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There's Nothing To Eat

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 12, 2021

We’re quick to see what we can’t do and quick to talk about what we don’t have. The disciples saw the crowds and realized their inadequacy.

TITLE: THERE’S NOTHING TO EAT SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 6:37 Having the grandchildren for the past few weeks has already proven very challenging. They arrived over the recent holiday so we have had food galore around the house. I have been amazed whenever I hear them say to Michelle and me – There’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:37

Denomination: Baptist

Implications From Jesus’ Burial & Resurrection-1(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 3, 2024

1 of 4. Luke lays out the historicity of Jesus’ burial & resurrection. Jesus was dead, buried, & resurrected. But What details surround His burial & resurrection? 13 implications from the details surrounding Jesus’ burial & resurrection.

Some IMPLICATIONS From JESUS’ BURIAL & RESURRECTION-I—Luke 23:50--24:12 Need: The burial & resurrection of Jesus is historical fact. Trust in the fact of Jesus’ death, burial, & resurrection, is a key factor in a person’s being ‘born-again’. Trust in the facts surrounding Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Relative Values Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

What is God worth? Our real response to that question powerfully determines how we live, where we invest our time and money. Expository sermon on text dealing with Judas’ response.

Relative Values Fortifying the Foundations # 27 John 11:55-12:11[1] 1-25-04 This morning I would like to announce that we will be spending $ 200,000 on the inside of this sanctuary to make it more conducive to worship. We will be improving the acoustics and the lighting in addition to ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

All The Power You Need

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 16, 2005

God is calling people to rise above who they think they are, and become more in His power.

April 17, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Judges 6:11-27 Subject: Gideon’s Call Title: All the Power You Need I want to begin today by telling you good news. God is in this church today. And because He is here, there is no obstacle big enough to keep us from becoming what He has expressly called us ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Awesome Ways To Be A Great Dad!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 19, 2004

Father’s Day sermon.

Awesome Ways to Be a Great Dad! Various Scriptures June 20, 2004 Introduction Popular comedian/entertainer Bill Cosby wrote, "Now that my father is a grandfather he just can’t wait to give money to my kids. But when I was a kid and I asked him for 50 cents, he would tell me the story of his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9, Matthew 12:50

Denomination: Wesleyan

From The Tomb To A Womb

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

From the Tomb to a Womb

Pastor William D Poovey ThD Bethel Church of Olar, SC From the Tomb to a Womb 1 Ki 19:9 And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; “that means he planned to be there awhile” and, behold, the word of the LORD came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah? 10 And he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9

Denomination: Foursquare

When The Tomb Becomes A Womb

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 28, 2009

For all those who ever felt like giving up, you’re not alone. But instead of giving up it’s time to fire up, there is something new ahead of you.

1 Ki 19 1-18 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Extravagant Magnification Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 7, 2012

Magnification is useful because it enlarges the object of our attention. It's what we do in worship every week.

“EXTRAVAGANT MAGNIFICATION” Is. 6:1-8 & Revelation 4:1-11 Even though it’s not used as frequently as it used to be, I still like a magnifying glass. It takes something that’s hard to see and makes it bigger. It brings the word or subject into clearer focus so I can see it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Man Who Remembered Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2008

Aaron was a man who lifted up Moses as his brother and lifted up the people of Israel as their High Priest. But that there was a day when Aaron failed to do that. Do you know what happened?

We opened with the congregation singing the first verse of “My Country Tis of Thee” What is this weekend? It’s Memorial Day Weekend. It’s a time that we’ve set aside to honor those who have given their lives in service of this country to protect us and secure our freedoms. Memorial Day has been ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 5, 2013

This message addresses Psalm 23 from a historical perspective.

The Lord Is My Shepherd Scripture: Psalm 23; John 10:11-13; Phil. 4:19; Col. 1:13-14 Introduction: The title of my message this morning is “The Lord Is My Shepherd.” Although I delivered a message on Psalm 23 in March of 2007, this is not the same message. I want to make that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living With Confidence In God

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Feb 15, 2012

"Living with Confidence in God" is an exposition of Psalm 23. The point of the message is that God is worthy of your trust. It offers three reasons why God is worthy of your trust: (1) God watches over those who trust in him. (2) God walks with those who

LIVING WITH CONFIDENCE IN GOD Psalm 23 Psalm 23 is the best known and most beloved of the psalms. CHARLES HADDON SPURGEON aptly called it “the pearl of the psalms.” It is arguably the most famous and cherished scripture in the Bible. It is the John 3:16 of the Old Testament. The young ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Rain!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2003

Thesis: We need to cry out to God and ask Him to open the flood gates of Heaven and send his rain to us.

Let it rain! Thesis: We need to cry out to God and ask Him to open the flood gates of Heaven and send his rain to us. Scripture Texts: James 5:16b-18 “…The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wrong Place, Wrong Time

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 16, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 41: 1 – 18

Jeremiah 41: 1 – 18 Being in the wrong place at the wrong time 1 Now it came to pass in the seventh month that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the royal family and of the officers of the king, came with ten men to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, at Mizpah. And there they ate ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 41:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Persecution - Then & Now

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002

It’s been estimated that more Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all the prior 1,900 years combined. More than 200 million Christians in over 60 nations face persecution each day, 60% of these are children.

By: Donna J. Kazenske I recently had the wonderful privilege of teaching a workshop on persecution at a Christian Training Conference in IIlinois. To my surprise, about 40 people attended the workshop. I was so blessed to be able to share this vital message with the body of Christ. Persecution ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: *other

Being Sure Of God

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 17, 2002

What do I have to give up to be sure I am in a condition to follow God?

Knowing God’s will is important. But only so far as you are willing to DO His will. I believe there is a spiritual principle that requires we be willing to do whatever God says before He is willing to say it. (NOTE: "BUT IF FROM THERE YOU SEEK THE LORD YOUR GOD, YOU WILL FIND HIM IF YOU LOOK ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist