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Asleep At The Pew

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 30, 2005

What could be worse that being asleep at the wheel? How about being asleep at the pew?

ASLEEP AT THE PEW? Eph 5:14 14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. I used to sleep walk at the old North Side Assy of God Church when I was a child. My mother would place a blanket on the floor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Buried Treasure And A Pearl

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Have you ever had to disguise a secret to keep someone from discovering it too soon? Well the parables are in some way like that. They tell of something that you know is important but you can’t quite figure it all out. The answers seem elusive.

A Buried Treasure and a Pearl Matthew 13:44-46 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does God Say When People Pray (Part 2)

Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001

How Does God Respond to our Prayers?

What Does God Say When People Pray (part 2) Acts 12:12-17 For thirteen extraordinary days in October of 1962, the world stood on the brink of an unthinkable catastrophe. Across the globe, people anxiously awaited the outcome of a harrowing political, diplomatic and military confrontation that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

When God Is Silent Series

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2001

Warfare Praying

WHEN GOD IS SILENT Dr. D. K. Olukoya There could be worrying occasions in a believers prayer life when it appears that God is silent. Our message this week focuses on the possible reasons this may be so. I therefore would like you to open your hearts as you prayerfully read along. As our working ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Gotta Have Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2023

In Mark 4, Jesus taught the parable of the sower, and then explained it. The parable challenges us to sow the word of God and to cultivate our hearts so that we can be the good soil that produces a great harvest.

A. Once there was a man who was having serious heart trouble, so he went to the doctor to see what his options were. 1. His doctor recommended that he have a heart transplant. 2. The patient asked if there were any hearts immediately available and told the doctor that he could pay whatever amount ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20, 1 Corinthians 3:7, Hebrews 4:12, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"getting Good Reception:" The Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 25, 2023

We’re beginning a new series entitled, “Parables to Live Life By.” For this series we’ll be looking at the parables Jesus taught in the Gospel of Luke. This week we’ll be looking at “The Parable of the Soils.” “How we receive God’s word will determine how productive it will be in our lives.”

Parables to Live By “Getting Good Reception” Luke 8:14-15 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goQl8V_3liQ We’re beginning a new series entitled, “Parables to Live By.” For this series we’ll be looking at the parables Jesus taught as brought out in the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Foursquare

Hearing God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 25, 2015

It is possible to hear God’s voice and not know it, to hear it but reject it, and to hear it and know Him more and more.

A man was concerned about his wife’s hearing, so he consulted a doctor. “It’s getting really bad,” he said. “How bad?” asked the doctor. “I don’t know,” the man said. “Help me find out,” and the doctor suggested this: ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Check Your Engines Series

Contributed by Bong Baylon on Feb 11, 2009

We can get all mixed up in our sense of values. This is true especially in the church, where we tend to value those things that are not really important to God.

Our Second Mail “Check Your Engines” Revelation 2:8-11; 3:7-13 Meet Two “Below Average” Churches 1. They have lots of FINANCIAL problems. Revelation 2:9a 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty… 2. They have lots of EMOTIONAL problems. Revelation 2:9b 9 I know the slander of those who say they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ And The Law PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023

This sermon explores the transition from Old Testament Law to New Testament grace, emphasizing Christ's fulfillment of the law and the implications for our faith.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be with you today, standing on the solid ground of God's Word, and looking into the glorious mystery of His divine plan. We are here, not by accident or happenstance, but by divine appointment. God has drawn us together to examine His Word, to learn from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19, Matthew 5:17-18, Colossians 2:14-17, Hebrews 10:9-10

Topics: Hebrews 9:16-17, Galatians 3:27-29

Has Anybody Here Seen My Old Friend Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 22, 2011

A study of the Gospel of John chapter 9 verses 1 through 41

John 9: 1 – 41 Has Anybody Here Seen My Old Friend 1 Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, saying, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Historical Fate Of The Seven Churches In The Book Of Revelation

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 26, 2021

There are many good studies and observations about the seven churches from a spiritual perspective that can be applied to churches today. However, this study will not address them, but rather review the actual history of the churches and where they are today (2024).

In the Book of Revelation, Jesus sent a message to seven churches that were located in the western part of Asia Minor, directly south of the Black Sea. The word "church" is translated from the Greek word "ekklesia" which means the people of God, the whole collective body of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 2:8-11, Revelation 2:12-17, Revelation 2:18-29, Revelation 3:1-6, Revelation 3:7-13, Revelation 3:14-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deafness/Dumbness Delightfully Dismissed Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 22, 2007

Jesus heals a man with a double curse-deafness and dumbness. Yet, the manner in which the miracle occured is miraculous in itself and it shows the tender side of the Lord of lords.

MARK 7:33-35 DEAFNESS/DUMBNESSDELIGHTFULLY DISMISSED I. THE SAVIOUR: * Mark 7:33 A. Sympathetic B. Signs C. Significance II. THE SIGHING: ** Mark 7:34 A. Suffering B. Sirens C. Satan III. THE SUCCESS: *** Mark 7:34, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:33-35

Denomination: Methodist

Discover To Recover Series

Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on May 20, 2010

Our God is a God of Recovery. He is interest in your restoration. He is not happy when His children are not where they should be in this life. When you are lower in the status that heaven has ordained for you, the heaven becomes concern and questions the

DISCOVER TO RECOVER Text: Daniel 4:34-37 INTRODUCTION: Perhaps you’re one of those who need to recover from a broken heart, a failed marriage, a financial disaster, a family heartache, an emotional meltdown, or a full-blown spiritual collapse. What I want you to hear is the fact that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:34-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wounded In The House Of My Friend

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012

The child of Jeroboam was sick and was not responding to treatment. Jeroboam did not know what to do. So, he decided to go and find out from the prophet what was wrong. He wanted to know the source of the sickness. But because he had offended the God of I

This week, we are looking at the message entitled, “Wounded in the house of my friend.” Zechariah 13:6 says, “And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.” A careful look ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:6, Zechariah 13:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Who Does All Things Right

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 1, 2000

The Lord can be trusted

Theme: The Lord who does all things right Text: Isaiah 35:4-7; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37 For the past two decades a lot has been said and written about accountability, probity, and integrity, yet corruption continues to dominate the headlines. Every section of the society including the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-7, Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed