious Parenting

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 10, 2021

Every parent is different and every situation is different; but successful parents are proactive, hands-on parents.

Serious Parenting (topical) 1. Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms. 2. Most moms are amazing and wonderful, some are not. 3. Mother’s Day celebrates the ideals of motherhood, a time to honor our moms. 4. It also provides pastors an excuse to speak about the family and rearing children. 5. If you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:53, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give Thanks To Yahweh Our God (Sons Of God, Week 2: Psalm 97) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 22, 2022

Week 2 in our study of what "elohim" means. Yahweh is God Most High, and we praise him for that.

Last week, we read Psalm 82. There, we read this: A psalm of/for Asaph (Psalm 82). God (Elohim) is taking his stand in the community/assembly of God (El), In the midst of the gods (Elohim) He is exercising authority. (2) How long will you exercise authority wrongly, while the faces of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:1-12, Psalm 82:1-8, Deuteronomy 32:8-9

What Does It Mean To Honor Our Parents?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 27, 2024

How do we honor parents today? A lesson from 12 year old Jesus

What does it mean to honor our parents? Luke 2:41-52 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 2:41 Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He became twelve, they went up there according to the custom of the Feast; 43 and as they were returning, after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: United Methodist

John The Authoritative Apostle Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 10, 2024

John starts his letter with a declaration of authority and an invitation to know you have eternal life because you have heard, seen, looked and felt the touch of the Word who was from the beginning.

You can listen to this sermon here:- https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 1:1-4 “John the Authoritative Author” This morning is the first in a 12 week sermon series on John’s Epistles. At the beginning of a series like this it helps to have an understanding of the historical background ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Who God Says You Are

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 9, 2024

This message looks at some of the things our Father says about us

The Mona Lisa, an oil painting on a poplar wood panel, is the most famous painting in the world. Painted by Leonardo da Vinci sometime between 1503 and 1519, when he was living in Florence, it now hangs in the Louvre Museum in Paris, where it remains an object of pilgrimage to this day. Say “The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, 2 Peter 1:3-4, 2 Peter 1:19-21, Genesis 3:1, Psalm 18:30, Ephesians 2:1-10, Colossians 1:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trinity Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The Trinity, as revealed in Matthew 28:16-20, highlights the authority, mission, and presence of God in the work of salvation. We are called to embrace the mystery and unity of the Trinity as we live out our faith and share the love of God with the world.

Hey guys, welcome! Today we're going to talk about something that might sound a bit complicated, but it's actually super cool. It's called the Trinity. You might have heard of it as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. So, what's the Trinity? It's the idea that God is one, but also three. It's like a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Topics: Divine Authority, Holy Mission, Divine Presence, Trinity Doctrine