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Precious In His Sight

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

Funeral chapel message.

The text I use today comes from Ps. 116:15 which is a perfect way of expressing God’s outlook on what had happened in the life and death of Glen Criswell. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” While we view death as the enemy, God sees it from another ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Baptist

The 5th Temple Or Is It 3 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 12, 2010

A study of chapter 40 verses 1 through 49

Ezekiel 40: 1 – 49 The 5th Temple Or Is It 3 1 In the twenty-fifth year of our captivity, at the beginning of the year, on the tenth day of the month, in the fourteenth year after the city was captured, on the very same day the hand of the LORD was upon me; and He took me there. 2 In the visions ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 40:1-49

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

He Did It His Way Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 28, 2010

A study of chapter 48 verses 1 through 35

Ezekiel 48: 1 – 35 He Did It His Way 1 “Now these are the names of the tribes: From the northern border along the road to Hethlon at the entrance of Hamath, to Hazar Enan, the border of Damascus northward, in the direction of Hamath, there shall be one section for Dan from its east ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 48:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christian-Atheist Dialogue

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 24, 2018

is it possible for Christians and atheists to have meaningful conversations?

It was billed as “A Discussion between Science and Religion about Origins,” but it was nothing of the sort. The scientist refrained from attacking the biblical account, but he kept stating that science demonstrated the earth to be billions of years old and that settled it. The pastor, defending the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of Jealousy

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

In this sermon I want to preach on the subject of God’s jealousy.

Illus: It is said that jealousy started in the Garden of Eden. That is, • Eve accused Adam of having another woman in his life. • Adam's reply was, "Don't be ridiculous. You know you are the only woman on this earth in my life!“ • Eve seemed pacified, but that night Eve waited ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty In The Desert

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 30, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 26: 1 – 37

Exodus 26: 1 – 37 Beauty in the desert 26 “Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine woven linen and blue, purple, and scarlet thread; with artistic designs of cherubim you shall weave them. 2 The length of each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits, and the width of each ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Overflowing Cup

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

David tells us in Psalm 23:5 that he is experiencing the "Overflow." The "Overflow" is only experienced by those Sheep who have declared the LORD to be their Only Shepherd, and are seeking to bring every aspect of their life under the Total Lordship of J

"My Cup Runneth Over." Jesus said that one of His objectives for entering this time-space continuum, which we call Earth, was that we might have life on a permanent basis, and that we might enjoy the possession of living More Abundantly. Said Jesus in St. John 10:10, "I am come that they might ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is My Neighbor?

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 28, 2013

Do you know who your neighbor is? Is it that person who lives next door to you, or who lives across the street? Yes, that person is your neighbor, but it goes farther than that, and we should be ready to help those who are in need.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning – July 3rd, 2011 Let us pray…. Welcome…. Tomorrow if our lives are spared, we will be celebrating our Independence Day. Although many of us are saying that we are free, the only ones who are truly free are those who have been set ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God

I’m All In

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 19, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 38: 1 – 31

Exodus 38: 1 – 31 I’m all in 38 He made the altar of burnt offering of acacia wood; five cubits was its length and five cubits its width—it was square—and its height was three cubits. 2 He made its horns on its four corners; the horns were of one piece with it. And he overlaid it with bronze. 3 He ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Bless America?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 26, 2002

In the wake of September 11th, this is a challenge to remember that we’ve got some repenting to do for our sin, too.

In recent days, from a number of sources, I have been given the proclamation of thanksgiving that Lincoln issued in 1863. (I’ve seen it in church newsletters and been sent it via email.) It is being sent because the words ring with a relevance to our present situation. Lincoln, after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Earn This"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jun 19, 2002

Saving Private Ryan tell us to "Earn This," jsut as Paul encourages us to live a life worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Tomorrow is Memorial Day. A day set aside by our nation to honor those men and women who have died serving our country. Our Baptist heritage and principles hold firmly to the separation of church and state. Neither entity shall encroach nor assert undo influence upon the other. I agree, but I also ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Hall Of Fame # 8 - The Levites Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jan 14, 2008

Levites are mentioned throughout scripture. This sermon suggests some adjectives that could be used to describe them.

INTRODUCTION Famous Levites in scripture - Aaron (Exodus 4:14) & Barnabas (Acts 4:36). They were descendants of the tribe of Levi and were assistants to the priests. Four words spring to mind in connection with Levites: 1. PRACTICAL Their work was practical rather than spiritual. OT Levites = NT ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:40, Ezra 2:1

The Art Of Teaching Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 5, 2006

Everything we have learned in life is the direct result of somebody teaching us by word or deed. Paul talking to his protege’ Timothy instructs him on how to live a spiritual and ethical life.

DISCOVERING YOUR GIFT; THE ART OF TEACHING I TIMOTHY 4:14-16 ONE OF THE MANY DEFINITIONS OFFERED UP BY MERRIAM WEBSTER FOR THE WORD ART IS “THE USE OF SKILL AND IMAGINATION IN THE PRODUCTION OF THINGS OF BEAUTY.” WHEN ONE CONSIDERS THE BEAUTY THAT EMERGES WHEN A STUDENT GRASPS A CONCEPT THAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is A God Of Jealousy - Attributes Of God - (2 Of 10)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 9, 2022

Today's message is about an attribute that we generally do not associate as being an attribute of God. That is, the attribute of jealousy.

God is a jealous God. The attribute of jealousy is very closely related to the attribute of love. Illus: A lady went to her pastor for some counseling. She had some serious problems in her marriage. When the pastor asked her what was the problem, she said that her husband did not love her. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"The Wind In Our Face"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 21, 2009

Three things to do when the storms of life come.

“The Wind in our Face” April 26, 2009 Hebrews 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:14 “Well, the snow is just about melted off of Black Butte. The old timers in this area keep a watch on the conditions on Black Butte to determine when they can plant or not. Last week, with the temperatures in the mid 80’s, a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Holiness