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What God Can Do With Fear

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 18, 2021

Fear is a sign of conquest. The fearful lose and the confident win.

What God Can Do with Fear Thank you for listening to GodNAmerica’s weekday podcast. My name is Perry Greene, I am your host. You may find us at GodNAmerica.com for more information and resources. There are certain themes that I have been catching myself repeating. Fear is one of those. I think it ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Watchful Eye

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 6, 2023

"He who watches over you will not slumber" (Psalm 121:3)

The Hubble Space Telescope has taken a number of photos of the Helix Nebula that caught the curiosity of the scientists. Some astronomers describe it as “a trillion-mile-long tunnel of glowing gases.” At its center is a dying star that has ejected dust and gas stretching toward its outer rim. ...read more

Denomination: Other

You’re Not Alone

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 18, 2023

“Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

2 Kings 6:14-23 (NKJV) You’re not Alone February 19, 2023 Intro: In chapter 2 God sends a chariot of fire with horses of fire to take up Elijah so he would not see death and Elisha witnessed his teacher Elijah being taken up by a whirlwind into heaven. So Elisha pics up his masters coat and puts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Glimpse Of Heaven - Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 31, 2011

John gives us a first glimpse into heaven. Part one deals with the "Sights" in heaven...Part two will speak to the ’Sounds’ in heaven.

“A Little Glimpse of Heaven” Part 1 Revelation 4 * We all like to sing and dream about heaven. My questions today are these: Do you really want to go there? Are you sure? Do you believe the Bible? What if the Bible rendition of heaven is vastly different than ours? We must believe God’s word, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2010

Isaiah described a future state wherein the gloom which had engulfed the people would be dismissed outright. The gloom of a sin-sick world can be dismissed. But How can it be? 7 keys/undertakings for experiencing the joy of Christmas are...

Experiencing the Joy of Christmas-I—Isaiah 8:5—9:7 Attention/Need: Gloom/Hopelessness/Melancholy/Depression/Despondency— Uncle Fred’s coming this year, We just can’t afford it, Overdrawn?, again!, Oh no!, I can’t believe this has happening, I wish this would all go away....Ahhhhh. The joyous ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hezekiah Cause Of Fall

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 15, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are we a show off? Do we live by faith and yet wanted others to live by sight? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that living by faith will benefit us more and especially if we share our faith. IV. TE

I. EXORDIUM: Are we a show off? Do we live by faith and yet wanted others to live by sight? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that living by faith will benefit us more and especially if we share our faith. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 32:24-26 (New Living Translation, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Like Jesus Loves

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 30, 2022

We can either spend our lives focused on the problems of life, or we can spend our time focusing on the Problem Solver. We can focus on what is wrong, or we can focus on the One who can make it right. Let's look at a Deacon and the legacy of love that he has left for us to remember.

Acts 7:54-60 “Love like Jesus Loves” May 29, 2022 Intro: Beginning at Acts 6:8 through the close of this chapter, Luke records the ministry and martyr of Deacon Stephen. Stephen was one of the seven men chosen to be the first Deacons of the early church. He was a man filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

Today we are going to see how Jesus can open your eyes, and what you will see when he does.

WHO DO YOU SAY I AM? Mark 8:22-9:1 INTRO: The Truman Show features Jim Carrey as a naive insurance salesman whose humdrum existence is, unbeknownst to him, being telecast live around the globe 24 hours a day. The film evolves from an intriguing premise. A corporation, personified by a sovereign ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

20/20 Vision

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

They say that hindsight is 20/20. We make decisions on a daily basis not knowing exactly how they will turn out because we are on a deadline; we go ahead and make the decision.

20/20 Vision Matthew 26:17-29 They say that hindsight is 20/20. We make decisions on a daily basis not knowing exactly how they will turn out because we are on a deadline; we go ahead and make the decision. Then we often learn new information and had we known it at the time we might have made a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

I Now See

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Oct 25, 2011

Walking in the dark when all you had to do was turn on the switch.

Many of us have all walked into a dark room or hallway before. In our journey down the road of darkness, we’ve stubbed a toe, hit an elbow, nicked a knee and hit a head. By the time you get to the end, your results are bruises aches and pains. I’m using this metaphor to illustrate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Charismatic

First Impressions Are Usually Challenging

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2022

What do you do with first impressions? Nathaniel demonstrates how wrong first impressions can be.

Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 1:35 Again athe next day John was standing 1with two of his disciples, 36 and he looked at Jesus as He walked, and *said, “Behold, athe Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. 38 And Jesus turned and saw them following, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Reasons For Desiring To See Jesus Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 8, 2022

Persons desiring to see the Christ were not only at the time of his birth. At and near his death many sought to see Jesus. As we see those around his death, let us examine why they desired to see The Christ.

REASONS FOR DESIRING TO SEE JESUS A few weeks ago, we had a lesson concerning the desire to see The Christ at the time of his birth. Today, let us examine reasons some desired to see The Christ, Jesus, just before the time of his death. Many desired to see him at the feast of Unleavened Bread ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-57, Matthew 26:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

They Wanted To See

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 21, 2021

Bartimaeus and Zacchaeus both wanted to see…

During my years in active pastoral ministry a large proportion of my reading was taken up with biblical, pastoral and theological works. So, one of the goals that I set for myself in retirement was to read more fiction. I have to admit that thus far I haven’t managed to live up to that resolution ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

The Super Bowl Of Life

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 10, 2016

Don’t be a spectator in the Super Bowl of Life

The Super Bowl of Life February 7, 2016 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t be a spectator in the Super Bowl of Life Focus Passage: Philippians 3:7-11 Supplemental Passage: "For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Eli's Sin

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 15, 2024

Eli did not lose his spiritual sight because of his physical age, but because he failed to correct the wrongdoings in the church while being in a position of God's authority.

And it came to pass at that time, while Eli was lying down in his place, and when his eyes had begun to grow so dim that he could not see. 1 Samuel 3:2 Eli’s sin was that being in position of God’s authority, he failed to correct the wrongdoings of his sons and God’s house. Being in a position of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:2