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'tis The Season To Welcome Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 6, 2015

With the craziness of the advertised and commercialized season of Christmas surrounding us it is easy to miss the reason for the season. Welcome tinsel and lights presents and people but we must be sure to Welcome Jesus!

Read John 1:1-11. (focus on 10 and 11) John 1:11 He came to His own, and His own people[g] did not receive Him. HCSB John 1:11 The light came to His own people, and His own people didn’t welcome Him. CEB Intro: Help me finish this sentence, Tis the season to be ______________! In the next ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Informed Grief Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 19, 2019

Paul deals with the pastoral situation of the Thessalonians who are grieving without hope. His response is not to focus on end-times theology, but to fill in the missing gap of knowledge with the hope that is in Christ.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Informed Grief Let’s open our Bible to our text and read. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 This is the verse in this section which quickly gets all the attention. After that, we who are still ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have A Case Of Heartburn?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 12, 2023

This is the story of the two men that were going back to Emmaus and what happened to them on their journey. They almost missed something because they were centered around their own personal issues.

In verses 13-16: The two men walking toward Emmaus were so caught up in themselves and their own problems that they did not see Jesus or even recognize Him. Undoubtedly, they had heard His preaching, the various parables, and what He was teaching about Himself. It was as if they were not looking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Was God Trying To Catch?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 10, 2019

Many times when we read the story of Jonah, our focus is on the significance of the great fish. But should that be our focus? This message looks at the message of Jonah that we often miss.

Tonight, we’re going to have an opportunity to get into a story that’s very familiar to all of us. But I want to look at it from the vantage point of “Who was God trying to catch?” The Holy Spirit speaks to each one of us and He speaks to us individually with words specifically to us. But there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-10, 2 Peter 3:9, Ezekiel 33:11, 1 Timothy 2:4, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:19-20, Psalm 106:23, Jonah 1:1-17, Jonah 3:1-10, Jonah 4:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Might Have Been

Contributed by David Hanson on Aug 31, 2013

Are you tired of experiencing regrets? Are you tired of missing out on all God desires for you? This message shares how we can live the life God intends for us.

What Might Have Been (Ps. 81) The Psalm that we are going to look at today is Psalm 81, a psalm written by Asaph. Now, before we jump into it, I want to share with you the occasion surrounding this Psalm. Asaph was one of David’s worship leaders. In this psalm is pictures him calling the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1-16

Denomination: *other

Study In Revlation 24 Part 1-7 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2009

7 part study in revelation 14 using "The preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible, along other resources. the hand out may be missing underlined blanks and check boxes.

STUDY IN RVELATION 24 The victory of the Lamb is assured Part I: The 144,000 stand with Jesus Rev. 14: 1-5 Chapter 14 deals with the assurance that the Lamb of God will be victorious in the end. John is given a seven part vision that assures him of this fact. We have just seen some of the most ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Two-Pronged Attack Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 6, 2021

Before the end Satan has a good plan to be bad. His plan centers on two points. The first point is ‘lawlessness.’ The second point is ‘believing what is false.’ We need to know this plan so we do not get caught in it, trapped, and end up coming to nothing ourselves.

SATAN’S TWO-PRONGED ATTACK 2 THESSALONIANS 2:1-17 #2Thessalonians2 INTRODUCTION… TWO-PRONGED TRAVEL PLAN (p) It is always a good idea to have a plan. When I went on a road trip at the end of April to Colorado for a funeral, I had a plan. I decided to take my time driving and stop at different ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Lord Is My Lord Part Ii

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2001

This Sermon Deals With Stewardship From The Point Of View That Jesus Is Lord Of Our Lives.

Which Lord Is My Lord Part 2 10/29/95 Psalm 1:1-6 Luke 12:13-34 Matthew 7:21-27 Last week we looked at probably the number one problem in the church today which is a lack of recognition of the lordship of Jesus Christ over the lives of those who claim to be Christians. The issue of "who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34, Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Sure Doesn't Look Like Much

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 10, 2004

Baptism of Our Lord: Many people missed the Messiah because ’He sure didn’t look like much.’ But veiled in flesh and blood, fulfilling all righteousness, was God Himself.

Just a few weeks ago we celebrated the birth of the Savior. God – the eternal, the almighty Logos – the second Person of the Trinity – became flesh and blood, like we are. There He lay, in a manger in a stable. And He needed tending to. Mother needed to feed Him and change his diapers and comfort ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Creator Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 21, 2012

As Christians we are called to be Christ-like. If we decide to worship The Creator instead of creation something supernatural happens in us and God’s Spirit will produce fruits in our life.

Genesis 1 1 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. There are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How Not To Be A Religious Leader

Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005

In training his disciples to be leaders, Jesus pointed to the religious leaders of his day as examples to avoid.

Psalm 43, Micah 3:5-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13,17-20, Matthew 23:1-12 How Not to be a Religious Leader There’s an old story about three boys who are bragging about rich their dads are. The first boy said, "My dad is so rich. He writes a few paragraphs on a piece of paper. Calls it a poem. And he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus, The Good Shepherd, Pt. 1

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 23, 2013

Sheep are dumb, directionless, defenseless. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Jesus, the Good Shepherd, pt. 1 John 10:1-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoodShepherd1.html Don't miss the main message of the Bible: God loves us! With an infinite love He yearns for us, His fallen children...wayward sheep. The relationship of the Shepherd to the Sheep is intended to be a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-11, John 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Judas, The Betrayer

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 2, 2007

The point of Judas’ life is , that each and every one of us , has choices to make.

Judas, The Betrayer The point of Judas’ life is that each and every one of us does have choices to make. It’s always been a popular idea to give your child a biblical name. Some of the most popular biblical names are those of the disciples. Think about: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Phillip, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

But I Have To Trust The Guide Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 17, 2019

Today, I want to share with you we have a guide; His name is Jesus. And, if you are not trusting the Guide to walk you through this life, then you are missing the “more” of the Christian life.

INTRODUCTION: Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow. Some of us may have a few more steps; some of us may have a few fewer steps. No wonder people ask the question: “Is this all there is to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Balaam's Donkey - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

God will use strange ways to speak to man Power Point is available upon request

NUMBERS 22:21 “BALAAM AND HIS DONKEY” – PART 1 A) Balaam is mentioned five times in the Old Testament. * Here in our text – Deut. 22; Josh. 13; Neh. 13; and Micah 6. * He is mentioned three times in the New Testament – 2 Peter 2:15-16; Jude 11; and Revelation 2:14. B) Balaam is one of those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist