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Mad At God

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 11, 2023

Look how patient God is with Jonah's sulking. He's that patient with you, too.

Have you ever been mad at God? I have. I became a Christian in my 30’s, which is a little unusual. Quite a number of people recommit in their middle years, as they start looking around and wondering what it’s all about, but they were usually raised at least nominally Christian, while I was ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Right And Left Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Nov 9, 2023

We are created in the image of God. what does His image look like? God's eyes, His right and left hand? The left hand is the dark side. He moulds us in both His right and left hand

Have you ever contemplated the words spoken by God when He declared, "Let Us make man in Our image"? Since God is Spirit and does not have physical form like humans do, being made in His image does not pertain to having a physical body. Rather, it signifies that our true essence, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31, Colossians 1:16, Psalm 118:15-16, Matthew 25:31-46, Hebrews 12:3-11  (view more)  (view less)

Making Light Of Worry, Palliate.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 1, 2024

Where worry begins faith ends. Where faith begins worry ends. We often excuse worry and fretting is just human. Will we trust God? Will we worry? It is to you!

MAKING LIGHT OF THE LITTLE FOXES: STRANGLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Watch: YouTube: Wade Hughes) This needs to be done in several different parts, PALLIATE OR MAKE LIGHT OF THE KINGS INVITATION… Matthew 22:5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:5, Judges 7:3, Luke 9:58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Four Horns Four Carpenters

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 14, 2024

A horn, in scripture, represents two things: strength and a strong king or kingdom.

Professional bull riders who compete for a prize fear a bull with horns most. The possibility of being gored is greater on bulls with large horns. Horns represent strength and power. A horn, in scripture, represents two things: strength and a strong king or kingdom. In Zechariah 1:21 we see the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:18-21, Zechariah 2:1-13, Revelation 17:12, Revelation 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live Out The Gospel!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 18, 2024

Living out the Gospel is a serious part of our calling, the Gospel should make a huge difference in our lives. In how we: love God, love one another in the church, love the world around us. 

Live It!  Acts 4:32-5:11 Introduction Jesus lived, died, was resurrected, and left the mission of the Gospel in the hands of the disciples. He told them to Tell It! - starting in Jerusalem, into Judea, and to the uttermost parts of the earth. He told them to Give It! - give the healing ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In A New Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

Encourages embracing new seasons in life with faith, trusting in God's guidance, and actively participating in His divine plan.

Welcome, beloved congregation, to this gathering of hearts, a gathering where we come together in unity and love to seek the wisdom and guidance of our Heavenly Father. We stand on the precipice of a new season, a season that is ripe with potential, pregnant with promise, and teeming with the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Topics: New Season, Confidence

Power Of Words

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

STICKS AND STONES CAN HURT MY BONES, AND WORDS ARE JUST AS HURTFUL

POWER OF WORDS! MT 12:31-37 JAMES 3:10 INTRODUCTION: STORY OF A PASTOR WHO WAS BUILDING A TRELLIS FOR HIS ROSES. YOUNG BOY WATCHING “JUST WANTED TO KNOW WHAT A PREACHER SAYS WHEN HE HITS HIS THUMB WITH A HAMMER. A). WHETHER A PREACHER, OR NOT, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10, Matthew 12:31-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Paths/Two Destinies Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE STRENGTH AND BLESSINGS OF THE RIGHTEOUS VS. THE LACK OF CHARACTER AND JUDGMENTS OF THE UNGODLY

BIG IDEA: RIGHTEOUSNESS IS WORTH IT - BOTH NOW AND FOREVER! (THE STRENGTH OF CHARACTER AND BLESSINGS OF THE RIGHTEOUS VS. THE LACK OF CHARACTER AND JUDGMENTS OF THE UNGODLY) INTRODUCTION: Poem by Robert Frost - "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both.... I took the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are Characteristics Of True Spirituality Versus Law Oriented Religion?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality.

1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality. The great apostle wanted the Roman church to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Turn Criticisms Into Motivations

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

The Lord teaches us how to use criticisms as motivations for greater godliness, holiness and maturity through the life of Paul

How To Turn Criticisms In to Motivations (Acts 17:1-9) Illustration:How to Bury a Good Idea It will never work, We’ve never done it that way before. We’re doing fine without it. We can’t afford it. We’re not ready for it. It’s not our responsibility. Bits & Pieces, June 23, 1994, p. 10. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy: Don't Leave Home Without It

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 16, 2001

How joy in the Lord provides internal protection to keep us safe, and is really close at hand and is the way of the Kingdom of God.

Joy: Don’t Leave Home Without it “Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is not troublesome to me, and for you it is a safeguard.” Philippians 3:1 (NRSV) Rejoice in the Lord - as a safeguard - illus. safety belt. A. Internal Protection 1. No ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Triumph Of Grace

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Aug 2, 2006

This devotional can be used for a prayer meeting or Bible study. It examines the wonderful grace of God in Romans 8:1-4

THE TRIUMPH OF GRACE Romans 8:1-4 Intro: Rom. 8 is the great peak of doctrine & experience in this epistle. This chapter declares the victory we have through the Holy Spirit. This chapter gives us the answer to mans sinfulness which is the sanctifying Spirit. The rescue of the human from the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Don't Play With Fire

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Feb 18, 2006

THERE ARE SOME THINGS AND PEOPLE YOU SHOULD NOT PLAY WITH. NADAB AND ABIHU LEARNED THAT GOD IS SUCH A PERSON. THE HEBREW WRITER WAS ABSOLUTE WHEN WRITING "GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE."

DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE (PT. 1/5) LEVITICUS 10:1-3 INTRO: CERTAIN THINGS/PEOPLE – YOU DO GOOD NOT TO PLAY WITH. BLENDER KNIFE MATCHES FIRE HEBREWS 12:29 “GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE.” GOD – IS NOT ONE TO BE PLAYED WITH. ADAM/EVE . . . ANANIAS/SAPPHIRA . . . SUCH IS THE CASE IN OUR TEXT LEVITICUS, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Of Glory Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

The life of the believer is under the control of Christ the King - Gal. 2:20

THE KINGDOM OF GLORY MATTHEW 25:30 A. WE HAVE LEARNED IN OUR FORMER STUDY THAT THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS A DUAL KINGDOM 1. At the present it is the kingdom of grace: a. It is the reign of grace - Rom. 5:21 "as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Grips In The Garden Series

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Mar 26, 2007

Life can put grips and holds on you that God can bring you out of.

“Journey Through Gethsemane: Part I” Matthew 26:36a Grips in the Garden Introduction: The spladle, the guillotine, the cross-face cradle, the half-nelson & twist, the cement mixer. These are grips or moves that are almost certain to lead to a pin in wrestling. In the next few weeks we are going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-45

Denomination: Baptist