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Lawful Authority Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2011

Some authority is built into the fabric of God's very creation, and our response to earthly authority - whether we wield it or submit to it - reflects our acceptance of God's authority.

Many scholars and preachers treat today's passage as an extension of last week's exhortation for husbands and wives to submit to one another. They call the section between chapter 5 verse 21 and chapter 6 verse 9 "house codes." Paul almost certainly drew from well-known early Christian teachings ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul And Ephesus

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

We hear Paul's letter to the Ephesians like we might overhear someone talking on the phone. We get only half of the conversation. If we are going to understand Paul's teaching we need to learn as much as possible about the circumstances of his readers.

Years ago there was a farmer from a very small village in Germany who was just itching to get out and see something of the world. His big chance came when his nephew got a job on a barge that would sail up the Rhine River to Rotterdam. Even if it only stayed there for one day to drop off one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Cleanse The Temple

Contributed by James Lowe on Aug 3, 2023

Cleanse the temple

Cleansing The Temple 2 Chronicles 28: 1-5 2Ch 28:1 ¶ Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: but he did not that which was right in the sight of the LORD, like David his father: 2 For he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, and made ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 28:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Call Of Christmas 2 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 6, 2023

What is your response to the birth of Jesus? How do you celebrate Christ born into this world?

INTRODUCTION The world over the years has derived various ways to celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ and most of the celebrations we see around Christmas are external. What is your response to the birth of Jesus? How do you celebrate Christ born into this world? What do you about the call ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46, Luke 4:8, Luke 1:53, James 4:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 13, 2023

Mary’s Song often called Magnificat has the real meaning of worship. The world over the years has derived various ways to celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ and most of the celebrations we see around Christmas are external.

INTRODUCTION Mary’s Song often called Magnificat has the real meaning of worship. The world over the years has derived various ways to celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ and most of the celebrations we see around Christmas are external. What is your response to the birth of Jesus? How do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:49, Luke 1:52, 1 Timothy 1:17, Philippians 2:7, Isaiah 57:15, Isaiah 66:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Will Make A Way

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 20, 2024

God always made a way for Israel – He’ll make a way for us. I’m glad I serve a God of infinite power! He'll make a way thru our troubles, temptations, etc. because He's Almighty & loves us!.

GOD WILL MAKE A WAY Isa. 43:11-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Preacher & the Ghost 1. A new preacher wanted to rent a house but the only one available was rumored to be haunted. That didn’t bother the preacher since he didn’t believe in such things. He went ahead and rented the place. Soon ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christmas Carol Revisited

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 21, 2009

This is a sermon which applies the timeless tale of the Christmas Carol to the Gospel message of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS CAROL PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE WE’VE JUST WATCH A TRAILER CHRISTMAS CAROL BY CHARLES DICKENS ADAPTED BY WALT DISNEY STUDIOS STARING JIM CAREY........ • Show Christmas Carol trailer THE PLOT LINE : A ’ TIMELESS TALE ABOUT EBENEZER SCROOGE S A MISERLY OLD MAN WHO BELIEVES THAT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

All Mine Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 10, 2021

The “false prophet” or “Antichrist” will perform great signs and will deceive the inhabitants of the earth, including bringing peace on earth … but that “peace” will come with a price.

[Play “Imagine” by John Lennon.] Wow. Sounds like “Heaven on earth,” doesn’t it? “Nothing to kill or die for” … “No need for greed or hunger/A brotherhood of man” … “Imagine all the people/Living life in peace … Sharing all the world … And the world will live as one” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-17, Genesis 10:8-9, Revelation 13:2-4, Revelation 13:7-8, Daniel 2:39-45, Daniel 2:31-36, Daniel 2:27-28, Genesis 11:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Transformed Or Deformed

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 17, 2007

God expects us to be transformed into the image of Christ. To refuse to do this we remain deformed in the image of the world.

In November of 1977 we adopted our son Kevin. As Kevin grew, he would occasionally want to sleep in our “king-sized” bed with us. We were used to having our dog in bed with us, and the addition of Kevin added little to the problem. Before too long, Kevin preferred to sleep in the big bed with Mom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Biblical Understanding Of God's Plan For Israel Part 2 Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Romans 11:16-36.

Romans Series # 46 July 10, 2002 Title: A Biblical Understanding of God’s Plan for Israel Part 2 Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 11 of Romans as we continue with message #46 of our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:16-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Me.

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Dec 22, 2011

This is a Christmas Eve message that talk about giving the gift of ourselves to the Lord.

THE GIFT OF ME. LUKE 1:26-38. The scripture that I have read is not new to us. I would imagine that most of us could tell the story of the birth of Jesus from our hearts. We all know about Mary that she is the mother of the Lord Jesus and we all know about the angel Gabriel who came to Mary to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Third Angel Pronouncing Damnation Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

The Third Angel pronouncing damnation

Revelation 14:9-11, “9Then a third angel followed them, shouting, "Anyone who worships the beast and his statue or who accepts his mark on the forehead or the hand 10must drink the wine of God’s wrath. It is poured out undiluted into God’s cup of wrath. And they will be tormented with fire and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Whole World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 1, 2024

This sermon explores human nature, divine providence, and the tension between them in the context of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. It is a blessing to be gathered here once more in the house of the Lord, united by our shared love for Christ and our desire to draw nearer to Him. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a remarkable passage of scripture. We turn our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Topics: World, Him

Forever! Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 17, 2009

If your next decision came with FOREVER consequences, how would you decide? Would your FOREVER decision be directed by FEAR or FAITH?

Forever! Daniel 2 If you knew that your next decision had FOREVER consequences, would your decision be different? Did you ever have a problem that seemed to last forever? Daniel 2:1-3 1 In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his mind was troubled and he could not sleep. 2 So ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-44

Denomination: Church Of God

Re-Digging The Wells

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 11, 2014

As Christians, there are some things that God used in the generations before us and it's high time we dig afresh some of these wells and allow God to provide 'a well of springing water'.

Opening illustration: Illustration of the well at our home in Muladha, Oman. • The water in our faucets was stinking • Found a dead cat in our well • The well needed to be covered and air tight • No contamination allowed from outside environment or sources • No space ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational