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The Precedence Of Prayer-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 18, 2012

1 of 3. Paul exhorted Timothy regarding the place of prayer in the Church. Prayer must take precedence in the Church. When is it obvious that it holds priority? Prayer takes precedence when...

The PRECEDENCE Of PRAYER—1Timothy 2:1-7 Attention: Janet’s four-year-old likes to say the blessing at mealtimes, usually repeating the same short prayer: "Thank you, God, for this gracious food. Amen." One evening, however, he thanked the Lord for the birds, the trees, each of his friends, & asked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Playing With Fire

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 27, 2010

In this lesson, I discuss the folly of infidelity from Proverbs 5-7, and use Tiger Woods to illustrate how someone who had everything can lose so much.

A. The story is told of a man with two badly burned ears who went to the emergency room for medical treatment. 1. “What happened,” asked the doctor. 2. “Well, my wife was ironing while I was watching the ballgame on TV,” began the man. 3. “She put the hot iron near the telephone and when the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Try To Manipulate God – Fear Him Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 27, 2009

14th in a series from Ecclesiastes. We cannot manipulate God into giving us what we want through our own righteousness and wisdom.

If you go to any store or website that sells books, you will find a number of books by one of the best-selling “Christian” authors of our time. Among some of the things that you will read in these books are the following quotations. Although some of you may be familiar with these books and/or the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

Who Or What Is Leviathan? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 8, 2011

A study of Isaiah chapter 27 verse 1

Isaiah 27: 1 ‘Doctored’ Photos Of The Antichrist 1 In that day the LORD with His severe sword, great and strong, will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent, Leviathan that twisted serpent; And He will slay the reptile that is in the sea. I am sure that you are familiar with actor/producer Mel ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 27:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

Sometimes, things don’t work out the way we think they should. Trust God and live live to the fullest.

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “GREAT EXPECTATIONS” ECCLESIASTES 9:11-10:15 I don’t know about you, but a lot of my life’s’ struggles are caused by my expectations. I find that I develop certain expectations out of life and out of people and when those expectations are not met, I can become ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter’s Denial

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Peter’s Denial (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 26 verses 31 to 35 & 60 to 75. Every one of us in life has faced the harsh reality of failure: • Whether it’s your first step as a child, • Your first attempt to ride a bike. • Maybe it was an exam or interview; • Maybe it was a job or a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-75

Denomination: Brethren

Psalm 18 - The Lord Is My Rock And My Fortress Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 13, 2016

Psalm 18 focuses on the great protection we have from the Lord.

THE LORD IS MY ROCK AND MY FORTRESS TEXT: Psalm 18:1-50 Psalms 18:1-3 (KJV) To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 11 - Stay And Fight Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015

A message that encourages us not to run from certain situations in life and godliness but to stay and see the salvation of the Lord.

STAY AND FIGHT TEXT: Psalm 11:1-7 Psalms 11:1-7 KJV To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? [2] For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unity We Share In Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014

Paul goes over the things it's time for in the church at Corinth and by implication, the things that should be our priority as well.

Introduction: 1. A pastor was retiring after 25 years in his church. As he was clearing out the bedroom in the parsonage he found a small bowl containing 5 eggs and $1,000. Baffled he asked his wife, “Darling, what is this little basket under the bed with the 5 eggs and $1,000 in it?” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Silent But Deadly”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

Praise pays for the promise!

I. A Generation of Complainers. A. Joshua was now in charge, Moses has passed on and the mantle has falling on Joshua to take the children of Israel to the Promise. Joshua was in charge of a new generation this was not the same group that Moses started out with in the Exodus. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-10

What To Look For In A Mate Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 4, 2020

If you’re searching for a mate, make sure there’s a spiritual match.

One popular dating site makes this intriguing claim: “What happens when you apply scientific research to dating behavior? A whole lotta love! But this isn’t destiny, it’s deliberate.” This site asks subscribers to answer 80 questions to determine “32 Compatibility Dimensions.” No doubt some of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing Happiness Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 29, 2015

In order to find true joy, let God's Word touch your mind, heart and will. In other words, understand it, celebrate it and do it.

In his book, Dangers, Toils & Snares, John Ortberg talks about the days when he took his children to “the shrine of the Golden Arches”, where they always lusted for the meal that comes with a cheap little prize. In a moment of marketing genius, McDonalds executives christened it the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Your Name Means A Lot

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 23, 2019

A study in the book of Psalms 9

Psalm 9: 1 – 20 Your Name means a lot to me 1 I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. 2 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. 3 When my enemies turn back, they shall fall and perish at Your presence. 4 For ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The School Of Hard Knocks Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 15, 2024

Life only makes sense when we live it for the Lord.

The School of Hard Knocks Ecclesiastes 7:14-29 Rev. Brian Bill October 12-13, 2024 Several years ago, I came across some of my old report cards. My lowest grades in Junior High were in Band and Spanish – I haven’t made much improvement in language or the arts over the years. In High School, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

From Humiliation To Honor!

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Mar 23, 2023

These verses we read, give us the most conspicuous and magnificent of the dogmatic utterances in the New Testament! We see the great sweep of Christ's life from eternity past to eternity future… and we are admitted to the breathtaking purposes of God in our human salvation!

Open your bibles with me to Philippians chapter 2 verses 5-11! Thank you, you may be seated. These verses bring us near to the core of the early Christian faith and early Christian preaching… these verses most certainly are distinctive as they relate to the articles of our Christian Creed, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal