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God In Trials

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012

These three young men stood up for God, and so were used in amazing ways to impact the greatest king who ever lived. They refused to do what was convenient and safe and rather entrusted themselves to God in the face of death.

Passage: Daniel 3:1-30 Intro: Have you ever been frustrated by your inability to bring someone to faith in Christ? 1. you share your faith, you live a transformed life, you love and serve 2. sometimes even nag and cajole!! 3. but they continue walking in the darkness, and we wonder ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Burial Of His Body Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

So hasty was the burial that the women who stood at a distant watching were not satisfied it had been done right, and so they got more spices and prepared to go back after the Sabbath to give Jesus a completely suitable burial.

Doctor Martin von Butchell was a London dentist who lost his wife in 1775, and was reluctant to part with her. There was no law against it, so he had her embalmed, and kept her in a glass case in his home. He introduced visitors to her as my dear departed. Word spread of this spectacle, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

What Do We Stand For?

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jul 8, 2021

Focussing on the actions of Herod, we see that no one stood up to tell him he was doing wrong, and how well this speaks to us now when we stay silent, when we should really be speaking up.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. “Oh what a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive.” A saying often mistakenly attributed to Shakespeare, but in fact was first published by Sir Walter Scott in the poem, “Marmion” in 1808. A phrase which speaks of betrayal, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Anglican

Crossing The Final Hurdle

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 29, 2021

The reproach of Egypt includes three things: a history of slavery, oppression, and their disobedience. Their past stood between them and their victory, and before God could send them to slay the giants of Canaan and possess the land, he had to deal with their past

Joshua 5:6-12 Jos 5:6 For the children of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, till all the people that were men of war, which came out of Egypt, were consumed, because they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: unto whom the LORD sware that he would not shew them the land, which the LORD sware ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:6-12, Psalm 44:15-16, Psalm 69:19-20

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming An Open Vessel. -That’s God!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 8, 2024

Peter Marshall, in a sermon entitled, "Disciples in Clay," pictured the apostles before an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' close associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish -- unrefined, uncultured, impulsive, and passionate....

Becoming An Open Vessel. -That’s God! -2 Corinthians 4:7 Illustration. Hold a clay jar. Can that which is little contain that which is big? Can that which is finite encompass that which is infinite? Yes. How? Left the jar and remove the cap from its top.) It can. -It can, if it’s an open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7, Isaiah 55:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nailed To The Cross

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

In the ancient world the Greek term here translated as "written code" (Col. 2:14), referred to a handwritten certificate of indebtedness that obligated the signer. This note stood between him and the person he owed until it was paid. This debt would often

NAILED TO THE CROSS TEXT: Col 2:13-15 INTRODUCTION: In the ancient world the Greek term here translated as "written code" (Col. 2:14), referred to a handwritten certificate of indebtedness that obligated the signer. This note stood between him and the person he owed until it was paid. This debt ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

The Preaching That Was The Result Of The Healing

Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 10, 2004

The Preaching that was the result of the healing Acts 3:11, “11They all rushed out to Solomon’s Colonnade, where he was holding tightly to Peter and John. Everyone stood there in awe of the wonderful thing that had happened.”             The man clun

The Preaching that was the result of the healing Acts 3:11, “11They all rushed out to Solomon’s Colonnade, where he was holding tightly to Peter and John. Everyone stood there in awe of the wonderful thing that had happened.”             The man clung tightly which was a witness in and of itself ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom & Forgiveness Are Never Free...

Contributed by Brian B on Nov 13, 2003

Melvin Newland (Brownsvill Christian church) laid the Groundwork for this one, This is what I ended up with including an order of service and song selections. preached at a veteran’s day service. I have stood on the shoulders of Giants... Thanks Melvi

FREEDOM & FORGIVENESS ARE NEVER FREE (A sermon by Reverend Melvin Newland … reworked by Brian C. Byers Freedom and forgiveness are never free, Reverend Melvin Newland in points out that there is always a price that has to be paid for both. I trust that most of you realize that Tuesday was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Annointed By A Sinful Woman Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 2:The Great Commission - ...and she stood ehind Him at His feet weeping. She wet His feet with her tears and began wiping them with her hair, kissing them and pouring perfume on them.

The Great Commission Part 2 – Jesus anointed by a sinful woman Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org : www.TruthDigest.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON Jesus has just finished the Sermon on the Mount. He and his Disciples and Apostles begin to travel from Galilee to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-8, Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Bible Church

Simple Sailors Seek Solutions Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 14, 2008

Jonah had run out of "wiggle room." He had run, slept, hid and remnained out of sight long enough. Now he stood before seasoned sailors who, in kindness and sympathy demanded an explanation from him.

JONAH 1:8 SIMPLE SAILORS SEEK SOLUTIONS I. SIMPLE-NESS: A. Superstitious. B. Sensible. C. Steady. II. SINCERITY: A. Seekers. B. Scrupulous. C. Sympathetic. III. SEASONED: A. Sagacity. B. Sensitivity. C. Saddened. The scene on the high Mediterranean Sea centuries ago was not one ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Judas' Apostatizing Fulfilled Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2017

“Peter stood up” means Peter standing up, or rising. This is a customary expression in the Scriptures when one begins to do something, “I will arise and go to my father…” (Luke 15:18; KJV). Peter, was respected as the chief apostle . . .

May 23, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: Judas' Apostatizing Fulfilled Scripture: Acts 1:15-20 Acts 1.15-20 (KJV) 15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) 16 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Between The Living And The Dead

Contributed by James May on Feb 24, 2013

Aaron stood between the living and the dead to stop the plague of death that swept through the rebellious camp of Israel. Rebellion against God's authority brings death. Jesus is our Mediator today, standing between the living and the dead as the only w

Standing Between the Living and the Dead By Rev. James May Numbers 16:48, "And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed." Rebellion is a strong word that has a powerful effect upon the heart and soul of man. Rebellion, when you break it down, appears to sound like ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:48, Numbers 16:16-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Glory And Majesty

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 14, 2013

This afternoon I want us to look at the transfiguration through the eyes of the apostle John, & behold what he beheld. So what did John see? As John stood on that mountain & saw the transfiguration of Jesus, what did he see?

May 26, 2008 Glory and Majesty Matthew 17:1-8 I want to read a passage of Scripture that I imagine is familiar to most of you. It’s where Matthew tells about the transfiguration of Jesus, & it is found in Matthew 17:1-8. "After six days Jesus took with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Preach The Cross

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 23, 2017

I WANT TO SUGGEST TO YOU TODAY THAT THERE IS ONE RELATIONSHIP THAT HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME. WE CAN HAVE FULL ASSURANCE OF THE FUTURE BASED ON THE CROSS OF CHRIST. HE DOESN’T WANT US TO LIVE IN FEAR ABOUT THE FUTURE.

WHY I PREACH THE CROSS 1 CORINTHIANS 1:17-2:5 THERE IS A STORY ABOUT A LITTLE GIRL WHO PROUDLY WORE A SHINY CROSS ON A CHAIN AROUND HER NECK. ONE DAY SHE WAS APPROACHED BY A MAN WHO SAID TO HER, “LITTLE GIRL, DON’T YOU KNOW THAT THE CROSS JESUS DIED ON WASN’T BEAUTIFUL LIKE THE ONE YOU’RE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In Secret Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 4, 2022

Standing itself is interpreted as praying, for it is said, "and Abraham rose early in the morning to where he stood, "and there is no prayer but standing." though sometimes they prayed sitting, as David did, 2 Samuel 7:18

Matthew 6:5-8 (NIV) 5 "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist