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Mental Health In The Psalms: 40 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 12, 2023

We look to the Word of God for guidance as to new patterns of thoughts to adopt and allow God to transform us by renewing of our minds in the midst of dealing with mental illness.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 40 PSALM 40:1-17 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION 1 … POOR BISHOP HOOPER PSALM 40 (EVERY PSALM) youtube.com/watch?v=lmFwV00q6RQ [5:07] INTRODUCTION AND NEED FOR METAL HEALTH EMPHASIS… who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response The World ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

31. Hebron Before Jerusalem (Parts 1 & 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 5, 2025

David understood the road to the palace was long. He mastered the idea that setbacks are sometimes God's setups

Hebron Before Jerusalem November 5, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Samuel 2 God advances His kingdom through Spirit-dependent obedience, patient waiting, and merciful leadership—not through pride, ambition, or personal vendetta. Go will often take us to “Hebron before ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

True Freedom!

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

A July 4 sermon

True Freedom! Galatians 5: 1-15 Introduction: We have celebrated our Nation’s birthday, but do we truly understand Freedom? The men who signed the Declaration of Independence were essentially signing death warrant on themselves. As he signed it,, John Adams said: "Whether we live or die, sink or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Practice Hospitality

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The key to practicing hospitality is to forget yourself and to remember your guest.

Thesis: The key to practicing hospitality is to forget yourself and to remember your guest. Intro.: 1. There's an fascinating story about Abraham in Genesis 18. a. Illust. He & his family are camped near the Oaks of Mamre. 3 men visit--Abraham "falls over himself" serving them! Turns out these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9

Moving On

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2006

It’s time that we become relevant with the 21st century; therefore, we have to let go of the past!

Moving On Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 18). Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. 19). Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. I. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Search Of Jesus: It Begins

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 29, 2004

The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it.

IN SEARCH OF JESUS: IT BEGINS MATTHEW 4: 12-17 SUNDAY PM MARCH 21, 2004 INTRODUCTION: The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it. Richard L. Evans, Bits & Pieces, March 4, 1993, p. 2. In 1981, Kim Linehan held the world record in the Women’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Moving On! Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 5, 2007

Here’s an exercise. Smile for 10 seconds, and think about how great God is! Testimony: Bobbie... smiling/She has every reason not to smile her and her husband on the mission field and her husband dying, but she has learned how to pull her cheeks up, and s

Moving On Pt.2 Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 18). Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. 19). Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. I. The creator (God) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church That God Hates

Contributed by David Gresham on Dec 30, 2006

Proverbs 6:16-19 Speaks about some things that God hates, and often Satan tries to infiltrate the Church with them.

THE CHURCH THAT GOD HATES Proverbs 6:16-19 "These six things does the Lord hate. Yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doers And Dreamers

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016

There are those who think they have to do everything themselves and then there are those who realize that worshiping God is where we begin to serve.

TITLE: Doers and Dreamers TEXT: Luke 10:38-42 INTRO: Continuing with our survey of incidents that are unique to Luke's Gospel, we come to a story about two sisters with very different personalities and how they interacted with Jesus. I. MARTHA (v.38) A. Who was Martha? 1. Only one Martha in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful Who You Trust

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 27, 2016

We should only trust God and His word to direct us.

Be Careful Who You Trust September 25, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should only trust God and His word to direct us. Focus Passage: Proverbs 3:5-7 Supplemental Passage: Be still, and know that I am God! I will be praised among the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Pig's Tale

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 18, 2022

No one is beyond the power of Christ Jesus to drive out our demons.

A Pig’s Tale – Luke 8: 27 - 39 Intro: This is the longest demon possession story in the New Testament. It is considered to be a “healing” story because Jesus heals the man from his possession by many demons. This is not exactly what we expect to read in a “healing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:27-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sign Of Jonah (Matthew 12:38-42)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 6, 2025

The Pharisees kept clamoring for a sign that Jesus was the Promised Messiah. Jesus in turn saw this request as a waste of time and effort. Nothing He would do or say would ever make them believe.

Beginning in Matthew 12:38-42, we read that the Pharisees won’t leave Jesus alone. Now they wanted to see a “sign from heaven” that would provide visual evidence of His Divinity. Consider what has happened so far in the ministry of the Lord Jesus. These same religious leaders had seen the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1, Matthew 24:3, John 4:48, 1 Corinthians 1:22

Denomination: Baptist

Galatians Part 6: "Watch Your Step!"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 12, 2005

Watch your step and make sure that you are not deceived by the sinful nature. Remember to be careful not to burn yourself out doing the good for the Kingdom of God. Then we need to remember that being a new creation is what this life is all about.

Galatians Part 6 – “Watch your Step!” On the lighter side this morning: Opening Illustration: A Synagogue’s Custom A young scholar from New York was invited to become Rabbi in a small old community in Chicago. On his very first Shabbat, a hot debate erupted as to whether one should or should not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Everlasting Really Mean Forever? Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 17, 2011

To be assured of our salvation sets us free to serve the Lord free without the fear of Hell. Jesus made many wonderful promises to give the believer assurance so he could serve the Lord with gladness and freedom.

Does Everlasting Really Mean Forever? Sermon 3 in the series, "Free Grace in Focus – A Biblical Answer to Lordship Salvation" Chuck Sligh August 29, 2010 Much of the main points in this sermon come from a booklet titled “You Can Be Eternally Sure.” The booklet has been lost and the author and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28

Denomination: Baptist

A River Runs Through It Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 23, 2010

A study of chapter 47 verses 1 through 23

Ezekiel 47: 1 – 23 A River Runs Through It 1 Then he brought me back to the door of the temple; and there was water, flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east, for the front of the temple faced east; the water was flowing from under the right side of the temple, south ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel