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Salvation's Confirmation

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005

The example of the Thessalonian Christians in Separation; Occupation; & Expectation

SALVATION’S CONFIRMATION I Thessalonians 1:8 - 10. 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia--your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9 for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Before You Walk Away"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 18, 2004

If David and Michal were made to stand before a judge and state the reason for wanting a "divorce," what would David’s answer be? He would have to say something like this, "You see judge, it all starter when my wife said that I was a bad dancer..."

“Before You Walk Away” Introduction: David would not divorce Michal following this event. He simply turned his affection to other women. How sad. Here is the counsel that I would have given to David to help in trying to keep their marriage together: 1. Remember your first love. Michal was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

When All Seems Hopeless

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 13, 2003

Following the death of Moses and facing the task of conquering a land of fortified cities, Israel experienced a sense of hopelessness. Trust and confidence in God will restore hope in our life.

WHEN ALL SEEMS HOPELESS “Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, it came to pass that the Lord spoke unto Joshua saying: ‘Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you, and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them, the children of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Going Somewhere

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Mar 30, 2007

SOMETIMES WHEN LIFE HAS THROWN YOU A CURVEBALL IT IS TEMPTING TO WALK AWAY FROM THE PLATE OF LIFE, BUT DR. SEUSS TEACHES US THE IMPORTANCE OF REMAINING IN THE GAME. REVIEW THIS INTERESTINGTAKE ON A DR. SEUSS CLASSIC.

SCRIPTURE: LUKE 19:1-10 SUBJECT: I AM GOING SOMEWHERE A FEW WEEKS AGO . . . DR. THEODOR SEUSS (DR. SEUSS). . . AUTHOR GREEN EGGS/HAM DID I EVER TELL YOU HOW LUCKY YOU ARE? HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS INTERESTING STORY . . . 1936, HIS FIRST BOOK AND TO THINK I SAW IT ON MULBERRY STREET WAS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dream Makers Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 12, 2005

This is the third in a series of sermons on our stewardship of God’s vision. Adapted from a message by Denny Feasby on this website. It covers the idea’s of being dream makers by looking at Joshua and Caleb compared to the other spies sent into Canaan.

Dream Makers Numbers 13-14 Dream Makers ¡V these are people who lift you up, pick you up, and encourage you through life. Moses sends the spys. Exo 13:1-2, 17-20; 25-31 1) Dream Makers ask the right questions ¡V Notice what it was that God who sent the twelve men to do. They were to search the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Rejoicing

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

In this passage Paul resumed the story that he left in 2:13, where he said he went to Macedonia to look for Titus. Though Paul still had many problems and hardships to face, he found comfort and joy in the ministry God had given to him.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. His mind, wit and work earned him the unofficial title of “the greatest justice since John Marshall.” At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

3 Faces Of Satan

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002

to defeat the enemy we have to recognize the enemy.

 3 FACES OF SATAN Illustration: Scouting reports from sport teams. Know the enemy and what he looks like. In Vietnam it was hard to know who the enemy was because they did not always wear uniforms, they did not always have distinguishing details to point them out. Robin Williams in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That Monumental Weekend

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

The Three Parts of the Gospel are crucial for all believers to understand.

1. Many of us look forward to the weekend....one reason I like to take Saturday off rather than Monday...I like weekends 2. But schedules can be tricky.... 3. Easter celebrates the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ....it is also the culmination of the Gospel... 4. I Cor. 15:3-5 summarizes the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-5, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Rescue Of Righteous Jabez

Contributed by Chuck Brocka on Oct 18, 2000

From Ruinous Restraint to a Radiant Recovery (I Chronicles 4:9-10) Now the reputation of Jabez rose above the respect of his refined relatives: however his mother had little regard as she rather underrated him, relegating him to the rank of wretchedness by referring to him as a remorseful Jab

From Ruinous Restraint to a Radiant Recovery (I Chronicles 4:9-10) Now the reputation of Jabez rose above the respect of his refined relatives: however his mother had little regard as she rather underrated him, relegating him to the rank of wretchedness by referring to him as a remorseful Jabez, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Jet Tour Through 2 Thessalonians Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000

Introduction to 2 Thessalonians

2 THESSALONIANS - Reassurance INTRODUCTION: 2 Thessalonians was the 3rd Epistle written by Paul. The messenger who had delivered 1st Thessalonians had obviously returned to Paul with a report on the conditions of the Church. Paul writes this 2nd Letter to them without delay to address the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Hope For America

Contributed by Duane Boehm on Nov 10, 2001

Today we long for revival in our land. I’m convinced it must begin in the house of God.

IS THERE HOPE FOR AMERICA Psalm 33:12 2 Chron.7:14 intro: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-14, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day Toolbox

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Sep 13, 2002

A object lesson for Father’s Day. Not just for children; make it the Father’s Day message.

A Father’s Day Toolbox Object lesson with each of the following tools. Take each tool out of the toolbox as they are mentioned. Adjustable Wrench - Fathers must be flexible and adaptable to any situation that arises. Eph. 6:4 "And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blockading Your Heart, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 21, 2007

The necessity of guarding our hearts

Blockading your heart Part 2 Text: "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Prov. 4:23) Opening: 1. We learned last week as The US blockaded Cuba to protect the nation, we must have spiritual blockades around our hearts to keep the evil out. 2. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-35, Proverbs 20:27

Denomination: Mennonite

Get Up And Look Again Series

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Aug 11, 2007

It takes time for a: -Vision...Provision...Revival...Blessing...to come through.

GET UP AND LOOK AGAIN! Text: Habakkuk 2:1-3 “I will stand on my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me, and what I will answer when I am reproved. Then the Lord answered me and said: ‘Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, the he may run who reads it. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Balaam

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Feb 20, 2011

God is in control.

Balaam num22:1-24:5 moab feared Israel so they sent for Balaam to curse Israel.To encourage him to go they sent payment for his service. Num22:7 reward of divination-the art or practice of using omans or magical powers these people must have seen or heard of the power that Balaam ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal