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The Life Of Christ #2 - He Taught... Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 14, 2005

Second in series regarding the life of Christ and what he modeled for us.

The Life of Christ Part 2: He Taught... Various Scriptures March 13, 2005 Introduction Today we continue our 5-week look at the life of Christ. Last week we looked at some aspects of how Jesus lived - that he lived in view of eternity, he lived to glorify the Father, he lived for the benefit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Well Meaning But Wrong

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2007

In our text, we see some well meaning people who made some mistakes and how Jesus responded. 1- The mother’s request 2- The Savior’s comeback 3- The disciples’ reaction 4- The Savior’s example

INTRO.- Well meaning but wrong. Ever happen to you? ILL.- A young preacher said, “I was completing my first funeral service in my first congregation on the plains of Kansas. The words of committal for a dear, aged mother had been spoken and a prayer following concluded the graveside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing Abiding Faith In God's Promises

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 3, 2009

When will we ever learn that all of God’s promises are true?

January 4, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 86:11-13 Subject: The Truth of God Title: Developing Abiding Faith in God’s Promises Do you remember your very first encounter with the Bible? I’m talking about the first time you picked it up and began to read what is written on the pages. I still ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just Do It! Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 29, 2006

The most common thing associated with the Christian life is to take God’s word and go through the process of internalizing it. When you first become a Christian you hardly know where to begin. I read through the Bible every year. It’s a big task to tak

FAITH THAT WORKS JUST DO IT! James 1:19-27 Last Sunday was the Super Bowl. A couple of years ago I read a story in the sports section of the newspaper about the two teams that were playing. What made that story interesting to me was that it was a story on the spiritual life of several of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Commission: Populating Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 21, 2013

The Great Commission invites us, amazingly, into the joy of sharing faith and, by God's power and grace, having a real impact on the future population of heaven. Weird but true.

Let me ask a couple questions about our home planet and its population to begin today. How many nations/countries are in the world? Anyone want to guess? Ballpark? 196 [ (not incl. Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Greenland, Palestine, Western Sahara, and even the components of the United Kingdom (such as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Killing Goliaths

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 30, 2013

David did not kill Goliath - God did.

We all face obstacles in life. Part of what makes life fantastic, exciting, worthwhile, and energizing is having a goal or a purpose or a call that is so worthwhile that we will fight through any obstacle, overcome any difficulty, literally “move any mountain” to overcome it. And I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Not Many Should Be Teachers Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2012

Not many people should be teachers. Why? There is danger in speaking. 1- Some will be judged strictly 2- Some will stumble easily 3- Some will speak deceitfully

INTRO.- Teacher, teacher, who is the real teacher? ILL.- William A. Ward (America’s most quoted writers of inspirational maxims) has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” I don’t know about teachers but I ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Measure Of A Successful Man

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 19, 2009

As you study Joseph’s life you will attain a new measure of success.

How do you measure success? Some people measure success by money. Some people measure success by power. Some people measure success by public opinion. On this father’s day I want to take a look at a man in the Bible who was considered a successful man. I believe many people have a warped idea of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

John 3:16 For God So Loved The World Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 6, 2011

Series of Messages on John 3:16

Note: I used notes from Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible on John and John 3:16 The Numbers of Hope by Max Lucado also How big is God? By Judith Koch Title: John 3:16 For God so Loved the World Theme: To show who God is and what He has done. Text: John 3:16 Introduction We have enough it is now ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

When Things Change With Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 11, 2021

Shows a progression in our relationship with Jesus

John 2 (1) When things change with Jesus - Read John 2:1-12 This passage begins with the words, “on the third day”. Evidently this event took place shortly after the events that had occurred in John chapter 1. Jesus had called some disciples and they were traveling with Him, hanging out with ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow Through Suffering Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Peter tells us there is no need to fear suffering for it is the path to blessing. It’s was that way for Jesus and He has appointed this the path for every believer.

Zeus ordered the creation of a new goddess because of his sheer boredom. According to In Greek mythology, Zeus had run out of other goddess to seduce, so he had Pandora created. Pandora was given a mysterious box and was told that whatever she did, she was not to open this box. She resisted the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Never Too Old To Serve

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 3, 2022

Maybe you happen to be reaching the age of retirement. You need to realize that accepting your age can lead to losing the best years of your life. Do not become inactive and resigned, but continue to serve the Lord's kingdom.

Tyron Edwards stated, “Age does not depend upon years, but upon temperament and health. Some men are born old, and some never grow old.”(1) Sophia Loren said, “There is a fountain of youth: it is in your mind, your talents, and the creativity that you bring to your life and to the lives of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:9-18, Joshua 14:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Deadly Sins Of Bible Study

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 31, 2023

The Bible is of supreme importance to Christians. We do not worship it, but it tells us of the God we do worship. It is assumed that Christians desire to study the Bible.

The Seven Deadly Sins of Bible Study and How You Can Avoid Them Based on an Article By Jack Kuhatschek __________________ The Seven Deadly Sins of Bible Study and How You Can Avoid Them is based heavily on an article by Jack Kuhatschek that I had in my files. I couldn’t find a link to it on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope When I Feel Unworthy Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Dec 13, 2023

Do you feel unworthy? Unneeded? Unwanted? Christmas reminds us of our value. God did several things to communicate our value to Him when Jesus was born. What did God do?

Years ago, a champion chess player named Paul Morphy visited a museum and saw a picture called: “One more move.” As a champion chess player this picture stopped Morphy in his tracks. You see, the picture was a piece of art that showed a man playing chess with the devil; assumedly as a game for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Moab Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2022

Despite a scarcity of archaeological evidence, the existence of the Kingdom of Moab prior to the rise of the Israelite state has been deduced from a colossal statue erected at Luxor by Pharaoh Ramesses II, which lists Moab among a series of nations conquered during a campaign.

Moab Moab is the name of an ancient Levantine kingdom (a person who lives in or comes from the Levant) whose territory is today located in the modern state of Jordan. The land is mountainous and lies alongside much of the eastern shore of the Dead Sea. The existence of the Kingdom of Moab is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist