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Becoming A Donkey For Jesus

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 20, 2001

Jesus rode a donkey into one city. Can He ride you into your city? Learn how this possibility can become a reality. And let Him ride!

There are many things that I hope I never do. There are also many things that I never thought I would do. And I am about to do something, actually, say something, that I never thought I would have ever said. I want to make a confession, a declaration, a proclamation: I WANT TO BE A DONKEY FOR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Things God Hates

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002

Seven Sins that top the list of God’s displeasure.

“The Things That God Hates” Proverbs 6:16-19 "These six things does the Lord hate. Yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18An heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19A false witness ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

How God Sees A Broken Contrite Heart

Contributed by David Austin on May 23, 2006

The best way back to God after a life rebellion is to be broken,

HOW GOD SEES A BROKEN CONTRITE HEART If rebellion is the worst place you can be spiritually, and it is, to have a heart that is broken and ready to receive direction from God is right where God wants you. It is the best place to be spiritually. Psa 34:18 The LORD [is] ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By Scripture Alone Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

One of the basic questions of the Reformation was where does our authority come from? Answer: From Scripture alone.

By Scripture Alone John 5:30-47 Four key questions of Protestantism: How is a person saved? Where does religious authority lie? What is the church? What is the essence of Christian living? Luther’s new answers: Salvation by faith alone, not by works. Religious authority is not in the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Honoring Your Mother

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Apr 17, 2001

Give your mother the honor she deserves

HONORING YOUR MOTHER ROMANS 13:7 & 1TIM 5:18 I. BACKGROUND OF THESE SCRIPTURES A. Rom 13:7 - taxes are to be paid, respect and honor are to be given to those over you according to their position B. 1 Tim 5:18 - as the ox in the O.T. would turn the mill to grind wheat, barley or other grain it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:18, Romans 13:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Through A Baby's Eyes

Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 25, 2004

At this season of celebration of the Birth of our Lord, let us remember that the eyes that beamed tender truths as a Baby are later seen as coals of flaming fire when He stood before John in His glory! Rev. 1:14

“THROUGH A BABY’S EYES.” Luke 2: 21-35 Int. In one of the issues of the Farmers Almanac has in it a list of poems written by school children. These were written about the child’s view of a perfect world. Although the kids who were selected as winners ranged over seven states and one foreign ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mending The Mind Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008

Take no prisoner, if they are not obedient make them obedient you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

HOW LONG MUST I WRESTLE WITH MY THOUGHTS AND EVERY DAY HAVE SORROW IN MY HEART? HOW LONG WILL MY ENEMY TRIUMPH OVER ME? Psalm 13:2 THE OCCUPATION OF OUR MINDS Prior to becoming Christians our minds were enemy territory, blinded and bound by Satan. He set up ’strongholds of arguments’ and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Thirst

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 13, 2010

Fifth Word of a Seven-Last-Words service, summing up the first four as Jesus’ thirst for others, for salvation, for God, and finally for His own needs. Gethsemane Baptist Church, Washington, DC

True spirituality is to know that we have needs. It is only those who pose as ultra-spiritual who deny their needs. True spirituality is to need help, and to ask for it. Spiritual maturity means knowing when we are not adequate and knowing that it is all right to ask for help. It is only the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

New Year’s Wish!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 30, 2009

We have many wishes for the coming year, but we often miss the most important ones.

Introduction: There is a story. A fortune-teller gazes into a crystal ball and says to her client, a frog: "You are going to meet a beautiful young woman with great smiles and lofty dreams of helping people who are miserably ill. From the moment she sets eyes on you, she will have an insatiable ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Burden Of God”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 22, 2009

The driving force of this word to God’s people is to bring them back to the place of genuine gratitude, respect, reverence, honor and love for the Lord (1:6, 11, 14; 2:5; 3:5, 16; 4:2, & 5).

MALACHI 1:1-5 This book is filled with Theological lessons, Christological (about Jesus) lessons, Eschatological (end times) lessons and practical lessons - we will focus on the later. It will jolt your modesty. But it’s a Word from God. This book is written in time when you would have thought ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

It's Time To Pray

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 2, 2007

It is not the time for complaining, or criticizing, or becoming weary or depressed. It is time to Pray.

It is such a tragedy that the greatest power there is on earth is so often overlooked. We suffer so much at the hands of the enemy that could so easily be avoided if we just took time to pray. It is not that the enemy is so strong, that many of Gods people are discouraged and defeated, but because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Behold, I Am Sending You Out

Contributed by Earl Graston on Jul 17, 2007

Be prepared for trouble to come.

Behold I Am Sending You Out Matthew 10:16-23 (AMP) 16 Behold, I am sending you out like sheep in the midst of wolves; be wary and wise as serpents, and be innocent (harmless, guileless, and without falsity) as doves. 17 Be on guard against men [whose way or nature is to act in opposition to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hopelessness Of The Hell-Bound Hypocrite

Contributed by Aaron Brown on Sep 27, 2001

A searching, satire on the prevalent hypocrisy in the church: with humorous reflections on the preacher, prayer, choir, deacons, and ushers.

**** Disclaimer **** This sermon’s intent is to highlight hypocrisy in all levels of the church where the enemy is trying to deceive and infiltrate. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO OFFEND OR BE JUDGEMENTAL. I love all people and my heart yearns that all would be saved. He that winneth souls is wise (Prov. ...read more

Scripture: Job 27:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Man! Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

To be a man means that you will observe what the Lord requires, walk in the ways of the Lord, keep the laws of the Lord. Then, you will receive the promise of God.

Sunday, November 4, 2007 “Be a Man!” Text: 1Kings 2: 1 – 4 The Men of Union have selected as there theme: Union Men: Rebuilding the Wall’s of God’s City. Indeed as in all themes of the past each is founded on the premise that Union Men will be a man. In my opinion over the next two Sundays we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Free Indeed

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008

We search for liberty for the here and now, while sometimes forgetting we are created as spiritual beings for eternity.

Free Indeed   Text: Jn. 8:31-36 PPHC – July 2, 2006 A.M.   Statue of Liberty: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me. I lift my lamp beside the golden door.”   How ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Pentecostal