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The Rapture Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

The three various theories on the rapture

Opener: Well Good morning church! Wow! It is so nice to see every here this morning. If you missed last week, I really want to encourage you to go and watch that video. This week, we are building off , what we started last week when we started a new sermon series on the End times. Last week ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Deuteronomy 4:30-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Scarecrow And The Pelican – Very Apt Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 3, 2022

The message begins with the insanity of idolatry. Idols are no more than scarecrows in a cucumber field. In great distress David resembled a pelican in the wilderness. Applications are drawn from these two objects to Christian living and personal affliction.

THE SCARECROW AND THE PELICAN – VERY APT PART 1 - A SCARECROW IN A CUCUMBER FIELD {{Jeremiah 10:1-5 Hear the word which the LORD speaks to you, O house of Israel. Jer 10:2 Thus says the LORD, “Do not learn the way of the nations, and do not be terrified by the signs of the heavens although the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-5, Jeremiah 10:6-10, Psalm 102:1-13, Jonah 2:5-7, Psalm 61:1-4, Psalm 77:1-10, Psalm 102:19-28, Psalm 107:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tending To The Spiritual Garden Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 2, 2024

Where are the seeds of God's Word being sown in your life?

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org 1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3 And he told them many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Brethren

Famous Parables Of Sower, Seed, Tares, Mustard Seed, Leaven, Treasure, Pea Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 5, 2017

The parables of Jesus are given in three of the Gospels; John is the only Gospel that doesn’t record any of His parables. Jesus used things that people were familiar with as the subject for the parables.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- By Sea of Galilee (27) Famous Parables of Sower, Seed, Tares, Mustard Seed, Leaven, Treasure, Pearl, Net, Lamp (Joel 3:13) Matthew 13:1-52, Mark 4:1-34, Luke 8: 4-18 Introduction The parables of Jesus are given in three of the Gospels; John is the only Gospel that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-52, Mark 4:1-34, Luke 8:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

Give Of The Strength Of Your Youth Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 10: "Josiah"

The greatest chess player of all time is arguably Gary Kasparov. He was the world’s youngest-ever champion at the age of 22 and was the undisputed king the last two decades. The enigmatic and charismatic Russian Jew was known for holding his own against IBM supercomputers that could process up to 3 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's Fair About That?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 1, 2018

God's overwhelming generosity is difficult to comprehend, though every Christian has experienced that generosity. We must avoid attempting to cast God in our image, learning instead of the extravagant grace with which He showers each of us.

“The kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. And going out about the third hour he saw others standing idle in the marketplace, and to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer Mr. Tough Guy Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 7, 2011

A study of chapters 15 and 16

Isaiah 15 & 16 No Longer Mr. Tough Guy 1 The burden against Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste and destroyed, because in the night Kir of Moab is laid waste and destroyed, 2 He has gone up to the temple and Dibon, to the high places to weep. Moab will wail over Nebo and over ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God, The Good Shepherd, Will Bring You Home (Isaiah 49:7-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 7, 2024

God promises his exiled people He will bring them from shame to honor, from exile to home, from being prisoners to freedom.

The last few weeks, we've spent a fair bit of time studying, and circling around, Isaiah 49:1-6. These verses (I've argued) are the words of the exilic prophet, who feels like his ministry to Israel has been a waste. He's accomplished nothing. He's poured out his strength for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:7-14, Genesis 29:26-29

It's Not Too Late To Learn From God's Judgments On You (Isaiah 42:18-43:7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 14, 2024

When we live in rebellion, and life falls apart, sometimes it's because that's God's judgment. 2+2 sometimes equals 4. God wants us to learn from his judgments.

Imagine, if you will, a married couple having an argument. One spouse accuses the other of being difficult, or pig-headed, or lazy, or unreasonable, or something. Some harsh words are said by one party. The spouse on the receiving end of it looks at the other, and says, "Hey, wait. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:18-25, Isaiah 43:1-7, 1 Corinthians 11:30, 1 Corinthians 10:1-14

Will You Be Worth Stealing

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon deals with the rapture and being prepared when Christ Comes to take you away.

"Will You Be Worth Stealing" 12/12/93 Text Matt. 24 Psalm 24:1-10 Matt 24:1-31 .ls2 One day a family decided to go out and have a good time together. It was a delightful day, everybody got along. The food was good, and the movie they went had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is That In Your Hand? Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001

Whenever God asks a question, we should give careful attention to why he asks . . . . and to what we answer

The Questions of God: “What Is That In Your Hand?” Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17 Text: Exodus 4:2 Intro: A week ago today, over a hundred kids and adults from OBF got back from the annual Tennessee Trek camping experience. Over the course of that week, many of the campers and staff experienced the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17, Exodus 4:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heart To Honor Authority - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 20, 2005

It’s easy to submit to someone in authority when we agree with them. But what if those in authority over us aren’t "good" men? What if they make immoral decisions? What if they are mean, spiteful, and dangerous?

OPEN: The first words that a child says always seem so cute. Brad’s baby daughter’s first word was “Wow!” Other children learn to say “mommy” or “daddy.” But there is a word that children learn to say that’s not quite so cute. Do you know what it is? That’s right: “No!” As they grow older we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Christ Has Me Covered, Why Do I Need To Confess & Repent?

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 17, 2004

When we become a Christian, there is a regime change in our lives, but there is still a lot of mopping up to do.

Hebrews 10:14 January 25, 2004 If Christ Has Me Covered, Why Do I Need to Confess & Repent? Last week I started a series in The Purpose Driven Life. And it seems that immediately we are going to take a break. Last week left some questions unanswered, and I felt the need to deal with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:14

Denomination: *other

Can We Ignore God Without Consequence?

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

Noah built the ark in the open plain, far from the sea, surely attracting derision. It was hard work that required sustained effort over years and years time. But he BELIEVED and OBEYED God as a result of his faith. God honored that faith by providing a m

Can We Ignore God Without Consequence? We return to the book of Beginnings this morning. Our text is drawn from one of the most well-known stories in the Bible, found in Genesis 6 through 9. The account of Noah. With apologies to David Letterman, here’s a Top Ten list of lessons learned from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sound Advice For Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 14, 2005

We all need advice for life, but the best advice comes from the Word of God.

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said, “Good advice is what your own kids disregard but save to give to their kids.” Isn’t this the truth? “Now listen, you kids, my daddy always said…” I may not have done what daddy always said, but now I know he was right and I’m going to tell my kids. ILL.- Someone ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ