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The One Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 5, 2010

Thoughts about the power of Christ on Resurrection Sunday, and who He was, and what He did for us.

Text: Luke 7:11-23, Title: The One, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/4/10, AM A. Opening illustration: The Babi prophecy of the coming one, Bahá'u'lláh, see below B. Background to passage: Jesus has been ministering in Galilee, given the Sermon on the Plain, then traveled through several of the towns ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Our Change Of Masters

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 15, 2023

Man was made to rule. When God created man, he gave him priority over all things. Yet it is equally true that man was made to serve.

In the beginning, man was placed in the garden to keep it and to address it. He was to serve his maker. We find within man a war, two great forces seeking the mastery of his life. Galatians 5:17. Evil and good, sin and righteousness. If evil seeks to rule man, so also the good spirit. That spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

See The Good Shepherd Care For His Sheep

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 6, 2004

When Jesus reinstated Peter he revealed Himself as the Good Shepherd. He showed His love for one of His sheep by forgiving Peter for the three times he denied Jesus. And He showed His love for His flock by commanding Peter to feed and care for His lambs

He has a lamb draped over his shoulders. In his hand is the unmistakable shepherd’s staff. A flock of sheep surrounds him. His eyes seem to be looking for danger or searching for a safe place to give his sheep food and water. I imagine that many of you have seen a picture or painting of the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19, John 10:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Push Beyond Your Limit Series

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 14, 2010

An assurance that every believers have been empowered by God to do what he does and even greater things...

“Push Beyond Your Limit” Introduction: Whenever we struggle in our walk with God there’s always a tendency for an immature believer to entertain the option of quitting. The easiest thing to do is to quit but of course all of us know that this is not the best solution. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Passionate Is Your Love To God

Contributed by David Jacob Oluwasesan on Aug 5, 2018

Our choice of the Lord after He has chosen us will determine how far we will go with Him

HOW PASSIONATE IS YOUR LOVE TO GOD One thing is for people to call you to follow the Lord or God Himself call you to follow Him but it's another thing entirely FOR YOU TO PURPOSE TO FOLLOW THE LORD. When you have chosen the Lord after He has chosen you, then you will never be satisfied with men ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

The Immensity Of God’s Resources

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 17, 2017

The raising of Christ from the dead was an awesome display of “power.” The "power" which He (God) exerted on that occasion was as great as that which He brought to bear during the six days of creation.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/5/17 Lesson 6: The Immensity of God’s Resources (1:20-23) Series: Paul's Letter to the Ephesians Ephesians 1:20-23 (NIV) 20 HE EXERTED WHEN HE RAISED CHRIST FROM THE DEAD AND SEATED HIM AT HIS RIGHT HAND IN ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love - What? Why? How?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

What makes God's love so amazing is the who he loves, the why he loves and the how he loves. His is a love that is truly unparalleled throughout the world.

What does love look like? You might think of a couple on their wedding day committing themselves to one another for the remainder of their lives. Or the couple celebrating a milestone anniversary, reflecting upon the many experiences that they’ve shared with each other. That’s love. You might ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus, The Perfect Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 15, 2002

Jesus Christ was the perfect sacrifice, because: 1. He was one of us. 2. He was sinless. 3. He was deathless.

I have just returned from a trip to England where a friend and I walked part of the Pilgrim Way. The Pilgrim Way is one of the many footpaths throughout England, but it is unique in that it was the path that Christians, for hundreds of years, took as a pilgrimage. For some it was a way to do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Trusting What God Says Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 14, 2008

God’s Word cannot fail because He is faithful and He is fair...and He will never drop you.

Trusting What God Says Romans 9:6-18 Rev. Brian Bill 9/14/08 Note: I have benefited greatly from the insights of my friend and ministry mentor Ray Pritchard. Parts of this sermon are taken from “God’s Word Has Not Failed” and are used by permission: www.keepbelieving.com. In May 1995, Randy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Words Of Jesus On The Cross

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 1, 2004

IN THESE LAST WORDS OF JESUS, WE SEE THE PRAYER HE OFFERED.THE PEACE HE EXPRESSED AND THE PATTERN HE SET.

THE LAST WORDS OF JESUS ON THE CROSS LUKE 23:46 Last words are important, especially of the dying. Last words usually indicate the kind of life you live. Someone said, said, you die as you lived. There was a tour group that was going to the top of the Empire State Building. At about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is God?

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

What the Bible says about God: Who He is, What He is like, What He does, etc.

Who Is God? -On the way home from church one Sunday, a father asked his little boy what he learned in Sunday School that morning. The son said, “We learned about the children of Israel crossing the Red Sea.” The father smiled and asked the boy to tell him about it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Discreet Messiah Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2013

Jesus served, he served gently, and he served people unlike himself. He calls us to do the same.

The Discreet Messiah (Isaiah 42:1-9) 1. At Vacation Bible School, the teacher stacked a bunch of apples on one end of a table with a sign saying, "Take only one apple please - God is watching." On the other end of the table was a pile of cookies which an overly-generous mom brought over. Her sign ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Nature Of Man

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

What is the nature of man? 1) He is a marred being. 2) He is a dying being. 3) He is an eternal being.

THE NATURE OF MAN GENESIS 1: 26-27, 2: 7 1. Illus. of teenager • Went into room and slammed door, saying under breath, “people, people, PEOPLE!” • Mom went to door and said, “what’s wrong?” Girl replied, “people, that’s what’s wrong!” • “Let me in, and we’ll talk about it.” “No, you’re a people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Life Of Daniel Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 15, 2022

Though Babylon was not suitable for prayer, no temple was there, no synagogue existed during his time. He had his scripture. Even though the palace was surrounded by images and idols of the Babylonian gods and goddesses, he never missed his prayer time.

Daniel 6:10-18 Prayer Life of Daniel Greetings: The Lord is Good and his love endures forever. Prayer of Jesus, Power of Corporate Prayer, Prayer of Paul, now the prayer of Daniel. Joke: A man asked God, ‘What’s a million years to you, O Lord?’ God replied: A minute The man asked: What a million ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

Born To Love

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 8, 2018

When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we have the capacity to love in the very same way God loves. But so many Christians don't understand what it means to love like God loves.

John 3:16 is a verse we learn very, very early in life, even before we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. My Mom and Dad, and I’m sure your Mom and Dad too, repeated this verse to us as children. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-18, Psalm 37:1-4, Genesis 1:26-28, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational