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Anointing

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 19, 2002

There is a lot of talk concerning the anointing. Here are five non-negotiable points concerning it.

The Anointing Psalm 92:10-15 Rev.R.B.Hughes 1Cor.1:21...Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and anointed us is God. Introduction - lot of talk about the anointing....some good, bad, confusing..Yet I trust you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:10-15, 1 John 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mottos For Our Military

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 9, 2023

Jesus asks or warns all to be ready be wise not foolish.

“Mottos of our Military” Matthew 25:1-13 The church has had mottos to Open minds, open hearts, open doors, we belong to God, We are to be filled with God, and we are to serve God • US. army “This we’ll Defend ,US Marines “Always Faithful” • US Navy “Not Self But Country”,US Air Force “ Aim ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Beauty Of Unity Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 16, 2025

Psalm 133 is a wisdom psalm teaching about the beauty of unity.

Bible Study on Psalm 133 Title: “The Beauty of Unity” Text: Psalm 133 (CSB) A song of ascents. Of David. I. Introduction: When Unity Is More Than Agreement Psalm 133 is a brief yet profound meditation on the blessing of unity among God’s people. In a fractured world—and often in divided ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What If This Was Your Last Day On Earth?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000

What would you do if you knew today was to be the last day for you on earth?

Matthew 25:1-13 (READ) This morning I have a life changing thought I want to interject into your life. What would you do today, if you knew tomorrow was to be your last day? We often think of people coming to the end of life, but we really don’t think about it enough. When we think of it we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

'united We Stand'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 19, 2020

‘United We Stand’ – Psalm 133 – sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • unity is a satisfying experience (vs 1) • unity is a spiritual experience (vs 2) • unity is a supernatural experience (vs 3) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The German philosopher Schopenhauer (Sh-up-en-how-er), • Who compared the human race to a bunch of porcupines • Huddling together on ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Divine Jealousy Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 6, 2025

If you want to keep from being deceived, follow only a leader, who, like a father, jealously guards your pure devotion to Christ, generously cares for you, and genuinely shows you his true self.

Pastor John Ortberg asks us to imagine picking your car up from the shop after a routine tune-up, and the technician says, “This car is in great shape. Clearly you have an automotive genius to take great care of your car.” Later that day, your brakes fail. You find out you were out of brake fluid. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Third Anointing

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 14, 2003

The anointing speaks simply of the Presence of God in our lives in a tangible way. Our experience of God tends to be progressive and so is what is called the anointing. We desire a fresh touch of God, a greater dimension of God. This sermon looks at three

THE THIRD ANOINTING Psalm 92:10 I shall be anointed with fresh oil. The anointing speaks simply of the Presence of God in our lives in a tangible way. Our experience of God tends to be progressive and so is what is called the anointing. We desire a fresh touch of God, a greater dimension of God. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1-2, Psalm 92:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Doesn’t Play Favorites

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 20, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 7: 1 – 89

Numbers 7: 1 – 89 He doesn’t play favorites 7 Now it came to pass, when Moses had finished setting up the tabernacle, that he anointed it and consecrated it and all its furnishings, and the altar and all its utensils; so he anointed them and consecrated them. 2 Then the leaders of Israel, the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Helping Needy People

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 5, 2002

A preacher’s wife dies leaving a debt she can’t pay. The creditor is on his way to collect her two sons as payment. What to do? God has ways.

Helping Needy People 2 Kings 4:1-7 Elijah and Elisha are very unique prophets in the Old Testament. They both served the Lord in the Northern Kingdom of Israel. This was after the division and civil war broke out in Rehoboam’s reign. If you are familiar with the history of Israel, you remember ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Deuteronomy 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cry At Midnight (The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The 10 Bridesmaids)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 3, 2011

Jesus is the returning bridegroom who will arrive triumphantly at the end of the age. Beloved , blessed are those whose lamps are faithfully kept burning as they watch and wait for his appearance. Be Ready for "The Cry at Midnight." (Redone Nov 2017)

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Joshua:24:1-25; Psalm 78:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and Matthew 25:1-13. A film crew was on location deep in the desert. One day an old Indian went up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Will You Be Ready?

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Jan 18, 2019

What if in the next moment - even as my words fall upon your ears - Christ returned with the shout of the archangel and the trumpet blast? "Faithful and true would He find us here, if He should come today?" Would you be ready?

The hymn we have just sung asks a pointed question. A question that I fear too often we dismiss in our daily lives. With all the concerns of living in the present moment - with all of the accompanying joys or frustrations - we fail to give much thought to the final moment. That moment when time, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Menorah - Lampstand Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Sep 5, 2001

The Menorah

I. Construction A. One talent of pure gold B. Six branches w/stalk in the middle = seven stalks C. Ornamental workmanship D. Each stalk with a bowl to hold oil (olive oil) II. Use A. Provide light for the sanctuary (Holy Place) B. No outside light shown into the Tabernacle ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:31-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 30, 2020

In a hymn of praise to God’s goodness in Psalm 36, three basic characteristics are presented of the Father as the God of "the Gospel of Light". In this we see 1) Light from His Person (Ps. 36:5-6), 2) Light for His People (Ps. 36:7-9) and 3) Light from His Protection (Ps. 36:10-11).

Psalm 36:5-11 [5] Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. [6] Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep; man and beast you save, O LORD. [7] How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:5-11

Denomination: Other

Manifestation Of Glory Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 7, 2018

Revelation 1:9-20 provides 1) The Setting for the vision (Revelation 1:9–11), it 2) Unfolds the vision itself (Revelation 1:12–16, 20), and it 3) Relates its effects (Revelation 1:17–19).

A hate speech law that generated years of heated controversy over free speech before being repealed in 2013 could be making a comeback, at least in some form. Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act made it a discriminatory practice to convey messages over the phone or internet that contain ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Other

Be Ready - Persevere

Contributed by Norm Story on May 18, 2001

The challenge of faithfully living prepared and ready

"Be Ready – Persevere for the Long Journey" Psalm 78:1-7 Matthew 25:1-13 When I was a Boy Scout, I remember how the younger scouts struggled and suffered on long hiking-camping trips; because they always seemed to bring so much of the wrong stuff. They’d come loaded down with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-38, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed