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Isaac: Son Of Promise, And A Father Of God’s Destiny

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 18, 2011

Though Abraham is declared to be the "father of many nations" by the LORD, his son Isaac is worth investigating this Father’s Day -- he was a man of faith: born a son of promise, and serving as an exquisite illustration of God’s destiny.

(What about Isaac?) Isaac -- Son of Promise, and a Father of God’s Destiny Given at Glorious King Jesus, 6/19/11, Sterling C. Franklin Father’s Day Message (Scripture Reading) Genesis 17:3-7 3 Then Abram fell on his face, and God talked with him, saying: 4 "As for Me, behold, My covenant is with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story Must Be Told

Contributed by John Petty on Dec 12, 2011

Jesus came to set the captive free and heal the broken hearted but how will they know unless someone tells the story...

On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. On their 5th attempt, the plane under the control of Orville, embarked on a 12 second flight. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message – WE HAVE FLOWN FOR ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Samson Syndrome

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 6, 2011

There is a lesson we can learn from Samson

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to take a journey through the life of one of the most interesting Judges of the nation of Israel. • A judge was someone sent by and commissioned by God to more or less clean up Dodge (Israel) after the nation were deteriorate into a cycle of sin. • As we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord Have Mercy

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 10, 2001

A sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost

19th Sunday after Pentecost Luke 17:11-19 "Lord Have Mercy" Traveling one day along the border between Galilee and Samaria, on His way to Jerusalem, the Lord Jesus approached a village where ten seriously ill men came out to meet Him. Ten lepers met Jesus, ten men afflicted by the worst disease ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Blank Checks

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 12, 2007

God answers our prayers...so what do you pray for?

Blank Checks We are using the same block of scripture this morning, technically last Sunday I only covered three or 4 of the verses. This particular scripture has this repeating pattern using the word abiding that can make it easy to skip over like a flat rock across a pond, just touching down ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Heartburn

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 7, 2019

Jesus was 2 feet away from them, but they didn't know it, but there was a burning sensation, not in their stomachs, but in their souls - the shekinah, the manifest presence of God. Suddenly they were aware of Him - His voice, His mannerisms, His nail-scarred hands. He was alive!

HEARTBURN Luke 24:13-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “It’s going to be a Bad Day when…” 1. You see a "60 Minutes" news team in your office. 2. You call Suicide Prevention hotline & they put you on hold. 3. You turn on the news and they're showing emergency routes out of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heavenly Citizenship

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 19, 2013

The writer of Hebrews tells us that we are citizens of another country. We are citizens of Heaven and there are things that go along with this citizenship.

Heavenly Patriotism Hebrews 13: 14-16 Intro: The story is told of a young French soldier, during the First World War, who received a serious wound during the Battle of the Somme. The young man’s right arm had been so severely damaged that it had to be amputated. The soldier was a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:14-16, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Pray A Daring Prayer (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009

Let us dare to channel God’s blessings.

Someone wrote, “Attempt great things for God. Ask great things from God.” I believe that is embodied in what has become known as the prayer of Jabez. Let’s read 1 Chronicles 4:9-10. “Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, ‘I gave birth to him in pain.’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

7 Secrets Of Success From The Life Of Queen Esther

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 24, 2020

1.SUPPORTERS 2.SUBMISSION 3.SINCERITY 4.SUPPLICATION 5.SACRIFICE 6.STRATEGY 7.SERVICE

7 SECRETS OF SUCCESS FROM THE LIFE OF QUEEN ESTHER **************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.SUPPORTERS 2.SUBMISSION 3.SINCERITY 4.SUPPLICATION 5.SACRIFICE 6.STRATEGY 7.SERVICE THE MESSAGE 7 SECRETS OF SUCCESS FROM THE LIFE OF QUEEN ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repeat After Me Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Why did Jesus give us this prayer?”

Who has been watching the Olympics this week? There was a lot of excitement around the newest event, snow-board-cross. We do like new things, don’t we. Even the winter Olympics themselves are, in a way, new. The Ancient Greeks didn’t ski, or ice skate. In fact, the first 13 Olympiads featured only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 25, 2023

Based on Genesis 50:15-26 - Challenges hearers to consider the necessity of offering genuine & complete forgiveness to those who have wronged us

“THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS” Gen. 50:15-26 FBCF – 6/25/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Every person here has at one time or another, found themselves in a situation in which you need to be forgiven by someone, & every person here has found themselves in a situation in which you need to forgive someone. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-26, James 4:10, Matthew 6:14-15, Colossians 3:13, Philippians 2:3, Psalm 25:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

This sermon explores the healing of ten lepers in Luke 17, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and the boundless grace of God.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as individuals, but as a family, bound by the love and grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It's a joy to see each of you here today, eager and ready to open your hearts and minds to the Word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Topics: Ungrateful, Lepers

Sermon National Day Of Prayer - Be Persistent In Prayer

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 6, 2024

We must persist in prayer while dealing with unjust systems, prejudice, and hostility in our present world. What does the parable in Luke 18 mean?

Sermon – Be Persistent in Prayer Scripture - Luke 18:1-8 “One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. “There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people. A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8, Luke 17:20-37

Denomination: Methodist

How To Constantly Stay In God's Presence

Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on May 30, 2006

Not only we want to be in His presence but we want to STAY in His presence.

How to constantly stay in God’s presence: 2004 -One day in the house of the Lord is better than thousand years in the world. -Not only we want to be in His presence but we want to STAY in His presence. -Only constantly live in the presence of God, we can live a life worthy of our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:9-16, Psalm 95:1-11, 1 Chronicles 16:23-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Widow's Might

Contributed by Maurice Lamb on Aug 22, 2002

To encourage believers and to challenge unbelievers

We are familiar with the Widow’s Mite in Luke 21 and Mark 14; This is a parable in which Jesus illustrates a widow’s might; who, against all odds, won her lawsuit against a dishonest, well-connected adversary, and through a heartless, unscrupulous judge! THE PURPOSE THAT it is Important, Necessary, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational