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Spiritual Alarms.

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on Oct 17, 2011

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

Spiritual Alarms. Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. Matthew 10:16 1. The enemy is always inside. The enemy is constantly indoors. You do not have to open the door for the adversary. The enemy is within. When you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Deception

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 10, 2021

Wikipedia defines deception as “An act or statement which misleads, hides the truth, or promotes a belief, concept or idea that is not true.

Christopher James Gilbert, an American philosopher, better known by his pseudonym Criss Jami once remarked: “Just because something isn't a lie does not mean that it isn't deceptive. A liar knows that he is a liar, but one who speaks mere portions of truth in order to deceive is a craftsman ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:2, Mark 7:20-22, 2 Corinthians 11:3

Sermon On Substitution

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 27, 2023

Substitution is defined as the action of replacing someone or something with another person or thing.

Mitch Alborn, an American author, journalist and philanthropist once remarked: “You can’t substitute material things for love or for gentleness or for tenderness or for a sense of comradeship. Money is not a substitute for tenderness, and power is not a substitute for tenderness.” Romans 5:18 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 1 Peter 2:1

This Jesus Light Of Mine Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 8, 2020

What did Jesus mean when he declared "I am the light of the world?"

Back in the Old Testament, we read that the Israelites had been in Egypt for 400 years, much of that time as slaves. Finally, when the time was right, God sent Moses to lead the people out of their slavery… into freedom. And for the next 40 years, the Israelites wandered in the desert, being led ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clean House Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 7, 2014

If we want to bear fruit for the glory of God this year, i.e., lead people to Christ on a regular basis and see their lives transformed for all eternity, then we must let Christ clean out the fruitless religion and we must get on our knees and pray.

A clergyman dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a guy dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and jeans. Saint Peter says to this guy, “Who are you, so that I may know whether to admit you into the Kingdom of Heaven?” The guy replies, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Introduction To The Book Of Titus Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Aug 29, 2022

Before the Apostle Paul wrote the epistle (letter) that bears the name of his trusted companion, many things happened that would be helpful to understand the “Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How” of the book.

Titus 1:1-3 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; 2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; 3 But hath in due times manifested his ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Mad Cow Disease

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

If the mad cows get loose in the life of a dreamer, they can kill the dream.

Genesis 41:1-4 KJV And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river. [2] And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well favoured kine and fatfleshed; and they fed in a meadow. [3] And, behold, seven other kine came up after them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Ichabod” (The Glory Is Departed)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 8, 2021

If you set under the ministry of preachers you will notice that some preacher preach different styles of sermons, such as:

1. Expository preaching – this is preaching through a book of the Bible verse by verse. 2. Textual preaching - This style falls between expository and topical preaching. Textual preaching is preaching on a section of the Bible without preaching the entire book of the Bible. 3. Topical preaching – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Learn From Abraham's Test

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 22, 2015

Learn from Abraham's Test 1) God demands dedication 2) God demonstrates dedication

As I speak, the best football players from college are being tested on how fast they can run, how high they can jump, and how far they can throw. This is happening at the NFL combine, a chance for scouts to get a close look at players they think could make a difference. Can you imagine the pressure ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

"we Are Judged By The Company We Keep"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 11, 2021

A sermon about loving people into the Kingdom.

“We are Judged by the Company We Keep” Matthew 9:9-13 Imagine, if you will, inviting the most reviled, hated, person in your town or city to hang out with you. Imagine there being a person that all your friends hate—despise—wouldn’t be seen giving the time of day to… …and then imagine that YOU ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Spiritual Success

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 4, 2007

Being a spiritual success is a way of life, not just the achievement of a one-time ministry goal.

SUCCESS! ALL OF US NOT ONLY WANT TO BE SUCCESSFUL, BUT WANT TO HAVE SUCCESS IN ALL THAT WE DO. WE WANT SUCCESS NOT ONLY FOR OURSELVES, BUT WE WILL DO ANYTHING IN OUR POWER TO HELP OUR CHILDREN BE SUCCESSFUL TOO. IT IS GREAT TO FIND SUCCESS, TO WIN, THRIVE AND HAVE A PROFITABLE CAREER, BUSINESS OR ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 24, 2007

Jesus invites Himself to Zaccheus’ home just like He invites Himself into our lives. He simply wants us to respond to His invitation.

-“Guess whose coming to dinner” is a famous movie -It is #99 on the American Film Institutes top 100 films of the last 100 years -It has a star-studded cast with Sidney Poitier, Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy -It is about a young African-American doctor who meets a young Caucasian woman and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Jehoshaphat’s Prayer – Humble, God Honouring, Public And Effective Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 12, 2022

A period of trial or testing will sort out the spiritual fibre of a man. That which confronts on the outside determines what truly resides on the inside. The weakling caves in. The coward hides away in his room pretending.. The unstable person panics, BUT Jehoshaphat prayed!

JEHOSHAPHAT’S PRAYER – HUMBLE, GOD HONOURING, PUBLIC AND EFFECTIVE THE PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS KING AVAILS MUCH {{2Chronicles 20:1-4 “Now it came about after this, that the sons of Moab and the sons of Ammon, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. Then some came ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-4, 2 Chronicles 20:5-6, 2 Chronicles 20:7-9, 2 Kings 23:4-7, 2 Chronicles 6:24-25, 2 Chronicles 6:34-35, 2 Chronicles 20:10-12, 2 Chronicles 20:13, 2 Chronicles 20:14-17, 2 Chronicles 20:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "Day Of The Lord” Study In The Scriptures - New Testament Part 11 – Peter, 2thessalonians Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022

This second last Part has a lot of material from Peter and Paul in the explanation of the man of lawlessness - Antichrist and the Tribulation. It also proves that the Church must be raptured before the tribulation can begin. Hope you enjoy working through this.

THE “DAY OF THE LORD” STUDY IN THE SCRIPTURES - NEW TESTAMENT PART 11 – PETER, 2THESSALONIANS CONTINUED FROM PART 10. It was mentioned in Part 10 that it was a difficult place to have ended PART 10, but not to have done so, would have made a very long Part. We will continue from Part 10 – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:13, Luke 13:27, Luke 2:37, Luke 4:13, Acts 12:10, Acts 15:38, Acts 19:9, Acts 22:29, 2 Corinthians 12:8, 1 Timothy 6:5, 1 Timothy 4:1, 2 Timothy 2:19, Hebrews 3:12, 2 Thessalonians 2:5-8, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, 2 Peter 3:10-13, Revelation 21:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of Deacons

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 18, 2021

Deacon Ordination

ACTS 6:1-7 ; 1 TIMOTHY 3:8-13 “THE MINISTRY OF DEACONS” A) A little boy just got saved and sat on a bench next to an old man who looked upset. * The little boy said to the man, “Sir, do you need to get saved?” * The man was startled and said abruptly, “I’ll tell you, I’ve been a Deacon in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist