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Stones And Stumbling Blocks

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006

A Wednesday night devotional look at 3 principles of Christian belief that can be misunderstood.

Stones and Stumbling Blocks Wednesday, July 27, 2005 UCLA alumni and fans made UCLA football coach Pepper Rodgers’s life miserable during a season when his Bruins got off to a horrible start. Nobody in Southern California would hang out with him. "My dog was my only true friend," Rodgers said of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

What The 5 Anointing Spices Teach Us Of Jesus

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 11, 2012

The high priest was anointed with 5 principal spices, each of these teach us something about the suffering's and merits won by Jesus.

What the 5 Anointing Spices Teach us of Jesus Exodus 30:23-25 "Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred [shekels], and of sweet cinnamon half so much, [even] two hundred and fifty [shekels], and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty [shekels], And of cassia five ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Sower Part 2 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

This parable addresses the first necessary element of being part of the Kingdom of God. It gives us the requirement and result of becoming a part of God’s family.

The Parable of the Sower part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 4:1-20 I. Introduction. A. As we discussed last week a parable is a true to life story used to illustrate a biblical truth. B. The parables in Mark 4 illustrate different aspects of the Kingdom of God. 1. The Kingdom of God includes both a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Answering A Tough Question

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010

Here is the parable of the sower, which we have typically spiritualized to death. What is the bottom line principle exposed in this parable?

Passage: Matthew 13:10-17 Intro: Let’s just dive right into this fascinating and tough passage. 1. right in the middle of the parable and explanation of God’s revelational plan 2. soils, hard to soft, barren to fertile. 3. so the disciples, after this first parable, wonder why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jeremiah's Underwear

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jul 2, 2006

Five fabrics of the heart

I. IMAGINE WHAT JEREMIAH HAD TO DO A. “Buy Linen Waistband & Don’t Put In Water” 1. Waistband = underwear a. not just a sash, nor a girdle to hold sword b. but his shorts, underwear - his “fruit of the looms” 2. God says – these underwear are going to be your object lesson 3. God said get a new ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Danger Of Backsliding Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025

Backsliding is a serious danger that every believer must guard against. It often starts subtly, but if not addressed, it leads to spiritual destruction.

THE DANGER OF BACKSLIDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 14:14 "The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself." Supporting Texts: Hebrews 10:38-39, 2 Peter 2:20-22, Revelation 2:4-5, Jeremiah 3:22, Luke ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:14, Hebrews 10:38-39, 2 Peter 2:20-22, Revelation 2:4-5, Jeremiah 3:22, Luke 9:62  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sinners In The Hands Of An Angry God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 22, 2025

The reality of God’s wrath against sinners is not a subject to be taken lightly. Many are living carelessly, assuming that judgment will never come, but the Bible warns that God’s patience has a limit. Every sinner is only one step away from eternal damnation if they do not repent.

SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 32:35 "To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste." Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:35, Hebrews 10:31, Romans 2:5-6, Revelation 20:11-15, Psalm 7:11, John 3:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wages Of Sin

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

Sin has always had a consequence, and the Bible clearly states that the payment or "wages" for sin is death (Romans 6:23).

THE WAGES OF SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 6:23 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 18:4, James 1:15, Revelation 20:12-15 INTRODUCTION: Sin has always had a consequence, and the Bible clearly states that the payment or "wages" for sin is death (Romans 6:23). This death is not just ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mindset Of Life And Peace Romans 8:6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 22, 2024

Romans 8:6, reveals the pivotal role of our mindset in shaping our spiritual journey. This verse invites us to consider the transformative power of aligning our minds with the Spirit of God.

Mindset of Life and Peace Romans 8:6 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truth of Romans 8:6, which reveals the pivotal role of our mindset in shaping our spiritual journey. This verse invites us to consider the transformative power of aligning our minds with the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 4:17-19, Ephesians 4:22-24, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:105, Colossians 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lacking Faith To Lead (Exodus 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 7, 2024

Do we have self-doubt instead of faith in God? Let's look at Exodus 4.

Can humility and self-doubt cause us to doubt God? Was God angry with Moses' lack of faith? Do we have doubts about ourselves? Do we trust that God can use an imperfect person such as us? Let's look at Exodus 4. Did Moses doubt that he would be believed? Do we also doubt, afraid to share ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Beginning For A New Year Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 26, 2020

In today's teaching on "Let's Talk About," we are looking at how we can have a new beginning as we enter into a new year of change and uncertainty.

Let’s Talk About A New Beginning for a New Year Ezekiel 36:26-27 As we approach the coming of the New Year, many of us are thinking and making resolutions about those things we know we have to do, like losing weight, exercising, eating healthier, and taking our vitamins. We also begin to list out ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Foursquare

God Is Our Help In Sorrow

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Feb 3, 2021

We all go through difficult times in this world. Quite often it is hard to see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. But trust me, or should I say trust the Lord. He will be there with you all the way through the journey of your trial.

Isaiah 35:10 (KJV) And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. We all go through difficult times in this world. Quite often it is hard to see the proverbial ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:10, John 16:20, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 51:11, John 14:27, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Handle A Hostile Person Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 8th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#8] HOW TO HANDLE A HOSTILE PERSON 1 Samuel 24:1-22 Introduction: We have seen how Saul was a destroyer, wiping out the town of Nob; and David became a deliverer, setting free the town of Keilah. David was the future king, the king in waiting- He was loyal to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 43 - What Is God's Will For My Life? Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Nov 5, 2020

Sometimes it feels like God is more interested in revealing His will for us than we are in receiving it.

Core 52 Week 43 - Knowing God's Will You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/6238288 • While attending a Marriage Seminar dealing with communication, Tom and his wife Grace listened to the instructor, "It is essential that husbands ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 3:17, 1 Corinthians 2:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Bow Down PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

To emphasize the power of faithful obedience, the consequences of idolatry, and the strength of God's protection.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're diving headlong into the fiery furnace with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3. This tale from the Old Testament is not just about three men's refusal to bow to a golden statue. It is a powerful lesson on the power of faithful obedience, the ...read more

Topics: Fire