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The Great Quake And Tsunami - What To Think - What To Do

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2011

We should think something and do something about the terrible devastation in Japan and for the people.

INTRO. - The whole world shook and not just Japan, this past week, actually on Friday, March 11th, and that certainly wasn’t the end. The end may never come for those who live in Japan and the surrounding areas. I might tell a joke about earthquakes but it wouldn’t be funny. One nationally known ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unquenchable Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jun 22, 2016

Big Idea: God don't want no worthless worship, so let's make our worship worth His while. Points: Worship is worthless to God when it isn't reverent, repentant, or real.

INTRODUCTION: Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who died in 2004 at the age of 82, made a living making fun of himself and the difficulty of getting what we all desire: a little respect, please. Some of his best lines: • "I tell ya I get no respect from anyone. I bought a cemetery plot. The guy ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Definition Of Mercy

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

A Definition of Mercy

Mercy A Definition of Mercy My own personal definition about mercy is this: Mercy is where we do not really get what we truly deserve. In other words, if God was not merciful, we would receive the full measure of His wrath upon sinful human beings. God was not merciful to Jesus on the cross ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13

Denomination: Foursquare

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 23, 2021

Taming our tongue is probably one of the hardest things we have to do. But thankfully it is not what we have to do by ourselves or in our own strength.

Taming the Tongue James 1:26 James 3:1-12 Good Morning/ Taming your tongue could be one of the hardest things you do Question- Have you ever said something that you wish you could take back? Have you ever realized that such a small muscle (3-4”) in your mouth could get you into so much ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is Spirituality (7 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

In this series, “What is Spirituality”, we want to look at what constitutes being spiritual.

In this passage of scripture, Peter tells us a number of things we need to add to our faith, such as: VIRTUE, KNOWLEDGE, TEMPERANCE, and he tells us we also need to add PATIENCE. Patience give us a difficult time. After all, we are the society that invented: • Fast food • Microwaves • The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Best Offense Really A Good Defense?

Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 17, 2022

Why are so many so offended by everything today, and are we exempt from this problem? What is the best response (the Christlike one) when things are offensive to us?

INTRODUCTION: Illustration- There’s an old saying – “The best defense is a good offense.” It’s been used in sports, in business, and in war. It’s also known as the strategic offensive principle of war. The theory is that being proactive with a strong offensive action will make your opponent so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Romans 12:14, James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:26-27, Colossians 3:12-13, Romans 12:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Jesus Mark On You?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 29, 2023

The trademark of the living Christ should be something that others will clearly notice and readily recognize upon those that call themselves followers of the Christ. Yield to the Holy Spirit allow him to mold you and transform you more and more into the image of Jesus.

If we are Honest ... Often ... When we are shopping, ...... we will look for name brands that we know. For brands ... that we ... trust. We often recognize those products ... by their trademarks ...... or by ... their ... logos. Companies spend millions of dollars on research ... in order that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13, Ephesians 4:4, James 3:8-10, John 13:15, Matthew 20:26-28, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Praise And Thanksgiving. God's Will Concerning You

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 20, 2023

What is the Will of GOD concerning you? To give Thanks and Praise to HIM. Thanksgiving is a time to turn back the very breath that we have been given, in Praise and Thanks to GOD.

2023.11.19.Sermon Notes. Praise and Thanksgiving. William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: What is the Will of GOD concerning you? To give Thanks and Praise to HIM. Thanksgiving is a time to turn back the very breath that we have been given, in Praise and Thanks to GOD. Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Chronicles 16:8, 1 Chronicles 16:29, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 145:1-21, Proverbs 3:6, Colossians 3:2, Psalm 19:1, Romans 3:23, 1 John 4:16-19, Matthew 6:10, Matthew 6:13, Psalm 42:11, Psalm 103:1-5, Ephesians 5:19-20, Psalm 19:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Assurance (James 1)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

BLESSED ENDURANCE (JAMES 1)

BLESSED ENDURANCE (JAMES 1) On August 6, 2018, I went to the host church to for the Hong Kong – Kowloon Revival Meetings. The speaker who was recently ill passionately quoted Zinzendorf’s philosophy of life: To preach the gospel, to die and to be forgotten. I reacted immediately because I did ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Now Let's Be Obedient

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 28, 2024

Do you believe that the Bible can help us with any circumstance that comes into our life. It is always good advice. But do we take seriously the advice from God?

This past month we asked the question if we even need the Bible. We also talked about listening to God instead of just hearing His word. Last week we talked about meditating on God's word and really taking it to heart. I am going to go back to the book of James today to talk about what we do ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Of These Is Love!

Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001

To Help One and all Understand What God Expects of Love and His People. (A true definition.)

The Greatest of these is Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Thesis: to help one and all understand what God expects of love and His people. A true definition. Introduction: 1. The badge of our discipleship is our Love a. A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Jesus Managed To Always Come Out A Winner

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Occasionally people wonder how they can possibly make the most of adversity.

Occasionally people wonder how they can possibly make the most of adversity. Most of us feel like giving up. Consider Jesus Christ who experienced betrayal from one of His closest companions, Judas Iscariot. No doubt Jesus felt angry and tempted to lash back for such improbity. However, Jesus knew ...read more

Scripture: John 17:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When You Are Placed In A Position Of Contention 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile Cornelius, his Jewish friends cried out in anger, "You went to the uncircumcised men

Illustration:No great advance has been made in science, politics or religion without controversy. Lyman Beecher 1. Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 4, 2006

With humanity so confused about love, who is to say what love is? The answer is God! One of the simplest and yet most profound definitions of love is found in 1 John 4: "God is love."

READ 1 John 4:7-21 "God is love" ought to fill our hearts with warmth and hope. But we need to understand this rightly. "God is love" does not mean, that "love is God." It has accurately been said that "love does not define God, but God defines love." Love in modern society bears no resemblance ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

There's A Storm Moving Your Way

Contributed by Torri Evans on Nov 4, 2007

When your storm comes, stand on God’s Word.

James 1: 2-26 “There’s A storm moving your way”. Profiting from Trials 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, **Loss of a job, loved ones, home, car, health, friends, etc… One must view their trials as a Spiritual growth. You are not to rejoice in the trials itself, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-26

Denomination: Pentecostal