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Paul In Ephesus En Route To Antioch Of Syria Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 6, 2017

Acts 18:18-22 provides a transition between Paul’s second and third missions. On the one hand, it concludes the second, with Paul returning to Antioch where his journey began. On the other hand, Paul’s brief visit to Ephesus looks toward the third....

May 8, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.C.9: Paul in Ephesus en route to Antioch of Syria (18:18-22) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Guardian Angels Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 9, 2020

Angels surround you when you’re alive, and they accompany you when you die, carrying you into the very presence of God Himself, so ask God to open your eyes and don’t be afraid.

Several years ago, Philip Bump, a technology writer for The Atlantic, wrote an article about Santa’s Christmas Eve workload. He calculated the number of Christian children in the world and the geographic distribution of those children around the globe. After factoring in all the nuances of time ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23, Psalm 34:7, Psalm 91:11, Psalm 68:17, Matthew 18:10, Acts 12:15, Luke 16:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Where There's Rivers

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002

Jesus declared that out of our belly will flow ’Rivers.’ This message explores the impact of such rivers in our lives and walk with God

“Where There’s Rivers” John 7:37-39 INTRO: 1.It was the feast of tabernacles, a feast that represented God’s provisions for his people in the wilderness wanderings and during this feast there was a special ritual that I believe Jesus used to reveal how he was the fulfillment of what they were ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lost Ax Head

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Mar 30, 2001

If you have lost your power, you know where and why, and until power is restored you cannot be effective for God. If you come to him asking forgiveness, he will answer your prayers and make you useful again.

THE LOST AX HEAD II Kings 6:1-7 II Kings 6:6 “And the man of God aid, ‘Where fell it?’ and he showed him the place, and the man of God cut down a stick, and cast it thither, and the iron did swim.” INTRODUCTION: By way of introduction, the house which was home to the sons of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Busy Vs. Effective

Contributed by Gerald Williams on Nov 23, 2005

Too busy working in the church to be effective in your work for God.

EFFECTIVE OR JUST BUSY A healthy walk with God is not one that just feeds or meets the needs of others. It also must be a walk or a relationship in which the believer seeks to be regularly fed himself through personal, private study, meditation and prayer. Without these things, we as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

Our Part And God's Part In Seeing A Spiritual Harvest

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 21, 2008

Do our modern evangelistic techniques match up to God’s plan?

- I don’t recall ever hearing a sermon on this passage, which is ironic because when you dig into it, it’s a pretty important one. Harvest Job Assignments: Our job is to sow seeds and bring in the harvest; God’s job is the growth. - Mark 4:26-29. A. We sow seed. - Going back to the four soils ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

You're Setting On Your Heart

Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 6, 2005

THIS IS A CONTINUATION FROM THE PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL. JESUS TELLS US, WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS, THERE IS HEART AS WELL.

MUB 3-6-05 LUKE 12;22-34 22Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What If We Give Up?

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 30, 2015

For the Sunday after Christmas I asked this question..."what if no one told the story? What if we gave up? If those who came before us had given up we would not be where we are now.

“What if we give Up? Luke 2:8-20 Most of us have seen this movie more times than we can count. George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart falls into some financial trouble and not knowing what to do, he suddenly wishes he had never been born. Clarence, his guardian angel decides to grant his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 45 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 45 1. Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Transforming The Common

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 22, 2011

This is a sermon (used on Maundy Thursday) about how Jesus took common everyday elements and transformed them into powerful means of God

ME – I can relate to the common items Jesus used: salt; light; darkness; coin; fruit; fish; bread and wine! A common everyday item, that Jesus would pull out and talk about and by transformation in a story it would have new meaning! (Here I had a table (seperate from Holy Communion which was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Objective Omnipotence Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

A faith that will endure and conquer all the storms must be a faith based on objective reality. Our assurance is never to be in how we feel. It must be in the objective reality of an omnipotent God.

R. L. Stevenson has written a story concerning an old sea rover. A youth came rushing to him from the scene of a tragedy, which seemed about to doom his city. He shouted that the temple was burning and that their god Thor was being destroyed in the fire. "Hurry! Hurry! If you would ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19

Walking Home

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Apr 18, 2023

This is about walking to Emmaus with Jesus and the Lords Supper.

Luke 24:13-35 NLT Walking home 13 That same day two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles[a] from Jerusalem. 14 As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, 1 Corinthians 11:20-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Advent: The Promise Of Joy Psalm 16:11; Luke 1:39-56 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 10, 2024

Joy is something our world often misunderstands. People search for joy in fleeting pleasures, possessions, or accomplishments. But as followers of Christ, we know that true joy is found in a person, not in possessions or circumstances.

Advent: The Promise of Joy Psalm 16:11; Luke 1:39-56 Theme: Jesus brings joy that goes beyond circumstances. Key Verse: Luke 1:47 – “How my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour!” Introduction Today, we continue our Advent series by exploring the beautiful truth of joy. Joy is something our world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56, Psalm 16:11, Isaiah 35:10, Psalm 51:12, Romans 10:15, Luke 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon explores Psalm 23's depiction of life's highs and lows, emphasizing God's constant presence and involvement in our human journey.

Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, bound by our shared faith and love for our Lord, to delve into the richness of His Word. We come with hearts open, ready to receive His wisdom, ready to be comforted, challenged, and changed. We come with minds prepared to ...read more

Topics: Care

A Matter Of Great Importance Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004

A sermon based off of Acts 2:42 and the breaking of bread, depicting the importance of Christian communion each week!

A Matter of Great Importance! Day of Atonement They provided the lamb It is reversed today God provided the Lamb He died once for all This is the single most important event in history We have the opportunity to remember it each week We remind everyone that Jesus died for our sins Acts 2:42; 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ