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Sinful At Birth

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

5th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:5 2/28/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #5) SINFUL AT BIRTH A scorpion asked a beaver to take him across the river on his back. “Are you insane?” asked the beaver. “While I'm swimming you'll sting me and then I'll drown.” “Oh, come now,” laughed the scorpion, “why would I sting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:5

Denomination: Lutheran

Introduction On 1 John Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 7, 2016

Sermon Series on 1 John

Series: 1 John Week: One Passage: Various Title: Introductions Focus: An Overview of 1 John BIG IDEA: “True Fellowship comes through the Word and of the Lord.” INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK (Go Slow!): • Explanation: Many Christians are accustomed to light, inspiring devotional ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Reversal

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 26, 2016

Do we even care? Or are we so busy accumulating wealth and looking for healing for ourselves, that we don't even see the destitute poor?

Intro Are compassion and money incompatible? Goal Let’s learn how important God considers our care of the less fortunate. Sermon Plan Let’s discuss Luke 16:19-31, an unnamed rich man and a famous beggar, Lazarus. We will learn about the dangers of the hard-hearted, selfish use of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For The Present Troubles And The Joy Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 4, 2021

This message focuses around the events of John 14:1-6 when Jesus was preparing his disciples for the events ahead of them that night, throughout life, and preparing for heaven.

PREPARING FOR THE PRESENT TROUBLES, AND THE JOY OF HEAVEN John 14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ September 20, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/6YY1guN-YIs I) JESUS WAS PREPARING THEM FOR THE EVENTS AHEAD THAT NIGHT. 1) Let not your hearts be troubled (14:1a.) A) In one sense there ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 14:15-27, Revelation 21:16, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Still And Know Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 23, 2020

Psalms reflect the olden historical days, also it serves as a mirror of our struggles and joys. God in this psalm is ever-present, ever-serving, and ever-defending.

Text: Psalm 46 Theme: Be Still and see the Lord 1. TITLE OF THE PSALM The title of the Psalms comes from the Septuagint Greek version. Jews called it Tehillim (Praises – Psalm 145). Psalms have classified as Hymnals, prayers, wisdom teaching, and groups of random poems about God and his relation ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Titus (A Companion Of Paul) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 4, 2022

Titus was a Gentile (Galatians 2:3) who was led to faith in Christ by Paul (Titus 1:4). He was drawn to the ministry and became a co-worker with Paul, accompanying him and Barnabas from Antioch to Jerusalem.

Titus (A Companion of Paul) There are several questions that this article will attempt to answer about Paul's companion and friend, Titus. Thus the first section is titled: Titus (A Companion of Paul) Titus was an early church leader, a trusted companion of the Apostle Paul, and a faithful ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Jephthah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 23, 2022

The Rash Deliverer

September 24, 2022 As noted last time, Gideon had 70 sons by various women. After Gideon died, his son Abimelech, whose mother was a concubine from Shechem, convinced the town to hire some assassins to help him “do away with” his brothers – only Jotham escaped. All the citizens of Shechem and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:29-31, Deuteronomy 23:21, Judges 11:1-40, Judges 12:1-15, Proverbs 20:25, Hebrews 11:32-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

As A Thief In The Night

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2023

When will the Lord return? We eagerly expect this to happen. This is our hope. We are not told when. We are only told that He shall return

As a Thief in the Night 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Last week, we looked at the well-known passage of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. This passage is in common use among students of prophecy, and many theories of “rapture” have emerged from this study. It is also commonly used at funeral to give comfort to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"we're All One Family"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 15, 2023

Prejudice is a social evil present in every culture of our fallen world. It is holding negative attitudes towards others based on generalizations and stereotypes, resulting in discrimination. It is forming conclusions without consulting the facts.

The Apostle Paul affirms the unity and diversity of all nations in Acts 17. He was addressing Greeks who regarded themselves as superior race. Race matters only to racists; the rest of us care about character. It is distressing how people have twisted this passage to justify segregation. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

Denomination: Congregational

The Day Of Time And Timelessness.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 30, 2023

In Revelation, John writes several times over that God was and God is, and God is to come. -I think that makes God always relevant. With that said, listen to ‘The Day Of Time and Timelessness.’

The Day Of Time and Timelessness. Isaiah 53:1-12NLT Our Daily Bread- The person we know as Saint Nicholas (Saint Nick) was born around AD 270 to a wealthy Grecian family. Tragically, his parents died when he was a boy, and he lived with his uncle who loved him and taught him to follow God. When ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"can I Get A Witness?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 16, 2023

A sermon for Ascension of the Lord Sunday.

“Can I Get a Witness?” Acts 1:1-11 The two men dressed in white asked a strange question: “Men of Galilee, why do you stand here looking into the sky?” Think about it, if you saw Jesus rising into the clouds, wouldn’t you look up? And then they added, “This same Jesus, who has been taken from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Powerful Prayers: Praying The Scriptures & Delighting In God's Presence Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 5, 2024

Two types of prayer discussed by Jeanne Guyon in her classic book "Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ" are examined for how to go deeper with God in relationship.

"James Duncan, preaching with great unction and power, was asked what was the secret of such powerful preaching. "The secret," he said, was "thirteen hours of consecutive prayer." When asked the secret of his spiritual power, Charles Spurgeon said: "Knee work! Knee ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21, John 14:27, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Present And Prevent: In View Of The Lord’s Mercies

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 19, 2023

Romans 12 has two important commands for each and every believer. Paul gave two of them in the first two verses.

Introduction: Paul’s letter to the Romans is a classic piece of Scripture. Alva J, McClain and perhaps others noted how Paul made four basic divisions: condemnation, salvation, vindication, and exhortation. Chapter 12 begins the final section and indeed begins with a word of exhortation to these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Israel Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 25, 2023

Yahweh sent prophets to warn Israel before it was too late. They chose not to listen.

February 25, 2023 The stories presented in the next 3 sermons are an overlapping history. They tell the story of the gradual decay of both nations until they experienced the full consequences of their rebellion against God. First up ---- ISRAEL. Israel had 20 kings. 19 of them were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:20-29, 1 Kings 16:29-33, 2 Kings 17:3-24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Saved By The Sacrifice

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 2, 2023

The importance of unlimited atonement in the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross.

Saved by His Sacrifice Hebrews 10:1-10 Introduction: The writer of Hebrews was well acquainted with the Jewish system of laws and especially how the sacrificial system lay the groundwork for our understanding of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the Cross. The Law set forth in type and shadow the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist