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Surviving A Lousy Start In Life

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 16, 2010

Jephthah had everything going against him from the beginning of his life, yet he become one of the Judges of Israel. A review of his life offers encouragement to anyone who imagines they have everything against them and nothing going for them.

“Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior, but he was the son of a prostitute. Gilead was the father of Jephthah. And Gilead’s wife also bore him sons. And when his wife’s sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out and said to him, ‘You shall not have an inheritance in our father’s house, for ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Rebuttal To The Doctrine Of Nephilim

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

A Rebuttal To The Doctrine Of Nephilim

A Rebuttal To The Doctrine Of Nephilim Gen 4:25-26 25 And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. 26 And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:25-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exodus Part 2 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 6, 2024

footnotes by biblegateway.com Chapter 1 = bondage, Chapter 2-4 God the Deliver, Chapter 5- 10 Judgement; location = Egypt/Mt. Sinai in the wilderness, takes place over 430 years (notes by Marilyn Hickey Ministries)

God Promises Action 6 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Now you shall see what I will do to Pharaoh; for [a]under compulsion he will let them go, and [b]under compulsion he will drive them out of his land.” 2 God spoke further to Moses and said to him, “I am the Lord; 3 and I appeared to Abraham, ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Judges Part 4 (Nasb) (15 Judges Then, 2 Are In 1 Samuel)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 16, 2023

Chapters 17-21

Micah’s Idolatry (This is not the Micah with a book named after him in the Old Testament.), being independent 17 Now there was a man of the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Micah. 2 He said to his mother, “The eleven hundred pieces of silver which were taken from you, about which you uttered ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Unbroken Love In A Broken Heart (Hosea) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 25, 2025

To come back to the Lord and restore your relationship with Him, recognize God’s unfailing love for you, repent of your unfaithfulness to Him, and return to your faithful Lord.

American philosopher and educator, Dr. Mortimer Adler, once suddenly left a discussion group quite disgusted. He slammed the door behind him. One person, trying to relieve the tension, remarked, “Well, he's gone.” The hostess replied, “No, he isn't. That's a closet!” (Myron S. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11, Hosea 2:13-15, Hosea 3:1-5, Hosea 4:1-6, Hosea 4:12, Hosea 5:1-2, Hosea 5:15, Hosea 6:1-6, Hosea 7:14-16, Hosea 8:7, Hosea 10:2-4, Hosea 10:12, Hosea 11:8-11, Hosea 12:2, Hosea 12:14, Hosea 13:1-8, Hosea 14:1-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Exodus Part 5 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 8, 2024

re: the 3 parts of the law (judgements, statutes, ordinances), on Mt. Sinai, God's plan for His people, takes place over a month+ notes by biblegateway.com

Ordinances for the People 21 “Now these are the ordinances which you are to set before them: 2 “If you buy a Hebrew slave, he shall serve for six years; but on the seventh he shall go out as a free man without payment. 3 If he comes [a]alone, he shall go out [b]alone; if he is the husband of a ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

How To Communicate Across Cultures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

HOW TO COMMUNICATE ACROSS CULTURES

TIPS FOR CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS Illustration: When Hudson Taylor was director of the China Inland Mission, he often interviewed candidates for the mission field. On one occasion, he met with a group of applicants to determine their motivations for service. "And why do you wish to go as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Worship As In Life, Part 1

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 30, 2001

Biblical Ingredients from the Songs of Ascents to Prepare for True Worship of God.

Psalms 125, 129, 130 and 133 (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit www.danachau.com for a free online course.) To teach on true worship without teaching on how to arrive at true worship is to give a man or a woman a picture of a delicious cuisine and then to expect him or ...read more

Denomination: *other

Individual Apostasy

Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 17, 2004

Is it "impossible" for someone to come again to the Lord for salvation if they were to backslide? This study will answer some questions.

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 6:4-8 ?For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, [5] and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, [6] and then have fallen away, it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-8, Hebrews 3:7-8

Denomination: Other

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by William Dority on Feb 23, 2004

Illustrates the the power of Jesus to give life.

¡§I Am The Resurrection, And The Life¡¨ John 11:1-46 (17-27) The time of Jesus¡¦ earthly ministry is winding down as he has been traveling and ministering to the people of Israel. Jesus has set His face toward Jerusalem (Luke 9:51), the miracle that we will be looking at today, is the most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go And Let's Go Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt 3 of 15

LET GO AND LET’S GO (EX 3:1-4:17) My wife always teased me about my resistance to change. When we first met, I declared to her that I already had a Master of Theology degree and that I did not need more study to do the work of ministry. Within a year, I left Los Angeles for studies at Trinity ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Passion

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 25, 2005

A message of the passion for the view point of a roman officer

The Passion Matthew 27:27-31 Then he (who was Pilate the Roman governor) released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified. 27 Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. 28 They stripped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Meaning Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 28, 2005

5th of 5 on life after life. This was preached on Easter Sunday. Credit for the main illustration goes to Matthew Rogers. Sermon Central contributor.

It was a windy but sunny spring day in May of 1986… Matt was a part of the team but the best runner was John Waller. John was somewhat of a living legend at that time in boys track. He was an incredibly gifted runner who had consistently placed in the top 5-10 spots in the mile run at the state ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Or Simon-The Real Cross Carrier

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 12, 2005

Who really carried the cross to calvary? Did Simon or Jesus? It may appear that Simon carried the cross for Christ but truly Christ carried the cross for Simon.

JESUS OR SIMON-THE CROSS CARRIER In every young man’s life there comes a defining moment. The moment where a young boy knows that he has taken a large step towards manhood. This moment happens quickly but after it has past the boy will never go back again. It is the moment where a boy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Preaching Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

Paul reminds the Corinthians of his manner of preaching when he came to their city. His example is an excellent one for all present-day preachers.

“The foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom” (1:25). Of course God is never foolish. But to the human mind, He appears to be foolish. Man says, “The God of the Bible does not follow our wisdom; therefore He must be foolish, He must not be believed.” · That God saves people who put their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist