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He's No Angel

Contributed by Derrick-Lewis Noble on Oct 18, 2000

The writer of Hebrews went to great lengths to assure the readers that Jesus the Christ has certain characteristics which place him above all creation and which render it impossible for him to be an angel, a created being.

The writer of Hebrews went to great lengths to assure the readers that Jesus the Christ has certain characteristics which place him above all creation and which render it impossible for him to be an angel, a created being. Jesus the Christ is many things to many people...but he's no angel! What is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1

Even Though Moments That Result In Triumph Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 19, 2021

The truth is life is short, and we fall into way too many potholes along the way. Live life for any length of time and you realize how true that statement is: “life is full of trouble.”

Introduction HOW DO I STRUGGLE WITH THIS? In Job 14:1 I am told “Man who is born of woman Is of few days and full of trouble.” Oh, how I wished that this Scripture could have said: “Man who is born of woman Is of many days and full of triumphs.” But if it did, it would not be reality. The truth is ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

It About Understanding

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 16, 2003

This sermon is an adaptation from Max Lucado, that describes the lengths that God has gone to to win our trust. It shows the depth of his love for us and his willingness to do what it takes to reach us.

The Message of Thirst John 12:35-36, John 14:1, Act 14:23, Rom 15:13, Heb 2:13, John 19:28-30, Psa 107:35, 114:8 Isa 44:3, John 4:6, Mark 6:6, John 2:15, Mark 4:38, John 11:35, Mat 4:2, Mark 15:22—24, Heb 4:15-16, John 19:28,13:18, 17:12, 19:24, 36, 37, 20:9, 2 Cor 1:3—5 December 17, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1, Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Seek Righteousness…seek Humility”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 27, 2023

Sackcloth and ashes. Fasting and weeping. Tearing clothes and pulling out hair. Lying face down in the dirt. What does repentance look like for New Testament believers? The Prophet Zephaniah reminds of us what believers do when they are repentant.

Sackcloth and ashes. Fasting and weeping. Tearing clothes and pulling out hair. Lying face down in the dirt. Those are some powerful pictures of repentance, wouldn’t you agree? And what were Old Testament believers saying with these traditions? Wearing clothes made from rough ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 2:3, Zephaniah 3:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Hunger And Thirst -The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 19, 2003

Introduction No two people are exactly alike. Nor have they ever been or will they be. We are different from one another in so many ways. We have different fingerprints; eye, hair, and skin colors; heritage; intelligence levels; and personalities, not to

Hunger and Thirst The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled" (Matt. 5:6). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-6 Introduction No two people are exactly alike. Nor have they ever been or will they be. We are different from one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chameleons! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 27, 2013

Did you know Chameleons shoot their tongue further than the length of their body to catch insects? In much the same way, people shoot out their tongue to bombard you with insults, curses, faults and false accusation.

Genesis 31:1 Now Jacob heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, "Jacob has taken away all that was our father's, and from what was our father's he has acquired all this wealth." Did you know Chameleons shoot their tongue further than the length of their body to catch insects? In much the same way, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Gifts Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 2, 2003

Because God loved us, He gave us wondrous gifts... but why did He go to such lengthes to tell us how wicked we’d been before we recieved those gifts?

OPEN: A young, married Bible College graduate and his bride were unpacking in their first parsonage. The young bride showed the young preacher a box and told him that he had to promise never to look in it. It was her personal box. He made the promise, but after 25 years he happened to see it on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confidence

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 2, 2004

It’s too bad that not all believers experience the confidence God wants us to have as His children. But He has gone to great lengths to give us this confidence through the sending of His Son.

I think the greatest film that’s ever been made in the history of filmmaking, and this is my own humble opinion, is “Saving Private Ryan.” And the reason I like Saving Private Ryan so much is because it has one of the most potent theological statements ever made in film. The thing is it’s not an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Open Your Bible To: Well...anywhere

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 2, 2005

...and you’ll find at least 8 things. [w/ illustrations, scripture, humor] Can easily be a brief devotional or expounded upon at length. Link included to website w/ free Powerpoint for this and hundreds more!

Open Your Bible (anywhere you want!) You’ll find at least 8 things the Bible provides: Just flop it open wherever you like, you’re sure to find at least one of them!...something you need! Ill.—“Luckydipping” [practice of flopping Bible open at random] I did this my 7th grade year and God gave me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:45

Denomination: Baptist

Out-Of-The-Box-Worship

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Worship doesn’t involve behaving as if nothing is wrong; it’s making sure everything is right—right with God and with one another. When our greatest fear is letting down our hair, perhaps our greatest sin is keeping it up.

Opening illustration: Some of us may feel pressured to be perfect when we go to church so that people will think well of us. Metaphorically speaking, we work hard to make sure we have every hair in place. But a healthy church is a place where we can let down our hair and not hide our flaws behind a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did You Get The Text About My Son?

Contributed by Larry La Douceur on Feb 26, 2009

Apologetic Message, set in a contempory theme...there should be enough for a lengthy sermon or it could be re-worked to an appropriate length for your circumstances. You will be encouraged to use your minds as we examine historical evidence that logically

Did You Get the “TEXT” About My Son? – God NIELSEN: TEXTING NOW MORE POPULAR THAN CALLING The Nielsen Company, recently, released figures showing that the typical U.S. mobile subscriber now sends and receives more SMS text messages than they do mobile telephone calls.   As of Q2 2008, a typical ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Wouldn’t Do For You! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

There is so much in His heart for us. He is doing so much to bring those things about. If we only knew the half of it, we would be totally amazed that He goes to such lengths to help us.

What God Wouldn’t Do for You! Ephesians 3:14-21 (NLT) 14 When I think of the wisdom and scope of God’s plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, 15 the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. 16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will give you mighty inner ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Still Loves The World Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 22, 2016

Looking at our world today you may wonder does God still love the world. The simple truth is yes He does and He has gone to great lengths to demonstrate His love to all humanity.

God still loves the world Looking at our world today you may wonder does God still love the world. The simple truth is yes He does and He has gone to great lengths to demonstrate His love to all humanity. He did this by living among us in the person of Jesus Christ. Through Jesus we were given ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

People Cut To The Heart Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 4, 2017

We have seen the wonderful effect of the pouring out of the Spirit in the influence it had on Peter and the other preachers of the gospel. Peter, in all his life, never spoke at such length as he did now, and with such volume, eloquence, and power.

August 12, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: People Cut to the Heart Acts 2.37-40 (KJV) 37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? 38 Then Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

The High Price Of Your Sin Series

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Mar 6, 2002

This full length manuscript is the fourth message in a series on Genesis. The message explains how your sin can affect both you and the people around you but also the wonderful way in which God deals with our sin.

When I was a freshman in High School, we had an outstanding 9th grade football team. We were the best in our District. Our coach put a strong emphasis on discipline and teamwork. As part of our practices, if one player on the team really messed up a play, the entire team would have to run laps ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God