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You Cannot Out Give God Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 2, 2015

A study of the book of 1 Samuel 1: 1 – 28

1 Samuel 1: 1 – 28 You Cannot Out Give God 1 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim Zophim, of the mountains of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. 2 And he had two wives: the name of one was Hannah, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Psalms Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Dec 7, 2020

Hymns, holiday music are a big part of Christmas, but the greatest Christmas songs were written long before Christ's birth!

Intro: Among many things, holiday music, and hymns are a big part of the Christmas season and celebration! Why is that? As one music aficionado put it: There’s something about “that Christmas feeling” that words can’t describe, but the music can capture. There’s a feeling associated with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-11

Exodus 19:1-15 The Holy Presence Of God

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 18, 2024

God is in the midst of His people. His holy presence comes with requirements of honor and reverence.

We are continuing through Exodus, our journey through Exodus. As you'll recall, this is the account of the Israelites being delivered from captivity in Egypt, but it's not really a story about the Egyptians, the Israelites, or Moses; it is a story about God. Today, we're going to be in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divorce

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 25, 2005

In the previous passage it has been clear that the instructions were for cases where both the husband and wife were Christians. Now the apostle speaks of the situation where, after marriage one spouse becomes saved and the other is not. The question is as

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Howard Hendricks was speaking at a conference in Dallas, and asked the question of the audience of 2000, “Do you know someone who is perfect?” He was about to go on, when he noticed a lone hand raised in the back of the auditorium. Hendricks asked, “Are you perfect, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage And Divorce

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

God desires that Christians do not divorce. However, God is always ready for restoration when repentance happens.

Marriage and Divorce Matthew 19:1-12 Question: “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?” God says: A man and a woman are to be married for life until someone dies. (19:4-5, 1 Corinthians 7:39) Moses says: People can get divorced because they have “hardened ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Teach The Children

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 29, 2020

A study in Psalm 78: 1 – 72

Psalm 78: 1 – 72 Teach the children A Contemplation of Asaph. 1 Give ear, O my people, to my law; Incline your ears to the words of my mouth. 2 I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old, 3 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. 4 We will not hide ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Danger Of Seeing God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 19, 2016

Familiarity with God can result is treating Him with casual disregard leading to judgement.

“Moses and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel went up, and they saw the God of Israel. There was under his feet as it were a pavement of sapphire stone, like the very heaven for clearness. And he did not lay his hand on the chief men of the people of Israel; they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Making Marriage Work

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004

This sermon draws four principles for successful marriage from the book of Ruth. 1st of 2 parts.

February 22, 2004 Ruth 1:1- 2:23 “Making marriage work” INTRODUCTION A boy came home from Sunday school and his mother said, "What did you talk about at church?" The boy said, "Marriage!" "What did you learn about marriage?" his mother asked. The little boy thought for a moment and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How The Bible Views Marriage

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 5, 2004

With Valentine’s day coming, and confusion about marriage let’s have affirmation that marriage is good and is forever and probe the question of dating.

How the Bible Views Marriage Valentine’s Day is coming up – day of luv… romance, dating, marriage… Much of our culture is preaching love and intimacy without commitment. Time is ripe for us to reaffirm marriage to stem the tide of our culture’s influence and to prevent broken hearts, cold feet at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-31, Genesis 2:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Is Divorce Okay? Series

Contributed by Derek Helt on Nov 7, 2000

Divorce touches Christians as much, or more, than it does those outside of the church. How should we deal with it?

Is Divorce Okay? Text: Mark 10:1–12 Derek Helt One time a couple of years ago my wife and I were talking with a friend of ours. Our friend happens to be a single mother with two children. In the course of our conversation, she began telling us about her marriage to the father of her children. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divorce And Remarriage Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

This sermon reveals what the Bible says about divorce and remarriage.

Divorce and Remarriage Divorce: doesn’t it hurt just to say it? We cringe from the hurt and pain divorce always brings. Many people listening have been divorced or have parents who have divorced or children who have divorced. Divorce hurts deeply and its impact never completely goes away. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Partly Or Wholly Holy Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 7, 2006

If God’s priority through marriage is to make us holy, rather than happy, then we need to see our current marriage relationship as God’s will for us.

Partly or Wholly Holy Life After the Wedding, part 3 Wildwind Community Church February 5, 2006 David Flowers We’re still in our series on marriage, called “Life After the Wedding.” We kicked it off two weeks ago with a message called The Dance, where we talked about how God wants marriages to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:20-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

All In The Family – Husbands And Wives Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

ALL IN THE FAMILY – Husbands and Wives - Surprise! Submission is for everybody! Husbands love your wives. Wives submit to your husbands. The mystery of the husband wife relationship.

• Ephesians 5:21-33 (NIV) [21] Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. [22] Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. [23] For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. [24] Now as the church submits to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

For This Reason Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 23, 2012

This is the second message in our series "After The Honeymoon" and in it we begin to take a look at three things that God intends to happen when a man and woman come together in marriage. Each week I interview a couple asking questions about their marria

For This Reason … Genesis 2:24 - April 22, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon - #2 When I was in elementary school my very best friend in the whole world lived right across the street from me. It was a great set-up. We would hang out almost every day. Our families were very similar ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: *other

Series: Wow! Whose Young Daughter Is That? (Part 5) Behold A Woman Lay At This Feet?

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

Obedience to the plans of God for our lives can lead us into very tempting situations. Often times, things you desire most will crawl to your door. But always maintain godly integrity even in the midst of lack. Ruth lie at Boaz's feet, but no sex occurred.

SERIES: “WOW! WHOSE YOUNG DAUGHTER IS THAT? (PART 5) BEHOLD A WOMAN LAY AT THIS FEET? – AS IT TURNED OUT (RUTH 2:3) 1. Ruth 3:7-14: 7 When Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in good spirits, he went over to lie down at the far end of the grain pile. Ruth approached quietly, uncovered ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:7-13, Ruth 2:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic