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What A Difference A Day Makes

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Sep 10, 2009

I have always been amazed at how fast life can change. Things are one way one day, and the next day they are totally different. One day a spouse is here, the next day they are gone. One day you think you are well, the next day you discover that you are ex

Mark 16:1-8 WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES Intro: I have always been amazed at how fast life can change. Things are one way one day, and the next day they are totally different. One day a spouse is here, the next day they are gone. One day you think you are well, the next day you discover that you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus Will Surprise You Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 7, 2018

God does not always show up exactly when and how we want, but He always shows up.

JESUS WILL SURPRISE YOU When I was a kid I wanted to be a scuba diver. A friend brought over his scuba gear to our pool when I was 12 and let me try it, and from that moment I was hooked. I wanted to be the next Jacques Cousteau. For those of you who do not know who that was, he was a French ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Folly Is Fatal Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 3, 2024

It’s better to go the way of wisdom than to fall into foolishness.

Folly is Fatal Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 Rev. Brian Bill November 2-3, 2024 In a 2019 survey, 32% of Protestant churchgoers said they read the Bible every day, and 27% read it a few times a week. However, a 2022 survey found that only 10% of Americans read the Bible daily. According to the American ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Ark Of The Covenant Is Found

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 18, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 37: 1 – 29

Exodus 37: 1 – 29 The Ark of the Covenant is found 37 Then Bezalel made the ark of acacia wood; two and a half cubits was its length, a cubit and a half its width, and a cubit and a half its height. 2 He overlaid it with pure gold inside and outside, and made a molding of gold all around it. 3 And ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pt. 3 The Spiritual Soundness Fo Blessing Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2013

Two times Jesus was anointed by other people: one with a pound of ointment & the other with 75 lbs. of ointment (Mary & Nicodemus).One is remembered & the other is not. Why? Mary blessed a living Jesus, Nicodemus a dead Jesus.I t’s better to give a rose

The Scriptural Soundness of Blessing October 21, 2012 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A The time to bless someone is now. 1 Two times Jesus was anointed by other people: one with a pound of ointment & the other with 75 lbs. of ointment (Mary & ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking Before Hiding

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus predicts his death. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Seeking before Hiding Reading: John chapter 12 verses 1-50. Quote: • Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. • Today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present! Ill: Time video clip. Quote: • Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-50

Denomination: Brethren

Counter-Cultural Worship

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 1, 2023

Mary anoints Jesus for burial

Counter-Cultural Worship Mark 14:1-9 Good morning. John 4:24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." NKJV Worship and praise are what we use to express our amazement and thankfulness to the Lord for His mighty acts. King David in the Psalms tells us that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Year’s Grounded Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 26, 2020

After Jesus was born in a stable – the Bible holds truth which we can live by so we may enjoy a grounded ministry for our work in the Lord.

A New Year’s Grounded Ministry Catching the Truths to the Magi’s Gifts and Their Testimony A look at the Bible in regard to the period after the birth of Jesus Christ, I see a time which shows the importance of providing for and protecting the Lord’s work. The Bible says, “After Jesus was born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Caused The Wise Men To ‘leave-It-All?’

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 7, 2024

The Wise Men were the ultimate seekers after Jesus. They left their businesses, their families, their reputations, and risked their lives to honor the Christ-child. The very night after their visit, the holy Family had to flee Herod. What timing!

WHAT CAUSED THE WISE MEN TO ‘LEAVE-IT-ALL?’ Mt. 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A lady was sitting in traffic. A man was standing nearby holding a sign asking for money. She rolled down her window and said, “Sir, I’m going to give you this dollar, not because you deserve it, but because it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving God Our Best Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Jan 29, 2003

Mary’s act of selfless love in annointing Jesus’s feet with oil exemplifies for us the joy that comes is giving all that we have and all that we are to God.

Giving God Our Best “Count On Me” Message Series: Part 4 Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Senior Pastor January 26, 2003 A man on his deathbed called his preacher, his doctor and his lawyer to visit him. “I have $30,000 left in the bank and I want to take it all with me when I die. So, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, 1 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Methodist

Easter Egg Hunt, Illustrated

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2003

This is an illustrated Easter sermon, Eureka, we find 8 eggs with hidden meaning.

GOING ON AN EASTER EGG HUNT SERMON! BY Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is an illustrated Easter sermon... TEXT: John 11:25 Jesus said unto Martha, I am the RESURRECTION, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were died, yet shall he live; 26. And whosoever liveth and ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Never Changes

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 27, 2008

People change their minds, but Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

This has been a trying week for Jesus. On the first day of the Week there were shouts of excitement as Jesus rode upon the donkey into Jerusalem. The great crowd gathered around Jesus, some spreading their clothing upon the road and others cutting and gathering palm branches and spreading them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Reasons For Gifts Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 27, 2010

We are to imitate God and follow the example of the Wise Men from the East and give gifts for the right reasons.

What does our society call the Friday after Thanksgiving?? We think about giving gifts at least one month ahead of when we plan to give the gifts on Christmas Day. Some think of Christmas gifts one year ahead; have you seen the newspaper for today? Do we really think about the people to give gifts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing A Great And Intimate Relationship With God, The Son - Jesus - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 14, 2021

Now that you have had a glimpse of God, the Father, it's time to understand who God, the Son is.

A. What is YOUR answer to each of these questions: 1. Who is Jesus? 2. Is He your personal Savior? 3. Is He the center of your thoughts? 4. Do you accept the total redemption He paid for you or do you think you have to earn it somehow? 5. Do you have to pay penitence for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, 1 John 3:2-3, 1 John 4:7-21, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 103:8-14, Proverbs 2:1-5, Ephesians 2:6-7, John 14:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Because Jesus Lives"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 17, 2006

An Easter Message that declares the resurrection of Jesus as a historical fact.

“Because Jesus Lives” -The Resurrection is a Historical Fact- Mark 16:1-7 Matthew 28:18-20 In His closing remarks before his ascension into heaven Jesus gave this promise, “I’ll be with you always to the very end of the age.” Our hope today is the fact that Jesus rose from the dead. He is alive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Free Methodist