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The Greater Inheritance (Part 2)

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002

Is our inheritance in this life, the life to come, or both?

Greater Inheritance (Part 2) Obtaining Our Reward It is often hard for us to grasp, but the Christian life is not a self-centered life. God calls us to lay down our life - not fulfill our life. Our satisfaction, gratification and fulfillment are God’s responsibility. The one who lays down their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27, Proverbs 11:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Guaranteed Return-30,60,100 Times

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 6, 2006

The message challenges the listeners to become "good soil" and receptive to the good news of the Gospel.

Guaranteed Return – 30, 60, 100 Times Matthew 13:1-9 There are approximately 60 parables in the New Testament. Jesus told common life stories with word pictures to connect with the people and teach Biblical truths. Most of the parables had a deeper meaning. Jesus used word pictures to capture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

God's Word Is Like...

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 12, 2004

From the ministry of Jesus and His followers we see the importance of knowing and applying the Word of God to our lives. This sermon gives three word pictures of the Authority of God’s Word.

God’s Word is Like …. Acts 8:26-40 During the months of May and June I’m preaching on the Authority of God’s Word. I have spoken on the “Power of God’s Word” and the importance of “Fathers’ Passing on God’s Word to their Children.” This morning I’m focusing on what “God’s Word is Like…” Most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Free Methodist

Are You Truth Proof? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 13, 2004

Many people have bullet-proof armor around their hearts - so that God’s truth simply bounces off. Learn about how to have a soft heart and fertile soil to grow God’s truth

Have you ever heard the expression: “they only hear what they want to hear”? Its true – and its also very dangerous. Today Jesus is going to say things that just bounce off the hearers – the crowds, and His disciples. It involves accepting the truth – and in trusting the Lord at His word. I want ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Your Final Journey Home

Contributed by James May on Oct 17, 2004

God has a final destination in mind for us and we need not fear the storms of life that will come along the way.

Your Final Journey Home by Pastor Jim May Scripture resources – Acts 27:13 – 44 God had given Paul a definite vision. That vision was to preach the gospel at Rome. But before Paul would be given that opportunity to preach to Caesar, he would have to face a time of trials and testing that would ...read more

Scripture: John 27:13-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Rooted In Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 1, 2007

We are to extend our roots in Christ, growing in faith so that we may conform into the image of Christ.

This week I was listening to the Christian music station and a familiar song came on the radio by a band named Switchfoot called “This is your life,” and the lyrics of the song say, “This is your life, are you who you want to be? This is your life, is it everything you dreamed that it would be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Methodist

Society Or Community

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Dec 4, 2008

The description of Community (neighborhood) Community, or Neighborhood, as I use the word today, is a segment within society that transcends self-interest and becomes intentionally intertwined collective of individuals that form a need-meeting, life-chang

It seems like while I was growing up, the words “neighbor” and “neighborhood” were pretty important. Mom and Dad would always talk about the other “kids in our neighborhood.” We’d have over friends, “from the neighborhood.” The church would get excited if a new family moved “into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

How To Hear God Speak Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 23, 2010

Whether God’s Word gets through to us or not depends on our attitudes. Is yours a closed mind? A superficial mind, a distracted mind, or a willing mind? It is only when you really listen and obey can your life be changed and you become productive and use

[Adapted from Rick Warren’s sermon of the same title.] This morning we’re beginning a new series, "Conversing with God". I will cover it in 4 sessions. • Frankly, nothing is more important in our walk with God, than be able to hear and understand what God is saying. • Let’s look at Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Here Comes Trouble Again! # 1a

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

Today I want to preach about something that no one likes to preach or talk about. I want to preach about trouble.

Before you get up and leave, let me encourage you to sit and listen to this sermon that could be a tremendous help to you. Maybe I can teach you something you did not know about trouble. Illus: A man went to aviation school to learn all he could about helicopters. He said he always thought that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:67-71

Denomination: Baptist

Simple Words Have Deep Meaning Of Light

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 16, 2023

What is so profound about the Father's words about the Son on the Mt. of Transfiguration? Find out.

2.19.23 2 Peter 1:16-21 16 To be sure, we were not following cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the powerful appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father, when the voice came to him from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Like A Palm Tree

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 2, 2023

[Palm Sunday.] Today we wave the palms as we come to this table … a sign that our sin has come to end. Today we wave the palms and come to this table as we profess our desire to serve God wholeheartedly.

Palm Sunday. A perfect example of the fact that Jesus’ Disciples and His followers get it … and don’t get it. They get that He is a king … a leader … a prophet and messiah sent by God … but … a king … a leader … a prophet … a messiah who rides into the Jerusalem on colt … not a great stallion or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Leviticus 23:40-43, Mark 10:35-38

Denomination: United Methodist

From The Pit To The Pinnacle

Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 8, 2004

How God takes us from the Pit of our Problems and Predicaments to the Pinnacle of Peace, Praise and Power.

I. Pits A) Pits were common in Palestine. 1. Different Types of Pits (Deep; Shallow; Lined) 2. Designed to Hold Water a) Containers - Vessels 3. Make Comparison to Preacher/Pastors & Churches B) Pits Can Become Prisons 1. Cases of Joseph & Jeremiah 2. The Pulpit Can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Like Your Camel Well Done

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 17, 2017

If you are going to swallow a camel it should at least be well done rather than raw.

Mat 23:23 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone. 24 Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Getting In Deep

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

There is something about the deep that carries with it mystery, a freedom. What I am talking about is thrusting yourself into a deep relationship with God.

Intro: Today I want to talk to you about “Getting in Deep”! From these 7 verses I can hear a prophetic utterance from the Lord that He is looking for some deep water believers. There is something about the deep that carries with it mystery, a freedom. What I am talking about is thrusting yourself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7

Escaping The Pit Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 23, 2005

Christian homes are intentionally made strong enough to weather the storms.

Escaping the Pit Matt. 7:24-27 First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Feb. 24, 2005 Mike Fogerson, Speaker 24 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist