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God's Magnificent Masterpiece Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 20, 2023

To establish that the splendor and beauty of the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci's portrait of the "Mona Lisa" fails in comparison to the beauty of what God has created in all of us. As God’s masterpiece, we are a portrait of sublime and radiant beauty!

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Our Canvas Before Painting 2. Our Canvas During Painting 3. Our Canvas After Painting Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, I will discuss: “God’s Magnificent Masterpiece.” We can never hear or read enough about God's grace and how He has made us a new creation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 10:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Legacy Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 16, 2013

Thesis: Life is not about how much money you make but how you invest your money, your resources and your time in God’s Kingdom and other people.

Series: Beyond the Benjamin’s – Benjamin on the $100 dollar bill. Introduction to series: Hold up a $100.00 dollar bill and show the church. Thesis: Life is not about how much money you make but how you invest your money, your resources and your time in God’s Kingdom and other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dialogue With God -- Prerequsites To Prayer 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

Fourth in a series on prayer dealing with the prerequisites for prayer related to our walk

“Divine Dialogue” Pt 4 Prayer Factors related to our Walk I. PERSPECTIVE ON PRAYER -- What is prayer? II. PURPOSE OF PRAYER – Why Pray? III. PREREQUISITES FOR PRAYER – Who can pray? A. Factors related to the WORK and PERSON OF CHRIST B. Factors related to the WALK of Christians In the last ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Buyer’s Remorse

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 1, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 32: 1 – 44

Jeremiah 32: 1 – 44 Buyer’s Remorse 1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the tenth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar. 2 For then the king of Babylon’s army besieged Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was shut up in the court of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Song For Hard-Working Men (Psalm 127) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 2, 2024

A message for a men's retreat, talking about men as provider and protector, and work, and wealth, and family, and inflation.

A song for hard-working men (Psalm 127) This morning, we will be talking a lot about practical, everyday parts of life. We'll talk about work, and wealth, and family. We'll talk about how a man provides, and protects. We'll be talking about our role, and God's. Parts of what I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Is Christianity Homophobic? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 29, 2023

Is Christianity Homophobic? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 23, 2023

Is Christianity Homophobic? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 23, 2023 Note: The notes here are more extensive than what was actually shared due to time requiring moving more briefly and quickly through parts. All the main points were shared and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11, Mark 2:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Hears Us At Our Breaking Point Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD HEARS US AT OUR BREAKING POINT

BIG IDEA: GOD HEARS US AT OUR BREAKING POINT I. (:1-3) WE STRUGGLE WITH HOW GOD CAN WAIT SO LONG TO DELIVER US A. The Nature of the suffering -- Discipline but not Wrath "O Lord, do not rebuke me in Thine anger, Nor chasten me in Thy wrath" B. The Intensity of the suffering -- I can’t take much ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

War Of Words -- Word Of Wicked Vs Word Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LORD’S PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE EXPOSES THE IMPOTENCE OF THE BOASTING OF THE ARROGANT

BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S PROMISE OF DELIVERANCE EXPOSES THE IMPOTENCE OF THE BOASTING OF THE ARROGANT I. (:1) THE PLIGHT OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES: (contrasted with vs. 8) A. The Godly Man “Help, Lord, for the godly man ceases to be” B. The Faithful “For the faithful disappear from among the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confession Is The Best Medicine Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONFESSION OF SIN CONVERTS THE QUICKSAND FOR SUFFERING INTO THE CONCRETE FOR BLESSING

BIG IDEA: CONFESSION OF SIN CONVERTS THE QUICKSAND FOR SUFFERING INTO THE CONCRETE FOR BLESSING INTRODUCTION: one of the 7 penitential psalms (6; 32; 38; 51; 102; 130; 143) I. (:1-2) FORGIVEN SINS = THE CONCRETE FOR BLESSING (THE FIRM FOUNDATION) A. Even the worst sinner has the potential to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope In God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL

BIG IDEA: CONTINUED HOPE IN GOD IS THE ONLY ANSWER FOR THE SOUL-SEARCHING QUESTIONS OF THE ISOLATED BELIEVER (PART 1) INTRODUCTION: (must be read in conjunction with Psalm 43 as a unit) I. (:1-4) QUESTION FROM THE SCOFFERS TO THE ISOLATED BELIEVER: "WHERE IS YOUR GOD?" Cut off from the worship ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is No Sleeping Giant Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD’S ENEMIES FACE SHAME AND DESTRUCTION WHEN GOD SPRINGS INTO ACTION

TITLE: GOD IS NO SLEEPING GIANT (He’s a Giant but He’s not Sleeping!) BIG IDEA: GOD’S ENEMIES FACE SHAME AND DESTRUCTION WHEN GOD SPRINGS INTO ACTION (:1) INTRODUCTION -- CALL FOR ACTION "Do not remain quiet " "Do not be silent " "Do not be still" I. (:2-8) GOD’S ENEMIES CONSPIRE TO DESTROY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 83:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Restoration Of God's Glory Brings Peace And Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

PAST RESTORATION TO THE PEACE OF GOD’S PRESENCE IS A FORETASTE OF FUTURE MILLENNIAL BLESSING

BIG IDEA: PAST RESTORATION TO THE PEACE OF GOD’S PRESENCE IS A FORETASTE OF FUTURE MILLENNIAL BLESSING I. (:1-3) A LOOK AT THE PAST: RESTORATION IS POSSIBLE ... GOD DID IT IN THE PAST A. (:1) Restoration Requires God’s Favor "Thou didst show favor to Thy land" "Thou didst restore the captivity of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is A Place To Hide

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

You will see especially in verses 2 and 9 the reference, twice the Psalmist refers to the Lord as His “refuge.

You will see especially in verses 2 and 9 the reference, twice the Psalmist refers to the Lord as His “refuge.” The word “refuge” has the idea of a “place of shelter” or a “place to hide.” It points to a place to be covered from rain, storm or danger. The hiding place itself speaks of at least ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

The Greatness Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GREAT IS THE LORD AND GREATLY TO BE PRAISED – FOR HIS GLORY AND STRENGTH

BIG IDEA: GREAT IS THE LORD AND GREATLY TO BE PRAISED – FOR HIS GLORY AND STRENGTH I. (:1-6) CALL TO THE WHOLE EARTH: TO SING PRAISES TO THE LORD FOR HIS GLORY AND STRENGTH A. Tone of Praise: 1. New and Fresh "a new song" 2. Good News "Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day" B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Some Things Missing In Hell

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Matthew 23:33 says: “Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?” Hell is not the product of some imaginative mind.

Matthew 23:33 says: “Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?” Hell is not the product of some imaginative mind. In light of what the Scriptures say, hell is a reality. If you are planning a trip, you want to find out what the accommodations are like before you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:33