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If The Foundations Are Destroyed...

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 10, 2021

In tumultuous times, how shall the righteous live? The Psalmist has given us godly counsel that must be applied to our lives.

“In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, ‘Flee like a bird to your mountain, for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? “The LORD is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Life That's Focused

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 12, 2003

Focus on God’s joy goes a long way in our troubled times.

A life that’s focused Phil.3:1-16 1Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3For it is we who are the circumcision, we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Don't Give Up Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 4, 2005

Paul is passing on the torch of ministry to Timothy. Paul has finished his turn of carrying the torch of the gospel of Christ. 2 Tim.4:7) Now it is Timothy’s turn to carry the torch and finish his leg of the race.Paul’s final letter is a passing of the to

“Passing On The Torch” A Study of 2 Timothy “Don’t Give Up!” 2 Timothy 1:1-18 In 66 A.D. Paul is again in prison. But the circumstances now are very different from his first Roman imprisonment (Acts 28:16-31). In his first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Moves Beyond Limitations (Even The Dogs Qualify) Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 16, 2023

The lesson gives every believer the assurance that Faith in God will work for any one regardless of race, creed or color. This Gentile woman was an outsider, considered no more than a puppy or a house pet, yet her faith made this miracle possible. Faith moves beyond limitations.

Sermon: Faith Moves Beyond Limitations (Even the Dogs Qualify) Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28 “Then Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Gentile woman who lived there came to him, pleading, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! For my daughter is possessed by a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 10:17

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral: Hope Secured By Knowledge And Faith

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 14, 2007

This message is based on the story of Jesus raising Jarius’ daughter. Several illustrations are from Ron Mehl’s book Surprise Endings and one from Max Lucado. Death does not care about race, gender or age.... but we have the sure promises of Jesus, guar

In Jesus Holy Name September 21, 2005 Text: Luke 8:41-42 Funeral Redeemer “Hope, Secured by Knowledge and Faith” There is a story in the Bible about a name named Jairus. He was the ruler of a local Jewish synagogue. His daughter, age 12 was gravely ill. She was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:41-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith In The Impossible

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on May 17, 2005

IF YOU HAVE THE FAITH, INDEED GOD HAS THE POWER. YOU MIGHT HAVE FAILED NINETY-NINE TIMES BEFORE, BUT BELIEVE THAT THE NEXT TIME IS THE RIGHT TIME TO GET BLESSED BY GOD.

FAITH IN THE IMPOSSIBLE LUKE 1:5-13 HEBREWS 11 DECLARES: BY FAITH ABEL OFFERED A MORE EXCELLENT SACRIFICE UNTO GOD. BY FAITH ENOCH WAS TRANSLATED THAT HE SHOULD NOT SEE DEATH. BY FAITH NOAH MOVED WITH FEAR. BY FAITH ABRAHAM WENT OUT, NOT KNOWING WHERE HE WAS GOING. BY FAITH SARAH RECEIVED MIGHT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need New Eyes

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

There are times the soil around us becomes hard and difficult, it is no time to quit... APPLY MORE EFFORT, try again. Many times all a crying baby needs is a diaper change or to be fed.

WE NEED NEW EYES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: MANY TIMES ALL A CRYING BABY NEEDS---- IS A CHANGE... A. Root bound: I was in Springfield, Illinois visiting my in-laws. Red my father-in-law said: Come on lets go to a friend of mine's orchard. There were 5,000 red ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Right Back Where We Started

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 25, 2011

We draw similarities between the peoples of Noah’s time, Lot’s time, and our time. In each step of their growth, the societies mirror one another- even until the end.

I have a photograph, taken of my paternal grandfather. It was taken around 1910, when he was 28. I put that photograph next to a photo of me that was taken in 1977, when I was 30. The poses were just about the same. Surprisingly, the only real different between the two photos is he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-6

Denomination: *other

2 Advent C

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 4, 2001

Jesus comes among us in our time and in our place.

2 Advent C Luke 3:1-6 10 December 2000 Rev. Roger Haugen This is a great text. The majesty of the writing, what would Christmas be without the Christmas text from Luke? "In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus . . . ." All the names and dates. Historical details that make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Begin Well Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 17, 2019

We will only begin the race well when we identify, and full confess, our spiritual bankruptcy to Jesus. There are no achievements, or spiritual outcomes, which make us worthy of God’s attention. It is only our faith in the great exchange that Jesus is willing to make for us.

Message Ephesians 2:1-10 Begin Well 10 days ago Wild Oats XI won the 2018 Sydney to Hobart yacht race. They also won in 2017 … sort of. Wild Oats XI finished the 2017 race in one day, eight hours, 48 minutes and 50 seconds … which was nearly five hours faster than the previous record. However at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Lumberjack God

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 7, 2019

John threatened the Pharisees and Sadducees that God would cut them down. We are all cut down to size from time to time, and we need it.

12.8.19 Matthew 3:10 Already the ax is ready to strike the root of the trees. So every tree that does not produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. God has compared Himself to a dove, an eagle, a lion, a tower, a fortress, a counselor and a friend. Today God puts on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17, Matthew 3:10

Denomination: Lutheran

Dry Ground

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

We are living in a time in history that has never been before. A time that is as wicked as any time before. A time when the land in which we live is dry spiritually. We need a good soaking rain, a flood from God. The dry ground is a symptom of the problem

DRY GROUND Text: Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: We are living in a time in history that has never been before. A time that is as wicked as any time before. A time when the land in which we live is dry spiritually. We need a good ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Running Into The Wall

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2004

Now is the time to believe in Jesus.

RUNNING INTO THE WALL John 12:27-50 S: Jesus Th: Believing in Jesus Pr: NOW IS THE TIME TO BELIEVE IN JESUS. ?: How? How do we connect with belief? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of John 12:27-50 three issues that we approach in order to connect with belief. The _____ issue ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-50

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Appreicate The Presence Of The Father Series

Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Jun 5, 2003

Spending quality Time with God

Learning to Appreciate His Presence. Text: Ps 91 Mt 28:20 Isa 43:2 James 2:20-26 This Morning, I want to speak to you about entering into the very presence of the father. So many times in our hurried lives, we simply mumble a quick prayer over our food, before we drift off to sleep, or rush out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

John In Doubt

Contributed by Michael Greer on Feb 9, 2003

Trusting in God in times of doubt

John In Doubt Matthew 11:1-5 (February 9,2003) Intro: A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up there?" "I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?" "Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I can’t hang on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-5

Denomination: Holiness