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Three Aspects Of Kingdom Faithfulness

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 5, 2010

When we live a dedicated life of obedience, we can expect persecution for our faith.

Three Aspects of Kingdom Faithfulness Matthew 5:10-12 INTRODUCTION A. Savonarola, Italian preacher 1. Greatest reformers of church period, condemned personal sin and ecclesiastical corruption. 2. Paved the way for the Protestant Reformation. 3. Biographer said of him: His preaching was a voice of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

What A Waste

Contributed by Jerry Martak on Nov 6, 2010

The Lord wants us to be used, yes, but what he is really after is that we pour all we have of ourselves to Him, and if that be all, that is enough. The question is not one of working for Him, but of being of service to Him, of ministering to the Lord.

What a Waste Mk. 14:3-9 AMP Mary’s family was not wealthy. Mary’s Alabasters box was filled with precious oil valued at 300 denarii. A Denarii was about $0.17.or a whole days wages. This so called waste was valued at a year’s wages for a common worker. MK. 14:3 According to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Measure Of A Man

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 18, 2018

This is the re-working of a previous message with new headings and outline.

“The Measure of a Man” 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Patient Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 4, 2018

God’s kingdom advances by faith and recedes by unbelief. The kind of faith that proves itself best is a patient faith.

A Patient Faith (Hebrews 11:23-31) 1. Some people hold faith in contempt or treat it lightly. Some churches also cheapen the faith, treating it as a business. 2. Two old Jewish men are strolling down the street one day when they pass by a church in a very affluent neighborhood. They see a big ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Using The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Bill Burress on Mar 11, 2012

Having the Holy Spirit is one thing but is useless to us if we don't use Him. He is there to guide us and protect us but He is also there to lead us to a closer relationship with Christ,

“Using The Holy Spirit” The past few weeks I have been speaking on the importance of the Holy Spirit and how He is essential to our salvation but that is only half of it. So this morning, as the late Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Of A Believer

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 11, 2008

How is a believer supposed to love others?

Let Christ Be Your Example Offer Yourselves Sacrificially Value Everyone Else More Than Yourself Embrace The Cross Read 1 Corinthians 13 Let Christ Be Your Example: Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents. Mostly what God does is love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Book On Revelation; A Revealing

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 2, 2007

God gave me a dream that there is a revealing of Jesus in the present day church.

A Book on Revelation; A Revealing Psalm 19: 9-14 9. The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. 10. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Lost Or Just Lost Something

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 15, 2019

Seeking the lost and leading them back

Weekend Message/Devotion September 15, 2019 Are You Lost OR Just Lost SOMETHING? Luke 15:1-10 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Acts 10:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Popularity Versus Godliness

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 6, 2020

The saga involving Herod, Herodias and John the Baptist suggests that we as God's children must beware of the choices we make when we need to decide between popularity and godliness.

Introduction: This text shows the actions of some people who were faced with the decisions of correcting what is wrong, repenting, and revenging in the situations they faced in life. Revealed in the saga is the competition between popularity and godliness, a dilemma that all humans beings have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12, Luke 9:26, Exodus 23:2, 1 Corinthians 4:2, 2 Timothy 2:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Army That Attacks Believers.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 21, 2021

Let us study about the attacks of the enemy and how he tries to steal, kill and destroy. Cankerworm? Palmerworm? Caterpillar? Locust? Each have a Hebrew meaning.

THE GREAT ARMY THAT ATTACKS… BE PREPARED… SIGNS OF THE SECOND COMING IN THE CHURCH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 24:22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. JESUS KNEW ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:21-28, Matthew 24:22, John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Marks Of A True Believer

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Aug 2, 2021

Irrespective of our denominations, we can only validate the genuineness of our Christian Faith from the evidence of the scriptures.

THE MARKS OF A TRUE BELIEVER TEXT: MARK 8:34-38 " And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, Matthew 10:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Use Your Sling

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 7, 2021

If you are not teaching against false doctrine and naming names you are not using your sling to protect your flock from the wolves.

Romans 16:17  Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. Out of all the chaos of 2020 with COVID and the election something good, though bad, came out of it. The good thing is that many false ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17, Revelation 2:14-15, Revelation 2:20, Matthew 7:21-23, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Devotion

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 14, 2023

Devotion is defined as love, loyalty or enthusiasm for a person or activity.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “True devotion means becoming the hand of the Divine. Whatever comes your way, you will know how to transform it into something beautiful.” James 1:22-26 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1, Romans 14:1, 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 20:35

Alternate Theory Of Creation No. 3 - The "day/Age" Theory

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 24, 2023

Another theory of the creation of the universe in opposition to the record given in Genesis 1 is the "Day/Age" Theory, and like the previous two we looked at, has neither the science or Scriptural foundation to verify its claim.

We have looked at two of four "theories of creation" used to explain our origins apart from what is clearly and unapologetically presented in the first chapter of Genesis. The first theory is known as "theistic evolution", which teaches that God used evolution as part of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Exodus 20:8-11, Psalm 33:6-12, Hebrews 11:3, John 1:1-4, Colossians 1:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

When You Feel You Are Missing The Fullness Of Joy

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

The Causes and Cure of Spiritual Weariness

WHEN YOU FEEL YOU ARE MISSING THE FULLNESS OF JOY Part one The Causes and Cure of Spiritual Weariness - Pastor Ed Pruitt Sunday July 30, 2000 Freedom To Obey God! Romans 6:15-23 15 So since God’s grace has set us free from the law, does this mean we can go on sinning? Of course not! Paul now ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Church Of God