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How God Deals With Those Who Know Almost Nothing About Him Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 27, 2013

A look at what outsiders the Magi were and the amazing fact that God invited them into the Christmas story anyway.

ASTROLOGERS?! REALLY?: God doesn’t care how little you know about Him. - Matthew 2:1-2 – “Magi” - The Christmas story and its details are so familiar to us that we fail to see the uncomfortable details that should shock us. - One such detail: Magi come to bow down to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender And Live

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

Being told the only way you could survive a battle is to surrender would be challenging. This is what Jeremiah told the Jews before Jerusalem was destroyed, and God is telling the us the same today. Do you want to survive spiritual war? You must surrender

Jeremiah 38:2-6 Jeremiah's message and the reaction "Thus says the LORD: He who stays in this city shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence, but he who goes out to the Chaldeans shall live. He shall have his life as a prize of war, and live. 3 Thus says the LORD: This city shall surely ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hulda The Prophetess PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage Christians to be bold and unashamed in speaking God's truth, following the example of Hulda the Prophetess.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the life of a lesser-known, yet extraordinary woman in the Bible—Hulda the Prophetess. We'll discover how her boldness and unashamedness in speaking God's truth serves as an example for all believers. Charles Stanley said, "His voice ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:14-20

Topics: Boldness, Unashamed

When God Sent His Son

Contributed by James Owens on Dec 15, 2004

When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son.

“WHEN GOD SENT HIS SON!” TEXT: Galatians 4:4-7 (NKJV) “But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent forth the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Church Of God

A Welcome Demotion

Contributed by Cohss Spiritsong on Aug 13, 2013

What happens when God deals what seems like a demotion, but ends up in the promotion of the Kingdom.

A Welcome Demotion Pastor Leslie A. Rutland-Tipton 1. Allow God’s diversions and demotions a. Philip had been in Jerusalem evangelizing with the apostles. They were seeing thousands upon thousands come to Christ each day, and God was doing great miracles among them. They were enjoying the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: *other

Understand That Life Is Not Fair Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 26, 2015

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "God Is Here" . Life is not fair; but God is faithful.

Series: God Is Here [#3] UNDERSTAND THAT LIFE IS NOT FAIR Esther 3:1-15 Introduction: When in an argument with a non-Christian, the question of fairness will always come up. You know, “If God is in control, then why would He allow innocent children to die”. Or, “If God is in ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Amid Hedonism Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 7, 2012

Much of today's attack on Christian morality and natural marriage results from the conflict between a Biblical understanding of what it means to be human and hedonism.

Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2012 Verbum Domini Ann Scheidler of the Thomas More Society recently wrote her supporters a letter that told a rather startling, but unsurprising story: “Twenty-five militant homosexual couples–most of whom live outside of Cook County [Illinois]–barged ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of The Plumb Line

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 8, 2011

A sermon emphasising the righteousness of God.

The Power of the plumb Line Amos 7:7-8 Amos saw the Lord "standing on a wall." The wall is not identified, but it can be only one wall -- the wall of Israel's capital city, Samaria. The wall at Samaria symbolized Israel as a nation. Amos tells us that this wall "had been made with a plumb line," ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Navigating Opposition Chapter 3-6 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Feb 11, 2021

Every great work of God involves opposition. How do we handle it and how do we overcome it?

No Limits Week 2 January 31st Plan OUTLINE Navigating Opposition chapter 3-6 (Bryan) Big Idea: Seeing opposition as part of the value of a hard won victory No Limits Week 2 Navigating Opposition Who rebuilt the wall? Priests The High Priest Priests from the surrounding ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:16-19, Romans 16:17-20, Nehemiah 4:11-15, Nehemiah 4:1-3

Denomination: Other

Commission To Do A Mission

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

COMMISSION 1 a) an authorization to perform certain duties or tasks, or to take on certain powers b) a document giving such authorization 2 authority to act in behalf of another 3 that which a person is authorized to do for another 4 the state of being authorized to perform certain duties or

COMMISSION 1 a) an authorization to perform certain duties or tasks, or to take on certain powers b) a document giving such authorization 2 authority to act in behalf of another 3 that which a person is authorized to do for another 4 the state of being authorized to perform certain duties or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

A Prepared Heart Leads To Honored Praise

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 23, 2022

Ezra gave thanks to God for everything He had done for him and through him.

Ezra was one of three key leaders during the return of the Jewish nation from Babylonian captivity. Zerubbabel was the first to encourage rebuilding of the Temple. Nehemiah was involved with rebuilding of the walls. Ezra was key to restoring the people to worship God. Chapters 1-6 describe the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6-10, Ezra 7:27-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus's Touches

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 25, 2021

The human touch is incredible, its powerful, it calming. Jesus is on a trek and a woman touches the hem of his garment and she is made whole and a 12 year old girl is amazingly brought back to life, just because of his touch.

Jesus Touches Mark 5:21-43 1. Touching is a powerful tool • It can be as simple as a handshake • A small hug of gentleness is greatly appreciated one patient at the home it just thrilled her • The touch makes one feel cared for, loved, appreciated, cherished, treasured, valued, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Methodist

A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Alan Adams on Jun 4, 2001

Belief is not a product of ’signs and wonders’ it is a product of faith.

STRATHMOOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PENTECOST SUNDAY -- 05-03-01 -- John 4:43-54 / Isaiah 43:1-9a A MATTER OF THE HEART I. Are you confused yet? (You’re probably not alone -- if you’ve given up -- on tracking Jesus’ whereabouts.) 1. You aught to be confused -- because I have found that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are You Clinging To?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 23, 2003

A sermon that talks about our Sincere Love for God, and hating what is evil and clinging to what is good.

What are you Clinging Too? Pastor Glenn Newton Aug. 17, 2003 RO 12:9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5, Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Nazarene

How The Mighty Have Fallen: Memorial Day 05

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 27, 2005

MEMORIAL DAY IS A TIME TO CELEBRATE AND MOURN THOSE WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR OUR FREEDOM!

HOW THE MIGHTY HAVE FALLEN: MEMORIAL DAY 05 2 SAMUEL 1: 17-27 MAY 29, 2005 MEMORIAL DAY INTRODUCTION: The Tillman Scandal By Greg Mitchell, Editor & Publisher Posted on May 25, 2005, Printed on May 25, 2005 http://www.alternet.org/story/22089/ Where, in the week after the Great Newsweek Error, is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist