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Don't Lose Your Head!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 11, 2024

Herod's bad decisions, compromise, and pride created a prime situation in which to be taken advantage of and tricked into executing John the Baptist. We can learn from Herod and learn not to be so gullible.

THE EXECUTION OF JOHN THE BAPTIST HAS GOT TO BE ONE OF THE MOST INTRIGUING, TANTALIZING, AND SADISTIC PASSAGES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. ONE MIGHT EVEN QUESTION HOW THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE COULD EVEN QUALIFY FOR A SUNDAY SERMON! JUST THE MARRIAGE ALONE, JOHN THE BAPTIST WAS CORRECT IN REBUKING HEROD ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29, Leviticus 20:21, Habakkuk 2:15, Matthew 5:34-37, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 John 4:1, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Set Christ Apart As Holy And Acknowledge Him

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 18, 2016

To show that we need to sanctify the LORD JESUS as Holy for He will be the One to give us the right words whenever we are defending our faith.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a good speaker? No. All the words that I speak are entrusted to me by GOD'S SPIRIT. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to sanctify the LORD JESUS as Holy for He will be the One to give us the right words whenever we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Priority One – Making Love Of God The #1 Focus Of Your Home Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

Our homes deserve our attention to making sure that our love for God is priority one. This message is to set the groundwork for a series on the family.

Matthew 22:35-40 Have you done your homework? Aren’t you parents glad that summer’s here and you can quit asking it? We expert parents know that you’re supposed to say that so that later you’re not saying, “What went wrong on this report card!?” Schoolwork is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Carry Your Cross

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Apr 25, 2004

Many would say they are committed Christians but what is their level of service?

Carry Your Cross Mark 8:34-38 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Mark 8: 34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. NKJ Need: Every believer needs to make a conscious ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Patience Of The Man Job ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James exhorts new testament Christians to be patient like the farmers, the prophets and now he exhorts Christians to pattern their patience after the patience of Job.

INTRODUCTION #29 1. Open your bibles to James 5:11. 2. The context of this verse is encouraging Christians to be patient. (1) James 5:7a&8 refer to Christians being patient when they are mistreated. James gives the example of rich employers holding back part of the wages of their employees and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do We Deal With Suffering And Loss?

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 29, 2009

This sermon was written after my wife birthed our third child stillborn. It came from my heart and I hope that it will help you prepare to help others or even begin to heal you hurt.

Intro: In a world starved for life. Life without aging, life without pain, life without hurt, how do we as Christ followers respond to loss? Do we scream and yell because we don’t understand, sometimes, do we talk it out, sometimes, do we tell God we’re angry and we want to know why, of course. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Lost Jesus In Your Life?

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

How easy it is to sometimes lose Jesus in our lives.

“Have you lost Jesus in your life?” Luke 2:41-52 This morning we are going to look at a unique story about Jesus. It is unique because it is the only recorded story describing an event that took place during the childhood of Jesus. It is also unique because Luke is the only writer to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Hold On To What You Have

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 22, 2010

Keep hold unto whom God has promised.

Rev 3:1-7 3 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Problems Occur When We Tarry By The Stuff

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014

We can lose sight of the goal when we TARRY BY THE STUFF...

PROBLEMS USUALLY HAPPEN AT BAD TIMES... TARRY BY THE STUFF.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NOTHING CREATES MORE DEEP SEATED ANXIETIES THAN THE FALSE ASSUMPTION THAT LIFE SHOULD BE FREE FROM ANXIETIES... THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN... I. DAVID HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR HIS LIFE, HIS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be The Light Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 19, 2023

Seasons have come and gone but God has been good to us. God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION Be the light! Praise the Lord! We greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus. Welcome to our New Year Service. In a few minutes, we are going to say goodbye to this year and a great year is awaiting us. Let’s thank God for 2022. God has been faithful. Seasons have come and gone but God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13, Matthew 5:3, Matthew 5:11, 1 John 1:5, Matthew 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Heavens Are As Brass Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 3, 2014

A sermon series revealing the secret to experiencing great intimacy with God, even when the clouds of darkness are looming overhead and God seems a million miles away.

When The Heavens Are As Brass Throughout the years of my life as a Christian I have experienced an ever deepening holy dissatisfaction with spiritual mediocrity and have continued in desire to draw closer to God’s majesty - yearning for more of His glory. But it hasn’t exactly been a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self-Control Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 18, 2022

We must learn to exercise self-control in various areas of our life.

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever wanted to do something new, or have you tried to make some changes in your life that you know would improve your life? • Were you successful in implementing the changes you sought? IF so, why were you successful? • If you failed, do you know why? • Today we will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Without A Vision We Die Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 11, 2016

Priorities, Focus, Church Life

AN “I” EXAM: Restoring Our Vision for Christ’s Mission – Without a Vision We Die Proverbs 29:18 (p. 458) April 17, 2016 Introduction: I took my 90 year old mom to the eye doctor a little while ago...she suffers with glaucoma...I won’t give you all the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Future Hope Motivates Present Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

This message is the second of 13 exploring how a future focus motives a present Faithfulness

“Future Hope Motivates Present Faithfulness” Pt 2 Review X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD B. FUTURE INHERITANCE C. INTERMEDIATE HOME D. RENEWED HEAVEN AND EARTH – Our permanent home E. PRESENT HELP FROM A FUTURE HOPE Does contemplating a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 13 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Final message n this series continuing the discusion of checking our value system as kingdom kids.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Pt 13 “Recalibrating Our Values 2” Review The Bible warns against three deadly viruses that threaten the effectiveness of the church of Jesus Christ. ? Guard against failing to appropriate God’s amazing enabling grace; available and sufficient. ? Guard against ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance