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Lesson 8 (23rd Psalm): Thou Preparest A Table*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002

When you emerge from the valleys of life, a table of food will be waiting for you that demonstrates to your enemies the provision of God.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 8: Thou Preparest A Table A. INTRODUCTION: WHEN THE TABLE IS SPREAD. 1. You have just come back from straying. 2. You have just come from a dark valley. 3. You have just escaped death shadows. 4. You get the opposite of punishment grace ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Esther: God & Man Work Together

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Lessons from Esther about working with God

“Esther: God and Man work together” Esther 4 Intro: One of the favorite stories I have heard Tim Brown tell frequently since I’ve been here is the story about the man isolated in the flood. As the waters rose, he prayed for God to deliver him. A man in a rowboat came by as the water was up to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Calls Your Name

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

Sermon about God’s response to suffering. God sends us as his messengers.

On any given day you can find headlines that make you wonder what God is doing in the world. In the last few weeks we’ve seen wildfires in the western US, flooding in Europe, Genocide in Sudan, suicide bombers in Iraq. Any thoughtful person has to ask, Where is God in all of this. Moses must ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Supernatural Evangelisim

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 24, 2006

If there were hillsides full of Chariots helping Elisha then there are hillsides of Chariots helping His servants today. After all the book of Hebrews says, “The Angels are Ministers of fire sent to help the Heirs of Salvation:”.

The Supernatural realm, the Angels and the signs and wonders of God should be a natural part of our Chrisitan life.There is a fear that we will fall into deception or be led astray by these Supernatural experiances. But I suspect that if an Angel came into our room and asked us to worship him, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Set Thine House In Order

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

Hezekiah was one of the greatest kings of Judah. Sadly, at the height of his popularity and power, he rendered not according to the benefits he received. This is typical of people’s attitudes today. They soon forget God’s abundant mercies. Some Christians

Intro: Hezekiah was one of the greatest kings of Judah. Sadly, at the height of his popularity and power, he rendered not according to the benefits he received (II Chron. 32:25). This is typical of people’s attitudes today. They soon forget God’s abundant mercies. Some Christians live not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: *other

Freedom In America And In Christ

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 8, 2019

What does it mean to be free?

We normally do exegetical/expository messages directly from the Bible; in other words, we do messages directly from a specific Book of the Bible and learn from passages in context. Today we will take a break from the Letter to the Hebrews and do a topical message to celebrate our Freedom in America ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

3 Deadly Options, 1 Gracious God

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Nov 24, 2012

God gives David three consequences to his sins, but upon his repentance God chooses to be gracious and withholds His judgement.

1 Chronicles 21:1-15 Introduction: How does this passage start off? Who are the first two people mentioned? Verse one says, “Now Satan…” Stop right there! These words ought to tell you something serious! Last time I checked, whenever the Bible says Satan is doing something, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-15

Denomination: Friends

Eutychus

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 12, 2010

This message urges the body of Christ to stay awake during the preaching of the gospel.

Eutychus (LUCKY ONE) Intro. There are no insignificant occurrences in the scriptures. All that is written is important and has great relevance to our daily lives. Let’s look at a fellow in the bible who is known simply for falling asleep in church. • Adam fell asleep and woke up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Tree

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 26, 2022

Unity is so important for the church that Jesus spoke about it in the last narrative of Mark's Gospel. Why can the church not agree to disagree? She needs to come together as one!

9 Now after He had risen early on the first day of the week, He first appeared to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out seven demons. 10 She went and reported to those who had been with Him, while they were mourning and weeping. 11 When they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-19

Denomination: United Methodist

When You Are Threatened Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Worship activates God to action.

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me.” Psalm 23:4, NKJV “Some came … told Jehoshaphat … a great multitude is coming against you from beyond the (Dead) sea .. Jehoshaphat feared … seek ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-25, Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace!

Contributed by John Sloat on Apr 3, 2001

A 5-year-old with a broken foot in a wheelchair at DisneyWorld among caring people is a metaphor for grace.

AMAZING GRACE Text: Ephesians 1:6,7b,8a I want to think with you this morning about the grace of God. The text is from Ephesians, the first chapter, verses 6, 7, and 8: "Let us praise God for his glorious grace, for the free gift he gave us in his dear son. How great is the grace of God which he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Commissioned By Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 17, 2019

Today we continue our study on the Red Letters from the Book of Saint Luke!

Luke 9:10-36 INTRODUCTION: Today we continue our study on the Red Letters from the Book of Luke! I. Luke 9:10-17: The God of Impossibilities (Feeding the 5000) A. Jesus asked the disciples to do something that was totally impossible in their present situation. 1. The evening was coming on and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-36, Matthew 19:26, Matthew 16:17, Matthew 16:19, 2 Peter 1:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A; 18th Sunday, Year A -- Five Loaves And Two Fish

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 27, 2020

Liturgy of Abundance vs. the Myth of Scarcity

Drawing on conflict theory, David G. Forney cites Walter Brueggemann's article "Liturgy of Abundance [and] the Myth of Scarcity" to conclude that, with the feeding of the five thousand (Mark 6:30-44), there is a contest between the myth of scarcity in the Book of Exodus and a liturgy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Catholic

Raising Godly Children In Godless Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 7, 2009

This message, using the example of Moses’ mother, encourages parents to raise godly children in godless times by treasuring thier children, caring for them, teaching them, and releasing them to God’s care.

Raising Godly Children in Godless Times (Exodus 2:1-10) Kathy Ratcliff was participating in a parenting class at her church when she explained to her 6-year-old daughter, Kayla, that she was taking a course to help make her a better mommy. The next Sunday, after church, Kayla became upset and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Can The Church Afford Five Loaves And Two Fish?

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Aug 4, 2008

A short communion sermon challenging the Church to feed the hungry in body and spirit, by looking at what we are doing for the hungry of the world.

While attending seminary, each month the student body would gather for a general meeting, much like assembly at high school. We would have guest speakers presenting different areas of ministry for us to consider. On one particular Saturday we had a representative from one of the organizations ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist