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My Sins Have Caught Up With Me!

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 29, 2008

I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.

I’m doing something a bit radical today and preaching on today’s Psalm! Some of you might not have even realised that we had a Psalm of the Day. And in truth, in the seventeen years I’ve been at this parish, I think that this is only the second time I’ve preached on the Psalm! But we who follow ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Great Invitation Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 13, 2006

Jesus said that though many won’t respond, we still need to extend His Great Invitation--Decision leads to Development and Discovery. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

A Great Invitation Matthew 11:16-30 Children love to play games. And in vv. 16-17 the Lord gives an illustration of children playing games. v. 16-17 “This generation” is the people of the Lord’s day who rejected Him…but it also speaks of humanity in general, inc. our generation. What games did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Attracts!

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 27, 2008

Know the attractive qualities of God that will draw you to Him. If you behold any one them, no one needs to force or convince you to admire and praise Him!

Could you afford to reject God? Could you just set aside His Supreme Goodness? Would you be interested in something other than Him? David, who had a glimpse of His Divine Beauty, declared: "One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

Rebellion Against God

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Jesus confronts every smug and complacent sinner. But Jesus is also speaking to us. For Jesus forces us to ask, “How are we treating God’s vineyard today?”

Intro There was a beautiful vineyard, its vines bending, laden with the weight of rich, swollen grape clusters. For the owner had planted a good vineyard. He had chosen a vigorous, hardy stock of vine. He had well prepared the soil to guarantee a good harvest. Yes, the vineyard had rich, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-20

Denomination: Lutheran

"Jesus Is All That Matters"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2011

A sermon for 9-11.

Psalm 27 “Jesus Is All That Matters” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org We read this Psalm on a Sunday evening when most of us probably have that grim anniversary in our minds. It happened on a Tuesday morning in September ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Song On The Flip Side

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 19, 2019

The call to justice goes hand in hand with the call to love God and our neighbor.

August 18, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 12:49-56; Jeremiah 23:23-29 The Song on the Flip Side Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I came to bring fire to the earth and how I wish it were already kindled! – Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56, Jeremiah 23:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Bible And Emotional Problems: Introduction Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 9, 2021

Humans are complex beings. We have many different aspects, such as the physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, or emotional aspects. Because of sin, we experience negative feelings that, if left unmanaged, can bother us, disturb our daily activities, and eventually destroy our lives

Humans are complex beings. We have many different aspects, such as the physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, or emotional aspects. And each of those aspects affects all the other ones. For example, if a person is hungry, they may be unhappy and therefore sensitive. That is the physical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-5, Proverbs 17:22, Psalm 25:16, Genesis 3:6-7, 1 Kings 19:1-18, 1 Peter 5:10, James 1:2-4, John 11:35, Psalm 42:5, John 14:27, 1 Timothy 4:8, Philippians 4:8, Psalm 19:7, Romans 8:21-22, 1 Samuel 16:14, Jonah 4:3, Psalm 23:3, Proverbs 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John Series Part 18 The Subject Of Sin John 4: 15-18 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 6, 2022

Jesus promised the living water of spiritual rebirth. However, something had to be discussed before spiritual rebirth could be given: the subject of sin.

The Subject of Sin, John 4:15–18 (4:15–18) Introduction: Jesus promised the living water of spiritual rebirth. However, something had to be discussed before spiritual rebirth could be given: the subject of sin. 1. There was the request for living water (v.15). 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

What A Sinful Nation Needs

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Read Isaiah 1:4-6.

Read Isaiah 1:4-6. In those verses there is a nation addressed that the Bible says were laden with iniquity, corrupters, people that had forsaken the Lord and provoked Him to anger. Although God was addressing Israel, how much it sounds like He is speaking of our America. Our nation is being ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:1-6

Why We Become Discouraged

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 22, 2001

Let’s determine to make this week end meeting every bit as good and successful as our last one.

Why we become discouraged! I. Inactivity or Laziness Rom 12:9-16 There is something for everyone to do. Don’t look for someone else to start activity. Anyone can invite someone over after church... Anyone could provide cookies or coffee for fellowship. Anyone could visit the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16, Deuteronomy 1:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Few Are Chosen

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 30, 2002

This outline differentiates between the "called" of Matthew 22:14 and the "called" of Romans 8:30. In the Matthew passage, only a few of the many who were called responded to the invitation. In the Romans passage, all who are called become the children of

THE CHOSEN FEW "For many are called, but few are chosen." Matthew 22:14 I. A NECESSARY CLARIFICATION OF TERMS: It is important to distinguish between the "called" in Matthew 22:14 and the "called" in Romans 8:30. The "called" in Romans 8:30 refers to those who, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:14, Romans 8:30

Denomination: Baptist

Come- The Invitations Of God

Contributed by Pastor Michael Church on Mar 31, 2007

God offers invitations to the Lost and His children. For the lost the invitation of Redemption. for the wayward Christian the invitation of restoration. check out the other 3 invtations of God.

Pastor Michael Church 2-1-04 Text: Revelation 22:17-20 The Invitations of God in the Bible Come—to approach; arrive Of Restoration Isaiah 1:18 for wayward Christian "Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Oct 13, 2002

Exegetical, verse-by-verse exposition of John 5:1-17. "The only teaching more dangerous than liberalism is legalism, but Jesus is Lord. In Ch.1, Jesus is Lord of creation; in ch. 2, disciples, customs, & Temple; in ch. 3 plan of salvation; in ch. 4, gend

1) He is Lord of the Sabbath: Jesus went to an unnamed, but obligatory, feast. Jesus went to church habitually, Luke 4:16 “and as was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath.” His habit was to go to synagogue on the Sabbath. Worship on Sunday should be our habit as it was Jesus’. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16, John 5:1-17

Mending The Nets

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Aug 11, 2007

Though they had worked and day and were tired, Peter & John were mending their nets, for another day of fishing yet to come.

MENDING THE NETS Text: Luke 5:1-11 Place: The Sea of Galilee Setting: On the shore near fishermen who were washing and (Matthew 4:21 mending) their nets. There is a crowd of people surrounding Jesus trying to hear what He was saying. He sees Peter & Andrew’s two boats newly brought ashore, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mending The Nets

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010

Though they had worked and day and were tired, Peter & John were mending their nets, for another day of fishing yet to come.

MENDING THE NETS Text: Luke 5:1-11 Place: The Sea of Galilee Setting: On the shore near fishermen who were washing and (Matthew 4:21 mending) their nets. There is a crowd of people surrounding Jesus trying to hear what He was saying. He sees Peter & Andrew’s two boats newly brought ashore, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God