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You Can’t Name It And Claim It Here Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 1, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 19: 1 – 21

Acts 19: 1 – 21 You Can’t Name It and Claim It Here 19 And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"What Did Your Daddy Say!”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

To many people have said things about you, tried to put things on you, but before you let them claim you with their words you better go to your Father and see what your Daddy has to say about it!

“What did your Daddy Say!” Genesis 32:22-30 I. It should have been Esau wrestling with God not Jacob. A. In Genesis 25 Isaac and Rebekah are expecting, but something doesn’t feel right; the Bible says Rebekah asked “…why am I thus?” and God responded, “Two nations are in thy womb…” and she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

"Everyone Needs A Cave”

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

Adullam (Ad due lum) is about 5 miles south of Bethshemesh is Judah, near the place known as Gath. Hidden among the goat and sheep trails there are several caves.

“Everyone Needs A Cave” “I cry aloud to the Lord; I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy. 2I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble. 3When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. In the path where I walk people have hidden a snare for me. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witness

Contributed by Mark Winter on Nov 14, 2000

Christians are witnesses of the light who have seen something, have something to say, and who have a dangerous but rewarding job.

“Witness” By Mark Winter Text: John 1:1-9 Have you ever read a scripture so thoroughly that you believe there’s nothing else to wring out of it? That’s what I thought with John’s Prologue, when suddenly verse 8 leapt out: “He himself was not the light (meaning John the Baptist); he came only as a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Thoughts On Suffering

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

Godly suffering is the key to a joyful Christian life.

Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing were happening to you. Rather rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are reviled for Christ’s sake you are blessed, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Like Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Husbands are to give themselves completely to and for their wives.

I. It means husbands are to give themselves completely to and for their wives. A. Ephesians 5:25 "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;" B. Ephesians 5:2 "And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Gospel Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 14, 2002

Any other Gospel doesn’t measure up to the "plumb line" of righteousness. Here are four reasons why.

Introduction Who can tell me what’s on the screen up there, Or what I’m holding in my hand? It’s a plumb line like the one mentioned in the Isaiah text we just read: So this is what the Sovereign LORD says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10, Isaiah 28:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The 3 M's Of Ministry

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 22, 2002

We look at the 3 M’s of Ministry: MODEL, MENTOR, MOTIVATE.

Outline first, then Full text THE THREE M’S OF MINISTRY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DEFINE MINISTRY? DO YOU HAVE A MINISTRY? WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF YOUR MINISTRY? HOW DO YOU EVALUATE YOUR MINISTRY? ARE YOU PREPARING YOURSELF TO REACH FARTHER IN MINISTRY? DO YOU ACCEPT STATUS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-34, James 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marvelous Amazing Grace

Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 19, 2002

God’s grace is not for sale, we can’t earn it. All we have to do is ask for it and He will give it to us and it will be sufficient.

Marvelous Amazing Grace I think most of the trouble in the world can be blamed directly or indirectly to sin. Sin is costly. Think of the cost of crime. The cost of maintaining a police force. The cost of operating a court. Jails and prisons. Problems caused by alcohol, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons On Living The Christian Life

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 31, 2002

Practical guidelines for living the Christian life.

TEXT: ROMANS 12:9-12 (read at each point) TITLE: “LESSONS ON LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE” INTRODUCTION: A. TATER PEOPLE 1. Some people never seem motivated to participate, but are just content to watch ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Manage Our Mouths Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Feb 3, 2002

I talk about the destructiveness of an uncontrolled tongue and then share what we can do to better manage it.

Intro: Have you ever said anything you later regretted? I wished I had 10 bucks for every time I said something that I shouldn’t have in my life. As we think about saything the wrong things let me share with you a couple of things NOT to say to a police officer. 1). Sorry, officer, I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Ephesians 4:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Citizens Of Heaven, Impacting Earth

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 13, 2002

A message given on Faith and Freedom Sunday, urging active involvment in a society in bad need of Jesus.

Citizens of Heaven, Impacting Earth Matthew 5:14-16; Philippians 3:20 October 6, 2002 Introduction Today is Faith and Freedom Sunday, a special day of prayer and instruction started by the Alliance Defense Fund, founded by such people as Dr. James Dobson, Bill Bright, and Larry Burkett. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The God Who Knows Your Name

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 29, 2004

Our name is upon His lips and engraved upon His palms. That’s how significant we are to Him. Rest in His love for you.

When we look at a flock of sheep, we see exactly that - a big flock. That’s all. I don’t see a sheep. I see sheep. All alike. None different. But not so with the Shepherd. To Him, every sheep has a name. The one with thick white wool, that’s Amos. And the one with one ear up and the other ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ash Wednesday: Response To Temptation

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 25, 2004

This sermon uses 1 John 2:16 (NKJV) to identify the 3 types of tempation that Eve, Christ, and us faced/will face. 1. Lust of the flesh. 2. Lust of the eyes. 3. Pride of life.

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 Title: Ash Wednesday: Response to Temptation Text: 1 John 2:16, Gen. 3:6, Luke 4:1-13 Introduction 1. Today is Ash Wednesday. This begins a 40 day period of reflection, prayer, and fasting... focusing on Jesus Christ and His life and sufferings leading up to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Worship The Lord By Remembering

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Worship the Lord by Remembering ) Your past; 2) Your rescue; 3) Your present blessings

Finish this sentence in your mind: “I worship the Lord best by…” Did you finish that sentence with something like “…by singing”, or “…by praying”, or “…by telling others about Jesus”? While we can worship the Lord by doing each one of those things, Moses wants us to know that we won’t be moved to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran