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Four Adventures In Ephesus Series

Contributed by William Jones on Oct 21, 2023

Today, we explore the this section of Acts 19, where God’s Word and His miracles emerge as forces of transformation that confronts entrenched beliefs and challenges the status quo for the people of Ephesus.

Title: "Four Adventures in Ephesus" Scripture: Acts 19:1-41 Good morning, church. We find ourselves joining Paul as he starts out his 3rd missionary journey. Today we get to dive deep into the heart of Ephesus—a city pulsing with life, bustling trade, and a vibrant mix of cultural ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-41, Romans 10:13, Hebrews 2:3-4, Romans 12:2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

David Wants To Build God's House, God Build's David's "House.” Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 7, 2008

How do you respond when your will is not God’s will?

2 Samuel 7 David wants to build God’s house, God build’s David’s “house.” “If you want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans” David’s good desire to build a temple We come to the point of David’s story where Saul and most of His family are dead; David was anointed as king of Judah first, then, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: *other

Shape Up Or . . .

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 19, 2011

Amos sends Israel a clear message from God: you are not meeting my standards, and I am about to cut you off.

Good morning. I am special correspondent Shinon Byorus for the Mesopotamian News Network, coming to you live from Bethel in Israel, where controversy has been stirring for months around the inflammatory rhetoric from the prophet Amos, who appeared some time ago from Judea with a very harsh message ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seeing God

Contributed by David Ward on Jun 24, 2020

What happens when we see God for who He really is?

INTRODUCTION There is a splendid moment in the 1993 movie Jurassic Park, when world-class paleontologist Allen Grant, who has devoted his life to the study of dinosaurs, suddenly comes face-to-face with real, live prehistoric creatures. He falls to the ground, dumbstruck. The reason is obvious. It ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let’s Kill The Messenger

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 3, 2023

Amos is not well received when he visits Israel and holds a mirror up to their behavior.

REPORTER Good morning. I am special correspondent Shinon Byorus for the Mesopotamian News Network, coming to you live from Bethel in Israel. Controversy has been stirring here for months around the inflammatory rhetoric from the prophet Amos, who appeared some time ago from Judea with a very harsh ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 25:13-16, Amos 5:7-12, Amos 6:1-6, Amos 5:21-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Thing

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 26, 2004

We must learn to stay focused on what is impotant. This lesson from the Bible considers ONE THING!

ONE THING I DO! by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr., kyfingers@aol.com Three letters changed my live --- I DO! Believe what you doubt and doubt what you believe! Today in extreme hurry, rush, so busy, so much to do. ...We must concentrate on ONE THING Phil. 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Establishing Priorities

Contributed by Shane Brown on Apr 11, 2010

A teaching about putting God and His kingdom first in our lives.

Every Christian has to ask theirselves this question, "What is my top priority?". If our answer is anything other than God, then our priorities are wrong. God should always be the number one priority in our lives. We as Christians have been bought with the precious blood of Jesus Christ. There is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Charismatic

The Transfiguration Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 30, 2013

Watching with Jesus in prayer, deliverance by the Cross, listening to His voice, our service of Him.

THE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS. Luke 9:27-51. 1. THE TRANSFIGURATION. In the midst of His busy Ministry, Jesus sought opportunity to draw apart for prayer and fellowship with His heavenly Father. This is an example for all of us to follow, no matter how busy we are. In fact, the busier we are, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:27-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expect The Unexpected

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Oct 25, 2004

God is not limited by anything other than the faith of the believer......

Expect the Unexpected Acts 3: 1-12 1 Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service. 2 As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the one called the Beautiful Gate, so he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Men Seek For Thee

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 20, 2002

A short message on our need for Christ designed to follow the cantata, “Hark! The Angels Sing” by Dennis & Nan Allen (Brentwood Music).

December 22, 2002 37they found Him, and said* to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” Mark 1.37b (NASB) A message to follow the cantata, “Hark! The Angels Sing”(1) Once again we heard the Gospel story. We have seen and heard it presented how…  the angels delivered their carol, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:37

Denomination: United Methodist

The House On The Rock Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 30, 2002

Message 1 of 10: Early in Jesus’ ministry he spoke to a great crowd of interested listeners in what is referred to as the “Sermon on the Mount”. His words are as powerful today as they were then. It was during this message that Jesus gave a brief illus

The House on the Rock Jesus was different. He was the same as everyone else. He played with the other children. He learned how to make boats and hew beams with his carpenter father. He studied the torah at they synagogue with the other boys every week and he worshipped there on the Sabbath ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does The Bible Say About Growing Good Seeds? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2024

Is the seed still in the barn or have we taken it out for planting?

Have we been obedient? This is Haggai's subsequent message, given during the Feast of Tabernacles, around the month of October, 520 B.C. The more seasoned individuals, the elders, could recollect the unbelievable magnificence of Solomon's Temple, which had been annihilated 66 years sooner. ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23, Psalm 126:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hope That Comes From Body Building Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 17, 2017

This is the 35th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#35] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM BODY BUILDING 1 Corinthians 3:16 Introduction: As you can tell, there are some lighting renovations happening in the Sanctuary. We have to renovate and repair our building or else it will eventually not function properly. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Day The King Cried

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

Jesus weeps over Jerusalem and the 2 million Jewish people who were gathered there that day. They didn’t get it! They didn’t understand who God was! They didn’t know His plan. They did not recognize that God Himself was among them, offering them peace.

The Day the King Cried Intro: Four days before Passover, the people of Israel were required to present their lambs to the priest for inspection. This was known as Inspection Day. The law of Moses prohibited Israelites from bringing a lamb from very far away, because an unblemished lamb was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Call To Action

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 18, 2008

Our church should be the most vital rescue team anywhere!

What would you do if you seen an apartment building, full of people, burning from the ground & going up to consume all 10 stories? LOOK! Men, women, children, young, old, & handicap... Some would start hollering to get help Some would attempt a rescue Others would see to it that the needs of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational