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Walking In The Light

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Background to 1 John, considering the people, places, subjects, style and purpose.

WALKING IN THE LIGHT (1 John 1- 2:17) Background to John’s Epistles and Revelation [All quotations from A. Plummer, The Epistles of St John, 1954 unless otherwise specified.] PLACE: EPHESUS • John ended his days at Patmos, then Ephesus (c. 100AD?) • Ephesus: the first of all and greatest, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Service For Military Personnel

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013

This message was preached for a young man who had extensive military background.

Memorial Service for Brian McKay Good afternoon. I am David Henderson and I am the pastor of Eagle’s Landing Baptist Church here in Port Richey. We are grateful for the life of Brian McKay and very pleased that our military is here to help honor his life. Scripture/Psalm 23 Today we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Baptist

Sola Fide

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 23, 2008

An application sermon with concise background on the reformation; Sola Fide - Faith Alone.

“Sola Fide” Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7 Introduction There are two kinds of magnets, steel magnets and soft iron magnets. The steel magnet receives its magnetism from the load stone, and has it permanently; it can get along very well alone in a small way; it can pick up needles and do many other ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Ripple Effect Of Our Decisions

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Sep 16, 2018

Often times, we can make a decision and it will have a ripple effect. Vashti made a decision and it set in motion an incredible ripple effect.

I have often read about Queen Vashti and have felt that she does not get mentioned as much as she should. We often read the Book of Esther and focus on many important people, good and evil, in the book but we rarely talk about Vashti. It is her one decision to reject the earthly king's request ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Charismatic

Pray Again

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 15, 2005

Elijah discovers that sometimes it is easier to stop the rain than to open up the heavens. That is why we must Pray Again! ! !

I Kings 18:41_46 -- “And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain.” “So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees,” “And said to his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Only One Life: My Favorite Motto

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 19, 2011

A sermon the famous motion, "Only one life, twill soon be past; only what's done for Christ will last."

Only One Life—My Favorite Motto Chuck Sligh October 24, 2010 (A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by contacting me at chucksligh@hotmail.com). (I don’t believe the skeleton of this message is original to me, but I don’t remember the source. My apologies to the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Horn Of Salvation

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016

The Feast of Trumpets/Rosh Shoshana, was set in motion over 3,500 years, but was conceived in the heart of God in eternity.

Tashlich 2015 September 13, 2015 Chester Riverfront Service Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The Feast of Trumpets is the first Jewish Feast since Pentecost (June). 1 For the Jews, it has been three long, hot, dry months without a single feast. a The Feast of Pentecost had celebrated ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Glimpses Into Revelation--A Church Awakening Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 7, 2004

The churches at Thyatira and Sardis awakening us to the effects of compromise in our Christian lives and the results of just "going through the motions" in our worship.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Church July 11, 2004 “Revelation--A Church Awakening” Rev. 2:18-29 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION: We hear a lot about church growth and church renewal these days. Two of the seven churches that John wrote to needed to make some adjustments in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Mown Grass

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2007

A sermon on Psalm 72:6; talking about Jesus Christ and rain falling on mown grass.

Sermon for 10/7/2007 Mown Grass Psalm 72:6 Introduction: Mike Miller- My son and I love to do things together. While he was home from college this summer, we had loads of fun teaming up to work on various projects around the house. For example, we would mow the grass together. This activity ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Noah, Not The Movie Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 23, 2014

The story of Noah is about more than a lot of rain and a lot of animals, ultimately it is about a promise.

Has everyone heard about the movie coming out next week called Noah? That was the trailer for it. Now understand that Noah, the Movie is not the same as Noah the Bible story. And they’ve tried to tweak it to make it work, as a biblical epic, but it just doesn’t. They’ve tried ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

11 - James 5:13-20 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Sep 1, 2021

This is the 11th of 11 Studies on the Book of James, and in this Study, James gives some very practical responses to various circumstances we might find ourselves in - suffering, cheerful or ill.

James 5:13-16 13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20, James 1:2-4, 1 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 30

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 21, 2004

1. Background 2. Our Rescue 3. Learning from our mistakes 4. Celebration

April 21, 2004 Title: Psalm 30 Text: Psalm 30 Introduction 1. Last year, we studied the Psalms during Sunday Nights throughout the summer. • This year, I thought we would resume our study of the Psalms, only on Wednesday evenings… • Here in Florida, it can get pretty hot … • Most people have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

A Message From Mary, The Mother Of Jesus

Contributed by Keith Buice on May 18, 2006

A Mother’s Day message for visitors and members that have a Roman Catholic background

A Message from Mary, the Mother of Christ. John 2:1-5 Introduction: Mothers. What can we say about them? Everything good and nothing bad. Eight-year-old Mary wrote her mother a note for Mother’s Day. "Dear Mother, here is the box of candy I bought you for Mother’s Day. IT IS VERY GOOD CANDY. I ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Timothy Series

Contributed by Wayne Clarke on Nov 20, 2001

Profile of Timothy, co-worker with Paul, based on his family background and ministry.

Timothy Series on Paul’s Partners Bible passages Acts 15:39-16:5, Phil 2:19-24, Tim 1:3-8 Tim – one of the most important and most interesting characters in the NT – story hard to piece together. Acts… in Paul’s letters, writer with Paul of 6 of them… 2 books letters written to him in Ephesus… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Investigating The Hero King - An Introduction Series

Contributed by Rob Woodrum on Oct 21, 2010

Introducing Luke's gospel, considering the background and purpose, as well as the first four verses.

Luke 1:1-4 “Investigating the Hero-King” What is significant about the date 9-11-01? Do you remember where you were when it happened? What kind of impact did that event have on the world? What changed because of it? It’s safe to say that the terrorist attack that destroyed the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational