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What Is So Great About John 3:16?

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 21, 2007

Every verse in the Bible is great, but if there is a greatest verse in all the Bible… it is undoubtedly John 3:16.

WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT JOHN 3:16? A little boy was heard talking to himself as he walked across the backyard, baseball cap in place, ball and bat in his hands. "I am the greatest hitter in the world," he said. He threw the ball up, swung and missed. "Strike one," he said. But again, he told ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrapping The Indescribable Gift .

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 12, 2008

This is a Christmas message unpacking the gift of Christmas the Christ child.

“Unwrapping the indescribable gift.” Well everybody it’s Xmas eve, can I say you might be pushing it a little to late, if you haven’t found it that gift as yet. But don’t despair because there is a gift here tonight that you can personally receive 2 Cor 9:15 Thanks be to God for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jun 23, 2004

To be a great father, you first must be a great husband.

Today we are celebrating a day honoring our fathers. Being a father is a great responsibility. What we do as a father will impact generations to come. Our children learn by watching us and they will become the type of parents that we were. Children learn by example. Prov 22:6 6 Train a child in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Automatic Door Openers

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 19, 2010

For deacon ordination: God has provided the wide door through which all may come, but also the narrow gate that calls for discipline and setting boundaries.

We seem to be fast coming to the place where we will scarcely have to deal with people at all. We can just deal with computer-driven machines to get what we want. I frankly cannot remember when I have dealt with a bank teller. I just roll up to an Automatic Teller Machine, punch in a few numbers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel In A Postmodern World

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Aug 18, 2008

How does Jesus expect us to live in today’s world? DESIRE Him, DENY yourself, DIE to self and DECIDE to follow. Are you doing it?

Matthew 16:21-28 The Gospel in a Postmodern World From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day. Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ, I Am...re-Created For Good Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

We were dead in sin, but we are alive in Christ! It is by grace, through faith (the core of the gospel). But there is more: God re-created us to do good works for his glory.

In Christ, I Am…Re-Created for Good—Ephesians 2:1-10 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) Verses 8 and 9 are the gospel in about 30 words, and you would do well to memorize them as a summary of the gospel. You might go through verse 10: (Reread Ephesians 2:8-10.) The gospel is good news. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"death Was Arrested!"

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 26, 2021

I want to begin today with a rhetorical question. A rhetorical question is one that we often ask but we really don’t want an answer to. So here is the question. Have you ever been arrested?

RESURRECTION DAY 2021 “The Day Death Died” John 17-20 I want to begin today with a rhetorical question. A rhetorical question is one that we often ask but we really don’t want an answer to. It’s often used to make a point; to get someone’s attention. In fact you might not want to answer the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's All Happening!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 27, 2021

Inspired to share what certain contemporary trends such as Thermal Screening during the Global Pandemic are actually portending!!!

IT’S ALL HAPPENING!!! Yes, “it’s all happening” to quote the patented phrase of my favourite Australian TV Cricket commentator Bill Lawry… in the spiritual realm to be more precise. These words of that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:15

Denomination: *other

Marriage And Money Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015

From Proverbs, let's discuss 5 principles of money management (Material adapted from Mark Adams at Redland Baptist Church at: http://www.redlandbaptist.org/sermon/managing-money-right/)

HoHum: A husband and wife named Stumpey and Martha went to the state fair every year, and every year when Stumpy saw the antique bi plane he would say, “Martha, I’d like to ride in that airplane.” And Martha always replied, “I know Stumpy, but that airplane ride costs $10 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:5-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You're What?!?: Mary's Unexpected Pregnancy

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 7, 2004

Life’s unexpected curves do not have to be catostrophic to the Christian.

You’re What?!?: Mary’s Unexpected Pregnancy Luke 1:26-38 (Key verses 28, 34, 38) December 7, 2003 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker (26) In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, [27] to a virgin pledged ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

"Going Beyond The Resurrection" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 9, 2004

Why do we need to go beyond the resurrection in order to fulfill His purpose for our lives?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree April 18, 2004 “Going Beyond the Resurrection” Rev. 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION: What do we do when the Lenten and Easter Season is over and we have eaten all of the jelly beans and peeled the last colored Easter egg? We have attended various ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Be God

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jul 10, 2007

How do you respond to God? Do you "bless" Him? What does that mean? Join Pastor Steve as he explains the meaning of 1 Peter 1:3.

Peter tells his readers to “Bless” God. That phrase is very similar to what we saw in our study of Psalm 103:1-4, where David said: “Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus First Word On Easter Morning

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 21, 2012

Rejoice - Joy Is A Great Note Through Out The Bible

Matthew 28:9 (AV) 9 And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. - Their experience what they have seen & heard - Catch the feeling of 3 days of mourning - Closest they got to a funeral service was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:9

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Peace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 19, 2021

A Sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter, Year B

April 18, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 24:36b-48; Acts 3:12-19 Resurrection Peace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “You are witnesses of these things.” This week we return once more to the evening of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48, Acts 3:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Instructions For Easter Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 6, 2023

Both the Angels and Jesus give us instructions on what to do with Easter: accept Jesus for ourselves; go and tell others of our salvation in Christ, and then rejoice!

ALLELUIA! HERE THE GOOD NEWS! JESUS CHRIST HAS RISEN FROM THE DEAD JUST AS HE SAID HE WOULD! SIN IS DEFEATED AND DEATH HAS BEEN CONQUERED. THE WORK OF JESUS CHRIST ON EARTH CAN NOW BE SUMMARIZED INTO ONE WORD – VICTORY! THE DEATH OF JESUS ON THE CROSS WAS, IN NO UNCERTAIN TERMS, A VICTORIOUS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Acts 2:24, Isaiah 25:7-8, 1 Corinthians 15:55, Colossians 1:22, Colossians 2:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist