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The Canopy Of Glory Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 9, 2016

Just when we expect another pronouncement of doom, we are told of great blessing.

Isaiah 4:2-6 The Canopy of Glory 9/17/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction Have you ever gotten a letter or even been told verbally either a number of things that were wrong with you or were going to be done to you? “And here’s something else you need to hear…” “And ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:2-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

And The Gospel Goes On Series

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 28, 2008

The theme of Acts is not just the works of the apostles but that nothing stops God from spreading His word.

And the Gospel goes on. Acts 8:1-24 Very anticlimactically written, from this point on there is a shift from Peter and John to a man named Saul. Saul is introduced as being present when Stephen was stoned and that he gave his approval. Dr. Luke gives us insight into Saul and then will compare it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redeemed

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018

This is not just a story of the covenant faithfulness (chesed) to Namoi and Ruth. It is about God’s covenant faithfulness to Israel.” [

“Redeemed” Ruth 4:1-22 You will remember that we discovered in the last chapter that although Boaz was a near relative and was willing to be her goel (kinsman-redeemer), ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Dreamers And Producers

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Feb 24, 2008

This sermon is about how we need to be producing for God and not just sitting back in the pews.

DREAMERS AND PRODUCERS A few years ago I attended a science fiction writer’s convention. One of the speakers said something that has stuck with me over the years. He said that “the world is made up of two types of people: Dreamers and Producers.” Dreamers are very common in the writing ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: *other

Trust God And Close The Book

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 9, 2003

There is a time to just trust God’s plan and close the book and go on withyour life.

TRUST GOD AND CLOSE THE BOOK By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com This is a lesson on CLOSE THE BOOK. It has some wisdom, but we need balance, some doors should never be closed. They should remain open, others needed to be locked and to go on --- I can’t tell you when to open a door, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:20-22, 2 Timothy 4:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kindred United: God First, Everything Else Second Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 12, 2014

Do we REALLY love God, or just giving God and others lip service?

Back in 2012, we had a three part message series on the year's theme DRIVEN. I find that for us to be united as brethren here in our church, we need to use these same principles.Thus, we are going through these same three messages then one more message beyond that, and finally, Lord willing, back ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Bible Church

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 17, 2002

Being a disciple of Jesus means more than just attending church twice a week!

The Cost Of Discipleship Personal Commitment Introduction "If you thought that living the Christian life is easy, then you haven’t lived it!" (Quotes & Things, by D. Collins). With A View To Becoming A Christian There are many people under the illusion that the Christian life is not very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-36, Matthew 10:37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gold From An Unlikely Mine Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

We hear a lot in our day about dysfunctional homes. I realize that many homes today are in turmoil. Divorces, sins of all kinds, absentee parents, among other evils, have left the home in a mess. In many cases it seems that children growing up today do no

GOLD FROM AN UNLIKELY MINE Genesis 30:22-24 Introduction We hear a lot in our day about dysfunctional homes. I realize that many homes today are in turmoil. Divorces, sins of all kinds, absentee parents, among other evils, have left the home in a mess. In many cases it seems that children growing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves The Church

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 13, 2010

I have met a lot of people who tell me that they believe in God, but they don't believe in organized religion. In other words, they don't care about going to church. Why does Christ love the church, or in our case, why does Christ love Bethel?

Purpose: To describe Christ's intimate connection with the local church. Aim: I want the listener to have an exalted view of the church. INTRODUCTION: I have met a lot of people who tell me that they believe in God, but they don't believe in organized religion. In other words, they don't care ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Important Bible Sounds

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

In this study Paul gives us four important Bible “sounds” which we need to notice. In these cases the word “sound” is not something we hear, but is an adjective used to describe that which is “whole, healthy, true, without error, not defective.”

Intro: In this study Paul gives us four important Bible “sounds” which we need to notice, namely: SOUND – DOCTRINE, FAITH, MIND, and SPEECH. In these cases the word “sound” is not something we hear, but is an adjective used to describe that which is “whole, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:9-13

Denomination: *other

Can You Forgive Yourself?

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 10, 2016

So often we wallow in guilt and shame, long after we have asked Jesus to forgive us. What if we could be free of that for good? Is self-forgiveness biblical? If not, how can I move forward out of my despair? Peter is a case in point.

John 21:1-19 Can You Forgive Yourself? Self-forgiveness is the big rage in pop psychology today. I did a quick search on Amazon.com this week, and came up with over 12,000 hits on the subject of self-forgiveness. Yet, the interesting thing is, the Bible has absolutely no mention of it at all! ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 42 - One Of The Psalms Of The Sons Of Korah - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 16, 2022

Psalm 42 is the case of a son of Korah who went through depression and despair. He recounts his experience - his own state and feelings and what he knows to be the faithfulness of God. We continue in Part 2 to follow his experience as he works through his problems.

MESSAGE 2 - PSALMS OF THE SONS OF KORAH. PSALM 42 Part 2 Ron Ferguson ronaldf@aapt.net.au Psa 42 v 5 Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him for the help of His presence. Psa 42:6 O my God, my soul is in despair ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5-8, Romans 4:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God, "Is Still In The Miracle Working Business"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 27, 2011

Its like they go to a great feast, have the finest table spread and a seven course meal of all meals set before them, but they never partake of the meal, They go away empty handed every time, They don’t even ask for a doggie bag for later, in case they c

God, "Is still in the Miracle Working business" John 11:40 NKJ 40.Jesus said to her, Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God? The same God, *who parted the Red Sea, *turned water to wine, *caused the walls of Jericho to fall, with a trumpet and a shout, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Old Testament And Right Living

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 29, 2001

Amos reminds us of the need to seek God’s face, not just religious behaviour.

We’re all familiar with the importance of mood music in such communication media as films and television. The right music can make a good film great. The wrong music can destroy what was otherwise an enjoyable experience. But music can do more than just enhance the enjoyment. It can be used in such ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Playing The Fool To Defeat The Fool Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 29, 2012

No matter how diligently you walk with God, some people within a congregation may look down upon you and falsely criticize you. Sometimes you should ignore the criticism and move on. At other times you need to respond. Paul provides a case study of fight

Playing the Fool to Defeat the Fool (2 Corinthians 11:1, 5-15) 1. A Louisiana man has been released from death row, becoming the 300th prisoner nationwide to be freed after DNA evidence showed he was innocent. Of those 300 prisoners, 18 had been on death row, according to lawyers from the New ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:5-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible