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Robbed Of The King-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2011

2 of 2. Jesus wept over Jerusalem’s lack of discernment in the midst of her visitation. Our Savior is grieved over a lack of discernment in spiritual matters. But Why? 7 faults of spiritual ignorance. Spiritual ignorance Robs us of....

ROBBED Of The KING-II—Luke 19:41-44 Attention: Lack of discernment brings us a great deal of grief. Likewise we can be robbed of something & someone of much grander importance....We can be robbed of our King! Need: Spiritual ignorance can be intentional(volitional) or can be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-48

Denomination: Baptist

God Chastises, But Never Abandons One Of His Own

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 26, 2010

Chastisement but still no Condemnation...

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro:Ezekiel 1. During WW II 6 Navy pilots left their aircraft carrier on a mission. After searching the seas for every submarine, they tried to return to their ship shortly after dark. But the captain had ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Fails

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

A message that seeks to encourage believers to have faith in Christ, and not faith in faith or faith in themselves.

JOHN 5:39-47 FAITH THAT FAILS “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life. I do not receive glory from people. But I know that you do not have the love of God ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-47

Denomination: Baptist

God And Human Suffering

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 8, 2017

Suffering is a Human Reality and there are some important facts to always remember - 1. Our God is a Good God 2. Our God shares in our Suffering 3. Suffering can lead us to experience greater spiritual transformation in our lives

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11 (cf. 3-5); John 4:5-42; Exodus 17:1-7 Theme: Suffering Title: God and Human Suffering Suffering is a Human Reality and there are some important facts to always remember - 1. Our God is a Good God 2. Our God shares in our Suffering 3. Suffering can lead us to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Now You See Me, Now You Don’t Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 31, 2016

A study of the book of Job 23: 1 – 17

Job 23: 1 – 17 Now You See Me, Now You Don’t 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 “Even today my complaint is bitter; My hand is listless because of my groaning. 3 Oh, that I knew where I might find Him, that I might come to His seat! 4 I would present my case before Him, and fill my ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Singer

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 6, 2016

Thinking of worship through examining Jesus' singing of the hymn before His Passion.

“When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.” [1] Jesus was a singer; on four occasions Scripture informs us that Jesus sang. I cannot help but wonder what songs Jesus sang. Perhaps my training in the sciences compels me to ask such questions; nevertheless, I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

Move That Bus Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 25, 2019

A survey and summary of the book of Revelation shared as a part of the sermon series 'The Story.'

Move That Bus! (The End Of Time) The Story – Chapter 31 Maple Grove we made it…! Chapter 31 of The Story has arrived. WOW, it sure took a long time but we are finally here… I MEAN – January 13 , is a long way back. AND LISTEN – whether you were here when we started on this journey through ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Between 2 Trees The Tree Of The Knowledge Of Good And Evil

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 4, 2018

The tale of two trees starts in Creation and ends with a picture of Heaven in the end times. One tree started out looking good – it promised knowledge and the ability to be like God – but this knowledge came from experiencing evil resulted in death.

Easter Series: “Between Two Trees” Video Introduction: Good Friday Video Introduction: The Tale of Two Trees is found in the Bible we see two trees singled out in the Garden of Eden in Genesis and again in Revelation at the end of time we see one of the trees again – so in the beginning and in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-17, Genesis 3:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Fear Your Friend Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 12, 2019

In this message we will learn how to overcome fear by making fear our friend... There are 6 actions we need to take and they form an acrostic of the word 'friend.'

Making Fear Your Friend 2000 years ago, God breathed and Paul put to paper these powerful words. Lean in church, for these are the very Word of the Living If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-2, Luke 12:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Me From Temptation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 2, 2019

The psalm is especially appropriate to those who are in danger of being led astray by the acts of the wicked, or who are being tempted to associate with the irresponsible, the sensual, and the worldly.

June 24, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 28 (KJV) Title: Keep Me From Temptation A Psalm of David. Psalm 28 (KJV) 1 Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. 2 Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When We Hit The Wall Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

Navigating through dry periods in your spiritual walk.

When We Hit the Wall Series: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Brad Bailey, February 12, 2012 (Could show a video clip from Fat Boy that captures runner hitting the wall in a clearly metaphorical way) Intro Ever heard or used the phrase, “I’ve hit the wall”? What does it mean when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring God’s Investment-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 17, 2012

2 of 2. Paul reminded Timothy of the gravity behind God’s investment in us. We must recognize the significance/gravity of God’s investment. But When does this happen? When we are Thankful. We honor God’s investment thru Thankfulness for...

HONORING GOD’s INVESTMENT-II—1Timothy 1:12-17 Paul reminded Timothy of the significance/gravity/weight behind God’s investment in us. We must recognize the significance/gravity/weight of God’s investment. When do we honor the gravity of God’s investment? We honor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Call Of Moses Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

Mountain Moving Faith “The Call of Moses” Exodus 3-4 Moses is one of the most interesting characters in all the Word of God. I think one of the reasons we can all relate to Moses is because Moses was called to God and gifted by God, yet he was very reluctant to serve God. That is the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It’s All Over But The Shouting Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 17, 2014

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 14 verses 1 through 20

Revelation 14: 1 –20 It’s All Over But The Shouting 1 Then I looked, and behold, a Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him one hundred and forty-four thousand, having His Father’s name written on their foreheads. 2 And I heard a voice from heaven, like the voice of many ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Deacon’s Fitness-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 13, 2013

3 of 4. Paul related the moral qualifications for deacons of the Church. Character traits for deacons of the church are definitive/unequivocal. ?How is the deacon’s fitness determined? The deacon’s fitness is decided thru...

The DEACON’S FITNESS-III—1Timothy 3:8-13 Attention: Fitness/Able/Suitable/Appropriate/Pertinent/Apt/Proper The ‘Fiscal Cliff’s’ application/initiation/commencement. Severe Federal budget cuts were initiated on March 1st, 2013 which were designed to SLOW Governmental ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist