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The Compelling Mission Of The Savior

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 17, 2008

Verse 10 has sixteen monosyllables, only one of which has as many as five letters, and yet they tell the story of God’s eternal mission in its fullness

THE COMPELLING MISSION OF THE SAVIOR Luke 19:1-10 There’s a story about a local fitness center, which was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. This muscle man would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Committed To Prayer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 1, 2014

The Bible is full of verses that say that we should be praying. How many believers are praying? Prayer is communication between you and God, and when you are not involved communication Is broken.

Committed to Prayer Colossians 4:2-4:6 Introduction- This morning I would like to talk to you about prayer. It was the topic of Tuesday night small group and I have not been able to shake it since. The Bible is full of verses telling God’s people to pray. Jesus by example in numerous ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Be A Biblical Believer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

In verse 25 James sums up the two requirements for being a truly biblical believer. Be receptive and be responsive. You start with a positive attitude and follow through with practical action.

Can a Christian be non-biblical? Can he defend teachings and practices that are contrary to Scripture? Can he reject those who are taught in God's Word? The Bible itself and history answer, yes. Yes it is possible to be a Christian who is more in love with his own opinions than with the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Gift Of Naaman

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 4, 2023

This verse reveals a lot about Gehazi. Gehazi has seen Naaman’s gift, but he has not seen the curse or the leprous nature attached to Naaman’s gift.

But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared Naaman this Syrian, while not receiving from his hands what he brought; but as the Lord lives, I will run after him and take something from him”. 2 Kings 5:20 This verse reveals a lot about Gehazi. Gehazi has seen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20, 2 Kings 5:21

Turn To God When You Hurt For Others Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 12, 2021

The four sermons in this series will be in the prophets. Our theme verse is Isaiah 45:22 ESV “Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other.”

Turn To God When You Hurt For Others Amos 5 & 6 Introduction In all of the things we struggle with in life, God is constantly calling us to turn to Him for help, strength, love, and grace. We often seek to fix our problems in our own skill and ability. We say we believe in a sovereign God ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Died For Us

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 9, 2021

These verses describe us as “enemies”, “without strength”, “ungodly” and “sinners”! It was while we were like that Christ died for us. He fought a fight against the devil and won!

Alba 9-5-2021 CHRIST DIED FOR US Romans 5:6-11 Scott Bayles, who is the minister of Blooming Grove Christian Church in Palmyra, Illinois, admits that he is a comic book geek. In a sermon titled “Super Heroes: Superman” he makes some interesting comparisons to our Lord Jesus Christ that I want to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Formula For Happiness: From The Bible

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 17, 2018

Everyone wants to be happy! But few are obeying God on the right things that bring happiness. Here is a verse study on how to gain happiness by observing what the scriptures tell us.

A Formula for Happiness: From the Bible! Kelly Durant Psalm 146:5 Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in the Lord his God, 2. Don’t you love happy people? People who can laugh despite the awkward or uncomfortable position they might be in? I lost a front tooth last ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Twelve Men Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 9, 2017

This nineteenth chapter, and the first seven verses, are one of the most familiar passages in the whole book, but unfortunately it is also one of the most constantly misinterpreted passages. It needs careful consideration.

June 14, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.D.3.a: The Twelve Men (1-7) Acts 19:1-7 (KJV) 1 And it came to pass, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting The Giants In Your Life

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 16, 2018

Familiar verse of Scripture showing us that the battle is not only the Lords but He also supplies what is needed for the battle. sometimes it is life experiences that are used to bring glory to God.

Fighting the giants in your life 1 Samuel 17 Prayer- Tonight we will be having a time of worship and prayer. Josh and our sound team along with the worship team from Lebanon put together a service that will give us freedom to worship God and ask God to respond to things going on in our lives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32, 1 Samuel 17:34-36, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Into Jerusalem

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 8, 2017

Into Jerusalem – John chapter 12 verses 12-19 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The road to the cross was a road of DESTINY (vs 12-13) (2). The road to the cross was a road of DEVOTION (vs 14-15) (3). The road to the cross was a road of DISCOVERY (vs 16) (4). The road to the cross was a road of DECISION (vs 17-19) SERMON BODY Ill: • Over the years ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Brethren

A Time To Weep, A Time To Laugh Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 19, 2017

The Laughter – Genesis chapter 21 verses 1-8 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Two General Truths to Remember About God's Promises: • (1a). God is in no hurry: • (1b). God never forgets or retracts his word. (2). Three Guide-lines Concerning God's Promises: • (2a). Is the promise universal in scope? • (2b). Is the promise personal in nature? • (2c). ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Filled To The Brim Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Feb 27, 2016

The coming of the Holy Spirit was promised in the OT. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would come. The events recorded in the first four verses of Acts chapter two is His arrival.

ACTS 2:1-4 Acts 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Perspective In Christ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 3, 2019

Perspective in Christ - Philippians 1 verses 1-11 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). I have you in my mind (vs 3-6): (2). I have you in my heart (vs 7-8): (3). I have you in my prayers (vs 9-11): (3a). Grow in love (vs 9). (3b). Grow in knowledge (vs 9). (3c). Grow in holiness (vs 10). (3d). Grow in fruitfulness (vs 11). SERMON BODY: Ill: • A few years ago ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

"recycling Our Pain" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020

Our scripture for today falls into this category of verses I don’t understand when I first read them. Here it is. Happy are those who are persecuted.

“Recycling our Pain” Matthew 5:10 In my personal study of the gospels one of the things I have noticed is that some of the teachings of Jesus are just very difficult for us to follow. At times when we read them they don’t even make sense. For instance, Jesus said: • If your right eye offends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Days Of The Holy Spirit And Deception.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 28, 2020

Verse 2 of Isaiah 60, gives the reader more of a grip about the time and season of this glorious light. It will be in a day and time of great darkness, and a deep darkness among the people.

Days Of The Holy Spirit and Deception. Isaiah 60:1-2NKJV Glynda Lomax wrote, I live in Arkansas. I love when autumn comes and fall leaves drift down on autumn breezes. But in Arkansas, you have to be careful about those leaves on the ground because some of them conceal serpents. There are lots of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-2, Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal