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Where Is The Right Door? Series

Contributed by Steven Strickland on Apr 13, 2020

IF YOU’RE LIKE ME, I PRAY FOR THE LORD TO OPEN UP THE DOORS .

WHERE IS THE RIGHT DOOR IF YOU’RE LIKE ME, I PRAY FOR THE LORD TO OPEN UP THE DOORS HE WOULD HAVE ME TO GO THROUGH AND CLOSE THE DOORS THAT WOULD NOT BE IN LINE WITH HIS WILL. YET WE ARE ALL GEARED TO ASKING FOR A CERTAIN DOOR TO OPEN AND NOT EVEN CONSIDER THE FACT, OF WHETHER OR NOT THIS IS THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ninth Commandment Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

Jesus: You try to live a lie before Me, but I know the truth.

NINTH COMMANDMENT “You shall not lie to your neighbor” (Ex. 20:16, ELT). “I speak what My Father tells Me to say, but you speak what you father tells you . . . your father is the devil . . . a murderer from the beginning and does not have the truth in him. I tell you the truth” (John 8:38, 44). ...read more

Scripture: John 8:38, John 8:44, Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Timing Is Perfect Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 7, 2006

God loves weak, wicked and wayward people just like you...and just like me.

God’s Timing is Perfect Romans 5:6-8 Rev. Brian Bill 10/8/06 I love the honest answers kids give when they’re asked questions. Listen to these responses to the topic of love. When asked why love happens between two people… • “One of the people has freckles and so he finds somebody else who has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Anchoring The Heart

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 22, 2014

Four Questions On Hope 1. What Is My Hope? 2. What Is the Value of My Hope? 3. What Is Foundation of the Christian's Hope? 4. Who Do Not Have Such Hope?

Kedging A kedge anchor is used when a ship is grounded - Sailors will row the kedge anchor as far as they can from the ship they wish to move. - They drop the kedge anchor into the sea. - Sailors on board begin to operate the winch and pull their way towards the anchor. - This is know as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Wanted Us To Remember

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

When Jesus said "remember me" what did he have in mind?

20000420p Matthew 26.17-30 - What Jesus Wanted Us to Remember • Remembering and forgetting is a fine art. An experienced husband is one who remembers his wife’s birthday but forgets which one it is. Things we want/need to forget; remember. • We’re all in danger of “forgetting” even the things we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Walk In The Dark

Contributed by Bruce Gebbeken on Nov 11, 2006

A camping trip opens up to me the powerful insight of the opening words of John.

A Walk in the Dark John 1:1-9 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Manage Life Choices

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 14, 2002

Life is a smorgesboard of choices...how do I know what is right for me?

How To Manage Life Choices The college faculty were in their annual meeting when, suddenly, an angel appears. Turning to the Dean, the angel said, "I will grant you one of three choices -- infinite wisdom, infinite wealth or infinite health." The Dean thought for a minute, then replied ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:5-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In The Kingdom Part 8 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 10, 2021

In this message we examine what Jesus taught about the sixth commandment. While the commandment says we should not kill, Jesus explains the true intent of the commandment - unjust anger.

Living In The Kingdom Part 8 Scripture: Matthew 4:17; 5:21-26; 15:19; Romans 7:14; Mark 11:25 This morning we will continue with my series “Living in the Kingdom.” I want to thank Pastor Fulks for covering for me the last two Sundays while I was traveling. As I shared with you the last time I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Matthew 5:21-26, Romans 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Cheer Up! Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 30, 2007

How focusing on Christ cheers me up even in the midst of the mess of life.

"I have told you this, so that you might have peace in your hearts because of me. While you are in the world you will have to suffer. But CHEER UP! I have defeated the world! Jesus - John 16:33 (CEV) The topic today is “How to Cheer Up,” so I thought I would begin by reading some excerpts from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14, Hebrews 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Life Change Through The Jack-O-Lantern

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

Before I could see any change in my life I first had to realize that all the things I was pursuing in my life were not leading to life in Christ.

Life Change Through the Jack-O-Lantern Colossians 3:8-13 NKJV But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, 10 and have put on the new man who is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Awesome God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

God revealed His omniscience as Jesus taught and amazed the crowds with His knowledge. God revealed His omnipotence as Jesus performed miracles and mighty works. How will you respond to God for being awesome in your life?

Opening illustration: What would have happened had Moses tried to figure out what was needed to accomplish God’s command? One of the biggest arithmetical miracles in the world was required in the desert. Moses led the people of Israel into the desert ... Now what was he going to do with them? They ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:32-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Kingdom Works: Part 2 – Spiritual Gifts (Mythbusters Version) Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

What does it take to make the Kingdom of God work? it takes you, and me.

How The Kingdom Works: Part 2 – Spiritual Gifts (MythBusters Version) 1 Pet 4:8-11 Feb 11, 2007 Intro: What does it take to make a Kingdom work? Let me sum up last week’s sermon in one sentence: God’s Kingdom really does work! I believe it, I’ve seen it very recently. It really works, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Man The King Delights To Honor Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015

Years for Mordecai brave act and no medal. No promotion. Not a single word of appreciation. “God, I am depressed. I did such a good thing for the king sake, I’ve risked my career, my life, but no one cares. I quit my job/faith". Know this feeling?

Thomas Watson, the Puritan pastor of the 1600’s wrote this of God’s providence: "There is no such thing as blind fate, but there is a Providence that guides and governs the world. Providence is God’s ordering all issues and events of things, after the counsel of His will, to His own glory. The ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Seeing The Glory That Awaits Us

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 10, 2018

The mountain top experience-the transfiguration is a confirmation of the glory that awaits you and me.

weekend Message/Devotion February 11, 2018 Reading: Mark 9:2-9 Seeing the Glory That Awaits Us I am including the gospel reading this morning. Without this reading, today’s message won’t be as meaningful to us. I encourage you to make notes of today’s message and using them in studying Mark’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9, Deuteronomy 34:5-6, John 14:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Is Wild, God Is Good

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 12, 2019

This sermon is a review of the lessons taught during our week of V.B.S. These lessons are good for children and adults alike! No matter what is happening in our lives, God is good!

“Life is Wild, but God is Good” (V.B.S. Sermon) David Owens Scripture Reading: Joshua 1:9 8.11.19 A. How many of you enjoyed a great week at V.B.S.? 1. I want to thank all the children for coming and the parents for bringing them. 2. I also want to thank all the workers and teachers. 3. My ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Exodus 14:13-14, Deuteronomy 6:10-12, Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ