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The Two Faces Of Faith: Triumph And Trial

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 9, 2020

It’s easy to trust God when the sea is parting, when the walls of Jericho are falling, when His voice is clearly coming through to our spirit. But what about those days when God is silent? Discovering both sides of Faith!

There is a faith receives what it believes, and a faith that believes beyond what it receives. Text: Hebrews 11:13-16 "These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:2-40

Denomination: Methodist

You're The President Of What? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 9, 2007

Exposition of three truths in Acts 4:1-22 regarding the trial of the apostles before the Sanhedrin

Text: Acts 4:1-22, Title: You’re the President of What? Date/Place: NRBC, 8/12/07, AM A. Opening illustration: John Kenneth Gailbraith, in his autobiography, A Life In Our Times, illustrates the devotion of Emily Gloria Wilson, his family’s housekeeper. It had been a wearying day, and I asked Emily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Nation, Humble In Prayer

Contributed by Jason Duhon on Mar 11, 2016

One of the chief reasons for the current downward spiral of America is our refusal to humble ourselves before God. As long as we refuse to acknowledge our sins before God, we will not be blessed.

A Nation, Humble in Prayer James 4:1-10 In George Washington's personal writings there is an entry on the 12th day of April, 1779: The Honorable the Congress having recommended it to the United States to set apart Thursday the 6th. day of May next to be observed as a day of fasting, humiliation ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah Anticipates Christmas Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 14, 2015

Our beliefs extend way back before Jesus was born. Most of the elements and theology of Christmas were prophesied in one form or another by Isaiah 700 years before Jesus was born.

Isaiah Anticipates Christmas (Isaiah 7:14, 9:2,6-7, 60:5-7) 1. A small boy was writing a letter to Jesus about the Christmas presents he badly wanted. “I’ve been good for six months now,” he wrote. But after a moment’s reflection he crossed out “six months” and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Foreknowledge Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jan 30, 2026

God knew you before you were born. He chose you before time began. The question is not if He knows about you, but if He knows you in covenant relationship.

DIVINE FOREKNOWLEDGE Jeremiah 1:5; Ephesians 1:4 INTRODUCTION: The God Who Knew You First Church, I want you to turn with me to Jeremiah 1:5. Read it aloud with me: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5, Ephesians 1:4, Matthew 7:23, Revelation 19:9, Matthew 25:30, James 2:19, Revelation 21:27, Matthew 7:24-27, Psalm 139:16, Genesis 4:1, Genesis 1:3, 1 John 4:19, John 15:16, Psalm 139:13-14, Ephesians 2:10, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 46:10, Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 1:6-7, Isaiah 6:5-8, Exodus 4:10-12, Exodus 4:11-12, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Isaiah 6:1-4, Isaiah 6:5, Isaiah 6:6-7, Isaiah 6:8, Romans 8:1, Jeremiah 1:7-8, Judges 6:15, 1 Samuel 16:11, Acts 4:13, 1 Timothy 1:15, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Jeremiah 1:10, Acts 9:15, Galatians 1:15-16, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 12:1, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Peter 1:16, Genesis 12:3, Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:5-11, Revelation 1:5, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 6:46, John 8:58, John 14:9, Romans 5:8, Matthew 11:28, John 14:6, Luke 22:42, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Revelation 2:4-5, Romans 10:9-10, Ephesians 3:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Destined For Prophecy: Embracing God's Plan SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.

God had a plan for Jeremiah even before he was born. The Lord said, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations" (Jeremiah 1:5, NIV). This shows that Jeremiah was chosen by God to fulfill a specific role as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-30, Jeremiah 1:5

Topics: God's Will, Prophecy, Destiny

Jesus And His Family Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 28, 2023

Bible is silent about the description of the family of Jesus. However, there are a few references to Joseph, Mary, and her children to learn a few things about the family of Jesus. Jesus was pictured as a young man walking to the Jordan for Baptism and nothing else is known to us.

Mark 3:20-35 Jesus and His Family in Mark FAMILY OF JESUS: Bible is silent about the description of the family of Jesus. However, there are a few references to Joseph, Mary, and her children that help us to learn a few things about the family of Jesus. Jesus was pictured as a young man walking to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Methodist

Part 4: Why God Often Withholds Explanation Series

Contributed by Rev Emmanuel O. Adejugbe on Jan 23, 2026

If God is present and active, why is He so silent? We live in an age of information where we expect a 'why' for every 'what.' But in this message, we discover that God often withholds the explanation to protect the formation.

The Question We're All Asking We've learned that God is hidden, but not absent. We've learned that silence is refinement, not punishment. We've learned that God knows us intimately, even in the darkness. But now we come to the hardest question of all. If God is really present. If ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lamb Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

This morning we’re going to focus on Jesus as the Lamb. Jesus is the lamb slain before the foundation of the world. Even before God began to construct creation, he made provision for the sins of a fallen race. Instead of camping in one passage, I want to

The Lamb Most of us are buzzing around at warp speed this Christmas season. We’re filled with stress and anxiety. It’s like we’re stuck on "fast forward" as we race toward Christmas Day. Bill Flick, a columnist for The Pantagraph, has compiled some crazy stories that have taken place during the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:8-14, Exodus 12:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Sins Which Must Be Judged Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 21, 2010

Believers are responsible before God to judge sin in their lives, dealing swiftly with evil so that they can serve unhindered.

MARK 7:20-23 SINS WHICH MUST BE JUDGED “Jesus said, ‘What comes out of a person is what defiles him. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of The Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on May 8, 2008

No amount works, service, goodness, or moral competence will come to the aid of man’s defense before God. Only by placing your faith in the finished work of the cross can you be saved.

Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The End of the Line Scripture: Romans 3:19~20 19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 20 Therefore no one will be declared ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who's Your Father? Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2017

In response to the Jews accusations, Jesus answers that his testimony is valid, because he knows where he has come from and where he is going. He is the Son of God. Those who believe in him will listen to his words and obey them.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings Meet Peter. He’s an average, Aussie bloke. Not long after he got married, he left a career in Sydney to move to the country and raised a family. Nearly twenty years in, his marriage fell apart. After a few dark years and some soul searching, Peter emerged ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59

Denomination: Anglican

Moments Of Decision - Part Two Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

Paul always had to consider his commitment to Christ before he would make his decisions.

MOMENTS OF DECISION This morning I want us to consider how important it is for us to walk in the ways of the Lord. Sometimes, this is not easy to do. Especially when we consider our commitment to Christ when we have to say, or do, the right thing. We all have heard it said that, “One thing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:10-21, Acts 23:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Amazing Jesus Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 15, 2014

The scribes and the skeptics were amazed at his teaching. The hungry and hurting were amazed by his miracles. An adulterer and her accusers were amazed by his love. But have you ever wondered what amazes Jesus? A single point sermon, powerpoint and video.

Amazing Jesus (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/5/2014 • VIDEO: Are You Amazed? He really is amazing, isn’t he? Whether you’ve been a part of the Blooming Grove family for years or you’re still just testing the waters, my prayer is that you would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Bema Judgment

Contributed by Jason Robertson on Jan 31, 2003

A doctrinal and practical understanding of the Judgment Seat of Christ that all Christians will stand before one day.

Bema Judgment Two most important judgments in the future: Great White Throne Judgment and Judgment Seat of Christ (Bema). I. The Meaning of Bema Judgment. Bema = a Greek word translated in English as “judgment seat.” At the large Greek Olympic was an elevated seat that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-12, 1 Corinthians 3:9-17

Denomination: Baptist