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Fullness In The Field Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 8, 2020

As Ruth entered what appeared to be a random field, in hopes of being able to glean enough to survive, she had no idea of the providence of God at work in her life. She came empty, and yet, she would leave filled.

Fullness in the Field Ruth 2:8-14 It has been a long journey from the desolation and desperation of Moab. Surely Ruth wondered what she would find as she made her way to a new land. I’m sure there were fears and uncertainties in her mind. Even though she was unaware, God was providentially ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Bathsheba- A Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021

What if even the “random things” in your life were connected as part of a bigger plan? Instead of thinking of life in terms of luck, chance, and blind fate, what if each life representing the seven billion people on the planet, were coordinated by Someone?

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! We begin a short series two Sundays ago designed to make room in your heart to worship Jesus, entitled The Mothers of Jesus. The best-selling book in the world begins in the oddest way. Matthew chapter two is the account of the first Christmas and it warms ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Paglikha: Gawain Ng Diyos Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 10, 2024

Itinala ng Genesis ang malikhaing aktibidad ng Diyos. May layunin at sadyang nilikha ang Diyos. Ang paglikha ay hindi resulta ng random na pagkakataon, ngunit ang gawain ng master designer, ang Diyos.

Kapag nagbasa ka magsisimula ka sa ABC. Kapag nagbilang ka magsisimula ka sa 1,2,3. Kapag kumanta ka magsisimula ka sa do-re-me. Sa Bibliya nagsisimula ka sa Genesis. Ang aklat ng Genesis ay ang aklat ng mga pasimula. Malalaman mo kung paano nabuo ang mundo. Maraming mga teorya, hypothesis at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Friend Of God

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020

When Jimmy Carter was President of the United States, on several occasions he spent the night in the homes of common Americans, picked somewhat at random. It was an attempt on his part to show that he was in touch with the average American, that he understood the way we live and the concerns we have

A Friend of God 1. Genesis 18:16-21 2. Isaiah 41:8 Psalm 25 When Jimmy Carter was President of the United States, on several occasions he spent the night in the homes of common Americans, picked somewhat at random. It was an attempt on his part to show that he was in touch with the average ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-21, Isaiah 41:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Created In The Image Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on May 8, 2006

Before you start any conversation about life and purpose, we have to know where we came from. We are not just random beings that happened to fight our way into existence from some weird ooze. We are a creation of a Masterful Artist and we have the opportu

When I was in high school I used to work for the YMCA by my house. The first thing I ever did there was work in the nursery where parents would come and drop their kids off so they could go and work out. The ages for the nursery spanned form 6 month old babies to 6 year olds. Because of the large ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Handling Negativity In Relationships

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Sep 12, 2020

Whether it is family, friends, congregation, coworkers, strangers or random people online, we all encounter negativity in relationships somewhere along our journeys. How will we answer when we encounter it? Will we allow our flesh to dictate our answer or will we give an answer that honors the Lord?

Today we are going to talk about how to handle negativity in relationships. Whether it is family, friends, congregation, coworkers, strangers or random people online, we all encounter negativity in relationships somewhere along our journeys. How will we answer when we encounter it? Will we allow ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:4, James 3:5-6

Denomination: Charismatic

In The Image Of God Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 17, 2019

What does it mean that God is Creator? What does it mean that we are in the image of God.

Outline: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Then, when everything else was ready, God created humankind. Imagine, if God had done it any other way. Picture the earth as it began, formless, shapeless. Then picture how God created it. As you picture it, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dealing With Spiritual Russian Roulette

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 24, 2013

Prayer Sermon dealing with rampant indiscriminate satanic attacks

Russian roulette is a potentially lethal game of chance in which a player places a single round in a revolver, spins the cylinder, places the muzzle against his head, and pulls the trigger. "Russian" refers to the supposed country of origin, and roulette to the element of risk-taking and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Jesus Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jun 21, 2009

(PowerPoint slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Understanding the profound revelation behind Nathaniel’s confession on who Jesus Christ was - this is a ’wow’!

Journeying with John, It’s a Trip (JWJ-10) Finding Jesus John 1:43-51 I had to smile this week as I came across some cynical statements that I thought you would enjoy - a few of them I had not yet heard.  If you think nobody cares about you, try missing a couple of payments.  For ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: *other

Evangelism For The Ordinary Person

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Sep 5, 2006

Using Steve Sjogren’s Servant Evangelism to demonstrate how ordinary people like us can evangelize through acts of kindness.

According to Jesus the greatest commandments are to “love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength,” and to “love your neighbor as yourself.” When Jesus referred to neighbor he wasn’t just speaking of the person who lived next door, but to every person, whether they are like us or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19, Exodus 1:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should I Believe In God? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 20, 2009

Looks at the general revelation evidence for the existance of God.

Why Should I believe in God? Romans 1:18-32 The external testimony of Creation The universe has a Beginner (Genesis 1:1; Psalm 19:1) The universe has a Designer (Romans 1:18-20) The internal testimony of our Conscious Humans have a knowledge of God (Acts 17:24-28) (Romans 1:28) Humans have a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nihilism Is Not Practical

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 29, 2008

Life is not meaningless, we gain meaning in life through the person of Jesus Christ.

In college one of the jobs I had was working in a medical file warehouse. Talk about mundane, boring, monotonous. These were huge warehouses that contained millions of files from hospitals all over the San Francisco Bay Area. I did one of three things: I pulled a file for a patient in a hospital ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Existence And Presence Of Almighty God", Part 2

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 24, 2023

God's existence is obvious (Romans 1:18-20) through creation and our conscience. The evidence is there for anyone willing to take their blinders off, swallow their pride, and humble themselves.

The world cannot comprehend the idea of a precise, preconceived, set, rational, and personal creation of a God who is outside of space, time, and matter, and able to put everything into existence for a reason. They wish to stay blind to the obvious and shut their ears to the truth that we are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Exodus 20:11, Job 26:7, Psalm 33:6, Isaiah 40:28, Acts 17:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Yourself From Idols

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 7, 2020

In the first century idols were a prevalent and ordinary part of society, and they were a spiritual distraction for Christians. Today we need to be just as much on our guard against the idols of this age.

Message 1 John 5:13-21 “Keep Yourself From Idols” Read 1 John 5:13-21 “Keep yourselves from idols.” What a random thing to say as the very last sentence of the letter. Paul never ends his letters that way – he usually says something like “Greet these people in your church … grace and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

"In The Beginning"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

We may not fully comprehend the HOW of creation, but we know the WHY. Life is the result of intelligent design/causality.

“In the Beginning” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church Hebrews 11, the faith chapter of the Bible, declares: “By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible” (vs 3). Somehow, life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Congregational