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Love Incarnate

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2006

Advent is a time when we’re reminded of the need to prepare, to get ready. We’re not just waiting, we’re preparing. How do we prepare for that day? By purifying ourselves, just as he is pure. By continuing to rejoice that God has come among us. By getting

The opening chapter of Luke’s gospel is full of excitement and anticipation. For Theophilus, to whom the gospel is written in the first place, there’s the anticipation of discovering the facts behind all the things he’s heard about this man Jesus. For Elizabeth and Zechariah there’s the excitement ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Anglican

Escaping Temptations

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 29, 2009

We see Cain yielding to sin and falling bait to it just because of his heart condition. He did not take any stand to rule over it or run from it. He just yielded. For Cain (and for us) there is an exit on every level of temptation, and we need to see the

Opening illustration: When we sin we often do so with the futile hope that we shall obtain the maximum amount of pleasure at the minimum penalty. It seldom works that way, however. I once heard the story of a man and his wife who decided to go to a drive-in movie. They thought the price was too ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Important Questions

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 10, 2013

Some people ask questions because they really want to know more about life and the world around them. Some just want to be nosey. Some just want to trip you up, like the friend who is always asking ridiculous questions about the Bible, God and Christianity.

One lady wrote in to one of those question and answer forums. “Dear sirs, our preacher said on Easter that Jesus just passed out on the cross and His disciples nursed Him back to health. What do you think?” Here is the answer she received. “Beat your preacher with a cat of nine ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

God's Greatness In Grandparents

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 16, 2011

If you’re a Grandparent and a Christian then you need to know that God has put greatness within you to be lavished on your Grandchildren. You just might be sharing ice cream with one of the giants of our faith who just hasn’t grown up yet.

Gods Greatness in Grandparents 2 Timothy 1:1-14 If you’re a Grandparent and a Christian then you need to know that God has put greatness within you to be lavished on your Grandchildren. At a round-table discussion, various religious leaders tried to answer the question "When does life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Psalm Of Jonah Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 2, 2010

We all run, we all disobey, we all fall short but in His grace God grants us a second chance just as He did Jonah. In his psalm Jonah expresses just how marvelous God's love is for all who seek his forgiveness.

I Am Jonah Part 2: The Psalm of Jonah Pastor Ryan Akers Recap: Jonah/prophet- Jonah means messenger of truth/also called the reluctant prophet. Jonah 1:1-2(READ). You know when the bible says a city was wicked it was wicked. Regardless of their wickedness God wanted to give them an opportunity to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

God’s Wonderful Promises From Isaiah 43:1-5

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 11, 2020

MANY WONDERFUL PROMISES CAN BE FOUND IN JUST THE FIRST 5 VERSES IN THE 43 CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF ISAIAH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE 35,000 PROMISES IN THE BIBLE, WELL HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THEM AND IF IT WAS ALL WE HAD IT WOULD BE ENOUGH TO RECEIVE ALL WE NEED FROM GOD.

GOD’S WONDERFUL PROMISES FROM ISAIAH 43:1-5 MANY WONDERFUL PROMISES CAN BE FOUND IN JUST THE FIRST 5 VERSES IN THE 43RD CHAPTER OF THE BOOK OF ISAIAH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE 35,000 PROMISES IN THE BIBLE, WELL HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THEM AND IF IT WAS ALL WE HAD IT WOULD BE ENOUGH TO RECEIVE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 13:5, Isaiah 44:22

Our Father In Heaven - The Lord's Prayer - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 30, 2020

Our Father in Heaven, Holy Is Your Name. How do we start our our prayers? Do we just rush right in without acknowledging Who we are addressing. Do we come with gratitude and with reverence and awe? Or do we just barge right in with demands?

Our Father In Heaven (This is a shorter sermon due to being preached via Facebook Live during the COVID-19 shutdown) This past week I received a call about sending chain-mail prayers around the internet. This conversation eventually led into discussing what we call “The Lord’s Prayer”. Almost ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:12-56, Matthew 6:5-9

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Aquarium Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The Bible teaches here that God made whales for the fun of it. He made them just to play in the ocean. The idea of having a gold fish, or some other pet, just to watch them play and have fun in their environment is not mans idea. It was God's idea in creation.

Off the coast of the Italian Riviera a large bronze statue of Christ has been installed down in the depths of the sea as a symbol that Christ is Lord of the deep. Jesus is the only man in history who demonstrated He was also God by controlling this great force in creation-the sea. The disciples ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:24-35

Breaking The Yoke And Spirit Of Badluck And Opportunities Waster. Series

Contributed by Godday Osoba on Feb 23, 2023

A rejoicing Sister ran to meet her friends to tell them about the good news that just took place in her life few hours ago. How her fiance had just engage her and gave her an expensive engagement ring... Her friends celebrated with her

Hymn: PASS ME NOT, O GENTLE SAVIOUR No. 0488 SS & S Hymn book * Good Morning to you all Daddies, Mummies, Brothers and Sisters may our good Lord strengthen and visit you with a Miracle that look like a dream and how did it happen... AMEN..... A rejoicing Sister ran to meet her friends to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:2-3, Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Text Message From Heaven Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 11, 2024

Do you ever wish God would just send you a text message? You’ve hit the proverbial fork in the road and you’re not sure which road to take. Wouldn’t it be nice if God just sent you a text message and said, “Go right!”

Text Message from Heaven Text: Acts 16:6-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: Do you ever wish God would just send you a text message? You’ve hit the proverbial fork in the road and you’re not sure which road to take. Wouldn’t it be nice if God just sent you a text message and said, “Go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Methodist

"God Is Hungry”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 21, 2018

To satisfy His cravings is finding the Source of our longings! Oooohhhh... the feeling is mutual. Just like St.Augustine’s favourite quote: "Our Hearts are Restless Until They Rest in You"

God to be hungry? Do you think God has hunger pains? At first glance this question has an obvious answer; No! God is not confined to a human body, He is Spirit. He has no need for food. God is self-existent and does not need any outside source to assist Him in sustaining life. However, though He is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5, John 4:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Father Deficiency Disorder”

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 4, 2021

MALACHI 4:5-6 SHEDS LIGHT ON A VICIOUS STRATEGY THE ENEMY DEVISES TO DAMAGE THE VERY FABRIC OF THE SOCIETY JUST BY CRAWLING INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NESTS OF GOD’S PEOPLE IN THE ENDTIMES, MAKING A SERIOUS FRACTURE IN THE FATHER-CHILD BOND.

SERMON OVERVIEW A. ORIGINAL STATUS OF THE FAMILY B. THE FALL OF THE ORIGINAL FAMILY C. CURRENT CONTEXT OF FAMILIES D. RESTORATION OF THE FAMILY IN ENDTIMES D.1 RESTORE GOD’S DEFINITION OF FAMILY D.2 RESTORE ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES D.3 RESTORE WATCHMAN DUTY OF THE FATHER ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, 1 Corinthians 4:14-16, Proverbs 22:6, Matthew 13:25-26, 1 Peter 5:8, Genesis 2:15, 1 Kings 18:21, Proverbs 16:24-26, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Malachi 4:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Bound By The Lord's Purposes.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 3, 2003

Just because you were born into a family with a strong Christian heritage, does not guarantee you have a home in heaven.

Bound by the Lord’s purposes. Rom. 9: 6 -- 33. 08/03/03 The first part of verse six carries our minds back to what Paul said in vs. 1 -- 5. There, we are reminded that the Jews had been the recipients of many divine gifts. When you think about it, they were the recipients of many impressive ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise For Life

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 20, 2003

In spite of hearing the bad news, Hezekiah decided there were other options for him than to just give up and die.

THE PROMISE FOR LIFE! Text: II Kings 20:1 thru 6 Isaiah brought the message from the Lord to Hezekiah. It was a warning for Hezekiah to “set his house in order”, because he was not going to recover from his illness. This was the worst news anyone will ever be told. Hezekiah was a good man but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-6, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When A Christian Sins

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Jul 27, 2002

WHEN A CHRISTIAN CHOOSES TO LIVE HIS OR HER LIFE IN SIN - IT MIGHT JUST SHOCK YOU AS TO WHAT CAN HAPPEN!

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHRISTIAN SINS 6/30/02 TEXT: ROMANS 8:1 - 13 INTRO: AS I BEGAN PREPARING FOR THIS MESSAGE, IN MY MIND, I THOUGHT OF THE THOUSANDS OF SERMONS THAT HAVE BEEN PREACHED AGAINST SIN. AND LET ME JUST SAY THAT WITH ALL THE SERMONS THAT HAVE BEEN PREACHED, IT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist