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Prepare The Way

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

What does it mean to ’prepare’ for Christmas, and are we preparing our hearts and lives?

Prepare The Way Mark 1:1-11 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way; the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Fifteen Tactful Tips Enabled By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2004

The Holy Spirit allowed Paul to leave a legacy of diplomacy for all people to learn from. Paul left a record of how to approach men of authority with tact, respect and statesmanship.

Fifteen Tactful Tips Enabled by the Holy Spirit (Acts 26:1-26:28) Illustration: Dave and his wife Sue were asked about the delicate art of constructive criticism. Sue said, "I think Christ’s example in John 1:14 is helpful. That verse describes Jesus as being ’full of grace and truth.’ I see a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Be Thankful?

Contributed by Rick Sunstrom on Dec 7, 2005

Discover why we should be thankful to God, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

Why Be Thankful? In recognition of the holiday before us, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about being thankful. I’d like to begin with a story. In regions of Mexico hot springs and cold springs are found side by side, and because of the convenience of this natural phenomenon the women ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Uncontainable Presence

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 14, 2012

God wants his grace, truth and glory to spill out. He wants us to be the vessels that spill as we work, play and interact with people every day. It is called WORSHIP.

“Uncontainable Presence” Scripture: John 1:14 Intro If you could snap your fingers and in a moment command whatever you want, what would you command? Abby Small, in Return of Jafar, wished of the Genie Jafar that he would have the gold of a sunken treasure ship. The outcome could have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

I Am A Debtor

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 19, 2014

You and I have incurred an overwhelming debt that is a million times greater than any financial debt that we ever have had or could acquire. It is a debt that none of us will ever be able to pay. A debt that only grace could pay.

I AM A DEBTOR Romans 1:14-17 Introduction: Have you ever been so deep in debt that you couldn’t sleep and your debt was so great that it was constantly on your mind? Your bills were so enormous that you didn’t know how you’d ever be in a position to pay them off. You may have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Birthing Wars Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jul 3, 2015

From the example of Jacob, we will learn four truths of what it means to have a Biblical marriage.

Background • We left Jacob at Haran, with his father in law, Laban, and not one but two wives. Before you think that Jacob was “one luck guy” for having two honeymoons in one week, remember how he got wife number one – he was tricked into marrying Leah; and now ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Does Not Thank For Little Will Not Thank For Much”

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 18, 2006

Why should we give thanks to God? For (a) He is good to us; (b) His mercies / love endures forever in our lives; (c) His faithfulness continues through all our generations.

Introduction: Pastor Allen tells about a veteran missionary who came up to him one day after he had delivered his sermon. The missionary introduced himself and said, "I was a medical missionary for many years in India. And I served in a region where there was progressive blindness. People were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revisiting History

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Oct 4, 2008

A look at the great depression and the grim fact we might be revisiting that time again in our nation.

Revisiting History Pastor Jeston Bennett 1. Bible Baptist Church Shawnee Oklahoma 09/05/08 The trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange just after the crash of 1929. On Black Tuesday, October twenty-ninth, the market collapsed. In a single day, sixteen million shares were traded--a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Top Four Ways People Cope Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 18, 2023

Top 4 ways people cope with a loved one's passing- need to get in touch with... (Given to bereaved group at a local hospice memorial service)

HoHum: Stacy, MSW, said that she sleeps well. Great, when I was a bereavement coordinator for a hospice in Cincinnati, OH, I did not sleep well. I would go to bed at night and get up the next morning feeling worse than when I laid down. Now, there can be physical complications to sleep. My wife ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Birthmark Of Mourning Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 23, 2022

The reaction we have to our sin should be of sorrow, grief and mourning. Today, we are losing our sin consciousness. We need to mourn.

The Beatitudes are like a nut. You open it and the Sermon on the Mount is on the inside. When man seeks to build a better world, he does it by trying to change conditions and circumstances. Man believes if you can change conditions then the world will be better. That is the philosophy of man. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 18 - Finding True Righteousness Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 13, 2020

How do we know the right thing to do? We get lots of advice from family, friends, media, you name it. But what direction do we truly trust to guide us into right thinking and right behaviors? Jesus shows us the way in the Sermon on the Mount.

You can listen to the sermon audio on my podcast at: https://PastorLanny.buzzsprout.com Intro: (Preached on Mother’s Day, 2020) • Good/Bad advice from Mom. • Bad: o “If you see a bear and don’t have time to run away, hug it. Bears cannot scratch their stomachs.” o “Always weave a little, and all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48, Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Identity Theft

Contributed by Ken Little on Jul 23, 2014

Finding our identity in Christ and not allowing our identity and purpose to be stolen by the world, because having our identity in Christ stolen is the sickest identity theft of all.

I was thinking the other day and that was the 10th VBS that I have gotten to be a part of at Hessel…and I realized how quickly time seems to go by…in fact, I actually have my 20 year high school reunion coming up…I can’t believe 20 years has gone by…and it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Your Burdens To The Lord…leave Them There!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2023

The radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh was loved by some and hated by others. However, for years when he was alive he was the most listen to person on talk radio.

His success in talk radio came about because many feel that he expressed on national radio what many Americans think and cannot express. That is, he gave his listeners a voice to public express what they believed. One reason many people like to read the Psalms in the Old Testament is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hosanna! Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 8, 2020

Jesus entered this world for a purpose, and that purpose was the ultimate defeat of Darkness! Out of the darkest moment in the world’s history … the crucifixion of God’s Son … would shine the Light of Salvation and Eternal Life!

Passover was always an exciting time to be in Jerusalem. The streets were packed with pilgrims and visitors and sightseers from all over the Mediterranean region. The shops and restaurants and inns were doing a brisk business as usual. But something was different this year. There was something ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-23, John 1:5, John 1:9-11, John 3:19, John 11:47-48, John 3:20, John 12:27-28, John 12:31-32, John 3:14-15, John 12:35-36, John 8:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Sex

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001

Sex fascinates all of us. It is a wonderful gift of God, but like many of God’s gifts, it can be misused

"Sex" By the Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh March 5, 2000 Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Pittendreigh@aol.com Exod 20:1-17 1 And God spoke all these words: 2 "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. 3 "You shall have no other gods before me. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed