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Lessons From The Flood

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Lessons From The Flood

Genesis 6 : 1-22 Lessons From The Flood I. The Corruption Of The World A. Their Marital Choices - vs. 1-4 1. Flippant Choices - Luke 17:26 And as it was in the days of Noe, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

Does God Really Care? Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 11, 2007

Why doesn’t God answer? Why is there so much evil in the world? Why do the wicked get away with so much? These questions aren’t new. The Old Testament prophet Habakkuk poses these same questions to the Lord.

Does God Really Care? Habakkuk – Part I Habakkuk 1:1-11 Habakkuk 1:1- 4 (NLT) This is the message that the prophet Habakkuk received from the Lord in a vision. [2] How long, O Lord, must I call for help? But you do not listen! "Violence!" I cry, but you do not come to save. [3] Must I ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Not A Threat

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 2, 2023

Herod felt Jesus was a threat and not a gift. Do we to see Jesus as a threat and not a gift?

Matthew 2:13-23 Jesus Is Not a Threat 1. Matthew speaks of a voice in Ramah, slaughter of the innocence Massacre of the innocence • Raman was a city in ancient Israel. • There is A voice of weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Shameful Truth Of A Man Exploits A Woman's Hard-Earned Money Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 18, 2024

In a society where gender roles are evolving, it's disheartening to witness men taking advantage of women's financial struggles.

A man who contributes minimally to the family's expenses, yet exploits his wife's earnings, is not only a financial burden but also an emotional weight. He neglects his responsibilities as a husband and father, leaving the woman to bear the brunt of living expenses, repairs, and emotional ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Colossians 3:21

Will You Pray?

Contributed by Gary Macdonald on Nov 1, 2001

Why do people murder others? This sermon outlines what brings young people to kill others.

Will You Pray? by Gary MacDonald Introduction Many people from parents to the so-called experts have tried to understand what motivated the two young boys, Jon Venables and Robert Thompson to go on to plan to kidnap a young baby, then fail but later on that fateful day, spot another young baby ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 5 - Hate Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007

Part 5 of our series examines how fear can grow into anger, and anger into hate and how if we do not deal with our behaviors, they can destroy us.

They Must be Giants 5 – Hate Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” We have spoken on; † David & ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Bible Church

Habakkuk

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 25, 2021

CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 ARE THE PROPHET’S COMPLAINT AND GOD’S ANSWER. CHAPTER 3 IS ABOUT GOD'S PEOPLE SAVED / THE SOLUTION /THE PROPHET’S PRAYER

Chaldeans (S.IRAQ) Used to Punish Judah, about 600 BC / King Jehoiakim (c/o Marilyn Hickey Ministries) Chapter 1 The (question) (A)pronouncement which Habakkuk the prophet saw: 2 (B)How long, LORD, have I called for help, And You do not hear? I cry out to You, “Violence!” Yet You do (C)not save. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Women In The Bible Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 9, 2022

When God created the female, she was designed to be a completer, Gen. 2:18-25. Together with her husband, they became one flesh, or a complete person.

When God created the female, she was designed to be a completer, Gen. 2:18-25. Together with her husband, they became one flesh or a complete person. Eve was created to furnish that which was lacking in Adam. Adam filled out what was lacking in Eve. Men and women still fill those vital roles to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Galatians 3:28

"Converted On A Cross!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2007

A sermon on the world’s perception of the church vs the authentic Jesus.

Luke 23:33-43 “Converted on a Cross!” (Many of the ideas for this sermon come from Everything Must Change by Brian Mclaren) By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn The Rock Band Jethro Tull has a song entitled Hymn 43 in which they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: United Methodist

The Ever Increasing Couple

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Jul 5, 2022

The ever increasing thing is something that keeps growing from one level to the other as time passes bye. King Solomon had this to say about himself.

THE EVER INCREASING COUPLE Text: Col. 2:9-10. That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Habakkuk Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 30, 2021

Habakkuk and God have one of the greatest conversations in all Scripture

August 28, 2021 Virtually nothing is known about Habakkuk. He was in active ministry in Judah during the final years before the Babylonian Exile and he is the only one specifically identified as a “prophet”. Which brings us to My Favorite Thing About HABAKKUK – The candid and open conversation ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18, 2 Peter 3:9-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Hall Of Faith: Noah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explores the story of Noah, emphasizing his faith and obedience in a corrupt world, God's covenant with him, and the promise of redemption and restoration, encouraging us to walk faithfully in our own lives.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into the deep waters of Genesis 6:9-22 where we see a story filled with faith, obedience, and the promise of redemption. It's about a man named Noah who stood alone in his faithfulness amidst a corrupt world. We're talking about God's extraordinary ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Topics: God's Covenant, Noah

How We Got The Koran And How We Got The Bible Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 14, 2015

Text transmission is a critical part of our faith. We must be assured we have heard from God. Here is a comparison of the two processes that brought forth the 2 Holy Books of our faiths.

Lesson 9, Which Comes First? Is it a full-blown religion, or a Book, that comes first from God? Strange question, perhaps, but important, I think. Possible answer one: In Israel, it was the religion. That is, the encounter. For many hundreds of years, there was no full book in Israel. But the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Developing Contagious Christian Character

Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 2, 2001

A look at the kind of Christian who is salt and light.

Developing A Contagious Christian Character Matthew 5:13-16 There is a problem facing us as we approach this week’s theme: Were Christ to be bodily present in our church this Sunday, we would delight in introducing him to others. This problem was summed up a number of years ago in a song called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Contradictions

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 8, 2021

As Christians, we live in world that is foreign to us. We live in a world that contradicts the life that Jesus lived - a life that He said we could also live. This message examines the reasons why we face contradictions in our lives and how to deal with them.

In the Gospels, Jesus uses a method of teaching known as parables to communicate principles about the kingdom of God. A parable compares two things by placing them side by side. By using parables, Jesus compares the unfamiliar, the kingdom of God, to the familiar, nature and life experiences. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:15-21, John 17:20-23, Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational