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Tripping Over The Big Obstacle

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 21, 2009

We struggle against sins (actions), sin (attitude), and evil (forces greater than ourselves). We must have Christ’s help to keep from falling. (Delivered by gradually stretching down the chancel steps).

Walking looks like the simplest thing in the world, unless and until. Walking is something we do without even thinking about it, unless and until. Unless you are a toddler, just learning to use your legs; then walking becomes a matter of holding on to the coffee table for dear life, taking two ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-28

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Christian Life - Loving Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 6, 2007

Here is a sermon that teaches us to "love one another". 1. The Standard of Love. 2. The Test of Love. 3. The Ultimate Example of Love. 4. The Unlimited Boundary of Love. 5. The Application of Love.

Living The Christian Life – Loving Many years ago Robert Fulghum wrote a book titled: “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” This book was his way of sharing all that he thought we would need to live by in order to be happy and successful in life. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saying "No!" To Offences

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Nov 25, 2013

Learn how to say 'no' to offences and how to overcome the enemies subtle trap

Saying “No” to Offences By Paddick van Zyl Definition according to dictionary: displeased, enraged, angered, a sense of A violation has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Influence Of A Mother

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 7, 2010

A Mother's Day message that talks about the Awesome Influence Mother's have on the next generation both Naturally and Spiritually.

The Influence of a Mother By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalms 22:9-10 & 2 Timothy 1:5-1:6,. Opening:- I came across this poem that some guy wrote about his mother and I thought that is was truly appropriate for this message today. The poem is as follows. My Mother taught me LOGIC. - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:9-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Bible Passages We Would Have Understood If We Were Jewish

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008

Many today are obsessed with making the Bible fit our cultural perspective, even when it means abandoning sound principles of interpretation. Today we will find how important the historical/cultural context really is to sound biblical exegesis.

BIBLE PASSAGES WE WOULD HAVE UNDERSTOOD IF WE WERE JEWISH Interpreting New Testament passages through Jewish eyes. Various Texts Introduction Illustration: What Children Say About The Bible · In the first book of the Bible, Guinness’s, God got tired of creating the world, so He took the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus- Part 1" Bondage" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Feb 21, 2016

Part i of a several week study of Exodus

Exodus Part 1 “Bondage” Exodus 1:1-17 Genesis 15: Psalm 105 This morning with your blessing I would like to begin a sermon series and bible study plan on the 2nd book of the bible Exodus It once again is my desire to show you not only the relevance of the Old Testament But to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Imitators

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 30, 2002

We need relationships that mentor us into Christlikeness, but we also need to be a mentor for others.

Imitators (1 Cor 4:16 NASB) I exhort you therefore, be imitators of me. (1 Cor 11:1 NASB) Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ. (Eph 5:1 NASB) Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; (1 Th 1:6 NASB) You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Romans 4:1-12 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 27, 2006

Romans 4:1-12

Abraham Justified by Faith (1)What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? (2)For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. (3)For what does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was counted to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12

Denomination: Bible Church

God Directs

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 12, 2014

God wants to direct His people to where He wants them to be. Keep the Lord before you continually. Trust that God knows what He is doing, even when we don't.

How do you survive in the wilderness? You need food and water, you need to stay warm at night and cool in the day. • God provided all that! Daily manna from the sky, water from the rock, pillar of cloud by day and pillar of fire by night. • God is the reason why they survived the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trusting In God's Majesty And Providsion

Contributed by Jung Lee on Mar 30, 2024

"Standing on a mountaintop at dawn, we're awed by the vastness of God's creation, reminding us of our valued place in His universe. Psalm 8:3-4 reflects on this, urging us to trust in God’s grand design for a fulfilled life."

Introduction Imagine you're up high on a mountain just as the day starts, with the sky bursting into bright colors like a big, beautiful painting. Moments like this remind us how huge God's world is and how we, even though we might feel tiny, are important to Him. In Psalm 8:3-4, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive! Always Forgive!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 17, 2013

There is a price to forgiveness, but there is also a promise of forgiveness that releases the power of forgiveness so we can exercise the patience of forgiveness in order to fulfill the purpose of forgiveness.

Mat 18:15-35 KJV Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 27, 2004

There is nothing so immeasurable or as important as God’s love and yet His love so misunderstood by man today. God is love! Do you really understand what that means? Have you ever considered the magnitude of that statement?

GOD’S LOVE 1 JOHN 4:7-11 Introduction: There is nothing so immeasurable or as important as God’s love and yet His love so misunderstood by man today. God is love! Do you really understand what that means? Have you ever considered the magnitude of that statement? Let us consider God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Sanctity Of Human Life Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 18, 2005

The commandment against murder is a statute of liberty, especially in light of Jesus’ interpretation in the Sermon on the Mount.

“THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE” (Exodus 20:13) The commandment against murder is a statute of liberty, especially in light of Jesus’ interpretation. In the Sermon on the Mount He said, “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Being A Mother: Living A True Religion

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 25, 2007

A Mothers Day Sermon discussing what the "true" religion of parenting displays.

Mother’s Day John 2:1-12 ANSWERS to BLANKS: B—1—love of God and Neighbor; 2—“I believe in you!”; pain; 3—mother and grandmother. A--Experiments of famed American psychologist Harry Harlow: o Harlow conducted experiments on the nature of love using infant rhesus monkeys. o Harlow’s interest ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Turning Trials To Triumph Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004

This message explains why the Christian will face trials and what God’s desire is for the believer through the tests we face in life.

“EXTREME MAKEOVER” – PART TWO TURNING TRIALS INTO TRIUMPH JAMES 1:2-12 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) INTRODUCTION: Diamond Test Illustration: To test the genuineness of a diamond, jewelers often place it in clear water, which causes a real diamond to sparkle with special brilliance. An imitation ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist