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Judges (Jephthah) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

God uses imperfect people! That's the message of the book of Judges. In this last sermon in the series, we learn about Jephthah's Childhood, Jephthah's Courage, and Jephthah's Character.

Judges: Ordinary People in the Hands of an Extraordinary God (Jephthah) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/27/2014 The last few weeks we’ve been exploring the book of Judges. The stories collected in this section of Scripture aren’t exactly what you’d call a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-39

Denomination: Christian Church

Flee From Idolatry Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 23, 2011

In today's lesson we learn that Christians are prohibited from practicing idolatry.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Flee from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eyes To See

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 8, 2023

Jesus is rejected in Nazareth and then He sends out the Twelve to do ministry

Eyes to See Mark 6:1-13 Good morning. There is a narrative in John 5 where Jesus healed a man on the Sabbath Day and of course, the Pharisees were mad at Him. John 5:17 But Jesus answered them, "My Father has been working until now, and I have been working." John 5:18 Therefore the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birth Of The Messiah Foretold

Contributed by Peter Reece on Nov 27, 2022

The genealogy of Jesus in Matthew's gospel looks ultra boring, but does in fact have important things to say. Matthew shows not only that Jesus is the Messiah, but He is the only possible Messiah.

I love watching all those television programmes where people explore their ancestry. Do you? In the words of the Ancestry website – it brings their back-story to life. Which is exactly what Matthew seeks to do with his genealogy of Jesus. Matthew wants to bring the back-story if Jesus, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

What Is Reverence?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 24, 2005

A new look at Matthew 6:9 thru 13. Many call Matthew 6:9-13, The Lords Prayer but it actually isn’t. Its the prayer that Jesus gave to us, so in essence its our prayer. What I want to do is break it down to make it more personal.

Reverence? What is A new look at Matthew 6:9 thru 13. Many call Matthew 6:9-13, The Lords Prayer but it actually isn’t. Its the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Does God Discipline His Children. Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Sep 12, 2002

A Sermon on the root of all sin and how God chastens his children. Also explaining why things like Sept 11 happens.

Intro: There is an unfortunate thing happening while we sit here today. Happens to you, to me, to individuals, groups, families, nations and countries. Happened from the first human beings until today and will certainly happen in the future. It happens with this church and with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16, Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doesn't It Strike You Strange....

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 4, 2002

Doesn’t it strike you as strange that the birth of an obscure Jewish Carpenter born two thousand years ago has had such an impact on our civilisation unless he really is.........

Brinton, Binham and Blakeney 08-12-02 Doesn’t it strike you as strange? Mark 1:1-8: Today is the second Sunday in Advent – a time that we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus two thousand years ago in a stable in an Inn in a small village called Bethlehem. But doesn’t it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Standard

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 27, 2002

Failure to live up to God’s standard results in experiencing His wrath.

THE STANDARD AMOS 7:7-17 May 19, 2002 PM SERVICE INTRODUCTION: All of us frequently compare ourselves favorably with someone else. We all think of someone whom we consider to be less mature, less competent, or less able than we are. That person is a great comfort to us because he or she enables us ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Where's Waldo? Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 27, 2007

Seeking means intentional effort to find. Finding Waldo is not always easy. Neither is finding his kingdom and his righteousness. Yet it is worth the effort.

When I think of seeking or searching, “Where’s Waldo?” The busy pictures where you search for Waldo and other objects that often blend into the rest of the picture. You have to search and search to find him. Sometimes it is easy and it jumps right out at you but usually it is not. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Come And Have Your Meal At Once

Contributed by Carl Benge on Oct 23, 2007

Sharing in the invitation of the Gospel.. Relating to the parable of the servant and the good master and the thier roles

When I think on today’s Gospel parable I at once imagine how I would feel if I had worked all day in the field for somebody. Imagine how you would feel, you have worked all day long for your boss and at the end of the day, instead of being told you have done a great job, you are told to get supper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Methodist

In This Together

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 11, 2012

What do we think of Church? Are we the unified body that Paul discusses Christ had called it to be or are we caught up in what we define of as a "church"? We, as a body of believers, should be in this together to glorify God.

Text: 1 Cor 16:19-20, Title: In This Together, Date/Place: NRBC, 6.10.12, PM 1. Opening illustration: Mackenzie and I having the conversation about household chores, and me saying, “Oh, no, we are all in this thing together” 2. Background to passage: these are part of Paul’s final greetings in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting God’s Discipline

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us when we are wrong and set us on a right path.

Accepting God’s Discipline Hebrews 12:5-11 Introduction President Calvin Coolidge went to church, and afterwards was asked by a friend what the minister spoke on. “He preached on sin.” The friend asked what the preacher had to say about sin, and was told, “He’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Slander

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 16, 2010

The devil is at his worst when he realizes time is about to run out-he must know the signs of the times, and that Jesus could return at any moment. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Slander Nehemiah 6:5-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Slander.html The project is almost complete...all that remains in restoring the walls is the placing of the gates. And the devil is at his worst when he realizes time is about to run out. The devil must know the signs of the times, and that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Leper Who Returned

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 25, 2009

All ten of the lepers were cured, but only one was healed.

Have you ever had to “suit up” to visit someone in the hospital? Sometimes in order to protect both the patient and the visitors, extensive preventative measures are taken. On some occasions I’ve had to put on a mask, gloves, head covering, booties and a protective gown. I felt like I was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Congregational

Living With Honor Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

A children’s sermon on obeying and honoring their parents- also applicable to adults.

Living with Honor [Read “Am I Praying?” & encourage kids to pray at home, school, and everywhere.] Ephesians 6:1-4 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 "Honor your father and mother"-- which is the first commandment with a promise-- 3 "that it may go well with you and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God