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When God Sends You A Message

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 6, 2004

A brief exposition of Daniel 5 when God wrote to Belshazzar.

The Handwriting On The Wall Daniel 5:1-31 Introduction There are 6 things I would like to draw your attention to this morning in this passage of scripture. I. NOTICE THE FEAST – It was glamorous. Sin is beautiful. 1. Millions are at sin’s feasts. – kings, peasants, slaves, royalty 2. Sin makes ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Conviction Keeps Us Spirituality Alert

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE KEEPS US SPIRITUALLY ALERT A.

CONVICTION REGARDING GOD'S PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE KEEPS US SPIRITUALLY ALERT A. (:1-3) Two Different Convictions Regarding God's Program for the Future (especially: the coming of the Day of the Lord) 1. The Conviction of Believers Regarding the Coming Day of the Lord a. Aware of the signs of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Few, The Proud, The Redeemed

Contributed by Terry Moore on Nov 24, 2009

Stand up and be proud that you are a son of God.

THE FEW, THE PROUD, THE REDEEMED TEXT: MATT. 22:9-14 GOD IS LOOKING FOR THOSE WHO WILL STEP UP AND STEP OUT AND BE STRONG AND BE READY FOR BATTLE. I PET. 1:18-19 FORSAMUCH AS WE KNOW THAT YE WERE NOT REDEEMED WITH COORUPTIBLE THINGS, AS SILVER AND GOLD, FROM YOUR VAIN CONVERSATION RECEIVED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:9-14, Matthew 22:9

Denomination: Charismatic

The Plea For Prayer

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

The Plea for Prayer

Ezekiel 22:23 -31 The Plea for Prayer 30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. One thing alone could stem the tide of judgment—Prayer. I. The Divine Sorrow - ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Holiness

The Accuser's Challenge Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 21, 2023

Today, we examine Job's interaction with the Accuser to learn insights about spiritual struggles. The life of Job teaches us how to persevere in faith in the face of hardship.

The Case of Job: Divine Justice Revealed The Accuser's Challenge Job 1:6-12 Introduction: Dear friends and members of our congregation. Today, we embark on a journey into the book of Job, delving into a profound and timeless story that explores the complexities of human suffering, divine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:10-18, Ephesians 6:12, James 1:2-4, Job 1:12, Job 1:20-22, Job 1:6-12, Job 1:8, Job 42:5, John 8:44, Revelation 12:10, Revelation 12:10-11, Zechariah 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Holy Addiction!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

An exhortation to holiness.

Holy Addiction! We live in an addicted society. There are more types of addictions than you can imagine and a hundred books for each to tell you how to overcome them. Things that the Scriptures call sin and lusts of the flesh are now diseases or addictions that one cannot help doing and must be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:13-15, 1 Corinthians 16:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 26

THE DAY OF THE LORD (1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-11) Greeting Queen Elizabeth II’s visit in 2007 was quite a chore and challenge to the Americans. “Do people wear pants, dresses or business attire to meet the queen?” was a common question guests fortunate to be invited to meet the queen asked. Dinner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be R.e.a.l. Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Apr 17, 2007

Living an authentic Christian life

Someone wrote that some of the world’s unhappiest people are Christians. Why? Some Christians are too Christian to enjoy sinning but too sinful to enjoy their Christianity. Some Christians have enough faith to recognize their need for prayer, but not enough to take them to prayer meeting. Some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

No Naps!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 15, 2008

It is imperative that we wake up to the reality of the imminence of Christ’s return.

Title: No Naps! Text: I Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Big Idea: It is imperative that we wake up to the imminence if Christ’s return. Introduction The talk today is a continuation of our discussion last week from I Thessalonians 4:13-18. The purpose of that text was to comfort and encourage those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Poignant Purpose For Passionate Prayer

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 23, 2011

This message urges a return to passionate, powerful, and personal prayer, due to the tremendous needs of our churches and our world.

Poignant Purpose for Passionate Prayer Text: Col. 4:2; James 5:16b Intro: In Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he urges them to “continue in prayer.” The word translated “continue” meant that the Colossians were “to give constant attention…unremitting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Your Place In The Order Of Worship

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 1, 2010

Know your place in the body of Christ

INTRO: A job well done is to be celebrated and certainly Nehemiah along with God’s people were primed for worship after the rebuilding of the walls. God’s hand was upon Nehemiah as he sought to move God’s people forward in obedience. However, Nehemiah still had much work to do in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-73

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Paul, Part 25 (Final)

THE DAY OF THE LORD (1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-11) Greeting Queen Elizabeth II’s visit in 2007 was quite a chore and challenge to the Americans. “Do people wear pants, dresses or business attire to meet the queen?” was a common question guests fortunate to be invited to meet the queen asked. Dinner ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritually Gifted Ministry Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Sep 19, 2006

A person’s place in the Body of Christ.

Every human being desires to feel needed and wanted. Feeling that we need to be in someone’s life or doing a certain job makes us feel important. It gives purpose and meaning to our lives. Sometimes just the fact that others rely on us can keep us going even when we want to quit. You may hate your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eternity In Heart, Eternity At Hand Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Going to begin a series entitled, “From Here To Eternity”… focusing on the grand questions of death and eternity… of what lies on the other side.

Intro: Begin with Question: Where are you going?—not after church… not in your career … I mean the “BIG going.” What awaits you when you face physical death? - I hope in your heart your response is heaven. If so… do you have any idea what heaven will be like? Simply a place of rest? Issued ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eye Of The Tiger

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 22, 2010

This is a Youth Day/Teen Day sermon (but good for adults as well) which talks about how Satan is a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour and uses a real-life illustration of actor Roy Horn, who was bitten by his beloved tiger in Los Vegas.

THE EYE OF THE TIGER A teenager is… --a whiz who can operate the latest computer without a lesson but can't make a bed --a student who will spend 12 minutes studying for her history exam and 12 hours for her driver's license. Teenagers are like CATS: ** Neither teenagers nor cats turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal