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Discovering Radiant Faith

Contributed by David Scudder on May 8, 2011

Mother's Day is a good time to give honor to our mothers for all that they have done for us, but many of us look back at our parents with regret because they didn't leave us a better example of how a Christian should live.

Purpose: To challenge believers to learn from the good examples of believers who went before them. Aim: I want the listener to seek to have their faith deep enough so that it will affect those around them, especially their children. INTRODUCTION: Mother's Day is a good time to give honor to our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Searching For Home

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 18, 2022

For many people, life seems dissatisfying. They are actually searching for home; but our true home is in heaven. Until we reach heaven, Jesus is our home. This is the expanded version of a funeral sermon I did called "Looking for Home."

Some say, “Home is where the heart is.” What is home? John Ed Pearce, long-time writer for the Courier-Journal, stated, “Home is a place you grow up wanting to leave, and grow old wanting to get back to.” I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Searching for Home,” and I’m addressing this topic ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16, 2 Corinthians 5:1-8, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Sanctioned By Jerusalem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 12, 2017

Several years, perhaps as many as ten years after the gospel was first preached in Antioch, men from Cyprus and Cyrene came preaching the gospel to Jews and Gentiles. Antioch’s Gentile mission came to the attention of the Jerusalem church, which sent....

May 18, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.E.2: The Church Sanctioned by Jerusalem (11:22-24) Scripture (Acts 11:22-24; KJV) 22 Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua’s Wilderness

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 16, 2023

Moses' wilderness was near Mount Sinai for 40 years, whereas Joshua's wilderness was near the tent of meeting for many years. God was speaking directly face to face with Moses, but God was not speaking directly face to face with Joshua.

Moses' wilderness was near Mount Sinai for 40 years, whereas Joshua's wilderness was near the tent of meeting for many years. God was speaking directly face to face with Moses, but God was not speaking directly face to face with Joshua. Joshua's wilderness was that “Being in a close ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:11

Be A Forerunner!

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Nov 22, 2022

Why do many believers who claim to have faith in Jesus Christ lack the confidence to trust Him? What is your role to play in this life here on earth? Are you living up to what God has called you to do?

“Forerunner” Luke 1: 1-20 “But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John” (Luke 1:13). Why do many believers who claim to have faith in Jesus Christ lack the confidence to trust ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Blind Date?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 16, 2018

Its mind boggling isn’t it? So many want to go heaven, but so few really want to get to know the one whose coming to pick them up beyond a blind date experience, before He gets here!

The blind date Illus by Paul Fritz A father wanted to read the paper, but was being bothered by his little daughter, Vanessa. Finally, he tore a sheet out of his magazine, on which was printed the map of the world. Tearing it into small pieces, he gave it to Vanessa, and said, "Go into the other ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction & The Burnt Offering Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jan 12, 2011

Many of us have struggled to find meaning in the book of Leviticus. During this 16-week series we will look at why this book of the Old Testament is important to New Testament believers, and how our connection with this book should be as familiar as a vis

Offering: Living & Giving for the Glory of God Study of Leviticus Overview & The Burnt Offering Leviticus 1:1-17 First Family Church 317 S.E. Magazine Rd. Ankeny, IA 50021 www.firstfamilyministries.com Transcript of Message by Todd Stiles January 9, 2011 We are beginning a new series entitled ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction & The Burnt Offering Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jan 12, 2011

Many of us have struggled to find meaning in the book of Leviticus. During this 16-week series we will look at why this book of the Old Testament is important to New Testament believers, and how our connection with this book should be as familiar as a vis

Offering: Living & Giving for the Glory of God Study of Leviticus Overview & The Burnt Offering Leviticus 1:1-17 First Family Church 317 S.E. Magazine Rd. Ankeny, IA 50021 www.firstfamilyministries.com Transcript of Message by Todd Stiles January 9, 2011 We are beginning a new series entitled ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of A Depressed Saint

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 30, 2014

Psalm 13, for instance, presents the prayer of a man in deep depression. I’ll bet that most, if not all of us are depressed from time-to-time. Today, we know that depression may be the result of many different factors.

April 25, 2006 Title: The Prayer of a Depressed Saint Scripture Reading: Psalm 13:1-6 Introduction: The Psalms gives us a record of the life of God's people, Israel. It tells us of their dealings with our heavenly Father and with other nations. In the Psalms, we find great worship ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance Is The Seed Of Revival: Letter To The Church Of Laodicea Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 27, 2023

This was the banking center of Asia minor, working with money, and power and influence, business and jobs and industry, manufacturing, and goods and products. Reminds one of the United States of America, so much money, so many goods and services, and so much abundance.

“We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven. We have been preserved, the many years, in peace and prosperity. We have grown in numbers, wealth and power, as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserved us in peace ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

Who You Believe: Who Is “the Word”? (Session 3) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 3, 2010

Many people have had their lives changed by encountering Jesus Christ, the rich, the poor, the famous, the unknown, the proud, the humble, people like you and me. For over two thousand years, the teaching and truth of His words continue to influence and c

Who is “The Word”? How can the personality and life of Jesus Christ help us to know the Eternal God? Many people have had their lives changed by encountering Jesus Christ, the rich, the poor, the famous, the unknown, the proud, the humble, people like you and me. For over two thousand ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Name Will Be Called Wonderful Counselor

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 9, 2021

There are many names for Jesus in Scripture that describe Who He is. Lord of Hosts, Deliverer, King of kings, Redeemer, Savior. Because it’s Christmas time, I’d like us to reflect on the names found in a favorite Christmas passage.

Alba 12-5-2021 HIS NAME WILL BE CALLED WONDERFUL COUNSELOR Do any of you know what your name means? How did you get your name? Were you named after someone special? There are some interesting names being used out there today. They say, “A picture paints a thousand words.” In Scripture, a name ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Demons, Pigs, Restoration, And Rejection

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

Scripture presents demons not as mythological creatures, but as real beings involved in historical and future events. Jesus encountered many of them during His earthly ministry, and in His encounters, He healed the persons whom the demon or demons had taken residence.

Demons, Pigs, Restoration, and Rejection Scripture presents demons not as mythological creatures, but as real beings involved in historical and future events. Jesus encountered many of them during His earthly ministry, and in His encounters, He healed the persons whom the demon or demons had taken ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-29, Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 17, 2024

What does a minister do when he arrives at a church and many are unsaved and in leadership positions? Bringing the world’s methods into the church will cause tension. The controversial matter of women in leadership roles looked at. There must be good elders in support.

DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 3 We have been looking into areas where tensions and church conflict may arise. So far we have examined a number of these and today we continue with more, so let’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:3, Hebrews 13:8-9, 1 Timothy 2:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Chocolate, Cake And Candy Business

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 19, 2010

The title is slightly tongue in cheek, but essentially this is an all-age talk given at a Baptism service where we had an extra 100 guests, many of whom were seekers, sceptics, and not-yet-Christians. The point of the talk was to tell people that being a

If we were going to start up a new business selling sweets, cakes and chocolates – really yummy, tasty, delicious chocolates and sweets; and if there were no advertising rules – what would we do to get people to buy them? What would we say? What colours would we use for the wrapper? What video ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Anglican