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The Search For A Queen (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 17, 2021

As chapter two of Esther continues, we see more of the sovereignty of God revealed. Although it appeared His people had been forsaken, God had a plan and would use Esther to help bring about its fulfillment. Sovereignty is an attribute that brings peace and comfort to believers.

The Search for a Queen (Part 2) Esther 2: 10-18 We have learned that due to her refusal to accommodate the king’s ridiculous demands, Vashti had been removed from her position as queen. After some time had passed, the king’s advisors developed a plan to locate and crown a new queen. The plan ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Behind All The School Shootings

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jul 18, 2018

School shootings over the last few years

ROMANS 1:22-32 “WHAT IS BEHIND ALL THE SCHOOL SHOOTINGS?” A) There have been 18 school shootings so far this year. * All were not fatal shootings, nevertheless guns were fired in schools. * Let me name a few since 1999 – Columbine HS ... Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed 12 students, 1 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Be Priests

Contributed by John Quigley on Jun 30, 2013

There are those who are called to be Priests or Pastors, but the whole body of Christians are called to actually be the Priesthood of Believers.

According to Peter, all are called to the Priesthood, the family of God is a Royal Priesthood. "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumphant Entry Of The Messiah (Luke, Part 9) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 21, 2022

Jesus is moving towards His ultimate purpose and He arrives in the epicenter of “God’s people - Jerusalem”. It’s critical to realize this is for God’s glory - for Him to do this publicly - to show how committed God is to us.

The triumphant entry of the Messiah (Luke, Part 9) Luke 19:29-44 Introduction / Recap - The study of Luke is an interesting one for believers to explore -- We see Luke’s interest in humanity (it’s genuine, rem: career as a physician) -- We also get to experience how Jesus interacts with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44, Isaiah 50:7, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation Chapter 1 – The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – The Father’s Perfection Part 6 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 31, 2022

Revelation chapter 1 is about the glory of the Lord Jesus that John saw on Patmos. The whole chapter is an unveiling of the glory and Person of the Lord. Revelation after revelation came to John as he saw almost too much to take in. PART 6 concludes this wonderful chapter of Revelation.

REVELATION CHAPTER 1 – THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST – THE FATHER’S PERFECTION PART 6 OF 6 This wonderful devotional series on Revelation chapter 1 is all about the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ as John saw when on the Isle of Patmos. The whole of the chapter is an unveiling of the glory and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Act Of War

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

Have a good Thanksgiving? • Turkey or ham debate? • Turkey, ham, goat debate? • Venison or bacon debate? Both please!

You don’t need to answer these questions out loud. I’m going to ask you to be honest with yourself: • Do you ever grow tired of hearing sermons about Christmas? • Do you kind of glaze when you know you are about to hear the same story you’ve heard so many times? • On the flipside, what was the most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, Revelation 12:1-17

Justice Met Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025

God’s blazing holiness reveals our sin and demands perfect justice, leaving us helpless and pointing to the cross where mercy will come.

Opening: The Longing for Justice Good morning, friends. Before we open our Bibles, let me start with a little story. Author Gary Haugen once described how he would teach math to a room full of six-year-olds. He said he would begin each day by handing out a snack—but unevenly. A few kids would get ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7, Romans 3:10-12, Psalm 85:10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Storms & Questions Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 6, 2009

That day, when evening had come, he said to them, "Let’s cross to the other side." So they left the crowd and took him along in the boat just as he was. Other boats were with him. A violent windstorm came up, and the waves began breaking into the boat, so

I’m conscious this morning that we’ve had another baptism, which is wonderful, but I do get the feeling sometimes that when parents bring a child to baptism they are sort of quietly hoping that the experience might have a soothing effect on the child. After all, isn’t that part of what good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

If You Can't Say Anthing Nice...

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 17, 2003

This message is an introduction to the book of Colossians. It gives the history of its establishment through the eyes of Epaphras. It also deals with using our tongues to uplift others.

March 16, 2003 Colossians 1:1-8 “If you can’t say anything nice…” INTRODUCTION As parents, one of the first things that we teach our children is the phrase, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” It’s a good phrase to live by. This morning, I’m going ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God: Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Series

Contributed by Philip Martin on Apr 13, 2016

Palm Sunday sermon

God: Why did Jesus have to die? 1 Pet. 3:18 1 Pet 3:18, “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:” 1. Jesus Christ died when he was about thirty-three years old. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Guides, Lessons From Moses Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 29, 2002

How does God lead us?

Faith that Guides - Lessons from Moses Hebrews 11: 24-28 The story is told of a small town in which there were no liquor stores. Eventually, however, a nightclub was built right on Main Street. Members of one of the churches in the area were so disturbed that they conducted several all-night ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deluded And Fooled

Contributed by James May on Jun 8, 2003

The deceptive power of the spirit of the Antichrist is growing. We must ever be on guard lest we also fall prey to his power of deception.

DELUDED AND FOOLED 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12, "For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lion Is Out Of His Thicket

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jan 5, 2005

To strengthen the Christian life when confronted with the Devil

PP0228 DATE THE LION IS OUT OF HIS THICKET! Jeremiah 4:5-7; 1 Peter 5:8. (Jer 4:5 KJV) "Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow ye the trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the defenced cities." (Jer 4:6 KJV) "Set up ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Am I Ready To Die Today?

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

An Exposition of 1 Sam. 31

Am I Ready to Die Today? 1 Sam. 31 Author H. B. London writes in his newsletter to pastors: More than 300 people were aboard Air France flight #358 when it came to a stop about 220 yards beyond the end of the runway in Toronto [this past] Tuesday {Aug. 2, 2005.] Miraculously, no one died in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of A Tomb Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2009

This is a stewardship message looking at the gift given to Christ by Joseph of Arimathea.

When our daughter, Deborah, was preparing to depart for Odessa in Ukraine last year she had to sign a form telling how she wished to have her remains disposed of if anything happened to her while she was overseas. Pretty heavy stuff for a twenty-one year old. But practical. What do you do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-61

Denomination: Wesleyan