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The Battle Of The Brides Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 25, 2025

God is teaching us that it doesn’t have to be an occasion for fear and desperation but, rather, can be a time to lean into God and pour out our grief out to Him.

We are in our From Dust to Life series in the book of Genesis and last week in chapter 29 we saw how Jacob worked for his uncle Laban for seven years as a dowry payment for his daughter Rachel, the woman he loved. Laban agreed to this but did the bait and switch and gave Jacob his older daughter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosea, (Root Word Of Jesus) The Prophet Of Unconditional Love; About 750 Bc - Before The Assyrian Captivity Of The 10 Northern Tribes; Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 2, 2025

NASB, notes by biblegateway.com and Marilyn Hickey Ministries; location is the northern kingdom of Isreal. Hosea's personal life was tragic: his wife was an adultress who spurned his faithful love. Finally, he redeemed her from slavery, and she truly repented.

The minor prophet's experience Hosea’s Wife and Children (and Gomer) 1 The word of the Lord which came to Hosea the son of Beeri, during the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and during the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. 2 When the Lord first ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Iva4 The Law Hinders Growth Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 21, 2020

Paul uses the example of the athlete because it was something his readers were familiar with, and the idea he wants to convey to them here is that they began the Christian life with dedication and enthusiasm.

December 14, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter IV.A.4: The Law Hinders Growth (5:7-10) Galatians 5:7-10 (KJV) 7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? 8 This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Victory Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 9, 2020

Final message in the sermon series of "Spiritual Warfare." Our faith in Jesus gives us the victory. Our call is clear, we are to overcome the world. All Bible references are from the NASB.

Over the last 4+ months, we have been examining this thing we call spiritual warfare. Whether we realize it or not, our everyday lives in engulfed in spiritual warfare. We have temptations we fight, struggles against evil, culture around us assault our Christian values. We look at this past ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3-5, Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

Cancer, Corona And Christ : The Three C's Of Today

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 27, 2020

The Big C will conquer the small c. This was what my wife said about cancer that she contracted several years ago. This is true today about Corona Virus. However , we have some listening to do on what God is telling us through the small c's.

Cancer, Corona and Christ I am going to start today’s message asking you to make a difficult choice. I am going to show two pictures from our family album and ask you to choose your favourite one. Both are happy pictures and hence I have titled one of them as “A Happy Picture” and the other one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, Luke 13:1-5, Romans 8:23, Romans 5:12, Ephesians 3:3-4, Ephesians 1:5-9, Romans 11:33, Psalm 40:5, Job 42:2, Ephesians 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Action

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 14, 2016

Faith without deeds is dead and useless. Faith with deeds points to God the Father in heaven!

FAITH AND ACTION James 2:14-19 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Source: The general idea of this sermon came from "God has and App for That" by Coach Dale Brown. Excellent book! Day in and day out the world accuses us Christians as being hypocrites. We say we love ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Root Of Bitterness (Two Responses On The Shelf)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 13, 2025

Anger, guilt and grief, are they sin? If left out of the cage they could be. Yet there is a human emotion that is always, without out exception, a sin - Bitterness. Bitterness and unforgiveness are always linked and are always sin. And there are only two responses on the shelf.

Has someone ever said something ... or done something to you ... which you found ... difficult ... to forgive? Every time you hear their name, ... even if the incident happened years ago ... still brings uneasiness ... to your soul. It is ... as though you were reliving the event ... all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-15, Ephesians 4:26, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 18:15, Matthew 5:23-24, 1 Corinthians 11:27, John 6:53, Hebrews 12:15, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:15, Matthew 18:35, Romans 12:19, 2 Corinthians 5:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Message 7 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5 – Now We Look At The Wrath Of God And Salvation – Part 1 (Verse 9) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 29, 2022

This message looks at aspects of the wrath of God where the subject is examined. The great truth is that Christians will never enter the wrath of God because the Saviour bore that wrath for each of us.

MESSAGE 7 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5 – NOW WE LOOK AT THE WRATH OF GOD AND SALVATION – PART 1 (Verse 9) DESTINED NOT FOR WRATH, BUT FOR SALVATION {{1Thessalonians 5:9 “God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.”}} We will consider just this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Revelation 6:16-17, Romans 1:18-32, Luke 13:2-5, Romans 2:5, Colossians 3:5-6, Romans 5:9, Isaiah 53:5-6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 19:30, Revelation 9:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pressing On To Win The Prize Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 3, 2023

Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead Apostle Paul said is the key to growing in one's faith and becoming more like Jesus! Is your one life's goal to press on to win the prize for which God has called you heavenward in Christ Jesus?

Pressing on to Win the Prize Philippians 3:12-16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since Christ took hold us and we became born again the Holy Spirit has been encouraging us to grow in our spiritual walk with the Lord. While we have experienced many times in our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Giving For The Future? Series

Contributed by Tony Miano on Feb 24, 2001

In order to give for the future we need to have a plan that has the future in mind. We need to understand the purpose for giving toward the future. And we need to keep our minds, our sights, on the promise that comes with giving toward the future.

Are We Giving For The Future? I Timothy 6:19 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church February 25, 2001 Introduction: Well, I hope you’ve enjoyed our study on giving so far. I hope it hasn’t been too painful. My prayer over the last few weeks is that we would all see giving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:19

Denomination: *other

Paul's Focus - Active Works Not Empty Behavior Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 30, 2014

Paul's focus was not only on him knowing what was right and that winning souls was paramount for the believer, but Paul's knew with our actions and service to Christ we cannot just 'go thru the motions' but it must be focused and disciplined!

ermon Brief Date Written: July 25, 2014 Date Preached: July 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s FOCUS – Active Works not Empty Behavior Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 [NLT] 24Do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

That We Love Mercy (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 24, 2020

To establish that God has shown us His righteousness and given us commandments to obey. They are: to do justly, to love mercy, and, to walk humbly before Him. This lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places! It also provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. That We Love Mercy E. Remarks. 1. This is lesson 2, in the sermon-series entitled: "What doth God Require?" Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, and both ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, "Who is like Jehovah?" The theme of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 22:27-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bread Of Life Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 7, 2018

Message 14 from John's gospel. This message continues the discussion of Jesus' teaching concerning true life and true belief.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Bread of Life” Part 2 John is the Gospel of belief. Many other signs therefore Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-71, 1 John 5:11-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Pursuing God’s Purpose For Your Life Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 31, 2020

Most people never discover the true purpose for their lives. In the text. Philippians 3:12-14. we have a revelation of what life is all about. This message examines 4 points of understanding that undergirds a meaningful Christian life.

We are progressing in a study of Philippians; our text today is in chapter 3. In this chapter we are given a revelation of what life is all about. Sadly, most people never discover the true purpose of their lives. In fact, most Christians never grasp it. They often pursue the same goals that the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, Philippians 2:12, Amos 6:1, Revelation 3:16-17, James 1:23-25, Hebrews 12:1-5, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Luke 12:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

What Now?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 8, 2002

Let’s reason together about living for Christ on this side of Easter.

WHAT NOW? INTRO.- ILL.- A group of expectant fathers were in a waiting room, while their wives were in the process of delivering babies. A nurse came in and announced to one man that his wife had just given birth to twins. "That’s quite a coincidence" he responded, "I play for the Minnesota ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ