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The Prize Awaits

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 10, 2006

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The struggles of life

INTRO: W.A.Criswell, long-time beloved pastor of the First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, told a story about an evangelist who loved to hunt. The man bought two setter pups that were topnotch bird dogs. He kept them in his backyard, where he trained them. One morning, an ornery, little, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Taking A Risk

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 18, 2017

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getting out of the boat is where all the action is... it is also where all things of purpose in our lives happens.

Taking a risk Matthew 14:22-14:36 Introduction- Prayer- I want to talk about one of Jesus many miracles. • The miracle of Jesus and Peter walking on the water. • THAT IS SO… COOL! Can you imagine walking on water? People love a miracle. Most people root for the underdog because it would be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Doing The Right Thing

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 12, 2016

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It is hard to do the right thing because it does not come naturally, it is from the Lord.

Doing the right thing Selected Scriptures Introduction- I have to tell you that I believe that we have hit a nerve when we began looking at practical ways to experience God. Last week sermon on worship was well received and talked about this past week. It seemed that some were energized ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Don't Worry! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 24, 2020

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This Old Testament lesson shows us a man who learned how not to worry while not denying the realities of life and using common sense. Isn't this what Jesus was teaching in his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6:24-34?

“Here's a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don't worry, be happy. In every life we have some trouble But when you worry you make it double Don't worry, be happy” You might recognize those lyrics from the song released in 1988, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:6-12, Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Warning Against Those Who Serve Their Own Desires Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 22, 2019

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This is as severe a condemnation as you can find of those who confess to be Christians. They claim to be Christians, yet they contradict their profession by their lives.

Date: 3/17/19 Lesson #26 Title: A Warning Against Those Who Serve Their Own Desires • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture (Philippians 3:18-19, NIV) 18For, as I have often told you before and now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Reversal Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 18, 2019

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God did a great reversal. On an individual level, everything that Haman has and craved for, ended up with Mordecai. On a national level, the Jews were given the right to fight for their survival, against sure extermination.

The enemy Haman has been removed. The King’s anger subsided. Mordecai has gotten his recognition, but the problem remains. • The removal of Haman is not the end of the problem for the Jews. There’s still an unfinished task. The first edict of the King issued through Haman still stands. • The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thieves And Robbers In The Temple Series

Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Mar 30, 2019

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One of the most beautiful stories of the Scriptures is that of the prodigal son, the younger son who left home, got into deep difficulty, wasted his life in riotous living, and ended up in the pigpen.

Illustrations for Biblical Preaching Prodigal Son One of the most beautiful stories of the Scriptures is that of the prodigal son, the younger son who left home, got into deep difficulty, wasted his life in riotous living, and ended up in the pigpen. Dr. J. Vernon McGee once asked, “Do you know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 19:8-10, Romans 6:23, Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"depression (Part 1): Understanding The Symptoms, Effects, Cauising Factors, And Cases In The Bible" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 11, 2021

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Depression affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. It is affecting more than 264 million people, Christians and non-Christians alike. This sermon talks about symptoms and factors that cause depression and what the Bible says about it.

Last Sunday, we learned about grief. Today and next week, we will learn about depression. Depression is different from sadness or grief. The death of a loved one, loss of a job, or the ending of a relationship are difficult experiences for a person to endure. But being sad is not the same as having ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:11, 1 Kings 19:4, Jeremiah 20:14, Numbers 11:14-15, 1 Kings 21:27, Psalm 3:3, Jonah 4:1-11 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Load-Bearing Wall

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 19, 2026

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As intelligence expands through AI and knowledge explodes, reason gives way to cynicism, revealing confusion about meaning, limits, and where trust belongs.

We live in an age that is quietly intoxicated with intelligence. Not wisdom—intelligence. We live with the assumption, often unspoken but deeply embedded, that if a problem can be solved, it will be solved by someone smarter than us… or by a system smarter than them. We trust models. We trust data. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, John 3:1-8, Matthew 18:3-4, 1 Corinthians 1:20-25, Psalm 62:5-8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Downfall Of A Strong Man

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Feb 20, 2004

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The Bible account of the life of King Uzziah is a tragic example of unguarded success.

The Bible account of the life of King Uzziah is a tragic example of unguarded success. His glorious entrance into the stage of success was highlighted by the Lord, but his disgraceful exit was a fruit of his reckless attitude triggered by pride of man. The spiritual message we get from his life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Difficult Times

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 15, 2001

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This is a devotional given to my leadership board for the month of November.

How to Handle Difficult Times Selected Passages November 13, 2001 Three Ways to handle difficult times I. Be Thankful 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 A. God has blessed us The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Only If You Obey!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 4, 2015

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Hopelessness, fruitlessness and desperateness are the end results of negligence, slackness and carelessness! What you sow is what you reap! Are you listening?

Only if you obey……. Deuteronomy 30:15 "See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil.” Recently a father of four children, brought his grown up children to join in our Abide School because they had no money to pay school fees; he pleaded me to accept his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tears Of A Son Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 29, 2014

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"They that mourn" 1. Wasted Tears 2. Welcome Tears 3. Flowing Tears 4. Dried Tears

- Don’t confuse this title with the 2003 movie “Tears of the Sun” - Brutal “R” rated movie that stars Bruce Willis who plays a Special-Ops commander who leads his team into the jungle of Nigeria to rescue a female doctor who will only go with them if they agree to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty Perishes

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 6, 2015

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When we ignore God and His power and try to do things in our own power and might, we would wither away quickly! Caveat!

Beauty perishes! James 1:11”For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.” For many years I did not get any flowers from any students, but few students who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rebuild, Renew And Restore Pt. 1

Contributed by Hoggan Tevis on Sep 24, 2018

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People that have backslidden can be restored, but the walls of faith, hope and love not only for God, but for all God's children must be rebuilt.

Nehemiah 6:15-16 15 So on October 2 the wall was finished—just fifty-two days after we had begun. 16 When our enemies and the surrounding nations heard about it, they were frightened and humiliated. They realized this work had been done with the help of our God. (NLT) Intro: Nehemiah-Jehovah ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Other

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