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Message 13 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:19-20 – Do Not Quench The Holy Spirit; And Use Your Gift Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 1, 2023

Paul commands the Thessalonians not to quench the Spirit. We will consider that and the ministry of the Holy Spirit, and the use of gifts given to every believer. Biblical prophecies are not to be despised through neglect or misappropriation. Victory in storms.

MESSAGE 13 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:19-20 – DO NOT QUENCH THE HOLY SPIRIT; AND USE YOUR GIFT {{1Thessalonians 5:19 Do not quench the Spirit. 1Thess 5:20 Do not despise prophetic utterances.”}} Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. (KJV) Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19, Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 24:3, Matthew 24:44, Matthew 24:42, Matthew 24:41, Ephesians 6:16, Matthew 3:11, 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-14, Ephesians 4:30, 1 Timothy 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Kings

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Dec 25, 2002

When Samuel “took the horn of oil, and anointed him,” he didn’t simply put a drop on his finger and touch his forehead with it. The entire horn would have been poured over David. Then it would have been rubbed into his body. He would have been saturated w

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org Six Kings CHRISTmas 2002 Matthew 2 Pastor Eric Aschendorf 12/22/2002 _____________________________________________________ Now the birth of JESUS CHRIST was on this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Imitation Of Christ”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 2, 2002

March 10, 2002 -- FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 You have anointed my head with oil. (Ps. 23:5) Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Color: Purple Ephesians 5:8-14 Title: “Imitation of Christ”

March 10, 2002 -- FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 You have anointed my head with oil. (Ps. 23:5) Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Color: Purple Ephesians 5:8-14 Title: “Imitation of Christ” Paul’s basic formula, “Become what you are,” determines the structure of Pauline letters. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Black Gold, Texas Tea

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 19, 2007

God never promises us that if we put our trust in Him that He is going to make us rich. He never promises that He is going to give us everything we want. He never says that we are going to strike oil. But when we accept Jesus Christ as our personal savior

Black Gold, Texas Tea; 2 Kings 4:1-7 I believe that every one of us remember the Beverly Hillbillies, most of us grew up watching Jed and all his kin. It was a great show and very realistic, right! Well it may not have been realistic but it was a good show. Could you imagine going out into the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Zechariah's Fifth Vision: Empowered For Service Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 19, 2022

How will we finish the assignments God gives us in life? In this vision, God gave Zechariah the timeless principle that answers that question. This vision in Zechariah 4 has a lampstand and two olive trees. What do they represent? What message is God sending His people in this vision?

Intro Zechariah 4 records this prophet’s 5th vision. As in the previous vision (chapter 3), God is addressing the concerns Zechariah and his companions had in their assignment to rebuild the temple and restore worship in Jerusalem. The concern dealt with in the previous visions was how can we be ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:9, Zechariah 2:3, Exodus 25:31-40, Matthew 5:14, John 9:5, Isaiah 60:1-3, John 8:12, Mark 11:22-23, Luke 4:18-19, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Steps To Greatness

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

Steps to greatness I Samuel 16:1-22 1 Samuel 16 1And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite:

Steps to greatness I Samuel 16:1-22 1 Samuel 16 1And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Intense Trials Of David's Early Life: Victory, Persecution, Battle & Patience

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 24, 2021

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you go on grieving over Saul? I have rejected him as king of Israel. But now get some olive oil and go to Bethlehem, to a man named Jesse, because I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” -1st Samuel 16:1-2

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you go on grieving over Saul? I have rejected him as king of Israel. But now get some olive oil and go to Bethlehem, to a man named Jesse, because I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” -1st Samuel 16:1-2 “So Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:12-13, 1 Samuel 16:18, 1 Samuel 19:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Fathers Blessing

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 16, 2003

This week I needed an oil change and car check-up for both of my vehicles, so I took both of my cars to Herb Winters at the Shell station here in town. (They do a great job. When I go in there, it feels like I’m going back in time when my own father would

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: This week I needed an oil change and car check-up for both of my vehicles, so I took both of my cars to Herb Winters at the Shell station here in town. (They do a great job. When I go in there, it feels like I’m going back in time when my own father would take me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:25-34, Genesis 34:1

Living With The End In Mind

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Jun 28, 2021

Peter exhorts us in 1 Peter 4:7-11 to be prayerful and demonstrate Christ through our lives because “the end of all things is near”. It is imperative that we live purposefully during these challenging times. 

Good morning brothers and sisters, welcome to Lighthouse Evangelism Online Service. Let us stand up to read the Bible passage: from 1 Peter 4:7-11 “The end of all things is near. Therefore, be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11, John 13:1, Matthew 10:42, Matthew 25:1-13, Mark 10:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Anointing Is The Symbolic Expression Of The Transmittal Of Power From God

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 2, 2002

March 10, 2002 -- FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 You have anointed my head with oil. (Ps. 23:5) Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Color: Purple 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Title: “Anointing is the symbolic expression of the transmittal of power f

March 10, 2002 -- FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Psalm 23 You have anointed my head with oil. (Ps. 23:5) Ephesians 5:8-14 John 9:1-41 Color: Purple 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Title: “Anointing is the symbolic expression of the transmittal of power from God to a human.” Chapter fifteen tells why God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Heavenly Minded Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 16, 2025

Why would the angels prompt the followers of Jesus to stop watching the sky for Jesus? Was it wrong for them to want Jesus to return? Or is there something else we need to see here?

Years ago, a famous Supreme Court Justice named Oliver Wendall Holmes said: “Some people are so heavenly minded, that they are no earthly good.” Now, I’m not exactly sure why he said that, but it has been true in the past. ILLUS: In 1823, there was a Baptist minister by the name of William ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Wait Until It's Too Late

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 13, 2017

Even the most tragic effect of catastrophe can be avoided or minimized by proper preparation. But the sad thing in life is that many people can only realize the importance of preparation when it is already too late.

DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE Even the most tragic effect of catastrophe can be avoided or minimized by proper preparation. But the sad thing in life is that many people can only realize the importance of preparation when it is already too late. Delaying is a problem of almost everybody. Here is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ang Paghihirap Ng Getsemani Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 16, 2023

Ang Getsemani ay isang magandang hardin ng mga puno ng olibo. Ang magandang hardin na ito ng mga puno ng oliba na tinatawag na Getsemani ay nangangahulugan ng oil press. Ito ang lokasyon kung saan si Jesus ay nasa matinding paghihirap, "pagdurog ng buhay mula sa kanya."

Sa edad na 27, nangaral na si George Whitefield sa napakalaking pulutong sa America, England, Scotland at Wales. Hindi siya nangaral sa mga itinatag na simbahan dahil ang kanyang mensahe sa "bagong kapanganakan" ay itinuturing na masyadong radikal. Nangaral siya sa mga bukid sa mga ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:44, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Where Our Hope Lies

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 3, 2013

The good servant of Christ Jesus must always remember that our hope lies in God who is Saviour of all people, especially of those who believe.

“If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Atmosphere Of Faith

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 9, 2018

Many Christians believe they are "faith people" when in reality they are living in more unbelief than they are faith. This message looks at the one thing causes us to be "faith people" or people who are living in unbelief.

You are the blessed of the Lord and I want to say something on the frontend for you to remember as we go through the message. You often hear “God does extraordinary things through ordinary people.” How many of you have heard that? It’s not true. You see, we are born ordinary. We are born with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:35-37, Proverbs 18:20-21, Mark 5:21-24, Mark 5:35-43, Mark 9:14-24, Mark 2:1-11, Acts 14:8-10, Matthew 9:27-31, James 5:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational