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He Is Greater

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 30, 2022

In the end, God prevails and Jonah misses the point. The book ends with our graceful and merciful God reconciled with the city turned around and our not so heroic prophet still angry. BUT Jesus still calls him, His Prophet!!

Matthew 12:38-41 (NKJV) “He is Greater” The Seeker (Teacher, we want to see a sign from You) The “Seeker Sensitive” Church (God does not hide – If you seek you shall find) Romans 3:11 quotes Psalm 14 “There is none who understands; There is none who seeks after God.” John 6:26, Jesus answered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Quit- Student Or Sufferer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 15, 2022

This is the 99th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#99] DON’T QUIT- STUDENT OR SUFFERER? 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Introduction: I work with a young man in his 20’s, who is a dependable worker. He gives 100% effort every day. All of a sudden, he is having chest pains and he cannot speak. He is just making sounds. His dad got him to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel - Lion's Den Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 19, 2023

Dare to be a Daniel............

June 17, 2023 Daniel was now an old man. He had been in royal service for nearly 70 years and had remained faithful and loyal to God throughout his long life. Let us set the scene for our story…. Darius decided to divide the empire into 120 satrapies (provinces), assigning each a royal ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Simple Man

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 17, 2024

In the reading today there many simple folks who simply do what they can and the results are not so simple or common.

“Simple Man” 1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20) 1. Samuel was just that a simple man ? He was a worker in the Temple as an apprentice to Eli, the high priest. ? Samuel got there because his mother, Hannah, had prayed and prayed to the Lord that she might have a son. ? When Samuel was born, Hannah made a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Growing In Grace Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Jan 30, 2024

By Grace are we justified, saved, sustained, perfected, helped and kept alive, etc. That means we really need to grow in grace as Peter encouraged every Christian.

SERIES: UNDERSTANDING THE GRACE OF GOD. Part 3: Growing in grace 3 ways to increase the grace of God upon your life Introduction And working together with him we entreat also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain (2 Cor. 6:1). Many Christians entertain the notion that grace of God is some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1

"how Great Thou Art" - Homily For Funeral Of A Believer

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 11, 2024

This is a funeral for an elderly woman who passed into God's presence. Her family were not, generally, followers of Jesus.

"How Great Thou Art" - Homily for funeral of a Believer - John 3:13-17 Laurie found room in her life for faith and like for every person, faith is a journey. Spirituality is a journey. There are things in our lives that happen that focus and refine our faith so that it is strengthened. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-17, Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Know Your God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 15, 2024

You will go to church on time, read the Bible, pray daily, join prayer meetings and be with zeal in the things of God if only you know who He is and how He rewards people who please Him.

Do you know your God? Joshua 2:12“Now then, please swear to me by the Lord that you will show kindness to my family, because I have shown kindness to you. Give me a sure sign." I had just preached about the knowledge of God in the early morning 5am zoom fellowship , the place is filled with ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is The Marriage, Idea Of God Or Human? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 1, 2024

Let us recognize and honor marriage as a divine institution, ordained by God from the beginning. May our understanding of this truth shape our perspective on marriage and our commitment to upholding its sanctity.

Some might say that marriage is a human construct, a social convention created by man. But let us look to the Bible for guidance. Origin of Marriage: In Genesis 2:23-24, we read: "The man said, 'This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called woman, for she was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:23-24, Genesis 2:23, Ephesians 5:22-33

Remembrance

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 1, 2023

Of all the ordinances we uphold in the church, the remembrance of Communion should hold the most meaning for us. It should cause us to be humbled by the message behind the service and encouraged by it's revelation.

1 Corinthians 11:23-28 “Remembrance” April 3, 2023 Of all the ordinances we uphold in the church, this one remembrance should hold the most meaning for us. It should cause us to be humbled by the message behind the service. As we prepare to partake of the Communion once again, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Three Powerful Sins Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 20, 2023

Discouragement, Jealousy and rebellion are three powerful weapons to destroy the Leaders who serve God. All of them had lost their goal on the way to attainment. Great Loss to the great leaders. How about you?

Numbers 11:11-14, 12; 16:1-2, Dangers in the Wilderness Introduction: Today we will learn the dangers of the Wilderness journey. Three key leaders had problems according to their standards of spirituality. Sins of three Leaders: Moses, Miriam, and Korah were three powerful characters in the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:11-14, Numbers 16:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Dangers In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

Moses, Miriam, and Korah were three powerful characters in the wilderness journey. But each one has a committee sin according to their circumstances. Watch out, where you are?

Numbers 11:11-14, 12;16:1-2, Dangers in the Wilderness Introduction: Today we will learn the dangers of the Wilderness journey. Three key leaders had problems according to their standards of spirituality. Sins of three Leaders: Moses, Miriam, and Korah were three powerful characters in the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:11-14

Denomination: Methodist

So That Is What A Christian Is

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 12, 2022

There is definitely a military vibe to what the bible teaches about God and the Christian life.

1. Exodus 15:3, Psalm 24:8 2. Our Lord is pictured as a conqueror riding a white horse, in His return. Revelation 19:11-21 3. Spiritual armor and weapons. Ephesians 6:10-12, 13-18, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 4. 2 Timothy 2:1-10 I. The Soldier’s Enlistment 1. Upon salvation we were “drafted” or say it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Trust In The Lord

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jan 12, 2023

A life of trust is a life of peace. A place all of us want to be.

Trust Today’s message will address these three questions What is trust? Why do we need trust? Who will you trust? 1. What is trust? Trust - The sense of well-being and security which results from having something or someone in whom to place confidence. The feeling of being safe or secure. To be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 18:2-3, Hebrews 11:1, 1 Kings 18:21, Proverbs 14:12, Proverbs 28:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A God Who Is Consistent

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 17, 2020

If we are going to search out the Precious Promises; I would like to see that what God says He in fact has done and will do.

Seeking The Precious Promises Of God “A God Who Is Consistent” Genesis 2:4-7, 15-17 1-19-2020AM If we are going to search out the Precious Promises; I would like to see that what God says He in fact has done and will do. I said the first Promise was the promise of Redemption but that is not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Feb 3, 2020

Why is the Cross of Christ even more important than the teachings of Christ?

Once upon a time there was a country church that had an ivy plant growing up by the front door. Over the doorway was a text carved in stone, "We preach Christ crucified". Over the years the plant grew and a branch gradually spread over the doorway. The first word of the text covered by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Anglican