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Sent To Preach Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 12, 2005

The motivation to preach is in this text. It is the call of God. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get full benefit.

SENT TO PREACH Gal 1:1-5 NASB 1 Paul, an apostle (not {sent} from men, nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, to the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: *other

Pure In Heart

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

It’s a blessing to see God. This blessing is given to the pure in heart. To see the world, our physical eyes must be opened. To see God and God’s plans, the eyes of our heart need to be opened.

Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God – Matthew 5:8 It’s a blessing to see God. This blessing is given to the pure in heart. To see the world, our physical eyes must be opened. To see God and God’s plans, the eyes of our heart need to be opened. Samuel learned this lesson when he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Israel’s Cleansing Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 10, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 13:1-6 explores the spiritual transformation of Israel prior to the Millennium. The fountain for cleansing from sin will be opened for all of Israel on that day. Today that fountain is opened to all who will receive Christ.

Intro In our previous message, the national repentance of Israel is described in Zechariah 12:10-14. That work of grace involved three steps: 1st God initiated this salvation process by pouring out on Israel “a spirit of grace and supplication”i on the people. 2nd Christ is revealed to the nation ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-9, Jeremiah 31:33-34, John 19:32-34, Zechariah 12:10-14, Revelation 1:5, Isaiah 64:6, Ezekiel 36:24-25, Ezra 9:1-2, Revelation 9:20-21, 1 Corinthians 10:19-20, Deuteronomy 13:6-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Perfect Gifts

Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 23, 2000

Christmas comes every day of the year for those who will open their eyes to God’s gracious hand at work.

"God’s Perfect Gifts" James 1:16-17 As a child we make our Christmas lists and make sure that all of those who truly love us get copies for their shopping excursions before Christmas morning. I can still remember going through the catalog and marking the things that I wanted most, the things ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gifted For A Purpose

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 30, 2015

In Paul's opening remarks to the Corinthian Christians, he reminds them that they have been given spiritual gifts for a purpose.

Gifted For A Purpose 1 Corinthians 1: 4-9 Intro: During the depression there was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage, so he was in danger of losing his ranch. With little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Happiness Through - Humility (Beatitudes) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020

In Jesus day, the Pharisee’s taught information without transformation, no authority. Jesus turns this upside down and speaks words that captivate the ears of the people, words that brings life. Today we will explore happiness through humility.

Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – September 6, 2020 Matthew 5:3 OUTLINE Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 (ESV) For most, happiness comes from things, but could it be the source of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Other

On The Road With Jesus Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jun 24, 2003

Jesus continues to work at opening the eyes of our hearts so that we follow him on the road of obedience.

This is our third look at the book of Mark. Let’s keep in mind that Jesus is on the road to Jerusalem. We don’t have time to examine this idea in detail, but just as we talked about 6 boat rides two weeks ago, in this section you can find 6 references to Jesus on the way or on the road. (8:27, ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Coins Of The Bible

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Masses of people are coin collectors and having this knowledge of Bible coins opens the door for you to be a witness to such people.

THE COINS OF THE BIBLE Based on Mark 12:41-44 Florence Banks in her book Coins Of Bible Days says that the handling of ancient coins does with time what radio and TV do with space. There are hundreds of miles between us and California, but TV eliminates those miles, and puts people there in our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

"A Good View Of The Good News!'

Contributed by James H. Cook, Jr. on Oct 13, 2001

"As recipients of God’s grace, all Christians are called to ’open their eyes’ as well as their hearts, to do the work of an Evangelist.’"

"A GOOD VIEW OF THE GOOD NEWS" Romans 1:1-7 and II Timothy 4:2-5 If you’ve ever listened to Paul Harvey’s radio program you know that many times he recognizes couples who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Occasionally I’ve heard him recognize those celebrating their 75th ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7, 2 Timothy 4:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Not A Heretic Hunter

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 12, 2022

These days you do not have to hunt heresy as it comes right out of the darkness and parades itself in the open field.

We live in an age where no one likes to be challenged or corrected. I do not like to be wrong, but I have told congregations to go home and study the Word after a sermon to be sure I know what I am talking about. If I do not, do not leave me ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:17, Philippians 3:17-19, Romans 16:17-18, Titus 3:10-11, Titus 1:10-11, 2 Timothy 4:1-4, Ephesians 5:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is A Verb

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 15, 2009

Love is willing to undergo or endure long. It’s compassionate and generous, it’s humble, open, gentle, thinks good of others, rejoices in righteousness, open, simple child like faith, believes in the success of others, doesn’t give up, love is a survivor

Love is a Verb I Corinthians 13:4-8a Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Willow Tree

Contributed by Richard Deem on Nov 2, 2006

All hope was gone. They went from their precious promised land to the heathen land of Babylon (modern day Iraq). They had been warned repeatedly by God through His prophets, yet they had turned a deaf ear!

"By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 2We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. 3For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eyes Of The Lord

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 1, 2017

In the Old Testament the LORD is described as having many human, physical characteristics. Does God, who is a Spirit, have eyes? Does He have ears or a face or hands or a might right arm for that matter? Let's take a look ...

Please open your Bibles to 2 Chronicles 16:1-9 which we will read in a few minutes. In 2 Chronicles 14 we see King Asa come to power as the king of Judah, the southern kingdom. In the 10th year of his reign a vast army came out against Judah and King Asa prayed the LORD the God of Israel for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1-9, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Isaiah 63:7-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Wisdom Of Silence

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 15, 2020

It is a great part of prudence to know when to be silent and when to speak. If you have nothing good, true or useful to say, it is better to be silent and say nothing. You have two ears and one mouth—use them proportionately.”

THE WISDOM OF SILENCE Oh, that you would be silent, and it would be your wisdom! (Job 13:5) “A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards.”—Proverbs 29:11 The tongue is a deadliest weapon. It’s quick, sharp ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:5, Proverbs 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

King!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 24, 2008

A spirit of wisdom and revelation gives you eyes of the heart that are wide-open to see the King, King Jesus

15I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason 16I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: United Methodist