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Advent: The Tenderness Of God

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 7, 2008

The arm of God rules, and the arms of God are tender.

These are words of comfort for a rejected and downcast people. They are words of comfort for a sinful people; for God’s people. They are words of comfort! “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God” (40:1). Are you and I prepared to be instruments of God’s comfort to rejected people, instruments ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Kind Of Giver God Loves

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 28, 2009

Sunday Night Memory Verses. Giving verses in Sept

THE KIND OF GIVER GOD LOVES 9/27/09 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 A. PRINCIPLE Vs. 6 1. Spiritual Principle a. Galatians 6:7-10 (KJV) 7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap. 8 For he that sows to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Authentic

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 16, 2008

BEING REAL IN CHRIST JESUS.

AUTHENTIC 1 TIM 3:1-7/ TITUS 1:7-11 INTRO: QUALITIES OF A BISHOP 1: BLAMELESS A) NOT SINLESS B) WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BLAMELESS C) IT MEANS TO BE AUTHENTIC OR GENUINE POINT: 1 PETER SAYS WE ARE ALL PART OF A ROYAL PRESITHOOD IN CHRIST JESUS. PAUL GIVES THE QUALITIES OF A BISHOP OR PASTOR AND ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Other

The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Bible study series on Revelation

REVELATION Ephesus 2:1-7 Pastor Brian Matherlee September 12, 2007 Remember the letter of Revelation would have been read in every church in its entirety. The people of Ephesus would have heard what God was saying to Philadelphia and vice-versa. Lest we feel too badly or too good about our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

To Hope Or Not To Hope: That Is The Question!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 15, 2006

Christian believers are encouraged to have hope for this life and the next. Many people in our community live without hope. How about us?

To hope or not to hope: that is the question! St. Paul is communicating some really important information to the Church and it is information which is important for us today. Indeed, it is information which, if true, will bring hope to thousands upon thousands of people in our country, if we are ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Don't Play With Fire

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Feb 18, 2006

THERE ARE SOME THINGS AND PEOPLE YOU SHOULD NOT PLAY WITH. NADAB AND ABIHU LEARNED THAT GOD IS SUCH A PERSON. THE HEBREW WRITER WAS ABSOLUTE WHEN WRITING "GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE."

DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE (PT. 1/5) LEVITICUS 10:1-3 INTRO: CERTAIN THINGS/PEOPLE – YOU DO GOOD NOT TO PLAY WITH. BLENDER KNIFE MATCHES FIRE HEBREWS 12:29 “GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE.” GOD – IS NOT ONE TO BE PLAYED WITH. ADAM/EVE . . . ANANIAS/SAPPHIRA . . . SUCH IS THE CASE IN OUR TEXT LEVITICUS, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Move For God

Contributed by Brian Kluth on Feb 15, 2007

Five Keys For Moving Forward Together

1 – MOVE ONWARD WITH GOD’S STIRRING Scriptures: Ezra 1:1-4 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken by Jeremiah, the LORD moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and to put it in writing: "This is what ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes For A Real Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 12, 2006

What is important to remember this Christmas so that we can maintain the right spirit

Text: Luke 1:46-55 Title: What makes for a real Christmas Spirit? Introduction Earlier this week one of our local radio stations had people call in with their nomination for “Worst Christmas Song ever.” Nominations so far include “The Chipmunks Christmas song”, “I saw Santa kissing mommy”, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Graveyards, Grace And Great Adventures With Jesus

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 2, 2008

When you are on mission for Jesus, you go to unexpected places, meet untouched people and see his unequaled power.

Graveyards, Grace and Great Adventures with Jesus Mark 5:1-20 Introduction: Close your eyes and think with me for just a moment. If you could go anywhere in the world and participate in some adventure, where would you go and what would you do? Would you go to Africa on safari? Would you scale ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Churches That Survive

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 28, 2007

jesus gives the keys for the churches survival in a hostile world

Intro: the other night a report was given that about 3000 churches close annually in the United States. When you hear a report like this the first thought is I wonder what attributed to the decline and closure of a church. Did it lose vision? Did it get older and not make adjustments to minister to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"A Perfect Example Of A Perfect Church"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 6, 2007

Do you want a full Church house with new converts? Here are four principles given to us by the example of Rahab. Her house of harlotry became a haven for the lost!

Title: An Old Testament Model of a New Testament Church Text: Joshua 2:8-24 Introduction: God has a desire that his house may be full. There is a picture of a full Church found in the Old Testament. It is the house of Rahab the Harlot. Can you imagine the great transformation that took place ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

Trials Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 22, 2011

A study of the book James

James 1:1-2-James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Church. The Way Its Supposed To Be Series

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007

Discusses the biblical admonitions related to the Lord’s church

Church. The Way it’s supposed to be. Colossians 2:4-7 Five characteristics of a church that pleases God. It is: 1. Perceptive enough to withstand sweet talk § We will never deny that worldly wisdom is arguable. Robertson -The art of persuasion is the height of oratory, but it easily degenerates ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 14, 2016

This was a devotional talk during the holiday season to express the unique role Jesus has as God's Prince of Peace in which he represents God to us and brings Shalom to the world.

1. Peace Video (WWI story of temporary peace on the front lines) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdobquf1zms 2. Prince of Peace – Isaiah 9.6 I. The King was to be God’s Prince A. The King was to Represent God to the People 1. Thomas Jefferson attended church every Sunday as an example to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look On Us!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 31, 2015

The word ‘US’ has vanished from our vocabulary! ‘ME’ stands out! If at all the word ‘US’ operates, it is for agitation and not for edification! Hear me out today please!

Look on us! Acts 3:1”And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us.” Many times we focus on the healing of the 40 year old man who sat near the temple, but I would like you to focus on the words of Peter and John here: ’Look on us!” Rarely we hear ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal