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How Can I Say No?

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 18, 2024

How can Abraham say No to the Lord, after hearing the Lord’s voice for 25 years during the waiting period for His son Isaac, where the Lord’s voice was guiding, encouraging and strengthening him to survive the waiting period?

Then God said, “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” Genesis 22:2 When faced with such a situation, the challenge is not how can I say Yes, but how can I say ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:2

Progress Is Facilitated With God Directed Delegation Of Responsibilities 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered why some organizations seem to languish in mediocrity? In the early days of the church, the apostles learned how to delegate responsibilities so they were not sidetracked from their major ministries.

1. Have you ever wondered why some organizations seem to languish in mediocrity? Quote; Poor delegation leads to jealousy, mistrust and ineffectiveness. Example: In the early days of the church, the apostles learned how to delegate responsibilities so they were not sidetracked from their major ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dr. Luke Examines Jesus Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

Introduction to Luke’s Gospel

Dr. Luke Examines Jesus Luke 1:1-4 1. He Examined Jesus’ Parentage. (Luke 1:26-27, 35) In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel answered, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

One Man's Sin Means My Death

Contributed by Paul George on Jun 17, 2003

Why should the sin of the first human being become the downfall of the entire race?

The question that has been often asked, “Why should the sin of the first human being become the downfall of the entire race? Why should all mankind stand under God’s judgment against a basic sinfulness for which none of us is responsible? Is God being just when He places this sinfulness on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-13

Denomination: Holiness

Emmanuel Is Coming

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

A sermon preparing for Advent.

Emmanuel is Coming Tonight on this first Sunday of Advent the theme is Hope. Hebrews 11:1 says: Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. What we hope for is the Lord’s return. We can have the assurance of this hope because what God promised in the past, He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Easter Sunrise Sermon

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon is for Easter Sunrise... it focuses on the imagery of the rising of the sun/son.

“A Brand New Day” I ask this morning a very simple question. What is a sunrise? It’s not quite the simple question one might anticipate… for… when you get down to it… how do you actually define a sunrise… how do you pinpoint when a sunrise begins… or for that matter… when it ends? Think about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Character Traits Of Successful People

Contributed by Richard Hedges on May 31, 2011

Keep God in your graduation speech by using brief characterizations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, and George Washington; with an unexpected conclusion about faith in God.

CHARACTER TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the greatest civil rights leaders of the 20th Century. He is probably best known for leading this nation to adopt social changes which have enhanced freedom and liberty for all races. His willingness to make ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8, Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To The Good Work Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 5, 2011

What great things has God done and is doing for us and how are we responding to this Holy God?

Last week, through the story of a Jewish Priest named Zechariah, we noted that In spite of what we think, nothing happens by chance in the hands of the Almighty God. Today in our passage we will note another truth which supports that God is Almighty: Nothing is impossible with God! Maybe you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who And What Is The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Mike Salman on Feb 21, 2008

How do you explain who and what is the Holy Spirit? These outline sermon helps bring this explaination to the simplest of all people.

WHO OR WHAT IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD Luke 1:30-35 And the angel said to her, Do not fear, Mary, for you have found favor with God. (31) And behold! You shall conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call His name JESUS. (32) He shall be great and shall be called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The World Needs A Witness Of Hope Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 27, 2015

Jesus solves our real problem first--sin.

Thursday of 13th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel At the birth of John the Baptist, his father–who had been speechless for nine months or so because of his lack of faith–broke out into song: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel. Toward the end of this prayer, he speaks to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Should We Celebrate Christ’s Birth?

Contributed by James Linders on Oct 3, 2015

For some reason Christ's date of birth is NOT recorded in the Bible. THIS however does NOT mean that He was NOT born. In fact, the place of His birth, and that He WOULD be born, has been prophecied BEFORE His birth by BOTH Isaiah AND Micha.

It is NOT specifically recorded in the Bible on WHAT date Christ WAS born. In ALL probability we might be within our right to contest the DATE on which Christians celebrate Christmas. HOWEVER, this does NOT mean that our Saviour was NOT born. On the contrary the Bible gives us CLEAR indication that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Savior

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Promise of a Messiah.

THE SAVIOR Galatians 4:4-7 I. THE COMING “When the fullness of time had come.” 1. Old Testament promises: Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Micah 5:2 But thou, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Baby Dedication For Nyla Marie Birklett

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 18, 2023

Baby dedication.

Baby Dedication for Nyla Marie Birklett "And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17, Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Privilege Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 27, 2024

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

Series: Social Justice [#3] THE PRIVILEGE OF A NATION Amos 2:4-8 Introduction: In the book of Amos, we encounter the warnings of a prophet sent to the northern kingdom of Israel during a time of relative prosperity. Amos highlights the dangers of privilege, especially when that privilege ...read more

Scripture: Amos 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrapping Christmas - Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 8, 2013

A message about the importance of the virgin birth and how it show that God works miracles, signs and wonders.

Note: This is a lot of notes put together for a message on the virgin birth and miracles. I wanted to show it all. There is an outline as you can see. Part of it came from a message by Wayne Dority on The Virgin Birth Title: Unwrapping Christmas: The Virgin Birth and the Miraculous Power of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-34

Denomination: Church Of God