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Jew & Gentile, Equal Before God

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 4, 2023

How can we recognize sin yet not be judgmental of others? Is it because we should also recognize that we are all guilty of sin?

How can we recognize sin yet not be judgmental of others? Is it because we should also recognize that we are all guilty of sin? You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Will Stand Before God's Judgment Throne

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 7, 2005

We Will Stand Before God’s Judgment Throne 1) Are you ready for what you’ll see? 2) Are you ready for what He’ll see?

The Internet is a handy tool, don’t you think? For example now, before you go on a trip, you can see whether or not that lodge described as “rustic” is a comfy place with oversized chairs and fireplace, or whether it’s nothing more than a bunkhouse that lacks indoor plumbing. You would want to know ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Events 10 To 6 Days Before The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 27, 2010

At least nine outstanding events are reported relating to Christ showing His courage as He was about to experience the crucifixion and He responded so unselfishly He demonstrated His love for lost man over and over again.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles please to Matt. 20:17&ff. 2. Do we have anyone present that has ever ridden a donkey? (1) Maybe Heather Walton! Or maybe Joshua or Caleb or Paul? I think that they are the only ones that own donkeys. (2) Misty used to ride a barrel racing horse. Most of you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-34, Matthew 20:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Before We Say It, He Said It Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 24, 2020

No one loves the church the way Jesus does. In Ephesians 5, Paul tells us six ways Jesus showed his love for his bride--the church.

Please open your Bibles to Ephesians 5, as we begin a new series called “I Love My Church.” You know, our lives are basically made up of two different kinds of places. There are places we have to go, and there are places we get to go. School. That’s a have to go place, isn’t it? Although, after ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday Before Lent. "Showing God's Glory"

Contributed by Stuart Mousir-Harrison on Feb 13, 2010

10-15 sermon on the Revised Common Lectionary readings for the Sunday Before Lent, Year C.

OT Reading: Exodus 34: 29-end NT Reading: 2 Cor 3:12- 4:2 Gospel: Luke 9: 28-36 We set tremendous store on first impressions. We can’t really help it, it’s all part of the human condition. That first impression may be based upon something as small as a name, or something about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Anglican

Model Church Acts 13: 1-4 Series

Contributed by Thomas Pramod Rao on Jun 5, 2021

MODEL CHURCH ACTS 11 : 19-30 God is looking at the Church in these times to stand up and be the Church

Introduction The early Church was struggling due to a lot of persecutions arising out of the stoning of stephen ,, the entire pharisee world was against Christianity and Judaism raised its ugly head.. In such kind of hostile circumstances Christians were thrown out of their homes and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

The Christian’s Litmus Test Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 7, 2012

Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian.

Title: The Christian’s Litmus Test I Text: I John 4:7-21 Thesis: Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian. (Part 1 - This week I will speak on the love of God for us and next week we will look at Our love for others.) Introduction I am not a scientist but I do remember learning ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Pattern Of Preaching - Acts 26:20

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2011

Learn from the Apostle Paul his pattern of his first preaching in Damascus.

Paul's Pattern Of Preaching - Acts 26:20 Acts 26:20 First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and to the Gentiles also, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds. I. Start From Where You Are II. Back To Your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Modern Day Book Of Acts Church Iii Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 20, 2012

There is power in the name of Jesus.

Acts 3:13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up… 16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, They were a people of the name, that when they called upon that name, realized that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Must Happen Before Jesus Comes? Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 24, 2015

The imminence of Christ's return has been taken to a point where certain Scriptures are now just ignored. Better to see imminence as a personal thing, which it truly is!

6. WHAT MUST COME BEFORE CHRIST? From this point on, I am assuming that Paul spoke the truth when he gave the fact of II Thessalonians 2. And that Peter also spoke the truth when he told his people to look for Jesus, though many things were coming first. Assuming there is no secret rapture, since ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Can A Man Be Right Before God?

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 6, 2007

How can sinful people get rid of their sin, and be right with God.

How Can a Man Be Right Before God? Genesis 15:6, Romans 4 How can a person really be right before God. How can a person be justified before God. We use the word Justify all the time. You are just trying to justify your actions? What do we mean? Explain, Excuse, Blame, etc. When we are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Some Things You Need Before Leaving

Contributed by Bobby Bulger on Sep 20, 2007

A message the Lord gave me concerning our life we have to live.

Three Things You Need Before Leaving 2 Timothy 4:1-11 (1) I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; (2) Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

There's Work To Be Done Before He Returns!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 10, 2009

Message regarding what we should be doing until Jesus returns, should He do so during our lifetimes.

There’s Work to Be Done Before He Returns! Matthew 25:14-30 May 10, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATION FOR A CHANGE." Me: There were a number of times in my working career when my boss would be away, and I’d be put in charge. Some of these times ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do We Need A Noise Generator?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 28, 2016

We seem to accept there has to be great noise to find God. Sometimes God is found in the still, small voice. Sometime excessive noise can hide the message?

DO WE NEED A NOISE GENERATOR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com "The Greatest Man I Never Knew" Reba McEntire The greatest man I never knew Lived just down the hall And everyday we said hello But never touched at all He was in his paper I was in my room How was I to know he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:12, 1 Kings 20:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The World As You've Never Seen It Before

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 1, 2008

If you place your trust in Jesus, he will open your eyes to the world as you’ve never seen it before.

THE WORLD AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE March 2, 2008 John 9:1, 5-9, 13-17, 34-38 (NIV) 1 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth.... 5 “While I am in the world,” [he said], “I am the light of the world.” 6 Having said this, he spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed