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Isaiah's Encounter With The Holiness Of God (Isaiah 6:1-8)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 4, 2024

Isaiah receives a vision of the LORD God Almighty in HIs glory and splendor. He recognizes himself for the sinner that he is, yet God commissions him to be His prophet. This is an encounter of reverence, fear, and service.

The events described in Chapter 6 of Isaiah occur early in the life of the prophet. We read in verse 1 that King Uzziah had died after a reign of fifty-two years. He is also referred to Azariah. He was a king who walked in the ways of the LORD until he tried to offer incense in the Temple, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Habakkuk 1:13, Revelation 4:8, Revelation 15:4, Habakkuk 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Choices God Makes

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 17, 2022

Scripture uses the term “the elect” to describe Christians. That word (eklogç) has the meaning of picking or choosing. Christians are the chosen ones of God. He made the choice, and He set the standard for the choice.

Alba 3-13-2022 THE CHOICES GOD MAKES Romans 9:6-33 It's not fair! That is a cry from many people about situations that don’t go their way! Today in our society there are many who have taken this to a new level! Someone will say, “It’s not fair that little Johnny’s team has to lose, so let’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Six Ways To Please God Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Working definition of God’s favor – when He finds something in you that He is looking for then it pleases God – when you do something or become something that God wants, or His nature demands.

1. To favor people or be favored by God. Definition: a. Show acceptance. b. To approve with actions. c. To regard highly or to tell all the good points of the one you favor. Synonym: To accept, approve, to encourage, to promote, to assist, demonstrated delight. 2. Working definition of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:6, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Hebrews 13:16

Denomination: Baptist

09. Saul’s Anointing – The Rise Of Israel’s First King Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Saul is chosen as Israel’s first king, yet he struggles with insecurity and uncertainty. God calls him, anoints him, and empowers him—but will he trust God or his own fears?

Saul’s Anointing – the Rise of Israel’s First King April 23, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 9-10 Introduction: Chosen, Yet Uncertain History is full of leaders who were thrust into power, unsure of themselves and hesitant to step into their calling. In 1940, ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Whole Reason Wholly - We Love Him Because He First Loved Us – 1john 4:16 Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 7, 2022

There is the absolute necessity that the life must be free from known sin, that cankerous disease that creeps in and makes God’s love “less abiding” because our knowledge and spirits are clouded, and we are not abiding in His love.

THE WHOLE REASON WHOLLY - WE LOVE HIM BECAUSE HE FIRST LOVED US – 1John 4:16 PART 1 OF 2 INTRODUCTION – A DIFFICULTY May I say that I have a difficulty with a bible verse, understanding exactly what its application is. This is the passage – {{Luke 23 v 33 “and when they came to the place called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-34, Acts 2:23, Acts 2:36, Luke 7:8, 1 John 4:16-21, Romans 5:3-5, 1 John 3:17-18, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Song of Songs 2:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer That You Would Understand Who God Is For You, And What He's Done For You In Christ (Ephesians 1:15-23) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 22, 2022

What is faith, really? And what has God done for you, in Christ?

Last week, we studied Ephesians 1:1-14. There, we learned that God is making a single, holy family, and he is calling all people to join his family through Jesus. If we really understand what God has done for us in Christ, we can't help but praise God. God has been incredibly good to us. God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Mark Part 1 (Nasb), Written 3 Years Around 30 Ad; He's Also Called John Mark Or Marcus

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jun 23, 2025

notes from Marilyn Hickey Ministries; footnotes from bibleway.com; Jesus the Servant and Sacrifice; written for Gentiles / Romans. Oxford says it's the first gospel.

Preaching of John the Baptist 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I send My messenger [a]ahead of You, Who will prepare Your way; 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord, Make His ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

How The Holy Spirit Can Be Affected As A Person

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit can be grieved in a way that He feels intense disappointment.

1. The Holy Spirit can be grieved in a way that He feels intense disappointment. Isaiah wrote, "Yet they rebelled and grieved the Holy Spirit. So he turned and became their enemy and he himself fought against them." (Isa. 63:10) Ask the Lord to help you to avoid grieving the Spirit in anyway so as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Jesus Taught About Overcoming The Fear Of Death

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

One day Jesus taught the disciples why He had no fear of death.

One day Jesus taught the disciples why He had no fear of death. He said, "No one takes my life from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again." (John 10:18) God has appointed time, place and reason why everyone will die. The Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24, John 5:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Of Christ's Leadership Styles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. LORD He said, "All authority has been given to me.

1. LORD He said, "All authority has been given to me." He declared, "I am the way the truth and the life He stilled the wind and the sea with the words, "Hush be still." He cast out demons and sent them into the abyss. He loved the Lord with all their heart, soul, strength and mind People ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting The "El" In "Behtel"

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 25, 2001

God called Jacob to Bethel, so what’s he doing in Shechem?

EL-BETHEL Intro: Jerome Engles, Babies & Hymnals, $.75. Years ago, a Pastor, named Jerome Engles was making an announcement in church about the new hymnals, a man in the congregation stood up and also announced the annual Baptism service where all the babies could be baptized. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Day The Stone Cried Out!

Contributed by James Owens on Aug 29, 2001

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ causes the stone of His tomb to proclaim, "He is risen!"

“The Day The Stone Cried Out!” Text: Luke 19:37- 40 Matthew 27:57- 60 Introduction: The Triumphant Entry of the King! 1. Jesus was here at the height of His popularity.  Healing the sick, cleansing the lepers, raising the dead, etc.  Even after His statement in John 6 – It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-60, Luke 19:37-40

Denomination: Church Of God

If I Were The Devil....

Contributed by William Young on Sep 4, 2001

To Foil to Demon, We must Understand How He Works In Our Lives!

(Drawn By a Sermon Authored by Bro Phil Sanders, Concord Road Church of Christ, Nashville TN) IF I WERE THE DEVIL James 1:13-15 1. Peter warns us in 1 Pet. 5:8,9, "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls about seeking someone to devour. 2. This is true! C. S. Lewis wrote in his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did Jesus Do It?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 9, 2002

Jesus died for us because He loves us and wanted us back.

Well known to us are The Ten Commandments. But less well known are The Paradoxical Commandments? “Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable. Be honest and frank anyway.” “The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.” Ever heard these statements in conversation or in print? Kent ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Ten Things I Love About You Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Jan 6, 2005

What does the Believer do when he finds himself in a thirsty place?

I have been praying to God for a response to the terrible tragedy that has been in the news for the past couple of weeks. The Tsunami in the Asia and Africa has dominated the world consciousness since it struck without warning, the day after Christmas. Colin Powell called the tragedy a ‘horror’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: *other