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The Little Scroll

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 10, 2014

God's word should be our nourishment every day – and we should devour it! He is not calling us to give one another lip service, but to be devoted to Him fully. The challenge is, are we?

The Little Scroll Revelation, Part 12, Revelation 10:1-11 Introduction - In Ch. 9 John sees 5 sins that will plague mankind during the tribulation -- Idolatry (Greek word is eidololatria) -- Murder (Greek word is phonon) -- Sorceries (Greek word is farmakeiva) -- Sexual immorality (Greek ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caution To The Disheartened Poor

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An Expositional Series on the Book of James

James 5_7-12 Caution to the Disheartened Poor Much of Pastor James’ message is a warning to the rich for mistreating the poor and to the poor for focusing too much on wanting to be rich, rather than seeking and focusing their attention on God. It is very easy to get caught up in the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Purpose & Promise Series

Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Mar 4, 2015

Our inheritance in Christ

God’s Purpose & Promise Ephesians 1: 9-14 Eph 1:9, 10 And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment-to bring all things ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Viji Roberts on Mar 29, 2016

Spoken as an exhortation to the couple and to the audience at the couple's wedding.

IN THE BEGINNING God is excited about marriages. • One of the first things that He does after creating the world is solemnize a wedding. • He crowns His creation by bringing Adam and Eve into a lifelong relationship in marriage. Marriage: Greatest Human Relationship. • Not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Brethren

Look At The Sympton: Can Others See Your Passion?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014

Can others see your passion? As a candle burns for the light, so must we. Can lukewarm become the norm?

LOOK AT THE SYMPTONS? IS YOUR PASSION SHOWING? ARE WE SEARCHING FOR A PASTTIME? OR A GREAT PASSION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: Why are many talking about a young boy named TIM TEBOW? Tim has a great passion... I. CAN WE HEAR THE CRY OF THE WORLD? DOES THE CRY OF ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeking Right Relationships Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 12, 2022

When you relate to God, set Christ apart as Lord, you are always ready to give an answer. An answer to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. When you have this kind of relationship with the Lord that Peter is talking about in this passage people will ask you about it.

We quite often hear alarming reports about declining education. Tests scores dropping for students. This is a serious matter that needs to be addressed. But there is another finding that is serious but does not receive the same attention. When discovering why those fail at their jobs their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Seeing Jesus In The Feast Of Firstfruits” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 13, 2017

The Feast of Firstfruits points to the resurrection of Jesus.

We come now to the third feast celebrated in the Jewish religious calendar, the Feast of Firstfruits. (READ TEXT) Firstfruits marked the start of the grain harvests in Israel. Barley was the 1st to ripen of the grains sown in the winter months. For Firstfruits, a sheaf of barley was brought to the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Confirming Our Commitment

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 6, 2018

A message delivered on Confirmation Sunday dealing with the challenge of our commitment, the cost of our commitment and the constancy of our commitment.

Confirmation Sunday. We do it every year around this time of year. One would think as often as we do it we would have a better understanding of what it is, but as a pastor, I often get the question, “What is confirmation?” The word confirmation literally means “with firm-ness.” Confirmation means ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Methodist

(Section 4) You Promised Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 6, 2018

Marriage as a contract before God, Marriages Breaking Up

RELATIONSHIPS AND MARRIAGE IV. YOU PROMISED A. MARRIAGE SERVICES 1. A Baptist Marriage Service Holy and happy is the sacred hour when two devoted hearts are bound by the enchanting ties of matrimony. And these precious evidences of purity of heart and contentment of mind, for all their ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Fueled By Prayer

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 16, 2020

Corrie Ten Boom asked: "Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” As we face the struggles of everyday life, we must keep our faith strong - and the way we keep our faith strong is to keep it fueled by prayer.

Faith Fueled By Prayer 1 Samuel 1:1 - 2:10 Introduction Corrie Ten Boom asked: "Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” As we face the struggles of everyday life, we must keep our faith strong - and the way we keep our faith strong is to keep it fueled by prayer. Our text centers ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Love It When A Plan Comes Together Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 4, 2019

It is hard to believe that December is already here. And with December upon us, as a church, we need to go back and visit the area of Nazareth and Bethlehem and see what all that excitement was about some 2000 years ago.

Introduction: It is hard to believe that December is already here. And with December upon us, as a church, we need to go back and visit the area of Nazareth and Bethlehem and see what all that excitement was about some 2000 years ago. To us, looking back at the events that unfolded, it is called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should Christians Have Joy? Part 2

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 11, 2019

We have great reasons to have Joy, & as a result people notice our Joy, or to put it like Paul did, They notice our reasonable service.

Why should Christians have Joy? - This morning, as part of our remembering our veterans, I want to look at out last three reasons why Christians have Joy. - Let’s refresh our memories of what is Jesus’ desire for us in John 15:8-11. John 15:8-11 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye ...read more

Scripture: John 15:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty God Sermon Ii: His Will Revealed In His Word Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 17, 2020

The reality that not everyone believes in Christ challenges Christians to reaffirm our belief in the Bible as God's Holy Word and the standard by which we are to conduct our lives.

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD! MAY HIS WILL BE DONE AS REVEALED IN HIS HOLY WORD Among my precious memories is Vacation Bible School - my first introduction to the Bible. Loved VBS because it gave me somewhere to go during the summer when public school was out -also looked ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Believers Baptism Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 4, 2023

Baptism is identification with Christ. Baptism allows the believer in Christ to openly identify with Christ who died, was buried and who rose again on his behalf. It is a public testimony to say I have identified with Christ. I will live for Christ.

Believers Baptism On October 15, 1517, an Augustinian monk nailed his ninety-five theses on the church door in the town of Wittenberg. When Martin Luther nailed his theses to the door it marked the significant spark of the protestant reformation. Eight years after Luther nailed his 95 theses to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 17, 2024

This sermon encourages us to seek God's wisdom as a divine compass, guiding us towards a life of righteousness, peace, and joy.

Good morning. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here once more, in the house of the Lord, to seek His wisdom and guidance? Today, we are here to understand the immense worth of wisdom, heed its warning, and follow its way. The book of Proverbs, chapter 6, verses 1 through 19, will be our guide ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-19

Topics: Wisdom