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The Word That Won't Be Silenced, Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 20, 2019

The first half of Psalm 19 is about the world God created. The second half is about the word God communicated. The Bible is God's special revelation of Himself to His people.

The Word That Won’t Be Silenced, Part 2 (Psalm 19) Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Psalm 19 as we continue to study this amazing Psalm. CS Lewis said this about Psalm 19. He said, 'I take this to be the greatest poem in the Psalter and one of the greatest lyrics in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Music

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

There is power in music and song to lead, to lift, and to express love. Yet we often fail to use this power. We let the discords of life, which are very real and powerful, to drive out the song and harmony, and we become a part of the negatives of life without a song.

Paul Aurandt tells this fascinating historical example of the victory of the underdog. Sybaris was one of the wealthiest of Greek cities. The people lived in luxury and were the envy of others. But some people are never satisfied, and so one of the leaders persuaded the tribunal to confiscate ...read more

Who In The World Is King? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

This truth of the present reign of Christ can transform our motivation and make us optimists no matter how powerful the forces of evil.

Queen Victoria if England often expressed her wish that Christ would return before she died so that she could cast her crown at His feet. When she did die, her son Edward VII ascended to the throne as king. He had been a rather wild man in his younger years. A man by the name of John Knox McEwen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:5

Romantic And Religious Roses Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

It is no wonder that our Lord is identified with flowers. He is called the Rose of Sharon, and the Lily of the Valley.

Ernest Hemmingway wrote about the experience of Mungo Park, who, on one of his travel adventures, got lost in the vast wilderness of an African desert. He was all alone, and so dead tired he could not go on. His legs were numbed, and he gave up, and laid down to die. He opened his eyes, and right ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1

The Babe And The Bell Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

It is no wonder that bells have become a symbol of Christmas, for God chose the bell to be a symbol of joy and victory in His presence. There are numerous types of bells, but all of them have some positive value, and thus, have something in common with the Babe of Bethlehem.

Bells are one of the common symbols of Christmas, because all through history, bells have been used to play the role of the angels on that first Christmas. Bells ring forth the message of joy. The bell and the babe of Bethlehem are linked in many ways. Nowhere is this more evident, than when you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Give Jesus My Hurt, He'll Give Me His Love Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

Jesus gives me love in exchange for my hurt when I choose to fear Him rather than those who hurt me

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"why Even Try To Be Good?"

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 8, 2021

This message follows Aspah's journey from envying the godless to embracing God.

Chico Alliance Church Psalm 73 “Why Even Try Being Good?” Introduction Nearly everyone struggles with the application of God’s goodness at some time in their life. We observe the chaos and injustice in our world and either scratch our heads or kick the cat. A drunk driver who lives to be a hundred ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Blessing Of Forgiveness

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 8, 2019

Exposition of David's Psalm of reflection concerning the devastation of his sin with Bathsheba and the wonder of God's forgiveness.

“The Blessing of Forgiveness” An exploration of Psalm 32 Introduction The last time I was with you, we explored Paul’s string of specific blessings that should inspire us to bless Him every time we think about them. He called the believers who gathered in Ephesus to bless the Lord who blessed us ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Afterlife: Hell Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 21, 2019

This series explores the three realms of the afterlife: Hades, Hell and Heaven. Jesus, the prophets, and the apostles describe Hell - or Gehenna - as a place of death and destruction.

Afterlife: Hell Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/24/15 Have you heard about the farmer from Illinois who died and went to Hell? The Devil really wanted to punish him, so he put him to work breaking up rocks with a sledgehammer. To make it worse he cranked up the temperature ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:9-11, Malachi 4:1-6, Matthew 13:30, John 3:16, 2 Peter 2:5-6, 2 Peter 3:7-13, Matthew 10:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Five Faces Of Pride - Mark 12:35-40 (Contd) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2024

Jesus described five forms of the earthly greatness we are to beware of. Pride of appearance Pride of importance Pride of place Pride of privilege Pride of pretense

Mark 12:35 While Jesus was teaching in the temple, he asked, "How is it that the teachers of the law say that the Christ is the son of David? 36 David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared: " 'The Lord said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-40, Matthew 22:38-46, Luke 20:41-47

By Grace You Are Saved

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 24, 2002

It’s all about His grace!!!

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO NUMBERS 4:4-6 & Ephesians 2.1ff 1. There is DEFINITELY a lot of interest in the occult today… · Movies are made, books are bought, experts are sought after. · Many are shelling out millions of dollars to have their fortunes told, to gain insight on the future, to know the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying With Joy! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

Is prayer a first response to you? Or is it a last resort? Do you pray in an attitude of gratitude? Or are you always grumbling? When you pray, do you make sure that God receives the glory, & not you?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This morning I would like for us to go back nearly 2,000 years to the city of Rome. It is an exciting time to be in Rome, a metropolis of gladiators, chariots, & palaces. But we’re not going to stop at the coliseum or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"We Need To Remember That God Is In Control Of Our Lives.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 27, 2001

Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Isaiah 60: 1-6 Heavenly Father, what makes us miserable is not so much the circumstances of our lives, but our expectations of what and how life should be. Empower us Lord to see your reality. Amen.

Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Isaiah 60: 1-6 Heavenly Father, what makes us miserable is not so much the circumstances of our lives, but our expectations of what and how life should be. Empower us Lord to see your reality. Amen. Title: “We need to remember that God is in control of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Kiss The Son

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 21, 2024

The promise of Messiah's reign. We can be friends of God.

Kiss the Son Psalm 2 Good morning. In Western cultures, kisses show different feelings within different relationships. Kissing my granddaughter is very different than kissing my wife. A kiss on the cheek is common in many cultures around the world as a greeting. How a person kisses another person ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction To 1 Timothy Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008

Paul writes a letter to his his protégé, young Timothy.

EXTERNALS… if we’re not careful, in our worship and in our fellowship and in our friendships and EVEN in the church… • We’ll focus on externals. What are you wearing? What are you doing? Why aren’t you? Why can’t you? What’s going on? • It so quickly takes us way from love & grace. Gal. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational