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Psalm 1 "Two Paths, Two Destinations"

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

Psalm 1 tells the tale of two lives being lived in stark contrast of one another. It is the tale of life of the "God-Centered" or the Godly Life and the life of the "Self-Centered" or the Ungodly Life.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: [Music Video - Two sets of Jones’] Transition: We live in a world that is filled with contrasts . . . Rich and Poor; Big and Little; Good and Bad; Black and White; Day and Night; Light and Darkness. Just as this music presentation sets before us two paths, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Just Deserts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 8, 2012

Jewish people refer to themselves as "desert people" for their wanderings in the wilderness and their instruction there by the hand of God. We all have desert experiences which teach us the sweetness of God in trying times.

1. Story of the water pump in the desert There’s a legend about a man who was lost in the desert, dying of thirst. As he wandered in that terribly hot desert, he stumbled upon a dilapidated shack. There wasn’t much to it, but, at least, it would provide a little bit of shade and respite ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fresh Start (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 14, 2019

Last week I talked about how we may need a fresh start. But it's not so easy. We may have a hard time making the changes that are necessary for a fresh start. But sometimes, we may not need a total fresh start, we may just need a restart.

A FRESH START (part two) Last week I talked about how we may need a fresh start for various reasons-relationship problems, job loss, trouble with the law, etc. So, we change locations, find a new job, start getting connected with new people, etc. Obviously the best fresh start we can make is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:25, John 7:37-38, 2 Peter 1:3-13, Proverbs 11:25, Philemon 1:7, Philemon 1:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glow 7– Rock And Role Ministry Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 10, 2019

Why do people get upset over the mention of the name Jesus or Christian? The reason is found in our text today. Peter explains that for some people Jesus is a stepping stone and to others He is a stumbling stone.

GLOW – Rock and Role Ministry 1 Peter 2:4-14 If you’ve ever flown on an airplane, you’re familiar w/ the mandatory announcements – sometimes you’ll hear some funny comments – like these actual comments: • Welcome aboard Southwest flight 245. To operate your seat belt, insert the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-14, Matthew 16:17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Man Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 11, 2023

Psalm 1:1-6 shows us the path of blessing and fulfillment in life.

Introduction We are continuing in our short series of sermons that I am calling “Jesus in the Psalms.” We are looking at a few different psalms in the Psalter because they are particularly clear in pointing to the person and/or work of Jesus. Last week I mentioned that there are 150 psalms in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Paul Aimed For Transformation More Than Just Information In His Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What is your response to the Potter today? Are you yielding all of your rights to Him so He can transform you according to His perfect plan, process and power?

Quote: Transformation is rooted in the Greek word, metamorphisis. A complete change from one form to another form happens when when a caterpillar turns in to a beautiful butterfly. That is what God wants us to experience as we speak the truth in love out of obedience and grow up in all aspects into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Smooth Stones That Hit The Mark Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 21, 2003

Whatever your giant, picking up these "stones" will help you kill it!

FIVE SMOOTH STONES THAT HIT THE MARK I Samuel 17:32-51 Whatever the giant picking up these five “stones” will you help you kill it! 1 Samuel 17:32-37 David said to Saul, "Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him." Saul replied, "You are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-51

Denomination: Church Of God

Antithesis

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 7, 2003

This is about the "pause that refreshes"--the importance of taking time alone with God.

Antithesis Just suppose in our hurried state of mind, we took the time to re-interpret Psalm 23 in order to make it fit our twenty first century lifestyle. It might come out something like this... The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Can The Lord Help Us When Our Actions Speak So Loudly People Are Not Hearing What We Want To Communicate?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Can the Lord Help Us When Our Actions Speak So Loudly People Are Not Hearing What We Want To Communicate? I Cor. 13:1-3

Many people are searching for the solution to the problem of interpersonal communications. It may be safe to say that the single biggest problem of communications is rooted in the reality that some people’s actions speak so loudly others cannot hear what they are saying. Quote: I know you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Lower The Flag!

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 16, 2008

A flag can tell us a lot about a nation or it’s people. A flag becomes a symbol of that body. It can become so revered, that it can cause men and women fight to their death for it’s cause. And a flag is usually on a pole at a high or prominent place to

In the scripture that we have read, there is a reference to setting up the standard. Scholars tell us that the word used here can mean a rallying point, a signal, a banner or a flag. And to set up the standard simply means to raise the flag. A flag can tell us a lot about a nation or it’s ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:2

Denomination: United Methodist

Drifting Along

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Oct 28, 2002

complacency leads to destruction

Drifting Along (Philipians3:12-21)) Intro: The two trappers In the mid 1800’s their were two trappers that had been trapping muskrat and beaver all summer and fall. They had been working their traps in the Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee. With their packs full of furs and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Butterfly Effect

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on May 16, 2005

The transformation from the old to the new

1. WE, LIKE THE CATERPILLAR BEGAN AS SOMETHING LESS THAN DESIRABLE • II Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” • The caterpillar begins it’s life as something other than what it will end as • What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan (Children's Talk)

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 10, 2004

The impications of the Parable of the Good Samaritan

HANG OUT A DEAD FISH The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: In our reading this morning Jesus asked what he thought he had to do to get eternal life. The lawyer answered by quoting what we call the Two Greatest Commandments Question: Can anyone tell me what a commandment ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

Take Action Today!

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 9, 2011

In Mark 9 Jesus’ disciples could not cast a demon out of a young boy. What was Jesus explanation as to why? Pray!

Take Action Today! When I read the Bible- like to personalize the Bible. What does God want me to take away from- verses. Often when I read- underline/circle action words. How do those words affect my life? Is there action I need to take in response? This morning-share-verses I read recently-Mk ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:19

Denomination: Charismatic

God Works Behind Ordinary Events To Fulfill His Purposes Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 26, 2014

The Incarnation Tells Us: God Works Behind Ordinary Events to fulfill his Purposes

The Incarnation Tells Us: God Works Behind Ordinary Events to fulfill his Purposes Luke 2:1-7 We are in the second week of a four week series on the “What the incarnation tells us.” Last week we saw that the incarnation tells us that God is on a mission: God is radically committed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational