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The Last Laugh Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 8

THE LAST LAUGH (PSALMS 52) On the cover of the May 21, 2001, Newsweek magazine was the full-size head of a man, except that the face of the man is indistinct because the print is in the form of a red X-ray film or an undeveloped photograph. The word E V I L in bold covers his nose and mouth, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

By Faith Samson Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 28, 2008

This part of the series examines Samson as a hero of faith. It explores his terrifying rampage, torrid romance, torturous retribution, and timely repentance.

Chapter 14 Samson Do I need to give more examples? I do not have time to tell you about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. — Hebrews 11:32 NCV In Will Smith’s latest blockbuster he plays an unlikely superhero named John Hancock. Far from your average, ordinary, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Christian Church

The New Temple Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 12, 2013

Author and teacher Kay Arthur warns: "If you do not plan to live the Christian life totally committed to knowing your God and to walking in obedience to him, then don't begin, for this is what Christianity is all about. It is a change of citizenship, a c

There's an article on Time magazines website. It begins: "Religion can be a source of comfort that improves well-being. But some kinds of religiosity could be a sign of deeper mental health issues." The article quotes a clinical psychologist who states, "Religion is related to the child having a ...read more

Giants Or Grapes

Contributed by J. R. Mcentyre on Apr 13, 2013

people are driven to accomplish by what they often see, but sometimes hindered also by what they see.

Which do you see? Grapes or Giants Numbers 13:17..25-33 17 And Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan, and said unto them, Get you up this way southward, and go up into the mountain: 25 And they returned from searching of the land after forty days. 26 And they went and came to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crazy? God Is The Cure! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 18, 2012

What is it about wayward people? Israel was at the time of Hosea, sick, not right in the head, how could this be addressed, how were they to be healed and what was their future prognosis, if they accepted the treatment?

I had started this sermon series a few weeks back regarding ‘the wrath of God’ we had a wee break for the Olympics as that was the topical thing to do. We had a guest here last week Major Bruce who spoke on placing our faith in Jesus because there it is well placed. I like to summarise ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Turn Or Burn Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2018

Chapter two in Nahum which tells of God's supremacy

“TURN OR BURN!” Nahum 2:1-13 & David P. Nolte Last week we noted that those who, by stubborn persistence in sin, make themselves God’s enemies will discover that He is a Formidable Foe. Nineveh was a stubbornly sinful city. But 140 years before Nahum came along, under the preaching of ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Call To Revival - God’s Prophetic Revelations

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 4, 2020

Today's message is a continuation of the message "God's Call to Revival - Ezra." This message looks at the prophetic revelations brought out by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah.

God’s Call to Revival God’s Prophetic Revelations *** Watch: https://youtu.be/RvyzjObDB6g Last week we looked at the return of the Jews to God’s Promised Land under the leadership of Ezra, along with Zerubbabel, and Jeshua. They just finished 70 years of Babylonian captivity, and what we looked ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-6, Zechariah 4:6, Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Foursquare

Private Worship -- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 6, 2020

In this lesson, we look at our private worship, and particularly at our unscheduled acts of worship.

Scripture During our Sunday Evening Worship Services, I am preaching a series I am calling “Worship Matters.” Last time, we set a foundation for worship in a message titled, “All to the Glory of God.” For the next two messages, I would like to examine “Private Worship.” Our text for this series ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mysteries Mentioned In The New Testament – What Are They About? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 16, 2022

This is a study on the mysteries of the New Testament. the word is used 21 times in the NASB and these are taken and examined one by one. it is an interesting study. Large range of subject material.

THE MYSTERIES MENTIONED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT – WHAT ARE THEY ABOUT? This study today is looking at the word “mystery” in the New Testament. It contains verses from the NASB. This will not be a full development of any of the themes but enough to introduce them. You may like to take up the study ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:11, Romans 11:25, Romans 16:25-26, 1 Corinthians 2:7, 1 Corinthians 15:51, Ephesians 1:9, Ephesians 3:3, Ephesians 3:1-7, Ephesians 3:9, Ephesians 5:32, Ephesians 6:19-20, Colossians 1:25-26, Colossians 1:27, Colossians 2:2-3, Colossians 4:2-4, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 1 Timothy 3:8-9, 1 Timothy 3:16, Revelation 1:20, Revelation 10:7, Revelation 17:5, Revelation 17:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Fights For Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2015

To show that victories are there for the purpose for us to remember, focus and look on the Victorious One in our lives - the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a fighter? No, I'm focused on the LORD JESUS. The LORD JESUS fights my battles. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that victories are there for the purpose for us to remember, focus and look on the Victorious One in our lives - the LORD JESUS ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tenth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 19, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 17:1-8, Jeremiah 7:9-15, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Luke 19:41-47. A). UNDER THE SHADOW OF THY WINGS. Psalm 17:1-8. PSALM 17:1. How can a man, born dead in trespasses and sins, plead with the LORD to “hear the right?” Well, it is as Abraham said, ‘Shall not the Judge of all the earth do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-8, Jeremiah 7:9-15, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Luke 19:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 11 – Part 5 – So, Is God A Chauvinist? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 16, 2010

In Genesis 11 we have the family tree of Shem, but only 3 women are mentioned by name - very Chauvinistic to our modern way of thinking!

Genesis 11 - Part 5 - SO, IS GOD A CHAUVINIST? Being an only son not only meant growing up in a house full of women, but also it meant that I was the last of the Cochrane's in my family line. I carried on the name of Cochrane when I had a son. My son's wife is about to have a son. This means that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:10-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2. Zacchaeus Meets Jesus (From Rejection To Redemption) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 24, 2025

One afternoon in Jericho changed everything for a despised tax collector. Jesus looked up into a tree and called a sinner by name. Salvation came that day.

2. ZACCHAEUS MEETS JESUS (FROM REJECTION TO REDEMPTION) Introduction The story of Zacchaeus shows the power of one encounter with Jesus Christ. This man lived in Jericho. He had money, position, and power. But he had no peace, no friends, and no hope. The whole town despised him. Then Jesus walked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Luke 19:2, Matthew 21:31-32, Luke 19:3-4, Luke 19:5, Luke 19:7, Luke 19:8, Leviticus 6:5, Luke 19:9, Luke 19:10, James 2:17, 1 Timothy 1:15, Galatians 5:22-23, Luke 19:6, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let It Go Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 15, 2021

Some people get depressed when they see the trees losing their leaves in autumn. Some even say that the trees look sad. Autumn though shows us how beautiful it is to let things go. We need to consider what, in our lives, we need to drop in order to heal our souls, move forward in our lives and grow.

source: http://www.jokes4us.com/miscellaneousjokes/weatherjokes/falljokes.html Why does Humpty Dumpty love autumn? Because he had a great fall! Why are trees very forgiving? Because in fall they “let it go” and in the spring, they “turn over a new leaf.” Fall is a time of transition. There are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32, Matthew 18:21-22, Luke 1:37, Philippians 4:8-9, Isaiah 43:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Tell The Truth

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 25, 2010

Monologue, as if the speaker were James, illustrating points by incidents in the life of Jesus. Truth comes with compassion, it does its own convicting, and must be backed with a life of integrity.

One of the peculiarities of the letter of James is that it has so very little direct reference to the life of Jesus. If it was written, as has traditionally been believed, by the James who was the brother of our Lord and who became prominent in the Jerusalem church, then it does seem odd that he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist