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Does God Use Failure? Yes! Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

It’s been said that God is not looking for ABILITY but for AVAILABILITY; He’s looking for a willing and ready heart.

1. Ever read a book and start to sort of dialogue with the author? a. It happens sometimes in the middle of a good movie too. b. The author has so captivated us & brought us into the middle of a story that we begin to interact with the characters. c. Hey why are you doing that? Don’t go there! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do I Need A Shepherd? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 21, 2020

Jesus said He was the good shepherd. But why do I need Him to do that? Why can't I get along just fine without Him?

OPEN: Several years ago in the country of Turkey, a flock of sheep made the news. It seems that the shepherds of the flock had been eating breakfast when their sheep began to wander off. Now, ordinarily this wouldn’t have been a problem, except the flock was just a stone’s throw away from a cliff. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unforgettable You

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 25, 2007

Isaiah uses four word pictures to show us that we ought to trust God because of what he’s like.

UNFORGETTABLE YOU Isaac Butterworth Isaiah 49:15-18 (NRSV) 15/ Can a woman forget her nursing child, or show no compassion for the child of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. 16/ See, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The War To End All Wars Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 16, 2016

Revelation is about a war to end all wars. But what is this about Armageddon and what does it mean to us?

OPEN: Years ago I received a flyer for a Revival to be held in Richmond, Indiana. The “Revivalist” was going to tell us about 2nd coming of Christ. His topics would include the “rapture”, the rebuilding of the Temple, and the battle to end all battles – Armageddon. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ethiopian Eunuch Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 7, 2023

There is no doubt that the Ethiopian Eunuch had the joy of salvation and he would be sharing to the ends of the earth what he learned from the prophet of Isaiah and what he experienced in his new life in Christ.

The Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:26-40 The story of the Ethiopian Eunuch is a pivotal passage for many reasons. One of those reasons is that it is considered the fulfilment of Acts 1:8. At the coming of the Holy Spirit the gospel would go to Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the ends of the earth. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Isaiah 53:7-12, Isaiah 56:3-7, Ephesians 2:11-19, Genesis 15:4-6, Jeremiah 38:7-10, Acts 1:8, Matthew 19:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Parenting 101: Mamma Sang Bass, Daddy Sang Tenor

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 5, 2002

TRAIN A CHILD IN THE WAY HE SHOULD GO, AND WHEN HE IS OLD HE WILL NOT TURN FROM IT (PROVERBS 22:6)

PARENTING 101: MAMMA SANG BASS, DADDY SANG TENOR DEUTERONOMY 11: 1-21 NOVEMBER 3, 2002 INTRODUCTION: GREAT THEOLOGY! KIDS STILL HAVE IT RIGHT! 1. Dear God, Please put another holiday between Christmas and Easter. There is nothing good in there now. Amanda 2. Dear God, Thank you for the baby ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Expect Great Things From God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2003

Hold on to the promise of a loving God in the midst of affliction, for He remembers the faithful.

Isaiah 54:1-10 EXPECT GREAT THINGS FROM GOD Israel at this time was at a very low point in their history. They had gone through a succession of wicked rulers who had led them astray from God. The Kingdom had been divided and weakened. First the northern, and then the southern kingdom had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Genesis 5 And 6 – How Would You Like A Name Like "When He Dies, Judgment! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 15, 2009

The name Methuselah means “When he dies, judgment”. It’s a prophetic name. Methusaleh was the oldest man who ever lived indicating that God held off judgment till the last minute.

1. Genesis 5 - When he dies it shall be sent My grandmother lived until she was 108. Now that is a long life! At 90 I remember her going on expeditions with a lapidary club. She loved collecting rocks and climbing mountains and walking for incredible distances. She would talk about the old people ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 6 - Part 5 - Would You Like A Name Like "When He Dies, Judgment!"? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 18, 2009

The name Methuselah means "When he dies, judgment". It’s a prophetic name. Methusaleh was the oldest man who ever lived indicating that God held off judgment till the last minute. This speaks to me of God’s grace.

Genesis 6 - Part 5 - If you’re looking for a good name for your newborn, what about a name like "When he dies, judgment!"? Did you notice in Genesis 6:3 that it says "My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, because he also is flesh; nevertheless his days shall be one hundred and twenty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Went To The Enemy's Camp (And I Took Back What He Stole From Me)

Contributed by John Butler on Aug 30, 2008

Learn from the promises in the word about the promise of recovery of all that the enemy has stolen!

*******Sermon Outline******* I Went To The Enemies Camp... Sing-I went to the enemy’s camp and I took back what he stole from me! I took back what he stole from me! I took back what he stole from me! I went to the enemy’s camp and I took back what he stole from me! He’s under my feet! He’s under ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31, 1 Samuel 30:30-31, 1 Samuel 30:1

Why Do We Ask Less From God Than He’s Willing To Give?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 12, 2013

This message looks at the healing of the paralytic and asks why we settle for less than God's best when we ask from God. It then looks at four examples of how we do similar things today.

- We want to begin with something that stands out early in the story: the fact that they obviously come for physical healing, but Jesus responds to the man by saying that his sins are forgiven. - Why would Jesus do that? Was He unaware of what they’d come for? (Obviously not.) Was He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Making An Impact For God Sermon Vi: Let God Do For You What He Did For Joshua Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 20, 2020

Mature Christians must step forward and not remain silent in the face of evil intent on the part of non-Christians whose attacks on the Christian Faith have gone viral in these times of massive media complicity.

WHAT GOD DID FOR JOSHUA, HE DOES FOR YOU “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho” but God made him fit for the battle. This mighty commander, appointed by Moses after the Exodus, earned his stripes but, more importantly, having been born in bondage, he ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

"I Am The Good Shepherd” – He Laid Down His Life - John 10 – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022

The Lord Jesus Christ is The True Shepherd of the sheep. He came as The Seeking Shepherd who would die for the sins of the world. Each one He seeks and saves, He then adds that one to His sheepfold where he cares for them all and leads them in love.

“I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD” – HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE - John 10 – PART 1 [A]. OPENING UP THE SUBJECT It would be a most interesting exercise to put 10 theologians together and ask them, “Which is the most important of the I AMs found in the Gospel of John?” What would your answer be? One would ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-2, Ezekiel 34:2-11, 2 Corinthians 2:11, John 10:3-4, Psalm 23:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Am The Good Shepherd” – He Laid Down His Life - John 10 – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022

Part 2 of "I am the Good Shepherd" looks at what the good shepherd does and then Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Then we examine Jesus as The Sacrificial Shepherd who gave His life to save the sheep. To close, Jesus is the Chief Shepherd.

“I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD” – HE LAID DOWN HIS LIFE - John 10 – PART 2 The study of the great “I AMs” of John’s Gospel is so lovely as we look at the Person and Ministry of our Lord Jesus. In all His offices He is serving His Church and all the individuals in the Church. Those are termed sheep, and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-4, Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:10-15, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Hebrews 2:14-15, 1 Peter 5:1-4, Revelation 5:9-10, John 10:27-30, 1 John 1:9-10, Matthew 5:6, 1 Peter 2:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"He Who Has An Ear, Let Him Hear What The Spirit Says To The Churches.”’ Part 1

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 15, 2023

God speaks to us through the bible messages, which were written more than 2000 years ago… as if he’s living with us today.... this is another word from God to us all.

Revelations 3:1 and to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things, which remain, that are ready to die, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal