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How To Have A Great Nation

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Genesis 12:2 says, “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.

Genesis 12:2 says, “And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing.” In the preceding verse, God promises to make a “great” nation through the seed of Abraham. The Jewish people do constitute a “great” nation. Though that is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2

As The Hart Panteth

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

As the hart panteth

Psalm 42 1. THE REVELATION OF A STRONG DESIRE (a) The Pursuit - 1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Walking Along A Booby Trapped Trail Series

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003

The sixth message in a nine part series from Colossians. This message deals with the obstacles Satan places before us on the pathway of life.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 2 (Read 1-8) Title: Walking Safely on a Dangerous Trail Date: August 11, 2002 Introduction: Throughout this letter Paul has expressed his concern for the believers at Colossi. In verse 1 he again does so, and continues on throughout this chapter ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection A.5 / Coronavirus - First Response / We Ask Why. But We’re Cautious In Forming An Opinion

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 9, 2020

Looking at coronavirus - is there a bigger picture? We need to look, but we also need to be cautious in interpreting what we 'see'.

There are many ways to ‘see’ things, not with our physical eyes, but with the eyes of understanding. In the previous 'Reflection' I reflected on Jesus’ sensitivity to different people he met: a leper, someone who was deaf, someone who was blind. Jesus ‘saw’ each person as an individual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28

Denomination: Baptist

Striving For Church Health - Healthy Senior Women Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jul 8, 2002

God desires that you and I come into our older age with grace and dignity while at the same time being useful in the local church. In His Word, God gives us instruction as to how senior adult women are to be useful in the local church.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: There’s a new age coming – a new age wave. It is going to hit the 21st century church like a Pacific tsunami. There are now more people over age 65 than under 18. We would be wise to look at the fact that Apostle Paul recognized the value and usefulness of senior ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-4

Finding God In Narnia: Meet The Cast - Susan & Lucy Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Dec 2, 2005

#6 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

Envision with me the glimmer of a lamppost in the distance, and snow is falling ever so gently across the beam of light, allowing for you to barely pick up on the trees draped in their bridal gown of white. This is an unEXPECTED discovery, what lies ahead beyond the forest is a new world, a place ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Descanse Para Su Alma

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 21, 2020

Descansa por tu alma

Descanse para su alma Reflexión Zacarías 9:9-10, Salmo 145:1 , Romanos 8:9, Romanos 8:11-13, Matthew 11:25-30 Descansa por tu alma Vivimos en el mundo de Covid-19. Vivimos en el mundo de la pandemia digital. Vivimos en un mundo de crisis económica. Vivimos en un mundo ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10, Psalm 145:1, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:11-13, Matthew 11:25-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Parking Lot Talks About Your Pastor Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 20, 2025

In the Book of Titus, Paul instructed him telling him to appoint elders in the churches. This by its statement proves God wants you to belong to a church and have a Pastor. How should I respond to the fact that God calls Pastors and wants us to follow one.

Do you know what the #1 fear in America is? The number one fear in America is public speaking. Yet do you know what the #2 fear in America is? The number two fear in America is death. The comedian, Jerry Seinfeld was talking about this and came to this conclusion. He said: “Since the number #1 ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Be Fervent In Your Love

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 12, 2009

Peter tells us that we must be of sound judgment and sober spirit to prepare for the last days in which we live.

Be Fervent in your Love! Prayer Open with prayer … 1 Ki 4:29 As God gave to Solomon … (wisdom, great discernment, breadth of mind) Introduction We will be looking at 1 Pet 4:1-11 … 1Pet 4:1-2 Jews- believed suffering was a great purifier. Suffering tends to distract our focus from the many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Where Does It Hurt? Mothers Series

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 29, 2008

This lesson continues the series "Where Does it Hurt?" dealing with the woman’s role in the family.

WHERE DOES IT HURT? Ephesians 5:22-6:4 Scripture reading: Proverbs 31:10-31 INTRODUCTION 1. We have discussed the idea of where families hurt: a. In the home b. In the society c. In the gospel 2. We determined that we needed to look at some things in order to fix those things. a. We defined the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Can't Live Without Your Presence

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Aug 18, 2014

We are created to live in and enjoy God's presence daily....Why is the presence so God so important?

Sermon by Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Aug 17 2014 Title: I can’t live without Your Presence Intro: Are there certain rules and regulations when meeting someone of importance , like say the Queen of England or can one just bang on the door, walk right up to her and start chatting? Rachel Kelly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Why God Destroyed Sodom & Gomorrah Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 11, 2014

What is a biblical, godly response to homosexuality? This message is a brief attempt to answer that question.

18:1-15 God comes to Abraham, promises Sarah will have a baby in the year to come. She laughs, God says “why did you laugh” She says she didn’t laugh . . . God says, yep. You did. When the baby was born the next year they called him Laughter=Isaac. 18:16-33 God Tells Abraham he ...read more

Denomination: *other

Looking Good - Being An Attractive Christian

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 2, 2011

Paul told the Corinthian church that their lives were letters read by all men. The world is reading us today. What they read will either draw them to or drive them from Christ.

Looking Good - Being an Attractive Christian Titus 2:1-10 Paul told the Corinthian church that their lives were letters read by all men. The world is reading us today. What they read will either draw them to or drive them from Christ. If our lifestyle fails to reflect the character of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

To Sin Or Not To Sin, That Is The Question? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 25, 2011

Temptation how do we resist it, what part did Jesus play in making this possible, and what example has he set for us to follow?

There’s a cartoon that reads “how come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down every day?” Temptation, how often are we tempted in some situation to just give in. The human race does not have a great track record when it comes to temptation. This from Genesis 3:1-9. An ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army