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Satan’s Secret Weapon: Offenses

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 12, 2024

Getting offended is a common Christian experience and shouldn't cause Christians to leave churches, but it frequently does! This examines wrong and right responses to offense and outlines why we should forgive, without strings, the offenders.

SATAN’S SECRET WEAPON: OFFENSES Matt. 17:27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. There was a Christian lady who did a lot of flying for her business, but flying made her nervous so she always took her Bible along with her to read and it helped relax her. 2. One time she was sitting next to a man. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:27, Matthew 15:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Warning!!

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 15, 2025

Many warnings are ridiculous, but there are also many that, if heeded, could save our lives. Like taking cover when a tornado hits, or turning around when the bridge is out. There are other warnings that are very important as well, and if not heeded will cause lasting hurt to our spiritual lives.

Alba 4-13-2025 WARNING!! I Corinthians 4:14-21 If there is danger ahead, it is good to have a warning. And it is wise to pay attention to the warning, whether it is a tornado siren, or a sign that says “Bridge Out”. But some warnings are worthless, ridiculous really, almost a joke. For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Respond To The Persecution Of Christians

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Realize that persecution of the Godly is a normal part of the maturing process for every Christian.

1. Realize that persecution of the Godly is a normal part of the maturing process for every Christian. Remember that God is working His will in ways that we cannot see or appreciate at the time. One old hymn says, "Must Jesus bear the cross alone and all the world go free. No there's a cross for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem With The Power Of The Church In America

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2005

Is the "spiritually superior" attitude that the Corinthians had similar to the attitude found in the American church today?

The Corinthians’ Situation: 1. The Problem: They were living proudly in their spiritual superiority. - vv. 8-13. - Paul points out their pride in their superiority and their position, all of it (from their perspective) a sign of the hand of God. In reality, though, they were far from where God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracles In John: Lesson 7: The Man Born Blind

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 17, 2005

“Neither this man nor his parents, sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him” (9:3).

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 9 1. Where did the action take place? Temple entrance. “As Jesus passed by” (9:1). a. Blind could not enter Temple. b. Normally begged. 2. What was the background? Crisis. “They (the Jews) took up stones to cast at him” (8:59). Aorist active subjunctive, i.e., some had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jephthah's Call

Contributed by Larry Holbrook on Nov 18, 2002

God has a plan for your life, are you running from his call?

JEPHTHAH’S CALL Judges 11:1-11 (I) Son of an Harlot (Born in Sin) By birth he was disqualified from entering into the congregation of the Lord. (A) Deuteronomy 23:2, (NIV) ,(No one born of a forbidden marriage nor any of his descendants may enter the assembly of the LORD, even ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Respond To Suffering

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 21, 2006

How to message about dealing with the suffering.

Appropriate Response To A Divine Mystery Colossians 1:24-29 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions. 25 Of this church I was made a minister according to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings In The Midst Of A Storm

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Jan 24, 2009

There is a Blessing for Believers in the middle of every storm life brings!

There is a blessing in the midst of every storm that comes into the believers life! I am not sure what type of storm is raging in your private life today, but I am sure that if you are a believer, there is a blessing in the midst of your storm! Storms come to cause fear, shake your foundation, ...read more

Scripture: Job 40:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 16, 2007

A good life involves having 1) the right attitude, 2) have the right response, 3) have the right standard, and 4) have the right incentive.

VBS this week: joy of children celebrating realities of God, it becomes obvious how we often learn ways of casting off Joy and losing focus. This morning, given our locale of worship, I want to change our usual format to focus on the nature of a good life in 1 Pt 3:8-12 in having 1) the right ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Other

Sermon On The Mount: The Blessed Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Opening Scriptures to the Sermon on the Mount

Title: Self and the Sermon on the Mount Theme: Text: Matthew 5:1-16 Matthew 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Matthew 5:20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Heals A Blind Man Lesson 20 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 27, 2017

Neither this man nor his parents, sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him”.

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 9 1. Where did the action take place? Temple entrance. “As Jesus passed by” (9:1). a. Blind could not enter Temple. b. Normally begged. 2. What was the background? Crisis. “They (the Jews) took up stones to cast at him” (8:59). Aorist active subjunctive, i.e., some ...read more

Scripture: John 9:3

Denomination: Baptist

Open Doors Of Opportunity (2) Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 25, 2014

Are we open or closed as a congregation? Is the work and worship about us only or do we include others?

1. St Catherine's Monastery One of the oldest monasteries in the world is Saint Catherine's. Built by Emperor Justinian to protect the monks in the region, St. Catherine's sits at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt. The walls are made of granite and are between 8 and 35 meters tall. Up until last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Trade Your Sorrows For His Joy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 3, 2011

How to Give Up Your Hang Ups in Exchange for His Loving, Liberating and Life Giving Inspiration

I’m Trading My Sorrows, I’m Trading My Shame, I’m Laying it Down for the Joy of the Lord Eph. 4:22-32; 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Hear The Prayers Of Sinners?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 29, 2013

DOES GOD HEAR THE PRAYERS OF SINNERS? In this sermon outline we look at John 9:31 where the healed blind man says that we know that God does not hear sinners. Is this so? We point out that the answer true only to the point that God hears only one prayer

DOES GOD HEAR THE PRAYERS OF SINNERS? In this sermon outline we look at John 9:31 where the healed blind man says that we know that God does not hear sinners. Is this so? We point out that the answer true only to the point that God hears only one prayer from the sinner. Everything else before ...read more

Scripture: John 9:26-31

Jesus Heals A Blind Man Lesson 20

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

Healing of Blind Man

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 9 1. Where did the action take place? Temple entrance. “As Jesus passed by” (9:1). a. Blind could not enter Temple. b. Normally begged. 2. What was the background? Crisis. “They (the Jews) took up stones to cast at him” (8:59). Aorist active subjunctive, i.e., some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist