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How's Your Hearing?

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 14, 2010

God's Word encounters various types of heart soil as it preached and taught, and a person's response is determined by what kind of preparation has taken place.

HOW'S YOUR HEARING? MATTHEW 13:1-9 INTRODUCTION Some know firsthand what it is to have a hearing problem. Those who have one are often required to have a hearing aid. Others choose not to. Losing our hearing or even a part of it is a very serious and aggravating thing. Some have what is termed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Nudges

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 23, 2008

A devotional talk prepared for a men’s breakfast about how the Holy Spirit tries to communicate with us if we allow Him to. I also invited the men to share "Holy Nudges" that happened to them.

“Holy Nudges” (Inspired by Article written by Clark Cothern, Discipleship Mag. Mar./Apr. ’08, Issue #164, p. 57-59) An example of a “holy nudge:” At one point in my previous ministry in Santa Fe. Tx. I remember getting a repetitive urging to call on a man named Larry who was attending our church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:16-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Small Potatoes, So What? Try Again.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 19, 2016

Hear the call to the ministry of encouragement and lifting up the hands that hang down. We need no more "HEAD-SHRINKERS" in the church!

SMALL POTATOES, SO WHAT? TRY AGAIN! ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com What is a head shinker? Are you a head shrinker? Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; 13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Quality Time: Stay A Little While Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 31, 2018

Quality time involves us: Being intentional, Listening intently, Removing distractions, Choosing Great over good

Quality Time: Stay a little while Luke 10:38-42 “Time is the coin of your life. You spend it. Do not allow others to spend it for you.” - Carl Sandburg Quality time – giving someone your undivided attention. Quality time involves us: Being intentional v.39a Listening ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Strength Of Jesus

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 15, 2018

The Strength of Christ to Help, Faith, Hope

WORDS FOR LIFE - The Strength of Jesus August 19, 2018 Philippians 4:13 (p. 820) Introduction: How can we be strong in the midst of circumstances that make us feel so weak? How can we face the struggles of this life victoriously when we feel so defeated? I believe with all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Exhales

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 25, 2022

God invites the believer to be filled with His Spirit and walk in the fullness of His Spirit

God exhales Greeting- Introduction- Good Morning Church! If you would flip to Ephesians 5:15-18, we are going to look at our text in Ephesians and then we are going to use some other verses in Ephesians to help us understand the text. First let’s pray over God’s Word. Prayer Ephesians 5:15-5:18 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Nazarene

A Great Bible Secret 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

Paul Harvey is known for his unique broadcasting skills as he broadcasts the news each day.

He is known for several things in his broadcasting. • He deals with the issues of life that relate to us • He is also known for some of the unusual stories he tells Illus: One day Paul Harvey announced on his news program that some days things never go right for some people. He then went on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Bible Secret (It’s All About God, Not About Us!) 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2021

Paul Harvey is known for his unique broadcasting skills as he broadcasts the news each day.

• He deals with the issues of life that relate to us • He is also known for some of the unusual stories he tells Illus: One day Paul Harvey announced on his news program that some days things never go right for some people. He then went on to tell about a man that had many things go wrong ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

If The Oil Runs Out

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Jul 27, 2006

A message on being ready for the Lord’s return from the parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins.

If the Oil Runs Out Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: In my younger, more foolish days, there was a game that I liked to play that my wife didn’t like very much. We’d be driving down the highway, when I’d notice that the fuel gage was getting close to empty. My wife’s preference at this point, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Forget Your Reputation

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 21, 2006

One can’t, at once, promote two reputations. Promote God’s and forget yours. Or promote yours and forget God’s. We must choose.

Forget Your Reputation Philippians 2:5-8 In college, there was a group of people that were not treated kindly; they were called bible bangers, Jesus freaks and other derogatory names. My voice was among the mockers. It shouldn’t have been, but it was. I was taught better and I knew better. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Oct 4, 2011

Finding Joy in knowing God

INTRO This morning we’re going to talk about what it means to know God and be joyous in knowing the Lord. So, without any further delay, let’s open our bibles and be encouraged by God’s beautiful Word. Please turn to Philippians Chapter Three. REJOICE -- JOY IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Satisfaction Guarantee Series

Contributed by Allen James on Feb 14, 2010

A challenging message in our series through the Beatitudes which explores hungering and thirsting after righteousness and the satisfaction that God provides.

God’s Satisfaction Guarantee • Matthew 5:6 Introduction: The challenge of this Beatitude is rooted in the reality that it is possible for a Christian to be DISGUSTED and DISTRESSED by the world while VOLUNTARILY clinging to the world. Example: If you consider the life of Lot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Community:are You Ready

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 20, 2008

being prepared for Christ’ return

Intro: there are two types of people in this room, those who plan days before an event happens, and those who wait until the last minute. Here are some of those differences. When taking a test in school, there are those who prepared all month for a test, those who tried to study for it on the bus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perspective In Christ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 3, 2019

Perspective in Christ - Philippians 1 verses 1-11 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). I have you in my mind (vs 3-6): (2). I have you in my heart (vs 7-8): (3). I have you in my prayers (vs 9-11): (3a). Grow in love (vs 9). (3b). Grow in knowledge (vs 9). (3c). Grow in holiness (vs 10). (3d). Grow in fruitfulness (vs 11). SERMON BODY: Ill: • A few years ago ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Our Hope To Love Others (A Loving Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 15, 2022

How should we love others despite of an angry and vicious world around us? How can we have hope to love others just as God love them? May this exhortation give us the attitude towards loving and caring others for God.

Intro: This month is considered to be the love month of the year since we are celebrating Valentine’s Day every February and so everybody wanted to feel that love is in the air. Though for us Christian, this feeling or emotions of love should not be felt during this time only but in every day of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8-11, 1 Corinthians 16:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible