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Lessons From Joe Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 9, 2009

Joe is forgotten by the cupbearer in our text today but not by God. It was a lonely time for Joe but God was with Him even in the dungeon. We need to be reminded that He is with us in the palaces of life and in the dungeons of life.

Lesson’s from Joe pt 3 - “The forgotten ones.” Opening Video Illustrations – These two clips reveal how people wrestle with loneliness and the feeling of being forgotten. Listen to their stories: “Alone again” - Blue Fish TV (2:12) “Trusting God through loneliness” Blue Fish TV (1:30 min) I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Fit: Discipline Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 2, 2011

It takes discipline to be a disciple because spiritual growth is intentional, not automatic.

Getting Fit: Discipline 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Rev. Brian Bill 1/2/11 This past week our family had the opportunity to spend time with our nephew Ashton, who has been in Army Basic Training for the past nine weeks. To say the least, he is a changed man. Before I go much further, if you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Ultimate Question

Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011

Help your listeners answer the ultimate question: "Who do you say Jesus is?"

What are your deepest hopes and hurts? Fondest dreams and desires? Frustrations and fears? Worries and anxieties? Will being here make any difference? Yes! The Living Christ is here! What do you really expect He can and will do for you? Spurgeon was right, " We have great needs, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Think About It Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 22, 2015

Delayed gratification is the norm for God's choice servants. Ponder how He works leads to a precious gift of understanding.

“Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.” [1] Anticipate opposition and hostility if you are a Christian. Don’t seek conflict; but don’t be surprised when opposition arises. We Christians seek peace with all people and we will do all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Wise Guy (Or Gal) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 5, 2019

To be wise in God’s eyes, let’s revere and draw near in the new year.

How to Be a Wise Guy Proverbs 1:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill January 5-6, 2019 The weekend between Christmas and the New Year is often difficult for churches to navigate. One church I know cancels services the last weekend of the year and instead encourages its members to have “Church in My Jammies” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 2:2, Proverbs 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

You Can’t Take It With You

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 13, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 9: 1 – 31

2 Chronicles 9: 1 – 31 You can’t take it with you 9 Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test Solomon with hard questions, having a very great retinue, camels that bore spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones; and when she came to Solomon, she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 9:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Substitutionary Sacrifice Of The Perfect Lamb

Contributed by Sakhiwo Ntshiqa on Apr 1, 2018

Christ Jesus the the Lamb of God sacrificed for the sin of sinners once for all.

A. Introduction and Background • The Book Hebrews is regarded by many scholars as the most difficult in the NT. • It is a very Jewish sermon that describes sacrifices, altars and priestly matters. • I in fact say Sermon because some theologians have suggested that the literary form of this Book is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

My Journey Of Intimacy Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 5, 2018

We cannot settle for a dry shallow view of Christianity in our life and just know of God we must be willing to go deeper into a relationship with God to actually know God intimately. This is the essence of the type of Christianity Jesus emphasized in His

Series: You asked for it – How to Draw near to God? Scripture texts: James 4:8 “Come near to God and he will come near to you...” Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” Thesis: We cannot settle for a dry shallow view of Christianity in our life and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Just

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 6, 2018

While we so readily set ourselves up as judge and jury, we’re going to learn today that God alone is qualified to be the judge because He is always just and knows everything.

Our Just God Romans 3:25-31 Rev. Brian Bill July 28-29, 2018 I came across an article in the Huffington Post a week ago. Brent Gehring from Nebraska was returning home after having dinner with his daughter Emma. While he was carrying her in his arms, a man yelled at him, “What the ? Make her ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

World Fighting Federation Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 7, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 15

Judges 15: 1 – 20 World Fighting Federation After a while, in the time of wheat harvest, it happened that Samson visited his wife with a young goat. And he said, “Let me go in to my wife, into her room.” But her father would not permit him to go in. 2 Her father said, “I ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God And His Power In Us Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014

We all ultimately rely upon God and need Him if we are to fulfill His will in our lives. This message deals with those priorities.

Introduction: Cell #1— I Corinthians 4 is on page 872 of the Bible in your pew. 1. There are stories in history that really catch our attention, but sometimes they are more than interesting, they make important points that can also teach us significant lessons. There’s a story of two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Goes Around Comes Around Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 12, 2013

In this sermon we learn that God is sovereign and we can trust Him, and that God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

Introduction: A. Let’s s begin this sermon with a simple riddle. 1. What do you call a boomerang that doesn't work? A stick. 2. Boomerangs are instruments that are usually made of wood, and are designed to circle back to the thrower. So, a good boomerang, in the hand of a skilled person, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Desire For His People

Contributed by John White on Oct 3, 2019

To understand the full import of the words we will consider today we must apply the simple rules of Bible analysis. The letter is written by Paul to those who are saved, baptized and in fellowship in the assembly. But the letter is obviously a personal letter from God to His people.

GOD'S DESIRE FOR HIS PEOPLE I Thess. 4:13-18 "But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Climb To The Top Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Aug 2, 2022

God doesn't want our successes. He wants us. Your significance, your value has already been proven and paid for, free of charge.

Today wraps up this series on idolatry. Over the last 4 weeks we've talked about exposing the golden calf in our lives, looking at surface idols and root idols. Then we talked about a couple of specific areas of idolatry that commonly affect us, family and money. As this series comes to a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:40-42, Jeremiah 17:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rise Of The Antichrist (Parts 1 & 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 17, 2022

True believers will know the difference between the real gospel and an imposter. It is all rooted in biblical literacy.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View These Messages at: Part 1: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/145299 Part 2: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/149278 1 And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10, Daniel 7:2-7

Denomination: Brethren