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The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 7, 2020

Today's End Time Doctrine deals with the the first four seal judgments of God, or what is called The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

End Times Doctrines The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Revelation 6:1-8 ** Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE9kXRiPR7w&t=16s “Riders on the Storm” Whenever I think of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the song, “Rider on the Storm” from the Doors always pops up in my head, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Foursquare

When The Line Is Drawn Will We Cross It?

Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 25, 2007

Willingness to take up the Call, and the Samaritan

In 1836, in the plaza of a small-dilapidated Texas church one hundred and eighty men were faced with a frightening decision. Whether to stand and fight the whole of the Mexican Army, or try and either escape or surrender. Their leader was an inexperienced officer, who drew a line in the sand and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Loving God As Life’s Primary Connection Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 21, 2023

Loving God as Life’s Primary Connection Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – March 19, 2023

Intro As we continue in the season of Lent… that remembers te final sacrifice of Christ… and what is referred to as the “Passion” week… referring to his ultimate sacrifice and love… we are focusing on the call into that very love which he knew. When asked how we can align our lives… Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Psalm 143:8, Psalm 5:3, Psalm 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sorrow-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 19, 2003

Introduction The way to happiness is outlined in the first twelve verses of Matthew 5. Last Sunday we noted that the word translated "blessed" in the Beatitudes may also be translated "happy." In the first beatitude Jesus said the initial step toward hap

Sorrow-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted" (Matt. 5:4). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-4; 2 Corinthians 7:10 Introduction The way to happiness is outlined in the first twelve verses of Matthew 5. Last Sunday we noted that the word translated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4, 2 Corinthians 7:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Walk On The Water Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 14, 2004

Learn the principles behind Peter’s experience of walking upon the water: (1) Take the first step out in response to God’s call (getting our feet wet first), and (2)understand that faith grows through these steps!

Jesus experiences the power of God when He was ministering on earth. We see the manifestations of that power through the miracles He performed. Jesus had faith in the Father, and had the confidence that God will give Him the power to accomplish His purposes. We can live our life with that kind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prayer That Changed History Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 19, 2002

Hannah’s prayer changed the history of her nation. It was a prayer used by God to bring into being the first -- and in some ways the greatest -- of the prophets of Israel, a man who would become the spiritual guide and mentor of the first two kings of Isr

A Study of the Life of Samuel Sermon # 2 The Prayer That Changed History 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Samuel was the last of the judges and the first of new line of prophets after Moses. The law of God was openly ignored. It was into such a time that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Earnest Endeavors Encourage Exalted Expectations Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Oct 26, 2007

The writer to the Hebrews explains faith in a very unique manner by first going back to the first book of the Bible and then moving forward from there. Along the way, he gives good support to the fact that the, "Just shall live by faith."

HEBREWS 11:1-16 EARNEST ENDEAVORS ENCOURAGE EXALTED EXPECTATIONS I. FAITH EXPLAINED: Hebrews 11:1-6 A. Elucidated. B. Essential. C. Elementary. II. FAITH EXEMPLIFIED: Hebrews 11:7-14 A. Entrusted. B. Enacted. C. Exalted. III. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Your Struggle With Authority Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

God puts us in this world with a small subset of the human race to begin relating to. Our parents are the first representatives of fallen humanity that we meet and our first model for authority figures that we’ll meet later in life.

Introduction Jesus said that the commandments are summed up in the dual command, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength and your neighbour as yourself." Well today we come to the fifth commandment. This seems to be about loving your neighbour, but it’s one of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Psalm 2 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 25, 2020

The first two psalms are often considered to be designed as a pair serving as an introduction to the 150-psalm collection. The first psalm describes the difference between the blessed man and the evil man, and Psalm 2 is about triumph over the forces that oppose the faith.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12, Acts 4:27-28, Hebrews 1:6, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 86:15, Psalm 103:8, Psalm 145:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does 'true Worship' Look Like? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 11, 2013

The church is called to first BE... then to DO... We must BE the church first before we DO anything in the name of Christ! All we DO in the name of Christ should be a direct reflection of who we ARE in Him... Worship is a prime example!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 5, 2013 Date Preached: April 7, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: The Five Functions of the Church Sermon Title: What Does True Worship Look Like? Sermon Text: Colossians 3:1-17 [ESV] Introduction: This morning I am beginning a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dressed For The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

The Second Coming of Christ will be the greatest demonstration ever of His Lordship over all. He was despised and rejected in His first coming, but in His Second Coming He will be King of Kings and Lord of Lords, and the first true ruler of the whole world.

Paul Harvey in, For What It's Worth tells of how Ann Connolly used modern technology to foil a crime. She was in Red Food Store in Knoxsville, Tenn. When a man snatched her purse from her cart. She is a real estate broker and has a talk back beeper device in her purse. She ran to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Zechariah's Vision Of The High Priest, Joshua

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Oct 15, 2021

Whenever we meet people for the first time, we get an impression of them. It is said that it takes less than 1/10th of a second to form an assessment of someone’s face. However, how accurate are our first impressions?

Zechariah 3:1-5 Zechariah was a prophet contemporary of the prophet Haggai. He is believed to have begun his prophetic ministry in 520 BC. The name ‘Zechariah’ was the most common name in the Hebrew Bible. In Hebrew, it means “The Lord has remembered’. There are 8 visions of Zechariah recording in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-5, Haggai 1:1, Revelation 12:10, 1 Peter 4:18, Psalm 85:10  (view more)  (view less)

Phoebe Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2022

Phoebe was one of the first women leaders in the early church. In fact, she may have been the first woman deacon. The term “ diakonos ” used here to describe Phoebe is the same term given to Paul, Apollos, Timothy, and many others.

Phoebe Biblical Figure A Few Facts Birthplace: Kechries, Greece Death place: Rome, Italy Romance: Cronos · Hyperion · Coeus . · Cronos · Phoebe · Hyperion Children: Asteria (Daughter) · Melinoe (Daughter) · Eos Titan (Daughter) · Leto - - Latona ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Beginnings

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 25, 2023

Beginnings…we all have had them: your first job was the beginning of your work history and career, your first boyfriend or girlfriend was the beginning of your romantic relationship, and all the other beginnings that have occurred in your lifetime.

Beginnings…we all have had them: your first job was the beginning of your work history and career, your first boyfriend or girlfriend was the beginning of your romantic relationship, and all the other beginnings that have occurred in your lifetime. Some of your beginnings are forced by you and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, John 1:1-3, Hebrews 1:1-4, Psalm 19:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grounds Of Assurance Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 3, 2021

First John 4:13-21 gives us five pieces of evidence by which we may be sure that we abide in God and he in us.

Scripture In his book titled Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism, Tim Keller writes: Many years ago, in my first pastorate, I met with a teenage girl in our congregation. She was about sixteen at the time, and she was discouraged and becoming depressed. I tried to encourage ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed