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Esau Meets A Changed Man Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 9, 2022

After Jacob wrestles with God and becomes Israel he must face his brother Esau He fled from him 20 years earlier. Prayer can break down the barriers. It was sin that made the two brothers enemies. It was God’s grace that made the two enemies brothers.

Before Augustine became a Christian, he lived a life of sin. Then he became a changed man. When a woman of immorality and his former mistress saw Augustine, he passed by her. What are you doing? she asked, don’t you recognize me? It is I? Yes, Augustine said, but it is no longer I. The man who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Three Altars Of Abraham

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 20, 2015

Every day we must set aside time to come to our personal altar where we read His word, worship Him in song and pray. Here we will encounter Him afresh and He will teach us His ways. If we don’t have such a time we must build it now!

THE THREE ALTARS OF ABRAHAM (Putting God First) Book Ezra: Altar, Temple and Walls – Remnant People Genesis 12:1-18 INTRODUCTION: True worship takes place in the context of obedience to God (Genesis 12:1-5) - not merely a feeling or a form. For Abraham it was in the process of obeying ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Word Of Hope Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2019

God's plan for Israel and Jerusalem goes beyond the current struggles the people are facing. The future is beautiful and glorious. God will establish His Kingdom through Israel.

Zechariah started to speak when the remnant resumed the rebuilding of the Temple. • His first words were ‘repent and return to God’, never to repeat the mistake of the past and reject God again. • They would have understood, having suffered the wrath of God and 70 years in exile. God has not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-13, Ephesians 2:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deep: Awareness #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 27, 2019

Jesus broke through the individual & social stereotypes to carry the message of hope (eternal life).

Today, we begin a new message series we’ve entitled, “DEEP.” It’s not a take-off on that bad 80’s movie nor are we going to about some prosperity gospel theme about the money you have to give. However, we will be attempting to wrestle with three areas of personal and corporate growth: pride, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Out Of God's Way Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

Part 6 of "Being the Church," focusing on the crucial importance of letting God have His way in the life of a church.

Stephen N. Collins 7/13/2008 Being the Church Part 6: Getting Out of God’s Way Scripture: Acts 11:1-18 Icebreaker: I can’t hardly stand to wear my contacts anymore. So when I got my new, thick, black-rimmed glasses, I got them because I wanted something modern and stylish that I wouldn’t be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Promise To Abram Renewed Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 10, 2009

As we continue to follow the life of Abraham one would think after a event like separating from his own flesh and blood (Lot), that things would be different. But it is in times like these that God shines through.

Abraham: Following in the Footsteps Of Faith GOD’S PROMISE TO ABRAM RENEWED Genesis 13:14-18 Intro: Last week we looked at the trouble that arose between Abram and Lot, over the feeding of their livestock. And we learned just how each man handled that situation. Abram handled it with peace and in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:14-18, Genesis 15:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

So You Call Yourself A Pastor 3 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 16, 2009

Exposition of Acts 20:28-31 about the last two of four charges that Paul gives the Ephesian elders about how to pastor

D. Opening Ill: tell a story about Fred Osgood, the only person who ever questioned anything I did… B. Background to passage: the setting is Miletus where Paul has decided to stay, not going to Ephesus because there is not enough time on his way to Jerusalem to carry the offering to the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Of Whom Are You A Reflection?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 16, 2009

Christians are to be a reflection of Christ. Are you reflecting Him?

OF WHOM ARE YOU A REFLECTION? 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Introduction: A small child asked his father, "Dad, what is a Christian?" The father replied, "A Christian is a person who loves and obeys God. He loves his friends and neighbors, and even his enemies. He prays often, is kind, gentle, and holy, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fair Weather Christians Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 25, 2009

Like fair weather friends, fair weather Christians only serve God when the going is easy.

Fair Weather Christians Job 2 (Series: Serving God in Difficult Times) Has anyone heard the phrase “Fair Weather Friend”? Can you tell me what it means? OK lets apply it to Christians walk with the Lord. What do you think a fair weather Christian would be? Lets examine the second chapter in ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

When The Impossible Becomes Possible Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 14, 2008

Abram comes to find that God works out the impossible in the midst of personal pain

When the Impossible Becomes Possible Genesis 15:1-5 Series: Essential 100 January 13, 2008 Morning Service Introduction Pain was not part of God’s original plan for creation but when sin entered, pain became a part of human life. Pain seems to be a recurring theme throughout the scriptures. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 29, 2022

The story of King Saul’s utter demise unfolds in 1 Samuel 15. The man who stood head and shoulders above all the people is imploding like a skyscraper building with the walls blown out.

The bigger they are the harder they fall. It is dramatic to see a skyscraper building brought to the ground. Dynamite blows out the walls and the building collapses to the ground. What once filled the skyline becomes reduced to a pile of rubble. The story of King Saul’s utter demise unfolds in 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Words (Exodus 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 27, 2024

Did Jesus reinforce the Ten Commandments in the letter or in the Spirit? Let's look at Exodus 20.

The Ten Commandments or Ten Words have been a standard of conduct down through history. How did Jesus apply them, in the letter or the Spirit? Let’s look at Exodus 20. Then God spoke all these words: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt— from the house of slavery. You ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Hope In Difficult Times"

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 15, 2025

Each of us undoubtedly faces hardships, without exception. These difficulties can arise unexpectedly, through no fault of our own. However, some challenges are the result of our own actions.

"Finding Hope in Difficult Times" (Lessons from the Life of Joseph) Each of us undoubtedly faces hardships, without exception. These difficulties can arise unexpectedly, through no fault of our own. However, some challenges are the result of our own actions. Therefore, we must not blame ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:8, Genesis 50:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Hasty Judgment (Joshua 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 25, 2025

How easy is it to make a hasty judgment without complete evidence? Let's begin in Joshua 22.

Have we ever made a false judgment based upon incomplete evidence? Let’s begin in Joshua 22. Were the two and a half tribes faithful in helping their brethren conquer the land? Do we help each other in the church to conquer sin? Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

David's Mighty Men Protect Keilah From The Philistines Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

David is inspired by God to move to protect Israel from an enemy nation that has constantly assaulted them. The Philistines are attacking Keilah. David asks God what to do.

One day news came to David that the Philistines were at Keilah stealing grain from the threshing floors. David asked the Lord, “Should I go and attack them?” “Yes, go and save Keilah,” the Lord told him. -1st Samuel 23:1-2 David gang of followers are hiding out in the caves, in the fields, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:26-29

Denomination: Salvation Army