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  • The World That Christ Entered

    Contributed by George Johnston on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,951 views

    This is an historical look at the conditions in Palestine when Jesus was born.

    The World That Christ Entered 1. At the birth of Christ the world was united under one scepter. a. From the Euphrates to the Atlantic; from the mouths of the Rhine to the slopes of the Atlas, the Roman Emperor was the sole lord. b. There might be war on the far eastern ...read more

  • 32. Context Of Jesus' Teachings Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,862 views

    Jesus' teaching focused on Kingdom Ideals

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 32 – CONTEXT OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

  • Death By Lying Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,347 views

    Sin kills the soul, the community, momentum and our witness in the world.

    Most people don’t really “like” sermons on sin. They don’t like hearing them, and (at least in my case) they don’t really like preaching them. I think that is because judgmental-ism and “holier than thou” attitudes have typically characterized our discussions of sin, and often the end result has ...read more

  • The Consistent Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2011
     | 9,574 views

    The church at Philadelphia is the church "I" would probably want to join. It is the church who received from the Lord, a word of observation, affirmation, and even commendation - but NO WORD of CONDEMNATION.

    The Consistent Church Revelation 3:7-13 * Of all the churches which Jesus wrote to in the Revelation, the sixth church is the most consistent in the fulfillment of ministry & mission. This is the church that I would have wanted to be a member of. It is this church that our Lord gives no word of ...read more

  • Moving In The Opposite Spirit— 6th Sunday In Ordinary Time

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 27, 2019
     | 4,948 views

    A “Manual” for Escaping Our Vicious Cycles through non-violence is what the Sermon on the Mount has been called; to transform the adversary - and, in the process, to be transformed ourselves.

    1). Mary Lou Kownacki relates the following tale: It seems that in a certain village a snake had bitten so many people that few dared to go into the fields. Finally, it was taken to a wise person who tamed the snake and persuaded it to practice the discipline of nonviolence. When the villagers ...read more

  • A Tea Bag Experience In A Hot Water World

    Contributed by Russell Lee on Feb 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,580 views

    The thing in life that causes you the most pain can be your greatest gift from God!

    2 Corinthians 12: 7Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 8Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it ...read more

  • Artificial Intelligence (A.i ) Part 2

    Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 14, 2024
     | 1,416 views

    On Thursday, July 8, 2021, the night’s silence was shattered by the overhead noise of at least 2 helicopters in a very quiet neighborhood. These were not police helicopters.

    This is a true story. On Thursday, July 8, 2021, the night’s silence was shattered by the overhead noise of at least 2 helicopters in a very quiet neighborhood. These were not police helicopters. The noise was so loud that it woke up several residents in the neighborhood and they came out of ...read more

  • Responding To Enemy Behavior

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,176 views

    Believers should respond to opposition with love, prayer and a witness for their Savior.

    Responding to Enemy Behavior Matthew 5:43-48 INTRODUCTION A. Lifeguard rescuing a drowning person. 1. Suppose it was your best friend or just a casual acquaintance. 2. We would probably risk our life to save them. 3. But suppose the drowning person was a contemptible person, your enemy. 4. Someone ...read more

  • The Unstoppable Church (Acts 5)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 16, 2025
     | 82 views

    Does the church stop because of persecution? Let's look at Acts 5.

    How important is truthfulness in the church? How unstoppable is the church? Let’s look at Acts 5. After witnessing the generosity of Barnabas and others, did Ananias and Sapphira desire the same respect? Though they were completely free to dispose of any profit as they wished, did this couple ...read more

  • Embracing God's Opportunities SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,317 views

    God knows how to open the door of opportunity to us to do his work. And though there are many that oppose his work, none can impede it. Even the gates of hell cannot prevail against it! I Cor 16:9, "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries."

    In his letter to the Corinthians from Ephesus, Paul expresses his desire to reunite with the Corinthian converts and spend significant time with them. However, he acknowledges that he must wait until God completes His work in Ephesus, where a great and effective opportunity has been opened for him. ...read more

  • Opportunities Have Adversaries!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 6, 2017
     | 6,247 views

    If you expect to do great things for God without opposition, you will be greatly disappointed and discouraged.

    1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 2017 is a great and open door for ministry, The sky is the limit. There are many needs so there is one or two somewhere you can meet whether you are 8 or 88. God is on your side for ministry, When ...read more

  • Sermon On Blue-Sky Thinking

    Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 15, 2024
     | 746 views

    A kite is defined as a light frame, often of quadrilateral design, with a thin material stretched over it, which is strategically flown in the air at the end of a long piece of string.

    Börje Ekholm, a Swedish business executive once remarked: “I think we have challenges, but we have so many opportunities to get it right. I like it when we have a little bit of a headwind. The kite actually lifts when you have a headwind and doesn't when there is lift from the back.” James ...read more

  • Facing Invincble Foes...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014
     | 7,368 views

    There are times it may seem we are helpless and hopeless, our foes seem invincible... That is when God does His best work.

    WHEN WE START FACING THE INVINCIBLE FOES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHEN YOU ENEMIES AGREE: COME LET US MAKE WAR... WHEN YOU PROBLEM IS INVINCIBLE... A. INVINCIBLE: incapable of being conquered 2 Chronicles 20:1 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, ...read more

  • Saved And Being Saved? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 26, 2017
     | 5,184 views

    complete salvation with God is a process; justification, sanctification, and glorification!

    We have been noting over and over again even as recent as the last chapter, the disciples ignored the situation when they could not understand Jesus. Finally, in a personal private setting, the disciples asked Jesus for an explanation!! I wonder how Jesus felt here? How do we feel when someone ...read more

  • Departure From The Faith (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 14, 2017
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,892 views

    To establish that the Holy Spirit predicted a “departure from the faith” that resulted in religious apostasy and the rise of denominational institutions throughout the world. This lesson describes the failures of the Reformation Movement and the successes of the Restoration Movement.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Retraction Movement 2. The Reformation Movement 3. The Restoration Movement Remarks. 1. In this lesson we will be discussing the theme: “The Departure from the Faith.” It should be noted that Paul begins our lesson describing “the retraction movement” or “the departure ...read more