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The Outward Focused Life: Understanding Grace

Contributed by Dave Workman on Apr 26, 2011

The story of Hosea is an incredible picture of grace foreshadowing the most grace-empowered act of the universe.

“Imagine the soundtrack from ‘Moulin Rouge’ playing in the background: ‘…There was a man who loved a woman deeply.’ “She was a prostitute. There may have been reams of reasons why she sold her body to men to do what they would. But whatever, her soul had ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Weighed And Found Wanting

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2004

People will be weighed in God’s balances.

DAN. 5:25-28 “WEIGHED AND FOUND WANTING” A) This is a solemn, serious message to come from God to anyone! * Suppose tonight upon the wall of your bedroom, the finger of God inscribed these same words of death, doom and judgment ... Are you prepared? * If God said ....... * “Tonight your days ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Unsolved Crimes

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 18, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 21: 1 - 23

Deuteronomy 21: 1 - 23 Unsolved Crimes 21 “If anyone is found slain, lying in the field in the land which the LORD your God is giving you to possess, and it is not known who killed him, 2 then your elders and your judges shall go out and measure the distance from the slain man to the surrounding ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Reasons To Stay

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 23, 2010

Stay put in marriage.

Title: Reasons to Stay Text: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 Truth: Stay put in marriage. Aim: I want to give reasons to strengthen their resolve to remain married. INTRODUCTION Jon & Kate Plus 8 is TLC’s, The Learning Channel, most watched program. It has followed the life of Jon and Kate Gosselin. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Good Communication I Marriage Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 7, 2015

James 1:19 gives us the perfect guidelines for good communication in marriage.

Introduction: A. Today, I want us to talk about communication. 1. Communication is always a challenge in every relationship, but in marriage it is the thing that either makes it or breaks it. 2. There are so many things that can get in the way of good communication. a. We can use a word ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming Debt Free Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

One of the disciplines critical for us to practice in order to live debt free is to look beyond the immediate. You have to stay focused on God’s promised future. Debt is always about the immediate; it’s always seeking relief or immediate gratification

Debt Free II Kings 4:2-7 Have you ever made a purchase and then felt bad or depressed afterwards? Have you ever bought anything that you ended up never using? I just found one of the greatest pullover sweaters in my closet and said, "Where did this come from?" It still had the tags on it! I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:2-7

Denomination: Methodist

"Merry Christmas" Or "Happy Holidays" Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 19, 2007

Uses a video "Feliz Navitoss" as a springboard to talk about why the term "Christmas" upsets some folks.

OPEN: “Feliz Navitoss” (a video from Focus on the Family talking about "tossing" advertising and catalogues from companies that don’t want to mention Christmas. It can be seen at http://www.citizenlink.org/content/A000005834.cfm) APPLY: It’s become something of an annual cultural battle – ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Provision Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 23, 2023

God sees our needs and provides for them at just the right time with just the right purpose.

INTRODUCTION • Last Sunday, we started our series on Psalm 23. • We talked about the fact that David identified the Lord as his shepherd. • The theme for our first message was trust. • Without trust, you have nothing. • Who do you trust when you are in need in life? • Who do you trust when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Traditions And Customs

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 8, 2025

There are things in this chapter that cause issues with people. Nevertheless, it is included in God's Word. And that means it is profitable to us for doctrine, reproof, correction and instruction.

Alba 9-7-2025 TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS I Corinthians 11:1-16 Last week I began my message saying that the church in Corinth had a lot of problems. That is the reason that the apostle Paul wrote to them, both to correct some things they were doing, and also to give some guidance as to how best to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exodus Part 5 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 8, 2024

re: the 3 parts of the law (judgements, statutes, ordinances), on Mt. Sinai, God's plan for His people, takes place over a month+ notes by biblegateway.com

Ordinances for the People 21 “Now these are the ordinances which you are to set before them: 2 “If you buy a Hebrew slave, he shall serve for six years; but on the seventh he shall go out as a free man without payment. 3 If he comes [a]alone, he shall go out [b]alone; if he is the husband of a ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

God's Design For Marriage: Defending The Biblical View

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Jesus Christ was once asked about marriage and divorce. He replied in this way:

Jesus Christ was once asked about marriage and divorce. He replied in this way: “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6, Romans 1:21-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 1:26-28, 1 Timothy 1:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Women In Ministry Today Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 17, 2015

Oh how things have changed. Oh how far we have veered off course. The church has copied the world's program for women and is not the better for it.

ABOUT WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP 42. Rise Up, Men of God! I’m a Man and happy about it. “Proud” is not a politically acceptable word in the church, so I will stay with “happy.” Or satisfied. Content. Fulfilled. In other words, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Women Who Supported Jesus' Ministry

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 13, 2022

God does not play favorites, not does He consider what societal norms are when He chooses His ministers.

The Women who Supported Jesus' Ministry Luke 8:1-3 Sometimes, a passage of Scripture gets overlooked because it is seen as simple background information to the narrative. This is true of the passage we read this morning. At first it seems to act as a transition from the story of Simon the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abraham: Good News And Good Laughs? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 18, 2021

Abraham saw three Visitors near his tent. How he, Sarah, and the Visitors interacted makes for a very interesting story. One of these Visitors had a special message for Abraham and for Sarah.

Introduction: Genesis 17 describes two events in Abram’s life which took place after Ishamel was born. First, God appeared to him and revealed another of His Names as “the Almighty God” or “El Shaddai”. Then, God established a covenant (firm and binding contract) with Abram, God changed Abram’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

When God Created Eve

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005

God Created Three Things When He Created Eve.

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson, M.Min Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK (Preached Mothers Day) RevWLawson@aol.com http://firstbaptistok.org/ Scripture: Genesis 2:21 And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21

Denomination: Baptist