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Preparing Ourselves For The "way Of The Lord"

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 2, 2019

on the second Sunday of Advent we have John the Baptizer proclaim the coming of the Lord

Matthew 3:1-12 Today we begin the second week of Advent – a time of preparation as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and anticipation of His Second Coming. The message of John the Baptizer, who prepared Judea for the first coming of Jesus, tells us how to prepare for the coming of Jesus in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Resurrecting And Restoring Your Lost Gifts

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Many believers have heard the call of God, have sensed His grace on the unique giftings and talents in their lives.

INTRODUCTION: The church's potency and influence is contingent on the saints of God operating in the full potential of the giftings and talents God has endowed them with. By the same token, the church will remain weak and ineffective if God's people are discouraged, unintentional and poor ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest In The 7th Day Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2013

“To honor the Sabbath and to keep it holy means to rest and worship the Lord. It is designed by God to re-energize you each week by Worship, His presence, His Words and His power.”

Rest in the 7th Day Introduction to series: What would you say to an offer which came from your boss in which he said, “Mike once a week you have to take a day off – it’s mandatory – no excuses! It's a guilt free day!" "You have to rest from work!" Could you imagine a day ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Purpose In Our Pain Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 1 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

One of our pastors shared a story with me Thursday about a bittersweet moment that he experienced on Wednesday as he attended the funeral visitation of the mother-in-law of one of our former staff members. I wasn’t able to travel to the visitation myself but I have genuinely been praying for his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But God Makes It Grow

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Apr 27, 2005

Some plant. Some water. But God ultimately makes the church grow. We are stewards of His field.

But God Makes It Grow 4/24/05 a.m. service Lighthouse Assembly of God, Mt. Juliet, TN Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Read Text: 1 Corinthians 1:11-13; 3:1-9 NLT From the text we see a church divided over loyalty or sentiment for their favorite pastors and teachers. Who were the two main one’s ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

5 Precious Things

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

In 1 & 2 Peter, the Apostle Peter teaches about 5 things that should be considered precious by every child of God.

“Five Precious Things” 1 & 2 Peter by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read – 1 Peter 1:1-7 B. The 1st Epistle of Peter was written to suffering saints, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. C. Peter writes this epistle to encourage them spiritually – We all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Focus: Your Best Friend Or Your Worst Enemy

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

God is calling for us to have the right focus for life

Focus: Our best friend or worst enemy? Matthew 14:22-36 March 22, 1998 Morning Service Introduction 1. Apollo 13 Mission: The mission was doomed, there numerous problems and failures, the only thing that saved the men on board was creativity and will to live, at one specific point in the mission ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Church Of God

When God Says Go The World Says No Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Apr 28, 2006

Getting used to the idea of not being liked is difficult if you happen to be a person that cares what people think. But as you know Sometimes, “When God Says GO the World Says NO.”

Getting used to the idea of not being liked is difficult if you happen to be a person that cares what people think. But as you know Sometimes, “When God Says GO the World Says NO.” Look at Genesis 31 tonight and we’ll catch a glimpse of what Jacob went through as he began to follow God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Death

Contributed by Ira Sandefer on Jul 13, 2004

All of us will deal with death, therefore, we need to understand its origin, implications, and effect upon our personal lives.

Text: Hebrews 9:26-28 – “For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19

Denomination: Church Of God

The Opportunity Of Godly Living Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 21, 2008

God saves people so that they might know Him & the only way they can truly know Him is to become like Him. As people chose to live in obedience to God, He empowers them that they might become the servants of God.

ISAIAH 56: 1-8 THE OPPORTUNITY OF GODLY LIVING Chapters 56-66 are the third section of Isaiah’s book. The section opens with promises of a grand salvation yet to come. God saves people so that they might know Him and the only way they can truly know Him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8, Isaiah 56:1

Denomination: Baptist

You Were Angry With Me

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 9, 2007

An evangelistic sermon on Isaiah 12

Sermon for 7/8/2007 Isaiah 12 You Were Angry With Me Introduction: The Munich massacre occurred during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, when members of the Israeli Olympic team were taken hostage by the Palestinian militant group Black September. By the end of this hostage situation ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wings Of A Dove Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 28, 2016

A message offering comfort for those in situations they wish they could fly away from.

Wings of a dove PPT 1 Series title Jukebox lessons (Note to pastors, I have been doing a series, talking popular songs and playing parts of them and using them as a jump off point for my message. Today however I chose to place the song at the end of the service. The song is Simon and Garfunkel's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Did God Make A Mistake

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jul 14, 2016

so many is written about that God did not make a mistake, I took it the other way around, Did God make a mistake.

DID GOD MAKE A MISTAKE? WE BLEW IT!!!! WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE ANYWAY TO TELL GOD WHAT TO DO AND HOW TO DO IT? IT IS JUST TOO MUCH, WE ARE NOT POPULAR ANE NEVER ACCEPTED IF WE PREACH. MUST WE PRATICE EVERYTHING IN THE BIBLE? DO WE HAVE TO BE REJECTED, SOCIETY WILL NEVER TAKE US BACK AGAIN, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 7 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: I’m pretty much convinced that it could go without saying that each and every one of us wants to make right choices, we want to do the right things, and we desire positive outcomes in all decisions that we make, and as believers we ultimately want to glorify God in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Grace To Forgive Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 22, 2013

God gives us the grace to forgive others

A childhood accident caused poet Elizabeth Barrett to lead a life of semi-invalidism before she married Robert Browning in 1846. There's more to the story. In her youth, Elizabeth had been watched over by her tyrannical father. When she and Robert were married, their wedding was held in secret ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Church Of God