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What Can We Learn From The Flood?

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 11, 2007

Maybe you have read the little piece "Life Lessons from Noah’s Ark." I have expanded it into a sermon and taken from it lessons for our young people. Enjoy!

The Guest Author Unknown A few months before I was born, my dad met a stranger who was new to our small Tennessee town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around to welcome me ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Propitiation Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 14, 2011

Propitiation

SO GREAT A SALVATION - PROPITIATION. I. Definition. A. The English word to propitiate means "to make favorably included; appease; conciliate." Propitiation is the "act of propitiating...that which propitiates." B. The Greek words are the verb, hilaskomai and its derivatives. This verb means ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Engine Room Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 29, 2018

God’s Word teaches us that prayer is a serious thing. We should take it seriously.

The Engine Room (Exodus 17:8-16) 1. Scotty is one of my favorite characters on Star Trek. [project phots of Scotty] In many episodes, he is the actual link to the crews survival. He says, “I’m givin her all the power I can,” but he always manages to coax a little more power out of the ship’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ready To Surrender Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 13, 2021

When you understand God’s mercy and the wonders of salvation, when you are overwhelmed by Who God is, this should make you consider surrendering Your life to Him.

Ready to Surrender (Romans 12:1-2) 1. Airline personnel deal with the public, and anyone who deals with the public has stories. 2. Farida can’t even begin to count how many times she’s been asked to open a window or the emergency exit to “let some fresh air in.” Incredibly enough, this doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Light

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 6, 2020

The world is boiling today because they are in deep darkness and they prefer that, read: For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.”(John 3:20)Are you listening?

GOD IS LIGHT Isaiah 60:2"For behold, darkness will cover the earth And deep darkness the peoples; But the LORD will rise upon you And His glory will appear upon you.” Darkness: The words ‘people are in DEEP DARKNESS’ touched my heart, yes, darkness cover the earth but the people are in deep ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

"the Distinguished Gentleman: Embracing God's Commandments For Manhood"

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 7, 2023

Today, we gather in the house of the Lord to explore God's Word and reflect upon His wisdom concerning manhood and being a distinguished gentleman. While we hope for some Joy and levity, Manhood in Congress and God's eyes is No Joke.

"The Distinguished Gentleman: Embracing God's Commandments for Manhood" Introduction: Today, we gather in the house of the Lord to explore God's Word and reflect upon His wisdom concerning manhood and being a distinguished gentleman. While we hope for some Joy and levity, Manhood ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Revelation Twenty-One (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 30, 2023

It's not just sex

So many people these days view sex as a casual thing to do with anybody at any time. If you take a good look at the TV shows, movies, magazines, books, and websites on the Internet, you can see that our society is literally saturated with sex. We hear sex therapists talking about how to improve our ...read more

Where Do We Turn In Troubled Times? Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014

At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

WHERE DO WE TURN IN TROUBLED TIMES? Numbers 22 ***This message tagteam preached with Doug (layperson in our church) -In 2006 there were two movies made about the Battle of Iwo Jima. WW2 -Both movies were directed by Clint Eastwood. -The first movie was called Flags of Our Fathers and was released ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary: How To Trust God In Times Of Crisis Series

Contributed by Rick Long on Feb 12, 2004

First in the series "Meet the Cast." Mary’s life as we see her through scripture and through this amazing film, teaches us a great deal about how to trust God in times of crisis.

In Mel Gibson’s movie “The Passion of the Christ” we are introduced to the story of Jesus of Nazareth’s last 12 hours in a very vivid, graphic and brutally honest way. For many of us who have devoted our lives to sharing the gospel, this was, in some way, vindication. Because no matter how much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Psalm 77:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Day In The Life Of The Lord Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Life is more than just moving through the decades. Jesus came that you might have life and live it to the fullest.

INTRODUCTION During their drug-fueled psychedelic phase, the Beatles recorded an album entitled “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” in 1967. One of the songs was entitled “A Day in the Life.” John Lennon wrote the first and last verses. Paul McCartney wrote the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Run To The Roar Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 17, 2016

Chase the Lion is a 3 part series from Mark Batterson, pastor at National Community Church in Washington, D.C. The sermon is based off of the book, Chase the Lion. You can download a sermon kit at ChaseTheLion.com/churches

On September 11, 2001, four airplanes were hijacked by terrorists bent on evil. Two of the planes crashed into the Twin Towers in New York City. One of them crashed in a field in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania. And one plane crashed into the west side of the Pentagon, not far from where my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 10, 2012

This message looks at the importance of being ready when Jesus comes. Being almost prepared is not being prepared at all.

The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Matthew 25:1-25:13 The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It 12/04/2012 Eccl 9:1o-12 Matthew 25:1-13 Text Matthew 25:1-13 Let me introduce you to Tyrone. Tyrone was 25 years old and for the first time in his life, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Noah And The Flood Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2017

God's judgment in Genesis 6:9-9:17 teaches us that even as God judges sin, he is also gracious and preserves a people for himself.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Genesis 1-11 that I am calling, “In the Beginning.” I am preaching only six sermons on these 11 chapters. It is just an overview of redemptive history. So far, we have looked at the Creation of all things in Genesis 1:1-2:3, the Fall of man ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace: The Great Escape Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Grace is God’s ability to declare us to be free from the prison and faith is the only key that unlocks the prison door.

INTRODUCTION One of my favorite WWII movies is “The Great Escape,” released in 1963. My favorite scene is where Steve McQueen, who became a superstar after the movie, escaped from the German soldiers by riding a motorcycle through a field. He jumped a fence on his motorcycle, but was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Court Outside The Temple

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 8, 2024

The Lord would say ,"do not measure the court outside the temple.." You may look like you are attached to the Church but you are not ...Says your life.

MEASURING ROD Revelations 11:"I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, with its worshipers." 2"but do not measure the court outside the temple; leave that out, for it is given over to the nations, and they will trample ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal