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Godly Examples

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Feb 20, 2004

People who are living as good examples are really blessings from above.

The undeniable importance and demand of visible examples today are always felt in all areas of life. Whether in secular or spiritual realm, everybody is need of an example to behold and to follow. Good examples are guides to lead others that they may not lose their way to a better life and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Star

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004

There is great significance to each of us in the star that was above Jesus’ birth place.

The Christmas Star Cornwall/Montreal December 20, 2003 Perhaps the best known symbol of this season is the star of Bethlehem. It is common for trees to be crowned with a star on the top, and with lights which shine as the stars in the sky under the special star of Bethlehem. I remember, growing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Success Over Stress Series

Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008

We will soar above stress when our confidence rests in God.

How do you know when it is going to be a bad day? Bad days are going to come. Some days can be down right ugly can’t they? One writer offered several clues to identify these inevitable bad days. He wrote: You know it is going to be a bad day when you wake up face down on the pavement. You know it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Urban Legend: God Wants You To Be Happy Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 17, 2010

Looks at the Legend that God wants us to be happy above all else.

Urban Legend God Wants me to be Happy God wants me to be Holy more than He wants me to be Happy How to live a holy and blessed life for the long term Worship the Lord Know the word Obey the word Avoid the Disobedient Make the best of the bad Slide Last week we started a new ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stuff

Contributed by Steve Hess on Nov 22, 2010

No matter what life brings, you can rise above the stuff.

The Stuff 1 Samuel 10:22 Therefore they enquired of the LORD further, if the man should yet come thither. And the LORD answered, Behold, he hath hid himself among the stuff. God brought the children of Israel out of Egypt into the Promised Land. For many years they were led by God’s judges. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus: A Name You Can Trust

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 1, 2012

What does it mean that Jesus' name is above all other names?

Living expenses will probably go up this year say the experts. How will you stay within your monthly budget? One way is to stop buying brand name items. For example why pay top dollar for the four-ply, hand-stitched toilet paper when you can make do with the no-name stuff? Actually, there is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Does Jonah Love A Plant More Than An Unsaved City?”

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 7, 2014

A look at four ways that we put our comfort above the unsaved.

WHICH IS A HIGHER PRIORITY FOR ME: My comfort or God’s compassion? - Jonah 4:5-9. - Verse 6 tells us that Jonah is “very happy” about the vine. - Verses 8 and 9 tells us that the destruction of the vine puts Jonah is such a bad state of mind that he wishes he was dead. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Anthony Neal on Jul 18, 2015

Jesus Christ is the name above all names! There is power in His name!

9 THEREFORE GOD ALSO HAS HIGHLY EXALTED HIM AND GIVEN HIM THE NAME WHICH IS ABOVE EVERY NAME, 10 THAT AT THE NAME OF JESUS EVERY KNEE SHOULD BOW, OF THOSE IN HEAVEN, AND OF THOSE ON EARTH, AND OF THOSE UNDER THE EARTH, 11 AND [THAT] EVERY TONGUE SHOULD CONFESS THAT JESUS CHRIST [IS] LORD, TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Unmatched Power Of Jesus' Name SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Jesus Christ is the name above all names! There is power in His name!

We all have names that hold significance and meaning. Our names are our identity, how we introduce ourselves, and how we relate to others. Some names may have been given to us for sentimental reasons or to honor a loved one. Names have power, and they shape our lives in various ways. However, there ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Topics: Jesus Christ, Power Of His Name

Metamorphosis

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 6, 2023

Being 'born from above' will create a new person

John 3:1-17 Today's scripture from John contains probably one of the best-known lines of text in the Bible. You can find this reference on billboards and marquees, spray-painted as graffiti on walls in tenements and rocks and rooftops. You can't watch a football game on television without ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, John 19:38-42, John 7:45-52

Denomination: Episcopal

Priority Check - Priority Of Others Series

Contributed by Wayne Mock on Feb 2, 2011

While it is normal for many to have a primary concern for self, followers of Christ are to give priority to others above self.

A teacher may say to a student who is not doing too well in school, “You need to give studying more priority in your life.” An employer may say to an employee who habitually arrives late to work, “You need to get your priorities straight.” A coach may say to a player who has become lazy and is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Go Down With The Ship!

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 24, 2001

The actions of those on the Titanic who volunarily gave up their seats in the lifeboat to others illustrates the substitutionary death of Jesus Christ for sinners.

This morning, I’d like to tell you the story of the sinking of the Titanic. At 11:30 p.m., on April 14, 1912, the ocean liner Titanic, the pride of the White Star cruise line sailing on her maiden voyage, struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic, and sank less than 2 1/2 hours later, taking with her ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Covenant Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2014

Jesus is heaven this evening, seated at the right hand of the Father, guaranteeing the promise of the covenant in two aspects: Legal Guarantee and Living Guarantee.

The Blood Covenant Pt. 2 Hebrews Series Hebrews 9.10-26 B Jesus is heaven this evening, seated at the right hand of the Father, guaranteeing the promise of the covenant in two aspects: Legal Guarantee and Living Guarantee. The Preservation of the Covenant I The Legal Guarantee Hebrews 9:10-15 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:10-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Qualifications & Responsibilities Of Pastors Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 8, 2014

Paul reminds Titus of his mission on Crete. He was to solidify a witness for Jesus Christ by appointing leaders. All church leaders are to meet the standards set forth here & guide others to greater maturity in their relationship with Christ.

TITUS 1: 5-9 THE QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF PASTORS Paul here reminds Titus of his mission or what he would have him accomplish while in Crete. It was no small job for Paul wanted Titus to carry out the arrangements which would organize the churches there. He starts off with the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Of The Bible

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2019

The Bible contains the experiences of many mothers down through human history. Let’s look at a few of them.

The Bible contains the experiences of many mothers down through human history. Let’s look at a few of them. Eve: The first mother was Eve. “the man called his wife’s name Eve [life], because she was the mother of all the living.” (Genesis 3:20) Eve was the first woman without a mother. Imagine her ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible