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Dangers Of Mixed Multitude Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023

In Exodus 12:38 we read that there a mixed multitude joined the Israelites when they left Egypt. In the Targum the phrase is rendered "many foreigners," and "a medley of outlandish people". The Vulgate translates people who do not belong to the population of the country.

Numbers 11:4-6 Dangers of the Mixed Multitude Introduction: In Exodus 12:38 we read that there a mixed multitude joined the Israelites when they left Egypt. The Hebrew word for multitude is rab meaning "great," "many," or "large." In the Targum the phrase is vaguely ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Favoritism

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

When faced with choosing between friends or family members, the dilemma intensifies. This is where favoritism, the act of unfairly preferring one person or thing over others, comes into the picture.

Greetings to all. Let's ponder on something: each day, we make 35,000 decisions! They can be trivial, like selecting socks, or monumental, like deciding how to allocate our time and energy in relationships. When faced with choosing between friends or family members, the dilemma intensifies. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Race With Perseverance

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 21, 2024

This sermon explores the three key principles in running the race: laying aside hindrances, fixing our focus, and enduring until the finish.

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 "Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith." Introduction: The Race of Faith Life is often compared to a race. It’s not a sprint but a marathon—one that requires endurance, focus, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fire Upon Thine Altar

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 14, 2002

This text separates those who are spiritually pretense from those who are spiritually intense. It is like the question the demon’s asked of the seven sons of Sceva, “Paul, we know, Jesus we know, but who are you?”

Fire Upon Thine Altar Leviticus 6:13 The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out. The bible tells us that ... “the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Jesus Teaches About Thanksgiving"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 19, 2003

There is a difference between being "glad" and being "grateful". There is a difference between being "cleansed" and being "whole". Jesus illustrates this in this miracle.

“Jesus Teaches About Thanksgiving” Luke 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series about “What Jesus Taught”. We have already seen what Jesus taught about: The Holy Spirit, the Tongue, Prayer … Thanksgiving is my favorite time of the year (weather, meaning). The true meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Strange Attitude

Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001

The Spirit of God has revealed who the Messiah is.

See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. Just as there were many who were appalled at him-- his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man and his form marred beyond human likeness--so will he sprinkle many nations, and kings will shut their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Micah - Prophet Of The Messiah's Advent Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 17, 2005

Micah is the Prophet of the Messiah’s Advent, presenting the Salvation history of mankind - through Ruin caused by sin, temporary Reformation, proving the absolute need for Redemption by Jesus and Restoration of God’s Kingdom.

The book of Micah isn’t one that springs to mind except perhaps at Christmas when we remember the well known verse, “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you be small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will rule over Israel, whose origins are from old, from ancient time” ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Esther: For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Galen Hackman on May 23, 2007

Four practical lessons we learn from the life story of Esther, one woman who’s faith saved a generation and changed the world.

For Such A Time as This Esther 4 The book of Esther is set in the fifth century BC, in the Persian Empire during the reign of Xerxes, son of Darius and grandson of Cyrus. Xerxes reigned from 486-465 BC. We know quite a lot about his kingship from secular sources. Those dates may not mean much ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

We Have The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 1, 2006

What does it mean to have the mind of Christ?

WE HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST We have been given an incredible gift. The Apostle Paul tells us that we have the mind of Christ. And in this study we want to focus on what that means for us as people who have become witnesses of the cross of Jesus (for having heard the message of the cross in our ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Wind In The Sails

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 29, 2002

Just as we cannot fly a kite without the wind, our lives cannot be truly spiritual without the Holy Spirit. It makes sense therefore that we apply the following four directives to our lives.

INTRODUCTION: 1. A sundial was given to a group of people who lived in a jungle. To them it was a fetish. They built a house over it to keep it safe and holy. This kept the sun away from it and made it useless. They beautified it but made it without purpose. It reminds us of a powerless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

Lust: Just A Second Rate Playmate Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 18, 2007

While the passion of lust and love can feel the same, the difference is it’s ultimate direction. Love is outward-focused, lust is focused on itself

Title: Just a second rate playmate Text: 1 Cor 13:3-6 MP: While the passion of lust and love can feel the same, the difference is it’s ultimate direction. Love is outward-focused, lust is focused on itself FCF: We all want to be loved, and we have been. Outline: 1. Malcolm Muggeridge & the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Shaped To Be A Servant - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2004

There are Christians who wander around in their faith having little direction or purpose... they seem to be getting nowhere with their lives. Paul, however, tells us we do have a purpose for our faith. What is it?

OPEN: The story is told of the time Albert Einstein was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ticket, but the great scientist preoccupied with his work, explained that he couldn’t find his ticket. Not in the coat pockets, not in the briefcase. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Guru Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 20, 2007

Jesus is the Grounded Guru of Grace

Jesus the Guru October 14, 15 & 18 Jesus Who? In the vein of talking about what the crowds are saying about Jesus, Some people would like to paint Jesus as a guru, or a spiritual guide. I feel like I need to start by saying that the word Guru would have been more than just foreign to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

Out Of Sight

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2008

For Ascension Sunday: Whether we work diligently when our supervisor is out of sight is a measure of commitment and character. Compare Matthias, who took a job he did not ask for; and Joseph Justus, who was passed over.

When you see your supervisor, you work. When you do not see your supervisor, you may work, but your work style is likely to slow down. The difference between those two things is the measure of your character and your commitment. When you see your supervisor, you work diligently. You know that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-26

Denomination: Baptist

Strange Territory

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 3, 2008

"for ye have not passed this way heretofore." Joshua’s officers were saying to the Israelites, "You’re about to take a journey to where you’ve never been before. You’re about to go down a road that is new to you.

STRANGE TERRITORY Joshua 3:1-4 The phrase ". . . for ye have not passed this way heretofore," always comes to mind at the beginning of a new year. 2007 is in the books. It is done, over, gone for ever. The only thing left to do is to look forward to 2008 and hopefully anticipate the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist