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The Church Is Ever Being Reformed Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 2, 2017

On the eve of the Protestant Revolution/reformation, there was both piety and corruption in the Church.

Thursday of the 22nd Week in Course 2017 St. Paul’s prayer for the Colossians, and for us, is simple and yet profound: “that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, to lead a life worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

Grace Is Greater Than Sin

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 4, 2016

The work of Christ on the Cross is greater than any sin.

August 28, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The work of Christ on the Cross is greater than any sin. Focus Passage: Romans 6:1-15 Supplemental Passage: Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of The Wise Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 26, 2013

Do we have time to pause and listen to words of the wise? No. No.

Why not listen…… Ecclesiastes 9:17”Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard Rather than the shout of a ruler of fools.” Do we have time to pause and listen to words of the wise? No. No. People are agog to hear anything that is promising, inspiring, interesting ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Five-Fold Levels Of Faith

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Apr 26, 2013

God wants us to grow in our faith through five ways

The Five-Fold Levels Of Faith Level 1 - A Measure of Faith For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith – Romans 12:3 Each person ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:7

Denomination: Charismatic

The Refining Fire

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message is to encourage the believer that even though we go through trails and hardships, we will not be utterly destroyed but we will be purified by the Refiners Fire.

I. "HE SHALL SIT AS A REFINER AND PURIFIER OF SILVER" A. This is a beautiful and not uncommon figure of speech in Scripture: 1. The Psalmist, the wise men, and the prophets have all made use of it 2. The simile used in our text indicates that God is at work to purify the lives of His people, even ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:3, Job 13:15, 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Main Purpose Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 6, 2021

While Jesus healed the sick and delivered the demon-possessed at every opportunity, that was not his main purpose. His main purpose was to preach.

Scripture Reading: Mark 1:29-39 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tribulation Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 8, 2018

Promises of God leads to Tribulation. Tribulation leads to Blessings. God directed Jacob to go to Egypt and he said that he would be with him. Then they stayed for 430 years. Then redemption came.

Exodus 1:1-12 Introduction: The Book of Exodus has two records of the travel history of Israelite. First was the travel from Canaan to Egypt. Then from Egypt to Canaan. First journey was by Jacob and his sons went to Egypt as small group with seventy members. The second journey from Egypt to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Why Does God Allow Suffering!

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 21, 2022

Satan isn’t omnipotent. He can only do what God allows. So why does God allow Satan to continue to roam the earth seeking whom he can devour? Why does God delay judgment of the wicked while we suffer?

a. The Lord waited so that Noah could be saved. … In the days of Noah, God waited with long-suffering while Noah prepared the ark in which eight souls were saved from the flood. 1 Peter 3:20 Seeing the wickedness of man and knowing that the imagination of his heart was only evil continually, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:20, Genesis 6:5, Genesis 6:7, Genesis 6:3, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Matthew 13:38-39, Matthew 13:27-30, Matthew 13:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Towards The Day. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 21, 2024

He who has begun a good work in you will continue working at it, and will be bringing it to completion until the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6).

GROWING TOWARDS THE DAY. Philippians 1:3-11. Paul had fond memories of the church which he had planted in Philippi, and each time they came to mind he thanked God for them (Philippians 1:3). The Apostle’s prayers for them were persistent - “always… every… all” - yet ever joyful (Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Last Days

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 3, 2025

Pentecost Sunday Luke writes what will happen in the last days as was prophesied by Joel.

1. The Bible describes the "last days" “The Last Days” Acts 2:17-21 • The Last Days are a period before Jesus' return, marked by increased • 2 Timothy 3 2People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Characteristic Of Humbleness Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 11, 2004

Humbleness is a modest estimation of one’s self Humbleness is a self-abased attitude. To be a Christian is to be like Christ not just going to church.

Developing Christian Character The Characteristic of “Humility” The Bible says in Isaiah 55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are high above the earth so are my ways above your ways and my thoughts above your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Apostolic

How Come I Got The Lousy Lines?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 25, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 28: 1 – 68

Deuteronomy 28: 1 – 68 How come I got the lousy lines? 28 “Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the LORD your God will set you high above all nations of the earth. 2 And all these ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Enlarge My Territory Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Sep 8, 2001

God is working to expand His reign and rule. Open your eyes and life to the oppportunities He provides. Pray like Jabez, enlarge my territory.

Enlarge My Territory Charles Francis Adams, 19th century political figure and diplomat, kept a diary. One day he entered: "Went fishing with my son today--a day wasted." His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: "Went ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Long Lord? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2004

When we are upset with God over his willingness to allow evil to continue to impact us and the ones we love we cry out to God “How long Lord will you allow this pain and suffering to go on! Why did you not stop it! He will respond with the quiet words “Tr

Habakkuk Part 1-- How Long Lord? Thesis: When we are upset with God over his willingness to allow evil to continue to impact us and the ones we love we cry out to God “How long Lord will you allow this pain and suffering to go on! Why did you not stop it! He will respond with the quiet words ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Soon Is Soon?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 5, 2007

This sermon examines the signs of the Second Coming of Christ.

Introduction: In Revelation 22:7, Jesus says, "Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book." The question that Christians have been asking for 2000 year now is; “Just How soon is soon?” In other words, how soon will Jesus return for His church? How ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-44

Denomination: Baptist