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Weathering Contrary Winds

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 18, 2001

All people face contrary winds from time to time. God’s Word tells us how we can face them successfully.

A. THE CERTAINTY OF CONTRARY WINDS 1. They Come to us all 2. They Come suddenly and unexpectedly 3. They Come from different and often unsuspecting directions * We like the "south wind that blow softly" (13) and think it will always be so. I love to feel a cool gentle breeze ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

John 9:25

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Nov 22, 2014

john 9:25

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Scripture: John 9:25

Denomination: *other

Tough Times. Tough Men. Tough God.

Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Jan 23, 2013

Sermon on Daniel 12:1-13. Project for the class The Book of Daniel.

Reylourd P. Reyes 2nd Sermon on the Book of Daniel Title: Tough Times. Tough Men. Tough God. Keytext: Daniel 12:1-3 Introduction: In our class last week, we have learned that the chapters 10-12 of the Book of Daniel form a unit with three element. Other scholars would treat this last unit ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Adventist

Biblical Mothers

Contributed by Dennis King on May 1, 2022

Ladies, whether you have had several children or none at all, I'd venture to say you've never had to endure such harsh and unpleasant life-choices that are about to be brought to your attention.

Biblical Mothers God loves us all and would like everybody to be saved. If you've had a difficult life, remember it could have been worse. With your faith and the helping hands of God life can be much sweeter and better. Ladies and gentlemen, whether you have parented a single child, several ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10, Genesis 25:24, Genesis 27:41

Denomination: Baptist

Even Now

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 9, 2022

This message is about having faith in your worst circumstance that God can bring you though. As Martha said, "Even now...."

Even Now Scripture: John 11:22; Luke 10:38-42; Psalm 23:4 Several weeks ago I was sitting on my father-in-law’s porch meditating and listening to music. At the time I was thinking all of the things those around us were dealing with and the fact that the stresses of life seemed to never end. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:22, Luke 10:38-42, Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honored Except At Home (Mark 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 30, 2024

Was even Jesus honored except at home? Let's look at Mark 6.

Did Jesus do many miracles in places where He was dishonored? What was the purpose of the first short-term mission trip? Why was John the baptist killed? How did Jesus provide for the 5000? Did Jesus take time alone to pray? Were the disciples' hearts still hardened? Let’s look at Mark 6. Why ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Lessons From Spongebob Squarepants Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

While at first glance, SpongeBob might seem like a simple, fun cartoon, beneath the surface, it offers valuable lessons about God and our Christian walk.

Divine Lessons from SpongeBob SquarePants Introduction Today, we are diving into the whimsical world of SpongeBob SquarePants to uncover some profound spiritual truths. While at first glance, SpongeBob might seem like a simple, fun cartoon, beneath the surface, it offers valuable lessons about ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Proverbs 17:17, Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seed And The Sower - Part 1

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 23, 2016

The parable of the Seed and the Sower is full of spiritual insight for us as we see the world as a place where the Lord wishes to plant seeds and to harvest souls. In this first part we look mostly at the Scripture between the parable and the explanation

Matthew 13:1-23 NIV Parable - “A short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.” What might be an example of a simple, non-Biblical story that could be considered a parable? The Tortoise and the Hare (briefly describe) The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

#1run--Pass The Baton--Run

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2009

This is part one of a study how we are in a race, a team race, we must learn to DO OUR BEST AND THEN PASS THE BATON TO OTHERS...

#1...PASS THE BATON: RUN, RUN, RUN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do part 1 and 2 in a 4 part lesson... I bought a RUNNING BATON at a local sport’s store. The metal one was $8.95, the plastic was $2.50. One could make a baton out of a wood dow. We start with a demonstration ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dilemmas Are Part Of Our Lives. How Do We Choose Which Path To Take?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 24, 2014

Dilemma are part of our very being; and a dilemma will change your life. So it is vital we select the winning path. How do we do it: Read on.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 21st September 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Dilemma are part of our very being; and a dilemma will change your life. So it is vital we select the winning ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Episcopal

The Separation Principle Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 21, 2008

Not every path will take you where you need to go. But how do you know what the "right" path is when there are so many choices?

OPEN: In the classic children’s book “Alice in Wonderland,” Alice comes to a junction in the road that leads off in different directions and seeing the Cheshire Cat she asks him for advice: “Would you tell me please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Scandal Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

Grace is scandalous. It’s hard to accept, hard to believe, and hard to receive. Grace shocks us in what it offers. It is truly not of this world. It frightens us with what it does for sinners.

(MacArthur’s New Testament Commentary was used in preparing this message.) The Scandal of Grace In this series, we’ve been learning about the topic of grace. As we look at how Jesus dealt with people and at some of His parables, we’re discovering that these “Grace Encounters” radically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Oh, Boy!

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 9, 2019

The path of servanthood in Christ come with a cost, the cost of discipleship

September 8, 2019 Hope Lutheran, Eau Claire Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 14:25-33 “Oh, Boy!” Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Many of you may remember the old TV show “Quantum Leap.” The show was about a quantum physicist named Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are Empty Handed Without God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 24, 2014

To show that GOD does not want us to labor hard to earn money, but to labor hard for His Presence.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hard worker to earn more money? STOP. Must be a hard worker in the ministry not in work to earn money for GOD gives money to us as a gift. It's a blessing. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD does not want us to labor hard to earn money, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suffering Saints

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2022

Suffering is hard to handle. It is easier when it is us going through it and not our loved ones, but it is still hard.

Suffering is hard to handle. None of us like it. Usually, we can handle it better in ourselves than having to watch friends and loved ones go through it. We were just like our children, and we ask why not only for ourselves but for others. If they're not careful, we try to inform others why ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Hebrews 12:5-17

Denomination: Baptist