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War Of The Walls

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 26, 2009

Just as God used two American generals to rebuild a wartorn world after WWII, so he used Nehemiah to build Jerusalem and will use us to rebuild our society and our church, despite the naysayers and those who say it cannot be done.

No one was quite sure when sundown came, for it was already too dark too see. The enormous clouds of dust and debris had filled the air for hours, and a choking darkness engulfed the sky. The moments of destruction had been so horrible, so swift and so complete, that those left alive could ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Plus Poverty Equals Wealth

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 7, 2009

World Hunger Sunday, 1989: We will find joy in giving if we make our giving a priority, if it is done proportionately and sacrificially, and if we see it as a privilege.

The notion is going around in some circles that poor people are happy people. Have you heard that? It’s a kind of romantic idea, that poor people are happy people, that when you have nothing you at least have each other, you at least depend on God … you know all the usual things that are said. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Pain Turned Into Joy Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 12, 2009

It seems unreal that pain could be turned into joy. Yet pain is the very stuff of joy. It will come, not instantaneously, but completely. The risen Christ proves this, and can transform our disappointments, disillusionments, and shame into joy.

“You will have pain, but y our pain will turn into joy.” That brings back memories of the doctor’s office and that giant needle moving ever closer. “This will hurt a little bit.” A little bit! When you are a year old, it hurts a lot, and there is no joy in it. No, I do not remember being one ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Applying Faith In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 10, 2014

Attitude, Obedience, What God Accepts

LIFE APP – Applying Faith In Our Lives James 1:19-27 (p. 847) September 14, 2014 Introduction: As I get ready for this message from our Life App series...I thought of a conversation I had with a young man named Shannon. He was newly married and had been a Christian for about a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Three Hearts - 1 Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 18, 2017

Part 2 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha."

One lesson Israel learned from God is that when they honor God, God honors them. God takes care of them. God works with them and for them. Nevertheless, if they dishonor God, God judges them. God deals with Israel in the context of covenant faithfulness. That is what we learn in this story of two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:1-14, 1 Kings 12:26, 1 Kings 18:21, Matthew 6:24, Revelation 3:15, Deuteronomy 10:12, 2 Chronicles 17:3, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

One Mother's Prayers

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 14, 2018

Mother's Day Message how one mother's prayers (Hannah) changed the course of a nation.

1 Samuel 1:8–18 (NKJV) 8 Then Elkanah her husband said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? Why do you not eat? And why is your heart grieved? Am I not better to you than ten sons?” 9 So Hannah arose after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh. Now Eli the priest was sitting on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Who Intercedes Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 12, 2019

Romans 8:26-27

STRAIGHT FROM ROMANS 8 - The Spirit Who Intercedes June 5, 2022 Romans 8:26-27 Introduction: Anyone here ever have to depend on someone else for something? I know that’s almost a rhetorical question, because all of us have! But think about a time where you were sick…or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Loving Father Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jun 8, 2021

Father's Day: The father should be the hero of this parable. He had been watching and waiting with love and patience. Like the father who was looking for his son to return, the Lord is waiting for us to come home to Him.

Luke chapter fifteen contains three parables. The third parable, which we are going to look at this morning, is sometimes called, “The Parable of the Prodigal Son.” Commentator William Barclay says, “For centuries the third parable has been called ‘The Parable of the Prodigal Son.’ It would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Incompletion Of Conquest Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

Here, the Israelites became distracted from their purpose by a desire for worldly gain. They sought a more luxurious existence, with the ease of someone else doing all the work, and they ran from battle and confrontation.

In 1797 the governor of Louisiana granted Daniel Boone ten thousand acres of land in Missouri; however, he failed to make the trip to New Orleans to complete the title. He instead became distracted by an opportunity to be appointed chief of the district of St. Charles.(1) While he was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 16:9-10, Joshua 17:12-13, Judges 1:27-33, Judges 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hoarder Or Steward? Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

This parable illustrates the deceitfulness of guarded wealth. It is a stewardship parable, in the fact that it addresses the issue of our use of resources, both monetary and spiritual. The lesson we will learn is “use it, or lose it.”

This morning’s message is entitled “Hoarder or Steward?” O. S. Hawkins, who is with GuideStone Financial Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, asks, “At the end of your life will you be considered a hoarder or a steward?”(1) We’re going to look at a parable this morning; one which is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Adoption Day Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 17, 2015

Our Adoption, God's providence, Love

FOLLOW THE LEADER – Adoption Day 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 (pg. 825) August 23, 2015 Introduction: Have you ever loved someone so much that after a period of time you had to see them again? I mean you just couldn’t stand being separated from them? And maybe, because of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Sees The Heart

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2023

When we make choices, we tend to go for the eye-candy factor and make choices based on appearances. God always looks at what is inside the person’s heart, where we look at their appearance.

GOD SEES THE HEART (Lent, March 19, 2023) Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16:1-13  The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Words And Their Consequences

Contributed by Jeremy Long on Oct 7, 2024

How many of you know that our words have consequences? That what comes out of our mouth has eternal significance? Learn today that our spoken WORDS can have eternal significance and consequence. Which words will you be allowing to proceed out of your mouth??

Words and their consequences. I may be on track to get cancelled today. We need to talk about something that is probably going to rub someone the wrong way. And to that I will say………..Deal with it! Because I dealt with it first and it came down on me first and it was not pretty!! Did I just ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Proverbs 18:21, Matthew 12:36

Denomination: *other

Guideline #5: Step Out With A Bold Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 14, 2003

Active faith: what it requires and the results of its implementation in the church

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: HEBREWS 11:1-6 TITLE: Guideline #5: “STEP OUT WITH A BOLD FAITH” (Material basically from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. A little old lady was given a much desired mission assignment to the Apache ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rev It Up, Hop It Up, Tone It Up, Tune It Up

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2003

Some things need to be revved up.

INTRO.- ILL.- One lady said, “I always do my exercises regularly every morning. Immediately after waking I always say sternly to myself, “Ready now. Up. Down. Up. Down!” And after two strenuous minutes I tell myself, “OKAY, NOW TRY THE OTHER EYELID.” ILL.- Mark Twain once said, “The only way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ