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Part 2 - Matthew 12:5-7 - Does Scott Rush Deserve Mercy? Do I? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Sep 17, 2010

Scott Rush is one of four Australians who were arrested in Bali in 2005, with about 8kg of heroin strapped to his thighs. He was found guilty of a capital crime. DOES SCOTT RUSH DESERVE MERCY? What has this got to do with keeping the Sabbath?

Part 2 - Matthew 12:5-7 - DOES SCOTT RUSH DESERVE MERCY? On the news recently a former federal police chief Mick Keelty went into the witness box to PLEAD FOR MERCY for the "drug mule" SCOTT RUSH who is condemned to death before a firing squad in Bali. Scott Rush is only 24 years old. He is one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Know It Was The Blood

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 27, 2011

We were reconciled to God through the death of His Son and the shedding of His blood, but that same precious blood that saved us once and for all-that same precious blood from that fountain-keeps on saving us because we come in contact with the world. We

TITLE: I KNOW IT WAS THE BLOOD SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 11:4-7 VS. 7 – is really powerful and significant. The text says “…THE LORD DOTH PUT A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE EGYPTIANS AND ISRAEL.” I have been thinking much the past few days about the fact that RELIGION has changed and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 11:4-7, Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Oct 27, 2007

Sometimes it seems like we are in a never-ending struggle just to keep our heads above water. But I am sure that no matter what you are going through or what you have already been through and contrary to your beliefs the best is yet to come!

The Best Is Yet To Come! Luke 5: 1-11 This morning brothers and sisters I want to help to encourage you as we get started on this New Year. We have had some successes and some failures in the past year but there is one thing that I am sure of. I am sure that no matter what you are going through or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prisoners In Paradise - Exodus From Egypt Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 16, 2008

Sin will take you farther than you want to go. Sin will keep you longer than you want to stay. Sin will cost you far more than you want to pay. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint.

Prisoners in Paradise Exodus 1:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrisonersParadise.html Sin is a place. It’s a place you can go. It’s not just an action or an occurrence, it is a conscious journey you make and it doesn’t take long to arrive at the place of sin. It often becomes a place of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 1, 2008

For many years, I have understood and taught that Paul’s thorn in the flesh was a physical sickness, most likely poor eyesight, that God had ordained that he keep so as not to be lifted up in pride. However, some time back, I began studying the Scripture

For many years, I have understood and taught that Paul’s thorn in the flesh was a physical sickness, most likely poor eyesight, that God had ordained that he keep so as not to be lifted up in pride. However, some time back, I began studying the Scriptures on the subject of prayer, something I had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Remaining Faithful To God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 17, 2013

One of the hardest things for us to do is once we have a relationship with God to keep that relationship going and to remain faithful. Israel faced this same problem over and over and in the psalms we look at today, we find some ways to help us stay loyal

Psalm 78 looks at the past to draw lessons for the present. Specifically in Israel’s life, God wants them to avoid the mistakes of the past. In here are important lessons for us for, as the old saying goes, those that do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. 1 – 8 Asaph ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Last Word-Conclusion Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 26, 2011

"The Jews tried to keep Christ contained within their law, while the Greeks sought to turn Him into a philosophy; the Romans made of Him an empire; the Europeans reduced Him to a culture, and we Americans have made a business of Him. God may thunder His c

God's last word But this was the Day God Died! Gentle Reader. The following is a statement put out by the Journal of American Medicine about the death of Jesus Christ "Jesus of Nazareth underwent Jewish and Roman trials, was flogged, and was sentenced to death by crucifixion. The scourging ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eyes Wide Open For Easter

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 12, 2020

The following sermon is going to review the disciple’s trip to Emmaus to show that while Christ’s grace is enough in our weakness, honoring Him on this resurrection morning means asking Him to keep our eyes open to our responsibility to be living sacrifices in His presence!

Open our Eyes Luke 24:13-35 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The encounter with Jesus and the two disciples on the road to Emmaus reveals much truth concerning our struggle to honour Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and His subsequent resurrection. We partake ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Forward In Favor Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 16, 2014

I believe God has called us serve faithfully where He's assigned us . . . where we’re at. Most of the time, what we do for the kingdom goes unnoticed, unrewarded, unacknowledged. Yet you keep right on working/striving.

Introduction: A You and I are not ministering in the limelight of a national ministry, where thousands of people know what we are doing (Perry Stone’s, Ron Philipp’s, Damon Thompson’s, Rick Pino’s, John MacCarther’s, John Piper’s, John Kilpatrick’s) 1 God ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherd To Lost Sheep-Do You Read Me? Over

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 11, 2015

Jesus is our shepherd. We must distinguish his voice from all the other voices we hear in our daily lives and follow Him in faith. No forces other than our own can snatch us out of His good care and keeping.

I want you to think back for a moment to the time when you were preparing for Confirmation, especially all the hard work and studying that were involved. You probably felt like the little girl who was attending a confirmation service with her mother. She was fascinated as each person who was being ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Anglican

Radical Obedience

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 30, 2018

When we're truly saved, we will always belong to Jesus. So what does he mean when he says to lose an arm or a leg or gouge out an eye of it's keeping you from heaven? Jesus calls us to radical obedience.

Mark 9:43-48 Radical Obedience What kind of dedication does it take to be a terrorist? Seriously, think about this for a minute. How dedicated would you have to be to fly an airplane into a skyscraper? Or to strap explosives to your body and walk into a market? We certainly don’t condone these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48, John 10:10, Leviticus 21:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Buried Treasure And A Pearl

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Have you ever had to disguise a secret to keep someone from discovering it too soon? Well the parables are in some way like that. They tell of something that you know is important but you can’t quite figure it all out. The answers seem elusive.

A Buried Treasure and a Pearl Matthew 13:44-46 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mystery Of God Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2018

Advent I the call of John the Baptist to repent and produce fruit....combined with reflections regarding the funeral of President George Bush, flowing back to the story of the death of Ananias & Sapphira with out repentance. Some quotes from "Keep On Believing" (Acts 5)

In Jesus Holy Name December 9, 2018 Luke 3:7-8a “The Mystery of God” “The Mystery of God” said Isaiah, “is a bittersweet mystery.” It is for people of all kinds. Those who are bitter against Him for what they consider His lack of concern, and for those who sweetly tell His story. God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-8, Acts 5:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Causing Division And Disunity In The Church

Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015

I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. - Romans 16:17 Causing division is a hurtful thing and never something ..

I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. - Romans 16:17 Causing division is a hurtful thing and never something we should seek to do. Our did say: "Do you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lay Down The Shovel --- Do-Nothing-Ism Is A Cancer

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 27, 2015

It is insane to think you can keep doing the things the same old way and expect a different outcome. Lay down your shovel, quit digging, this hole could become your grave. You are a product of your daily choices. Do not blame, CORRECT the problem.

LAY DOWN YOUR SHOVEL, QUIT DIGGING YOUR OWN GRAVE? DO-NOTHING-ISM IS A CANCER --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. BLESSING OR CURSE IS ALL ABOUT CHOICES --- DAILY MENIAL CHOICES ... WE BECOME THE SUM TOTAL OF OUR DAILY CHOICES... A. We choose moods, moods become habits, habits ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God