Sermons on Magnifying:

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 8 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Apr 7, 2018

Part 8, the final part of this series, explores Christian worship as it existed in the first century and what it portended for Christians in later generations.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20, Acts 21:19-20, Deuteronomy 12:11, John 4:3-26, Revelation 1:10, 1 Corinthians 16:2, Acts 2:46, Matthew 14:19, Acts 20:7, John 4:23, Exodus 20:3, Romans 12:1-2, Revelation 22:8-9, Colossians 2:18, Acts 10:25-26, Philippians 3:3, Deuteronomy 6:13, Matthew 4:10, Hebrews 10:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Message Of Daniel. From Maccabean Persecution To The End Of Time. Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 8, 2015

Here is where the mystery is described but not explained. One moment we are decades before Christ's first coming, the next, we are at the second coming. Dig deep. Find the truth of this passage!

11:35a “And some of those of understanding shall fall,” Even the most righteous, most helpful, most zealous, will be slain. Here is a warning for us today not to assume anything about church members undergoing persecution for the Lord. He takes home whom He will, when He will, for His ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cross Blessing

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 12, 2010

I will call them my people, which were not my people, and her beloved which was not beloved.” “And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there shall they be called the children of the living God. (Roma

As we look at our text we read here where Joseph is presenting his two sons Ephraim and Manessah before his father Israel who by now can hardly see because of his age v.10 He is presented these two boys in whom he is going to make a divine impartation by laying hands upon them that will set them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

10 Commandments: #7 Affair-Proofing Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Florita King on Jun 6, 2019

If someone is able to respect the limit of hearing no for sex, then that is a character sign of someone who can say no to their own desires and hungers in order to serve a higher purpose, or to love another person.

AFFAIR-PROOFING YOUR MARRIAGE Ten Commandments That Build Strong Families - Part 7 Exodus 20:14 God has given us Ten Commandments for our benefit. These 10 Values are meant to protect you and protect your family from living in pain. Exodus 20:14 -- our seventh commandment -- "You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Series: Do Not Limit The Holy One Of Israel (Part 5): God Will Assign Someone To Your Case!

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Generational Wealth, also called family wealth or multi-generational wealth which is wealth passed down from one generation to another, is very significant. Christians create generational wealth by investing in the Kingdom of God. The Shunemite Woman is a typical example...

DO NOT LIMIT THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL (PART 5): GOD WILL ASSIGN SOMEONE TO YOUR CASE! 1. 2 Kings 8:1 Then Elisha spoke to the woman whose son he had restored to life, saying, “Arise and go, you and your household, and stay wherever you can; for the Lord has called for a famine, and furthermore, it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-6, Psalm 78:41

Denomination: Charismatic

God Always Gets The Glory Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 14, 2020

Make the glory of God the story of your life.

Over 8 years ago, Beth and I had the privilege of going to Israel. We were impacted by the people we went with and the places we visited. Our team consisted of 30 Asian believers from seven different countries and was led by friends of ours who teach at the East Asia Theological Seminary. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Life’s Noise Into Praise Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 1, 2024

David is so creative about praising God, that he could tell of God’s amazing deliverance from A to Z! Many of you could say the Lord has delivered me. But could you give twenty-plus praises for how the Lord delivered you?

Today, I want to speak to you about Turning Life’s Noise into Praise. We finish a small family series highlighting four attitudes that should saturate every home. Today, I want to talk to you about raising the praise level in your home. Find Psalm 34 with me, if you will. Psalm 34 is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What The Holy Spirit Does Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 20, 2023

The Spirit inside you is better than Jesus beside you.

What the Holy Spirit Does John 14:26; 15:26; 16:7-15 Rev. Brian Bill November 18-19, 2023 One of the action steps from the message last weekend was to look for and listen to the nudges of the Holy Spirit. When the Spirit prompts us and pushes us, we were challenged to practice immediate ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, John 15:26, John 16:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Escape

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 5, 2025

Temptation confronts every believer, but God’s faithfulness always provides an exit—grace stronger than sin, hope greater than failure.

“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” --- The Common Struggle Every believer knows what it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, James 1:12, Romans 5:20, Hebrews 4:15, Micah 7:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Time Is It For You?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 19, 2002

Esther is a great study in God’s hand to save his people. He uses events of history and people he choses to fulfill his will. What’s his plan for you?

The canonization of Esther in the Holy Scriptures has been a hotly debated topic for centuries. While Esther tells of a historic event in the life of God‘s people, it never once mentions God’s name. For all practical purposes Esther is in the Bible to explain the origin of the Jewish celebration ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nitty Gritty...livin' Large #6 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002

This series is based upon Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" and is designed to convince seekers that God wants their Nitty Griity lives

June 22-23, 2002 Mark 12:41-44 “Nitty Gritty…Livin’ Large” It is a mild Sabbath morning in the Palestinian City of Jerusalem. The sun has not yet risen to full strength, and yet people are already lined up all the way down the dusty road which leads to the Holy Temple. Smoke is in the air because ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving When Your World Falls Apart

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Sep 18, 2002

An important step to healing after tragedies like 9-11 is forgiveness. But how is it possible? (17th Sunday after Pentecost)

FORGIVING—WHEN YOUR WORLD FALLS APART (Matthew 18:21-35) (Review the Gospel lesson, Matthew 18:21-35. Peter asks, “How many times should I forgive?” Jesus gives a number, but his point is that we should ask another question: “How many times does God forgive me?” Put yourselves in the shoes of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Great Change

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

Through a series of testimonies, show the power of God to dramatically transform lives. Interwoven into the sermon outline, are the testimonies of members of the congregation and their testimonies

GREAT CHANGE You are on the brink of a transformation that will cause you to do what you could not do, to be what you could not be, to see what you could not see, to hear what you cannot hear. This altar is going to do for you, what a phone booth did for Clark Kent. John Calvin said the Rebirth: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 7, 2004

Waht it means to have a pure heart

Sermon on Mount Blessed are the merciful Opening illustration In the beatitudes, Jesus’ aim was to create a lifestyle in his followers that would make people think about the value of God, or to glorify God. The beatitudes start out showing us our great need for God and then the rest show us what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What About Judging Others?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 12, 2005

Scripture has much to say about judging others. Should we refuse to decline to make any assessment of others since non of us is perfect? What does scripture say?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 17, 2005 “What About Judging Others?” Matthew 7:1-12 James 4:11, 12 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture when Jesus said “judge not” was He wanting his disciples to close their eyes to all evil and error? Did he intend that managers forgo critical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Methodist