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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

Prepare To Meet Thy God,

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

Death

Amos 4 v 11 I have overthrown some of you, as God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, and ye were as a firebrand plucked out of the burning: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the LORD.12 Therefore thus will I do unto thee, O Israel: and because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God, O ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:11-13

Denomination: Holiness

Could Mary Have Been Stoned For Adultery?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 3, 2021

The title question leads us into a deeper appreciation of the sacrifice that Joseph made in standing with Mary.

A QUESTION: Could Mary have been stoned for adultery? - Matthew 1:18-19. - This is a question that has bugged me for a while. If Mary is presumed to be an adulteress, could she have been stoned? WERE THEY MARRIED? Betrothal was more like marriage than engagement. - Matthew 1:18-19. - Unlike ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Risking All On God

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jun 15, 2016

Where Do We Turn in Times of Danger?

Introduction A. Ezra and His People Were in Danger (1) They experienced anxiety at the river Ahava (2) They had reasons to fear their lives. B. We All Pass Through Worrisome Periods of Danger (1) We experience anxiety over our adversaries: demons, disease,depression (2) Anxiety robs us ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holding Onto Your Hope

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 20, 2022

A mentee of mine recently wrote me asking what should he do because he had lost hope.

A mentee of mine recently wrote me asking what should he do because he had lost hope. He claimed to be a devoted Christian who loved God with all his heart. But he had lost hope. We hope for many things in life.We have little control over all the things we hope for. I hope to get a better job. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Really Jealous?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 9, 2022

If God is jealous, it’s for our own good, not His. As the psalm says, we owe Him everything.

Saturday of the 23rd Week in Course Often when Catholics encounter this passage from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthian church, we focus our attention exclusively on the testimony that the cup and the bread of consecration are participations in the blood and body of Christ. And that is true. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-18, 1 Corinthians 10:14-22, Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Catholic

Have You Learned The Difference Between Discernment And Judgment? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 29, 2019

What God describes as unclean and what we see as unclean are different things. Should we separate ourselves from the world or should we pick up where Jesus left off and minister to others?

Discernment is the ability to distinguish what is appropriate and what is inappropriate. It involves our meekness and concern without taking a serious action. However; judgment can't stand not being involved. Not only does it involve an action, but it also involves power, criticism, separation, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:7-8, Matthew 7:6

Fear Not What You Hear

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 25, 2023

In the midst of this ambiguous, uncertain, unclear, shaky and gloomy days, He wants you to trust in Him and in His promises.

Fear not what you hear 2 Kings 19:6”Thus says the LORD, "……Do not be afraid because of the words that you have heard..” The moment you come to know it is damaging and sabotaging your faith, you got to stop listening to such words, like: it will not work anymore, it is serious condition, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 19:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Humble Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus displayed His passion for humanity through humility, serving others, and giving up His life as a ransom for many. We are called to follow His example by thinking, acting, and obeying in humility.

Hey everyone! Today, we're gonna talk about humility. Humility is that thing where we put others before ourselves and don't act like we're the center of the universe. Jesus was the ultimate example of humility, and we're gonna learn from Him today. But first, let's start with a cool object lesson. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, John 15:9-13

Topics: Selflessness, Compassionate Acts, Servant Leadership, Unconditional Love

Seed The Clouds Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

To seed the clouds, we need to have a prophetic imagination, which means seeing the invisible, hearing the inaudible, and believing the impossible. We need to persist in prayer and trust that God is working behind the scenes.

Have you ever heard of cloud seeding? It's this crazy science experiment where they make it rain by putting stuff into clouds. Back in 1946, a dude named Vincent Schaeffer made it snow by seeding clouds with dry ice. But guess what? This idea isn't new. Even the prophet Elijah did it. Even the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46, Psalm 126:1

Topics: Miracles, Faith, Boldness, Prayer

Fault Lines Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

To transform the world, the church must be united in love for Christ and each other.

You're a masterpiece. Own it. We gotta know our worth and treat others like the masterpieces they are. This love in action is like a magnet to the world. Together, we're a powerhouse. Each of us has unique skills and talents that can reflect Jesus. When we team up, we're unstoppable. You're a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Topics: Spiritual Unity, Church Community, Ecclesiastical Harmony, Faith Fellowship

The Step Of Faith Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 6, 2023

Faith is about trusting in God even when things don't make sense. Overcoming fear can lead to great rewards and our faith can have a positive impact on others.

Today we're going to talk about faith. You know, that thing that makes us believe in God even when things don't make sense. It's like trusting your best friend with your deepest secrets. You can't see what they'll do with it, but you trust them anyway. That's faith. That's faith. Let's look at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Courage, Fearless Living, Trust In God

The Father Is Still Waiting

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

Ask any father, a great FATHER'S DAY is to "have the kids home!" In Jesus' message in Luke 15, we find hope for those tired of running away and a picture of how the Heavenly Father welcomes sinners

THE FATHER IS STILL WAITING Ask any father, a great FATHER'S DAY is to "have the kids home!" In Jesus' message in Luke 15, we find hope for those tired of running away and a picture of how the Heavenly Father welcomes sinners. Read v11-16 I. The Son Leaving A. A Whiner (vs. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Consequences Of False Accusations, Blameshifting And Lying About Others. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 14, 2024

Whoever accuses others, intending to hurt them, will be punished by God, the Judge of all." - 1 Peter 2:23

"Whoever accuses others, intending to hurt them, will be punished by God, the Judge of all." - 1 Peter 2:23 . In the eyes of God, falsely accusing, blaming, and lying against others is a serious sin. It causes harm, pain, and trouble for the innocent, and God will hold us accountable for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:23, Proverbs 19:5

Don’t Mistreat Godly Woman. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 19, 2024

Many men have mistreated godly women throughout history and even today.

Many men have mistreated godly women throughout history and even today. The Bible condemns such behavior and encourages men to treat women with respect, kindness, and compassion. Some examples of mistreatment include: - Domestic violence and abuse - Emotional manipulation and control - Verbal ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, 1 Peter 3:7