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The Deceptive Power Of A Good Excuse

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 29, 2024

Excuses can rob us of God's best. They are an enemy of great faith and accomplishment. In this examination of Luke 14:15-24, we learn from Jesus's story about those who excused themselves from a great feast. Those people missed the opportunity of a lifetime.

Intro We take as our text today Luke 14:15-24. Follow with me as we read that passage. “Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, ‘Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God! 16 Then He [Jesus] said to him, ‘A certain man gave a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24, Matthew 22:1-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Philippians 4:13, Luke 6:1-11, Proverbs 26:13, John 4:1-29, John 3:16, Matthew 7:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

"blessed Are The Peacemakers" Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Aug 17, 2024

The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

“Blessed are the Peacemakers” “Becoming a Peacemaker: Reflecting the Son of God” Matthew 5:1–9 ESV 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

2 Kings Part 1 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 8, 2023

Footnotes from biblegateway.org

Ahaziah’s Messengers Meet Elijah 1 Now Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab. THE FOLLOWING MAY REMIND YOU OF A JESUS STORY: 2 And Ahaziah fell through the lattice in his upper chamber which was in Samaria, and became ill. So he sent messengers and said to them, “Go, inquire of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Parable Of The Sheep And The Goats Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 25, 2024

The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats - Parts 1 & 2

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are now looking at the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats found in Matthew 25. It is important to remember that this parable is the conclusion of a single sermon that Jesus delivered and is recorded in Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Brethren

Things God Hates

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 22, 2024

God hates certain things and He Loves Certain things

7 Things God Hates & Things God Loves Book of Proverbs Proverbs 6:16-19 NIV There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: 1. Haughty eyes, 2. a lying tongue, 3. hands that shed innocent blood, 4. a heart that devises wicked schemes, 5. feet that are quick to rush ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-19, John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John 3:16 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 23, 2024

When John wrote these words, Jews would have thought God would love only the righteous. But the Bible doesn’t say God loves good-looking people. The Bible doesn’t say God loves rich and successful people.

Think with me about some of the most famous sayings in history. Martin Luther King Jr said famously, “I have a dream…” John Fitzgerald Kennedy said, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” Perhaps there is no more famous sentence anywhere than John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Healing Ministry Of Christ - Matthew 8 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 10, 2025

Faith, Worship, and the Healing Ministry of CHRIST. When it comes to our need for healing, we need to understand that HE CAN, but the question is...WILL HE?

2025.03.09. Sermon Notes. Faith, Worship, Healing, Teaching and Miracles THE HEALING MINISTRY OF CHRIST - MATTHEW 8 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA. Faith, Worship, and the Healing Ministry of CHRIST. When it comes to our need for healing, we need to understand that HE CAN, but WILL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-24, Matthew 7:28-29, Matthew 8:1-34, Exodus 4:6-7, Isaiah 1:4-6, Mark 1:41, Mark 1:44-45, Numbers 6:6-7, Psalm 89:8-9, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work In Philippi Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 9, 2017

The remainder of chapter 16 concerns Paul’s work in Philippi. It falls into four separate scenes. Verses 11-15 relates the group’s (Paul, Silas, Mark, and Timothy) journey to Philippi and the conversation of a prominent woman named Lydia. Verses 16....

January 28, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Title: The Work in Philippi (16:11-40) Part 1: Founding a Church with Lydia (16:11-15; KJV) 11 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

Stephens Sermon Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 24, 2017

“The time of the promise” refers to the passage of four hundred years from the day God gave the promise to Abraham until he delivered the seed of Abraham from their affliction and servitude in Egypt, and later brought them into the the land of Canaan....

January 15, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Stephen’s Sermon (7:1-53) Part 2: verses 15-36 Commentary 15 So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers, So Jacob went down into Egypt. He went into Egypt at the invitation of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:15-36

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson Ii.b.6.c: Paul’s Methods Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 16, 2018

Christian ministers, and to a smaller degree Christians in general, are workers or laborers; their ministry is a work, and a very labor intensive one, but none of them, of themselves, have strength equal to the task.

July 2, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.6.c: Paul’s Methods. (6:1-10) 2nd Corinthians 6:1-10 (NKJV) 1 We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For He says: "In an acceptable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Galatia's Call By His Grace Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 8, 2021

To establish that when it pleased God, He called the Galatians, by His grace; to reveal His Son (Christ) to them, and in them; that they might preach and teach Him among the nations: that all might be saved by grace through the faith in Christ Jesus.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Galatia’s Call By His Grace Introductory Remarks. 1. This is part-one of a sermon-series entitled: “When it pleased God.” In this lesson, we will discuss Galatia’s Call By His Grace. Paul wrote: How God called the Galatians by grace. This sermon is the most comprehensive ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24, Galatians 2:16, Galatians 3:11-12, Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Luke's Narrative Of The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 17, 2022

To establish that the 12 apostles alone received the baptism of the Holy Ghost with power on the first Pentecost after Jesus’ death, burial, resurrection, and ascension into the heavens. This lesson identifies the "subjects" of this baptism and its empowering on Pentecost.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Luke's Narrative of The Day of Pentecost Introductory Remarks. 1. First, to avoid preaching again, the sermon entitled: "Ye Shall Receive Power.” I have removed point three of that lesson, which reviews Jesus' promise to the 11 apostles about the Holy Ghost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 1:26, Acts 2:1-14, Acts 2:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Theology Proper: Characteristics Of God Part 3 Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014

God is loving, holy, wrathful, and sovereign.

Characteristics of God Part Three We have seen many of God’s characteristics: he is a spirit, he is a person, he is independent, he is immutable, he is good, he is eternal, he is omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent, and he is merciful. In this lesson, we will look at four more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ephesians Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 8, 2022

This is a detailed study verse by verse of Ephesians Chapter 1. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

Ephesians Chapter 1 Eph 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: (KJV) 1:1 Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), by the will of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Numero Uno

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

Our most important task is to keep God as number one in our lives. Abraham was an example of one who accomplished this.

May 28, 2000 Exodus 20:1-3 ¡§Numero Uno¡¨ INTRODUCTION Exodus 20:3 ¡V ¡§You must not have any other gods before or besides me.¡¨ Who would you say of all the persons spoken of in the Bible other than Jesus best lived out this commandment? Who kept God as the Number One ¡V the numero ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist