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Pride And Prejudice Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 22, 2008

When we are envious or jealous of the life someone else has, we show we are not grateful for what God has given us. Also a section that deals with the issue of Interracial marriage found in this passage.

There was once a young man decided to join a monastery that had a vow of silence. The monks were not allowed to speak with the exception of their birthday. Once a year on their birthday each monk could come before the monk in charge and speak two words. They always chose their words ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing A Leader

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 1, 2012

Isaiah 53 gives us charachteristics to look for in our leader.

Choosing A Leader Isaiah 53:2-11 Intro: Guess what, on Tuesday, we as a nation and individuals who choose to vote, will go to the polls and elect our President for the next four years. The leader of the free world is how many describe the holder of this office. We will elect our leader. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Characters Of Christmas: Zacharias - Just Keep Quiet Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 7, 2012

A message about Zacharias and how he need to learn to be quit and listen to the Lord.

Note I used Jon Courson’s notes from e-sword’s Application Commentary on this passage plus the Preacher’s Commentary in Luke. Title: Christmas Characters Zacharias Theme: To show lessons learned from the life of Zacharias Text: Luke 1:1-80 Zacharias: Luk 1:1-20 Inasmuch as many have taken in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80

Denomination: Church Of God

God Is Bored Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

4. Something is happening (Preview to a Vision week 4) January 31, 2010 God is Bored I find that from time to time I really love a good heist movie. It’s really fun to watch a movie with a brilliant robber who uses his mental prowess to successful rob a bank or something of the like. The ...read more

Denomination: *other

Identity Shapers

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

Our true identity results from changed behaviour.

Identity Shapers July 26, 2009 1 Peter 1:3-12 Intro: So, last Sunday I gave you some homework! Now it is time for me to check up on your homework! But don’t let that make you feel anxious, I won’t put anyone on the spot… I asked you to read 1 Peter, and I’m wondering if anyone who actually ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Believe In Ghosts?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 16, 2014

This is an important topic with the interest in the occult and witchcraft that is all around us today.

Do You Believe in Ghosts? 1 Samuel 28:3-25 In this passage, Saul is coming to the end of his rope. He is self-destructing and the book of 1 Samuel is basically the story of God’s choice to put David on the throne, as well as Saul’s choice to remove him from God’s protection. So, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The Bible

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 20, 2018

This weeks sermon in our "What We Believe" series deals with why we can believe the Bible as divinely inspired and can be trusted with our lives.

What We Believe The Bible This morning in our “What We Believe” series, I’d like to talk about the Bible, or God’s word, and how it can be trusted as authority and give directions for our lives. Whenever I do teachings, my proof and certainty of whatever it is that I’m saying is found within the ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Living Between The Prophecies

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 6, 2018

There are two major groups of prophecy regaring the life of the Messiah on earth as the Lamb of God and the return of the Messiah to earth as King and Judge.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6, Revelation 8:7-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Isaiah 9:6, John 3:16, Deuteronomy 6:4, Genesis 3:15, 1 Peter 1:3-12, 2 Peter 3:9, Isaiah 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Tribulation Judgments

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THIS IS A MESSAGE ABOUT THE THREE SETS OF TRIBULATION JUDGMENTS. IT IS THE COMPLETION OF A TWO PART MESSAGE.

THE TRIBULATION JUDGMENTS THERE ARE THREE SETS OF JUDGMENTS IN THE TRIBULATION: 1. SEVEN SEAL JUDGMENTS 2. SEVEN TRUMPET JUDGMENTS 3. SEVEN BOWL JUDGMENTS THE SEAL AND TRUMPET JUDGMENTS MAKE UP THE FIRST HALF OF THE PERIOD AND THE SEVEN BOWL JUDGMENTS MAKE UP THE ENTIRE SECOND HALF OR THE GREAT ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Covenant Of Jesus Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014

The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

Simply Jesus The Covenant of Jesus Hebrews 8:1-13 REVIEW (vs 1-5) -I hope you brought your Bibles this morning. -We’re going to be cruising through another big chunk of Scripture today in our Hebrews series. -Chapter 8 is kind of a culmination of what’s been said so far in this book. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bringing Heaven Down Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

The Lord’s Prayer is the richest single source in the entire Bible of information on how to pray. The Lord’s Prayer is but 38 words in its original form in Luke’s gospel. These 38 words change the very way we understand God, ourselves, and the world.

This is the second week for us to look at the Lord’s Prayer. And it’s the richest single source in the entire Bible of information on how to pray. Not the only place where prayer is taught but it the richest place to go for teaching on prayer. The Lord’s Prayer is but 38 words in its original form ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The End Times Matter Now Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

As a Christian believer, is the end of time really that important to my life? Does it really make a difference to how I live?

My Aims for End Times Series: over the course of the next few weeks, I want you to join the believers of the early church by feeling the wonder and awe of the Bible’s teaching of Christ’s return. I want the impact of Christ’s return to stir you with new affections for Christ. As a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Baptist

When A Miracle Makes You Mad Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Today, I want to tell the story… the story of three people – Jesus, the miracle-worker, the religious leaders, and a diseased man. And you’ll see two emotional reactions for us and we’ll see two life lessons. Along with way, I’ll even share with you one of Grimm’s fairy tales.

When people talk about miracles, they typically think of healing miracles. One day the tumor is there; the next day, it’s no longer. Someone prays for a blind man and he regains his sight. Miracles are supernatural events that offer hope and healing to people in need. We started a series on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-6, John 11:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Easter

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2021

Jesus will give existence to your decomposed bodies. He allows no one to go out of existence.

Had you chosen to visit the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem today to celebrate Easter, you would no doubt want to visit the central shrine that is all probability the place of Jesus' death, burial, and Resurrection. And while no one is absolutely certain that this is indeed the location of the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Pleasure Of Perfection Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Psalm 84 begins with an expression of pleasure in God's dwelling place. "How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty." There is a deep longing in this song to experience again the pleasure of being in this lovely environment where the presence of God could be felt.

Christians have always had mixed feelings about pleasure. They know God made us to enjoy many pleasures of life, and yet there are also the forbidden pleasures. These are often just extremes of what is acceptable. Sex is good, but immorality is bad. Food is good, but gluttony is bad. Abundance is ...read more