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"Good Tidings Of Great Joy!” Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 5, 2022

After the return of Christ, all those who are a part of God’s kingdom will rejoice. They will be clothed with salvation, belong to God’s redeemed and living in harmony by God’s standard. It must have been simply marvelous for Isaiah to see what God had planned for Judah and Jerusalem.

Sermon – “Good Tidings of Great Joy!” Scripture: Isa 61:1 “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released, and prisoners will be freed. 2 He has sent ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11, Luke 4:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

Building Up The Church Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 15, 2019

This is the final segment in the series "The Revitalization of the Lord's House and People. We must do more that build up the physical structure of our church, the people, who are the church, must be built up. the bible word for that is "edify."

We are not only into building up the Lord’s house in terms of physical assets, our buildings and grounds, but also in the building up of God’s people which is the church. We grow not only in terms of numbers, but in terms of spiritual depth. Last week we looked at our call: Ephesians 4:1 (NKJV) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Chambers

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 22, 2001

Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery?

OT prophets took their life in their hands to speak to the people; NT preachers also take their “life” in their hands, because hearers who are uncomfortable with the Word are uncomfortable with them! ------------------------------------------- Ezekiel 8:7-12 And he brought me to the door of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember Jesus Christ Raised From The Dead

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 17, 2006

Pentecost 21(C) - As we remember Jesus Christ was raised from the dead, then we will also remember that God’s word is not chained and how our God will remain faithful.

REMEMBER JESUS CHRIST RAISED FROM THE DEAD (Outline) October 29, 2006 - PENTECOST 21 - 2 Timothy 2:8-13 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: What is important in your life? It all depends when that question is asked to figure out what is really important in one’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Word Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

Where yoour Treasure is, your Heart is also

The Word Reformation Day John 8:31-36 † In the Name of Jesus † Does Familiarity breed contempt? Grace and peace is yours, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! Three Journeys. On any given Friday, people leave the greater Los Angeles area, in search of great treasure. They will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

What Happens When Jesus Takes Over?

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 21, 2005

What happens when Jesus takes over a community?

In this passage, we read about a great move of God that took place in the city of Capernaum. This took place at the beginning of the second year of our Lord’s ministry - what scholars commonly refer to as the “Year of Popularity.” Year one of His ministry was a “Year of Obscurity” and year three ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph, Human And God In Action

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 17, 2011

“Then Joseph, her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly” Matt. 1:19 .

Theme: Joseph, human and God in action Text: Isaiah 7:10-16; Rom. 1:1-7; Matt. 1:18-25 Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent and next Sunday is Christmas. Although we are all looking forward to the celebrations we need to spend time meditating on the birth of Christ. Before His birth God chose and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Battle Axe

Contributed by Pastor E Cavenaugh on Sep 15, 2012

Reminding God's People we are at War and we have an assignment to fulfill.

God’s Battle Axe M. Moyer>> ( GREAT WORD ) From her devotional book Today in my quiet time I found myself in Jeremiah 51:20..... "You are My battle-ax and weapon of war, for with you I will break the Nations in pieces; with you I will destroy kingdoms.... God was speaking about Cyrus...He ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Winning The Battle For Your Mind

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

One of the most important things we need to learn and teach others is how to guard, strengthen, and renew our minds, because the battle for sin always starts in the mind.

Opening illustration: A violent battle is raging around us twenty-four hours per day. In 1965, Donald Grey Barnhouse wrote a book about it called The Invisible War. It is the battle for your mind, and that battle is vicious. It is intense. It is unrelenting, and it is unfair because Satan never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel Part I - Courage To Confront Culture Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 31, 2018

Daniel believed God was in control of life and circumstances and this caused him to live his live out of his convictions.

INTRODUCTION • Daniel is a guy who believed God was in control of life and circumstances. • This caused him to live out of his convictions. • Unusual for today because we have been taught to go with the flow with what is happening. • To be “progressive,” but many of us don’t stop to question ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Words And Their Meaning

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 26, 2015

The Word of God stands forever, because the Word gives us life. Jesus’ obedience to God created the foundation upon which God can build and enter the temple called our heart.

There’s a story about an elderly couple that was walking out of church one Sunday. The wife said to the husband, “Did you see the strange hat Mrs. O’Brien was wearing?” “No, I didn’t,” replied her husband. “Bill smith badly needs a haircut, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Anglican

There Will Be Glory After This! I Will Fill My House With Glory

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 11, 2020

The Prophet Haggai to encourage Zerubbabel, Joshua and the people to “be strong and work because God is with them and promises to fill His house with Glory” There will be Glory after this!

Sermon – There Will Be Glory After This (I Will Fill My House with Glory) Scripture Lesson – Haggai 2:1-9 Introduction: Today’s lesson focuses on a remnant of Jews that were returning form the Babylonian Captivity with a new assignment from God. God himself, had moved Cyrus, king of the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, Ezra 3:10-13, Hebrews 12:25-29

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord Shall Provide

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 9, 2020

Lord is saying to the people of the earth how He will restore them; this city of Jerusalem would be an example or sample of His glory. It will become a symbol of joy. They will praise God when the people see the goodness, prosperity, peace, and security that He provides to them.

The Lord shall Provide Jeremiah 33:1-9 They shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and all the prosperity that I provide for it.’ Jeremiah 33:9 Good morning! Praise be to the Lord! Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord came to Jeremiah a second ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:6-9, Psalm 27:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Eternal King Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 2, 2016

Revelation 1 gives us a revealing of the King that lives forever.First in a series of messages looking at King Jesus through the Apocalypse.

King Jesus Reigns: Our Eternal King Revelation 1:4-8 Introduction Easter is Passed, the Resurrection is now a living history. Read: John 20:19-25. In this after-Resurrection meeting of disciples we see: The witnesses of Jesus’ work in their lives and The wonderers who just can’t ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Metanoia - The Greek Word For Repentance - Meaning And Significance Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 18, 2021

Repentance is rightly an alteration of our thought process. People can sometimes control our actions, but our thoughts are totally under our control and as our thoughts are hidden from others, we often don’t give much importance to controlling our thoughts.

Metanoia - The greek word for repentance - Meaning and significance Matthew 3:1-2,“In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (RSV) Matthew 4:17, “From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Other