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Building A City On Prayer Part 1 Series

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Aug 2, 2016

This is part 1 of a series of sermons focusing on Nehemiah"s prayer life as he set about the great task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

Building A City On Prayer - Part 1 The book of Nehemiah is one that is filled with courage, effective leadership, faith, motivation, a great sense of adventure and a desire to honor God. Upon receiving information that the walls of Jerusalem were broken down and in ruins and the gates burned with ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2015

It is the everlasting covenant that gives David the courage to hope. Man may fail, but God will not. The covenant is set in place by God, and guaranteed by God.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS. 2 Samuel 23:1-7. The Bible sometimes permits us to listen in on the death-bed words of a dying saint. We hear Jacob blessing his sons. We hear Moses blessing the twelve tribes. We are interested also to hear the seven last sayings of Jesus from the Cross. In the passage ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Greeting To His Churches Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 3, 2016

In today's lesson, the analysis of the greeting as set forth in Revelation 1:4-8 shows us that Christ is its grand and glorious theme.

Scripture Last week I started a new series of messages that I have titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches.” It is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. These chapters deal with Christ’s message to seven churches that were located in Asia ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There Are Only Two Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 7, 2016

This message is taken from the Sermon on the Mount and looks at four sets of two choices given by Jesus as to where we'll spend eternity.

Sermon on the Mount “There Are Only Two” Matthew 7:13-14 We all prefer to be given choices and the more choices we have the better we like it. But there are limits, which is evident when looking up and down the grocery aisle. • First you have the cereal aisle. You have at least ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Win Over Your Worry Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Feb 28, 2017

In order to win over our worry, we must realize the futility of worry, set our priorities in order, and learn to live in the present.

Win Over Your Worry The Habits of Happiness Part 5 Matthew 6:25-34 We all want to be happy. I bet there is no single person who intentionally chooses to be unhappy. However, so many people in this world are not happy for one reason or another. In order to be happy, this is what we have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Life You’re Designed To Live Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Rom. 7 describes a struggle; but Rom. 8 sets forth the path of victory for the believer. This message identifies three keys for living in that victory.

2/22/15 Rom. 8:1-17 We take our text this morning from Romans 8:1-17. I am reading from the New International Version.i 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17, Romans 7:15-25, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Priority One – Making Love Of God The #1 Focus Of Your Home Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

Our homes deserve our attention to making sure that our love for God is priority one. This message is to set the groundwork for a series on the family.

Matthew 22:35-40 Have you done your homework? Aren’t you parents glad that summer’s here and you can quit asking it? We expert parents know that you’re supposed to say that so that later you’re not saying, “What went wrong on this report card!?” Schoolwork is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking The Rules Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 3, 2007

Rules are made to be broken--that is if they stand in the way of ministering to the needs of those around us. Jesus broke the rules and set people free.

Luke 13:10-17 “Breaking the Rules” INTRODUCTION The journey of life contains several themes; love/hate, struggle/victory, sorrow/joy. The Bible, which has been called, “The Book of Life,” contains many themes in it, also. One of the major themes throughout the Bible is that of bondage and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is Lord Of The Sabbath

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 24, 2013

The analysis of Jesus as lord of the Sabbath as set forth in Luke 6:1-5 shows us Jesus' understanding of his own identity.

Scripture In our study of Luke’s Gospel we come now to the sixth chapter. Luke introduced Jesus to his readers in Luke 1:1-4:13. Then in Luke 4:14-9:50 he described the ministry of Jesus. One notable feature of Jesus’ ministry was the growing opposition to him. Luke described ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trapped? Forever Trapped?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 21, 2018

What is the purpose of a trap? Are we forever trapped or is change possible? Try kindness, try love... IT WILL SET YOU FREE. Identify the traps.

TRAPPED, FOREVER TRAPPED? FOCUS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13 (MSG) Whatever I have, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marriage, God's Idea Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 28, 2018

The marriage that thrives in uncertain times has a man and wife who set their spiritual hearts on the unchanging truths found in God’s Word.

Marriage, God's Idea I want to share with you something that is no big revelation, but a simple truth that should always be in the fore thought of our minds, “The world has changed, and it is going to keep changing.” (Marriage, From Surviving to Thriving) While change is certain, the marriage ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ripple Effect Of Our Decisions

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Sep 16, 2018

Often times, we can make a decision and it will have a ripple effect. Vashti made a decision and it set in motion an incredible ripple effect.

I have often read about Queen Vashti and have felt that she does not get mentioned as much as she should. We often read the Book of Esther and focus on many important people, good and evil, in the book but we rarely talk about Vashti. It is her one decision to reject the earthly king's request ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Charismatic

Giving Thanks In Disappointments

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 3, 2014

Are you facing a situation in which you could be disappointed? Why not set up a celebration to count your blessings no matter what the outcome?

Opening illustration: After receiving his second Academy Award, Denzel Washington said to his family, “I told you, if I lost tonight, I’d come home and we’d celebrate. And if I won tonight, I’d come home and we’d celebrate.” Denzel, a Christian, was trusting God, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Gives A Warning Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 12, 2014

The analysis of the topic of repentance as set forth in Luke 13:1-9 teaches that all people must repent if they are to avoid truly perishing.

Scripture This is the third Sunday of Advent. Advent is the season of the Christian year in which we remember the first coming of Jesus and also anticipate the second coming of Jesus. In our study of The Gospel of Luke, Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only had a few months left ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You Qualify For Ministry?

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Nov 27, 2018

What are the qualifications in our day for pastors, deacons, elders and leaders in general and how do they compare to the qualifications set out in the New Testament?

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com What are the qualifications in our day for pastors, deacons, elders and leaders in general?</strong> Is it the ownership of several freshly pressed suits and ties? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 2:7-8, Titus 3:2-7, 2 Timothy 2:20-26

Denomination: Foursquare