Sermons on Selective Breeding:

David Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006

6thin a series on characters mentioned in Heb 11

Chico Alliance Church December 8, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Samuel & David” Unlikely Heroes Part Seven Review The point of this brief series has been to emphasize the fact that an all-powerful God delights in using the weak things of this world to accomplish the impossible. Those who listen, trust ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Responding To Criticism

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Sometimes the best response to criticism is no response at all.

Thesis: Sometimes the best response to criticism is no response at all. Introduction: 1. It was a great moment in the history of Israel--God was going to select Israel's first king. a. Samuel gathered all Israel at Mizpah. b. Selection process began (20-24). c. Everybody was happy .... or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:20-27

Why Are Some People Disqualified For Positions Of Service?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission.

1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. James wrote, "Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins." (James 4:17) In this passage we read about how the apostles were forced to choose a replacement for Judas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel-Man Of Strong Character

Contributed by Jose Imperial on Apr 5, 2008

Daniel was just like one opf us, he faced hardship and difficulties in life, but his destiny was transformed from a captive to a prince when he brought with him a value that each one of us should have....

Daniel is a man we know who being a foreigner became a person second in Babylon. His life can be a valuable encouragement to many of us living with difficult situation and facing hard decision like him. Daniel was a man of strong character, and had a deep love to pleased God in every ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bound By The Lord's Purposes.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 3, 2003

Just because you were born into a family with a strong Christian heritage, does not guarantee you have a home in heaven.

Bound by the Lord’s purposes. Rom. 9: 6 -- 33. 08/03/03 The first part of verse six carries our minds back to what Paul said in vs. 1 -- 5. There, we are reminded that the Jews had been the recipients of many divine gifts. When you think about it, they were the recipients of many impressive ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-33

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 5 - Holiness Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 2, 2020

Some things are set apart for specific uses and specific people. We “get it” instinctively that some things are not common. They’re special because of their purpose or perhaps an emotional attachment. That uniqueness, special regard is the idea behind the biblical concept of holiness.

To hear the sermon, please visit my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2691094 Holiness - Living Up to God's Standards Intro: • Finding underwear in used car I just bought. Yuck. • Some things are set apart for specific uses and specific people. o Toothbrushes o Wedding china not ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:45, 1 Peter 2:9, 2 Timothy 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Greatest Act Of Love?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 22, 2020

Let us consider what demonstrates love to others the best? Kiss? Hold hands? How about considering LISTENING SKILLS?

THE GREATEST ACT OF LOVE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ask the question what is the greatest act of love? May say “THE KISS” or MAYBE HOLDING HANDS? THE KISS CAN BE DECEIVING. The kiss can be deceiving. The kiss could hid motives and could lead to lust and hurt. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47, Mark 8:18, Matthew 13:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Fourth Sign" Feeding The 5,000 Series

Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Apr 21, 2017

This is part of a series on the Gospel of John.

INTRODUCTION: This is the fourth sign pointing to the deity of Jesus. This miracle is included in all four Gospels (See Mt.14:13-21; Mk. 6:30-44; Lk. 9:10-17). It held strong appeal, especially for those who had learned of Israel’s experience in the wilderness when God “rained down manna upon them ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Favoritism

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

When faced with choosing between friends or family members, the dilemma intensifies. This is where favoritism, the act of unfairly preferring one person or thing over others, comes into the picture.

Greetings to all. Let's ponder on something: each day, we make 35,000 decisions! They can be trivial, like selecting socks, or monumental, like deciding how to allocate our time and energy in relationships. When faced with choosing between friends or family members, the dilemma intensifies. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nobody Loves A Lawyer

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 21, 2006

Don’t try to quibble when it comes to accepting God’s view of things.

Title: Nobody loves a lawyer Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-7; Exodus 12:49 FCF: You can’t argue your way out of judgment. You can only appeal to the mercy of Christ. Nobody loves a lawyer. I can say that as somebody who once wanted to be a lawyer. Nobody loves a lawyer because at one level, we know that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus With Thankful Hearts Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006

Ninth in the following Jesus series

Following Jesus with Thankful Hearts November 20th, 2005 Various Texts These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth@work Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 1, 2003

Work. It’s a four-letter word to many people. But it doesn’t have to be that way. God wants us to go through even our work life energized, passionate, and joyful. Here’s how.

Yesterday, I was in the checkout line at Guan Eagle. I said to the cashier, a young man in his 20s, “How are you.” “I’m here.” Work. It’s a four-letter word to many people in NE Ohio. But it doesn’t have to be that way. God doesn’t want it to be that way for you. He wants us to go through ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Listen Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 31, 2010

This is the fourth message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution". It talks about learning to listen. Wrong voices equals wrong choices. The outlines is 1-Hearing Problmes, and 2-Hearing Aids.

From The Problem to the Solution #4 - LEARNING TO LISTEN This morning, we are continuing our series of messages where we’re talking about going "From the Problem To The Solution" And we’ve been talking about the steps that it takes to get from the problem to the solution And so far, we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"lord, Who Is It?"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 15, 2021

Today we live in a society where people make a profession of salvation and you cannot see any transformation take place in their lives.

Illus: An arrogant church lady stood before a class of young children. She was going to teach them the importance of living the Christian life. She said, “Why do people call me a Christian, children?” A little boy said, “It is because they don’t know you!” But this is not Bible salvation. The ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

"lord, Who Is It?"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022

Today we live in a society where people make a profession of salvation and you cannot see any transformation take place in their lives.

An arrogant church lady stood before a class of young children. She was going to teach them the importance of living the Christian life. She said, “Why do people call me a Christian, children?” A little boy said, “It is because they don’t know you!” But this is not Bible salvation. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-25

Denomination: Baptist