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Knock More Than Once Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 12, 2023

Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for.

A. KNOCK MEANS YOU ANTICIPATE ENTRANCE “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you” (Matt. 7:7, NLT). 1. Definition: To strike a sounding blow, seeking admittance, calling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, Acts 12:12, Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Baptist

Ascension Day.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 6, 2024

Jesus was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

ASCENSION DAY. Mark 16:14-20. Jesus appeared to the eleven, and “upbraided them with their UNBELIEF” because they “BELIEVED NOT” them which had seen Him after He was risen (Mark 16:14; cf. Luke 24:36-43). The passage fast-forwards to the Great Commission (Mark 16:15; cf. Matthew 28:19; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Directions Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 16, 2015

What do we need to be able to Receive The directions from the Lord and to follow them?

Divine Directions We must first have GPS (The Holy Spirit) We must hear and understand the voice of our “GPS” We must Follow the Directions of our “GPS” Slide Intro Have you ever had problems with a GPS? Have you ever felt like your GPS was treating you like the GPS in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Longest Day

Contributed by William Yates on Feb 13, 2004

In this text we see the story of how the Israelites faced the armies of five kingdoms in their efforts to defend the Gibeonites. We can learn from this text to trust in a God who would stop the rotation of the world if He needed to.

The Longest Day Joshua 10 The Sun Stands Still 1 Now it came to pass when Adoni-Zedek king of Jerusalem heard how Joshua had taken Ai and had utterly destroyed it--as he had done to Jericho and its king, so he had done to Ai and its king--and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

Show His Image Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012

Our text teaches us three ways we are to show others the image of Jesus.

Opening video illustration: From the movie Amistad. In the scene two slave prisoners are in the jail cell and looking through the Bible and seeing the image of Jesus. The one slave is pointing out Jesus to the other one. Series: Imitators Summary of first two messages: Sermon1: Reflect His Image! 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of The Broad Wall

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

The verse that we are going to use for our text contains the words, “...the broad wall.”

God could have said, “...the wall,” but He intentionally use an adjective to described the wall as being a BROAD WALL. WHY DID GOD INTENTIONALLY TELL US THE WALL WAS A BROAD WALL? He did this for a special reason. Illus: If you were to go to the library and do some research on what qualifies ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting Up With The Trinity

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 19, 2007

Look at 4 texts that reveal and support/give evidence to god being 3 in 1.

Meeting Up With the Trinity June 3, 2007 Trinity Sunday As has been said - today - this Sunday is Trinity Sunday. The Sunday set aside in the church year to highlight and recognize the Trinity. The Trinity being God the Father Jesus Christ the Son And the Holy Spirit Back in the year 325, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bringing People To Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 10, 2012

In our text there's only one follower of Jesus, but he finds someone who found someone, and they each brought someone to Jesus, who in turn did the same. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Bringing People to Jesus John 1:35-51 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BringToJesus.html Our missionaries in NYC are seeing some great ministry right now, reaching out to those suffering in their area from the storm damage. People are guarding their possessions in their driveways. Looters have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Trinity

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020

Short message during virus shut down time. This was shared by text and other media.

Subject: The Holy Trinity Psalms 8 (kjv) 1 O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. 2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Enter Into His Gates With Thanksgiving…” (Psalms 100:4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 17, 2023

Notice, our text begins, “It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord...”

As I preach this message I would like to show you why it is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord. We usually think of being thankful as being connected with good manners. Illus: A man gave a little child a piece of candy. The mother was embarrassed, because the child immediately stuck the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15, Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Baptist

Come Unto Me

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 14, 2018

That we would come as simple as a child to Jesus and receive the things He desires for us.

Come unto me Matthew 11:20-28 Introduction- This morning if you would turn to Matthew 11:20-28. We will dig into the passage that most have heard of. We read come to Jesus to find rest… Most have no clue what that means or what to do with it. We see what appears to harsh words from Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Blind Faith

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 17, 2014

This text reminds us that we must blindly trust Jesus, even in the face of opposition.

35) As he approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36) When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37) They told him, ‘Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.’ 38) Then he shouted, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ 39) Those who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Procuring The Blessings Of God

Contributed by James May on Sep 21, 2003

Have you ever considered why some receive a blessing while others nearby don’t. This sermon speaks concerning the pre-requisites for receiving God’s blessings.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Matthew 25:24-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Need More Wisdom? Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 29, 2007

#2 in the series on the Book of James. If we need wisdom, let ask God, but we will only receive from God what we have faith to believe that we will receive.

Book of James Series #2 Do You Need More Wisdom? By Pastor Jim May Could you use a little more wisdom? In all of the decisions that you have had to make in life, how much better would your life be today if you had the wisdom to do the right thing at the right time, to avoid many of the mistakes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Reception Of Christ

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 2, 2008

They did not receive Christ when he came down to be among men and save us over 2000 years ago. Would we receive Him any better today

The Reception of Christ John 1:11 Intro Jesus has been treated many different ways by people. The variety of ways in which different people have received and treated Jesus Christ is noteworthy. I. The wise men received him as “the King of the Jews.” a. They sought him. b. They worshipped ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11

Denomination: Baptist