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The Top Three Tests Of Faith

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 12, 2006

In Genesis, chapter 22, and in Hebrews 11:17, we find the top three tests of faith in the life of Abraham. Satan tempts to bring out the bad, but God tests to bring out the good. Although I would rather be exempt from tests, a faith that cannot be tested

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. The Top Three Tests of Faith By James O. Davis Introduction In Genesis, chapter 22, and in Hebrews 11:17, we find the top three tests of faith in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good Friday: Moving On

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

The death of Jesus- Jesus is in control

Let me take a Poll – Do you believe you have a guardian angel. (hands) If asked, just on the street, most people do.Still, it is difficult to believe we live in world where spiritual things are active. Many of us have had circumstances in our life where things should have gone seriously wrong….but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disciple's Cross

Contributed by Gary Birch on Feb 27, 2007

Following Jesus has become too easy for many people. We like to take the benefits without the discipline and responsibilities. What does it really mean to take up our cross and follow him?

The Italian freedom fighter Garibaldi offered his men only hunger and death to free Italy. Garibaldi had an incredibly committed volunteer army. He would appeal for recruits in these terms: “I offer neither pay, nor quarters, nor provisions; I offer hunger, thirst, forced marches, battles and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

"Jephthah Was Not An Idiot!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 23, 2006

You will never understand Jephthah’s vow in Judges, Chapter 11, until you put this story in the context of Judges, Chapter 10. God cannot lie!

Title: “Jephthah was Not an Idiot” Text: (Judges 11:30-40) Intoduction: In my younger years as a minister, I have preached on this text. I entitled my message, “Jephthah’s Foolish Vow.” And so it seems at first glance. In the heat of the battle, Jephthah makes this vow to God, “If you help ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:30-40

Denomination: Baptist

Scars

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 19, 2007

Communion Service - How we are healed by his stripes

Title: Scars Text: Isaiah 53:4-6 MP: Communion is nothing but a scar that will be healed. Outline: 1. Every monument tells a story a. Iwo Jima b. Washington Monument 2. Scars are stories a. Two kinds of Scars i. Scars from surgery (healing) ii. Scars from wounds (wounds/ injury) b. Rachel’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Baptist

Where We Worship Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

Part THREE of a three part series on worship answering the question of WHERE we worship.

Worship: In Spirit & in Truth Part Three: Where to Worship? - Our ALTAR Review: - Who & Why do we worship? 1. The Lord our God: This is the #1 command, He is a jealous God 2. Worship God for who He is - His Essence: He is . . . 1. Spirit 2. Self Existent 3. Immense 4. Eternal ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do These Stones Mean?

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 24, 2008

When God took the children of Israel across the river Jordan he called them to set up memorial stones. The stones caution us to remember, they challenge us to recount, and they call us to respond.

Intro: There was a rumor circulating in Washington some time ago that Osama Bin Laden had died and gone to Heaven. As the story goes, when he arrived in Paradise, Osama was greeted by George Washington who slapped him across the face and yelled, "How dare you attack the nation I helped conceive!" ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

One Life

Contributed by Dr. Jesse Davis on Sep 19, 2008

You only have one life to live – and you have been given that life to give. Don’t waste your life – spend it on something that is worthy.

One Life – June 29, 2008 Do you believe you were born for such a time as this? Look what’s happening in our world today… It’s hard to believe that 2008 is already half over. How have you spent your life so far in 2008? Has it been a waste? Have you gotten a good return on the investment of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009

Stewardship is about more than what we do with 10% of our check. That is not all God is asking for. So what does God really want in the offering plate?

4. Spiritual Disciplines Series May 3rd, 2009 Stewardship The parable of the talents indicates that we will be held accountable for what we do with the time that we have been given. The Earth is the Lord’s and everything in it. Everything that is belongs to God. We do not own anything we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-26

Denomination: *other

I Spy With My Little Eye

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009

Some of us wrestle sins that others have long defeated through Jesus blood yet we are critical of others when we see the sin we so easily defeated present in their lives. Jesus is telling us to remember we once had a board across our eyes and not just a s

I Spy with My Little Eye Luke Chapter 6:37-42 We live in a world that has lost its moral compass. The line between right and wrong, truth and a lie have become blurred. This kind of thinking is called relativism. I remember an old movie where a young man (Alfred) was giving advice to a store ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Kingdom Of Priests

Contributed by Brad Easley on Oct 14, 2010

Peter calls us a "kingdom of priests" - what does he mean, and how can the Church carry out this purpose? This message explores what it means for God's people to be priests to the world.

Title: "Lakewood: A Kingdom of Priests" Text: 1 Peter 2:1-12 ILLUS: Father Matthew Kelty spoke at Asbury College chapel on day – what intrigued me most was that the abbey was just an hours’ drive down the road…..I even spent a few meaningful days. Something pretty intriguing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lords Supper: A Spiritual Banquet Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2016

By first looking at the mechanics of the Lord’s Supper, we can then move on to understand the truths associated with it.

The Lord’s Supper: A Spiritual Banquet (Mark 14:22-25) 1. Mark’s account is by far the shortest account of the Lord’s Supper. Even Paul’s account in I Corinthians 11 is longer. The Lord’s Supper has always been an important and distinctive part of Christian worship. Early in church history, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Are You Looking For

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on May 4, 2014

The church age wat not known by the prophets, they were looking for something better.

Of which salvation the prophets have inquired 1 Peter 1 10/13 When we begin to examine the Word of God we see men like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Moses who lived before or in the dispensation of the law. “And these all having obtained a good report through faith, did not receive the promise, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-13

Denomination: *other

Pentecost: Birthday Party Or Memorial Service?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 19, 2014

Has Pentecost become a dim memory of God's past dealing with the church?

Pentecost: Birthday Party or Memorial Service? Acts 2: 1-41 Introduction Today is Pentecost Sunday on the church calendar. In it we remember the birth of the church when the Holy Spirit descended from heaven and came upon the believers in Jerusalem. In many Schools today, children will cut out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prove It!

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 5, 2010

A look at Jesus as he shares with the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Why did he start at Moses to expound the scriptures concerning himself? I have tried to answer this, plus it's a good gospel message.

Prove it! JCC Easter Evening 04.04.10 Read: Luke 24:13-32 This was the fourth appearance of Christ; this was to two the disciples as they walked on the road to Emmaus What did Jesus say to them? There was a supernatural withholding of all recognition Christ expounded to them the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God