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Be Sure Your Sin Will Find You Out

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

There are many sins that go unexposed here on earth...and they will be revealed only at the judgment. In Romans 2, Paul says that God will judge the secrets of man.

BE SURE YOUR SIN WILL FIND YOU OUT NUMBERS 32:23 BE SURE YOUR SIN WILL FIND YOU OUT! That particular passage is found in Numbers 32:23...and I believe this is one of the most misunderstood statements in all of God’s Word. There are many sins that go unexposed here on earth...and they will be ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:23

Following Jesus To The Rivers Edge Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 17, 2007

By following Jesus to the river’s edge we witness the picture, purpose and power of his baptism.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. This sermon is taken from chapter two. You can find it here: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian Church

An Honest View Of Yourself

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 1, 2004

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent Series A A sermon about repentance

2nd Sunday Advent Matthew 3:1-12 "An Honest View of Yourself." "In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

A Good Father With Many Good Sons Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Dec 12, 2006

A good son will want to meet with his daddy – be near him, spend time with him – for instruction, impartation, counselling, prayer, etc. The prodigal (Luke 15:11-32) left home too soon from under the guidance, training & instruction of his daddy.

A GOOD FATHER WITH MANY GOOD SONS 2 Kings 6:1-7 (by Herman Abrahams) Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: hermanabrahams@yahoo.com Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

7 Dips? Why Not Just 2 Or 3?

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Feb 2, 2010

With each dip (and the progressive laying aside of Naaman's weapons, armor, clothes, and undergarments) Naaman was progressively and completely stripped bare to the core of his soul - to that point where God could not only heal him physically, but spiritu

2 Kings 5:1 – Story Of Naaman James 1:21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. I. JAMES 1:21 -- TWO LITTLE WORDS THAT PACK A MIGHTY PUNCH: “LAY ASIDE” apo ý= away ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

It’s Coming, It Just Keeps Getting Better

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 23, 2023

God hasn’t ran out of love, God hasn’t out of compassion, God hasn’t ran out of favor or resources, or plans and unlimited available ways to bless and provide for His children!

Mal 3:6 MSG 6-7"I am God? yes, I Am. I haven't changed. And because I haven't changed, you, the descendants of Jacob, haven't been destroyed. James 1:17 NKJ 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua 1: The Times, They Were A-Changin’ Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 19, 2024

This is the first message in a series based on the Book of Joshua. In this first chapter, Joshua received some very encouraging news from the LORD which helped him lead Israel to the Promised Land.

Introduction: Change happens. There’s no doubt about that. Way back in 1964, Bob Dylan recorded a song called “The Times They Are A-Changing (which I’ve never heard)”, talking about various things. In the text, we see that in just 40 years, Israel had seen any number of changes. They had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of A Memory

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003

Lets make history together.

THE MAKING OF A MEMORY JOSHUA 4:4-7 Ill: Bob, good man with a bad memory. He meets up with a friend he hasn’t seen in years. He greets his friend Bill saying, “Remember what a bad memory I had? Well I and my wife went to this seminar and now I have a great memory.” Bill says to him “Really ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sin Of Omission

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

The sin of failing to do what we ought to do.

THE SIN OF OMISSION James 4:17 Isn’t it our nature to think of sin as something we do wrong? I mean we have a list of things whether mental or written, that are wrong. We say, well, we better not do them. Don’t lie, don’t steal, don’t kill, don’t watch X-rated movies, don’t drink liquor. Would you ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Wilderness.

Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Feb 27, 2009

A Communion Meditation for the first Sunday in Lent. After Baptism, Jesus was compelled to deal with a wilderness situation. What is our wilderness? Jesus was helped by angels. Can we help others in their wilderness times?

Background: I read about Boy Scouts preparing for a backpacking trip to a wilderness area—I think it was Alaska. The scout leader told them to pare down their packs as much as possible. Then he told them to open their sleeping bags, and lay everything out and remove any other extra items. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

After The River Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 31, 2005

What do you do after taking steps to obey God?

After The River Joshua 4 In Joshua 3 we read the story of the crossing of the Jordan River by the Israelite people. After that crossing they were in the promised land. The promised land represented the gifts that God wishes to give his children. God wants to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Up Against A Wall

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Encouragement from Joshua

Intro: Last week we learned some lessons about Moses. We talked about Moses giving the leadership of the nation of Israel over to Joshua. This morning, we want to learn some lessons from Joshua’s first days of leadership. Joshua has been with Moses for 40 years in the wilderness wanderings. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repentance And Baptism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 12, 2023

What can we learn about repentance and baptism from John the Baptist?

Repentance Why did John the Baptist preach repentance? Let’s discuss Matthew 3:1-12. In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, …” (Matthew 3:1-2a ESV) The meaning here is “a change of heart,” both a one-time event and a lifestyle. Why did John preach ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Counsel (2 Samuel 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 14, 2025

How important is godly counsel? Let's look at 2 Samuel 17.

Is there a need for us to surround ourselves with wise godly counsel, rather than fools? Even with the wisest human plans, do we need God’s intervention? How important is the loyalty of trusted friends? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 17. What was Ahithophel’s advice to Absalom to conquer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Back To See Ahead

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Jan 14, 2005

The Blessings of the past are mile-makers for the future.

Looking Back to See Ahead TEXT: Joshua 5:1-12 1 And it came to pass, when all the kings of the Amorites, which were on the side of Jordan westward, and all the kings of the Canaanites, which were by the sea, heard that the LORD had dried up the waters of Jordan from before the children of Israel, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist