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Manifestations Of Acceptance

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 26, 2012

The manifestations of acceptance are recorded in the Flood’s aftermath. Manifestations of acceptance naturally flow from salvation. Acceptance of salvation is manifested in...

MANIFESTATIONS Of ACCEPTANCE—Genesis 8:18-22 Attention: Marriage—Two unique individuals of two complementary genders Manifest Acceptance of one another so that they become one flesh. They initialize a relationship which throughout their lifetime together continually Manifests ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Two Better Than One Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 31, 2010

Consider the two covenants and which is the best of the two. (in reality, we already know) 1- The covenant of law 2- The covenant of faith

INTRO.- Are two better than one? It depends on what you're talking about. ILL.- It's been three years ago that my daughter and her family visited us. You may recall an incident that I told you about and maybe not. I offered to wash their car so my son-in-law, Chris, and I went to the car wash ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 27, 2015

What does it mean to be "in Christ" and how do we get there? This lesson answers these questions from an overall scriptural perspective.

"In Christ" I Am: A Child of God, Galatians 3:26-27, "For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." The word "for" at the beginning of v27 intrudes a continuing thought from v26. Obviously baptism is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Keys" A Message For Kids

Contributed by David Henderson on May 2, 2016

keys are used to keep things safe, to keep people out and often to keep people in. The KEY to living the Christian life is faith.

Object: A key ring with several keys. Keys come in all different shapes and sizes. I have a lot of keys on my key ring. Show them. Describe. Most of us use keys every day. Do you guys have any? When I was growing up we never locked our house. I would walk home from school and go right into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings From God The Son Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 25, 2012

There are wonderful blessings that flow from God the Son to those who are "in Him": Redemption, Forgiveness of Sin, and an Eternal Inheritance

Blessings from God the Son Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh March 25, 2012 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 1:7-12 – “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Grateful Living Is Gracious Living Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015

Grace and gratitude go hand-in-hand. When we live lives of grace to others, it best expresses our gratitude to God.

Series: Amazing! “GRATEFUL LIVING IS GRACIOUS LIVING” EPHESIANS 4:17-5:2 I enjoy studying the backgrounds of words. I like seeing how we got certain words and how they relate to each other. Take the word “grace.” It comes from the Latin word gratis. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Love Is Constant--Even When It Does Not Feel Good

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 19, 2022

When the Lord showed Himself to Moses on the mountain, He declared Himself to be a God of compassion and loving kindness–in Biblical language–forever.

Tuesday of the 16th Week in Course Recently I heard a homily that really pricked my ears, and almost prompted me to jump up in the pew and object. The preacher said something like “the God of the OT is not One that I worship,” because in the Scriptures we read some pretty nasty stuff. Psalm 137 is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6, Matthew 12:46-50, Psalm 85:2-8, Micah 7:14-20

Denomination: Catholic

As The King Goes, We Go (Psalm 20) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 1, 2022

3 different applications: what do we trust in, how to view our leaders, and what it means that Jesus is our King.

Today we have the privilege of working through Psalm 20. This psalm is a little different from most that we've studied so far. The only one sort of like it, up to this point, is Psalm 2. This is a song that would've sung by the congregation-- by Israel-- for its Davidic king. Picture ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Mothers Of Messiah-Tamar Of Canaan Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 7, 2021

Who would have thought a Canaanite woman, Tamar, the daughter-in-law of Judah, son of Jacob, would be in the line of Messiah Jesus?

Introduction: it’s a fact that our Lord Jesus Christ was born of the Virgin Mary. It’s also true that Mary had a mother, and she had a mother, all the way back to Eve, the first mother. Of note, Eve was not only the first female ever created, and she was not only the first mother, she was also the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That (Must)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 30, 2017

WEBSTER DICTIONARY DEFINES MUST AS (TO BE COMPELLED TO -IN ORDER TO FULFILL SOME NEED OR ACHIEVE AN GOAL IN OTHER WORDS( MUST) IS AN IMPERATIVE

Hebrews 11:6 (NKJV) 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. 8 The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever." VERY BRIEFLY WITH THE HELP OF THE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For Salvation And The Way

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 13, 2017

This is an overview at a very high level of the human need for salvation and the way to find it. I'm sure there are gaps that most will fill in.

Please open your Bibles to Romans 2:12-16 which we will read in a few minutes. The Lord God, who created the heavens and the earth also created humanity. In the beginning two people, Adam and Eve, made up the totality of humanity and they had one law, one command; “You must not eat from the tree ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-16, Matthew 22:37-40, Romans 6:22-23, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is Worship According To The Bible?

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Feb 8, 2024

D.A. Carson, David Peterson and a Biblical in-depth look at the Old and New Testament teaching on what the essence of worship is.

What is Worship? I’m not always the brightest….dragon egg story OR switching car out story If we seek an all-inclusive summary of worship, we end up with a bland “catch-all” phrase that means almost nothing, such as David Peterson suggest in his (otherwise quite helpful) work, Engaging With God, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-21, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church

When A Fever Is More Than A Fever

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 12, 2024

This sermon centers on Simon’s Peter mother-in-law’s fever and what it really meant to her, to Jesus and to all of us.

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34 Theme: Healing/Wholeness Title: When Is a Fever More than a Fever This sermon centers on Simon’s Peter mother-in-law’s fever and what it really meant to her, to Jesus and to all of us. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Funeral Message

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Mar 12, 2025

This message was presented at the Memorial Service for my father-in-law, Sam Moore. He was an accomplished artist and a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ.

SAM MOORE As I have gone through the many paintings still in Sam’s art room, I have been amazed at how one man could create such a beautiful picture. God did not wire me to be able to do what Sam could do with a brush and some paint. He created this (painting) from this, a blank canvas. How does ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion (Part 2)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025

Your current situation may look hopeless, but when Jesus steps in, He changes the narrative and turns your condition into a testimony.

YOUR CONDITION IS NOT YOUR CONCLUSION (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 5:1-9 Key Verse: “Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.” (John 5:8) Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 32:27, Isaiah 43:18-19, Psalm 40:1-3, Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God