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One Wish

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Mar 15, 2007

If you had one wish, what would you wish for?Eternal life with and through Jesus?

In fiction a wish is a supernatural demand placed on the recipient’s unlimited request. When it is the center of a tale, the wish is usually a template for a morality tale, "be careful what you wish for" writ large; it can also be a small part of a tale, in which case it is often used as a plot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-10

Denomination: *other

"Sentence With No Appeal" Pt 1 By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 13, 2004

Satan has persuaded mankind for centuries that there is no future punishment, no final accounting before God. That lie can now be fully exposed. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction Satan has persuaded mankind for centuries that there will be no final accounting before God. i.e. There will be no future punishment for anyone. Today we have an answer for this, "It’s a lie and don’t believe it!" He would have everyone to believe and it’s to his advantage, that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11

Denomination: Baptist

Religion Vs. Relationship

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 29, 2001

This message compares the lifelessness of religion to the power of being in a relationship with God.

Scripture: Luke 11:37-12 Title: “Religion vs. Relationship” Introduction: It has been said, “The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim God with their mouths and deny Him with their lifestyles is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable.” (Christianity Today, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Religion Vs. Relationship

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002

Religion has been replacing a solid relationship with God ever since Satan has been in business and too many Christians are not aware of it.

Scripture: Luke 11:37-12 Title: “Religion vs. Relationship” Introduction: It has been said, “The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim God with their mouths and deny Him with their lifestyles is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable.” (Christianity Today, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The First Sin Affects My Life Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Apr 6, 2001

This message describes how we are still reaping the consequences of the first sin.

We are currently studying the early chapters of Genesis which tells us how it all began. These chapters describe the first week, the first home, the first people, the first lie, and the first sin. Bible students refer to the first sin as "The Fall of Man." And the Fall of Man has six scenes: a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Sunflower Challenge

Contributed by Craig Smee on Feb 19, 2007

Do we follow God as a religion or are we in relationship?

SUNFLOWER INTRO The Sunflower is probably the most amazing flowers God created. They literally follow the sun. No I don’t know about you, but one the most amazing things I have seen is a field of sunflowers. Watching one follow the sun through is cute. Watching hundreds in absolute unison follow ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:33

Denomination: Christian Church

Sunflower Focus

Contributed by Craig Smee on Mar 27, 2007

A close look at the difference between a relationship with God and religion.

SUNFLOWER INTRO The Sunflower is probably the most amazing flowers God created. They literally follow the sun. No I don’t know about you, but one the most amazing things I have seen is a field of sunflowers. Watching one follow the sun through is cute. Watching hundreds in absolute unison follow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:5

Denomination: Christian Church

The Diary Of A Whimpy Co-Leader

Contributed by Brian Stephens on Mar 26, 2013

Aaron was Moses sidekick, yet was not always focusing on God.

The Diary of a Whimpy Co- Leader July 20, 2011 First thoughts when I read this story...... leaders play vital roles in all walks of life…. Aaron is Moses brother & Moses Mouthpiece (effective communicator) Exodus 32:1-28- 1 When the people saw how long it was taking Moses to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-28

Denomination: Nazarene

When A Day Goes From Bad To Worse Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 5, 2001

A study of one 24 hour period in the life of Moses how things go from bad to worse.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 6 “When A Bad Day Only Gets Worse” Exodus 5 - 6 Have you ever had a truly bad day? Have you ever had a day that went from bad to worse? I want to read you a children’s story entitled ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Worm And The Butterfly

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

The change that takes place in a Christian’s heart should be able to be compared to the change that happens when a worm becomes a butterfly.

So much can be drawn, by analogy, from the butterfly. A. Who here has never been drawn to the beauty and grace and freedom of the butterfly? 1. Granted, they have their mortal enemies, but if the butterfly could think and reason...what butterfly would want to give up all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Questioning God

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 10, 2003

There are times we are tempted to accuse God of negligence in the way he runs our lives. But God reminds us that we can trust him.

JOB 38:1-11 QUESTIONING GOD I was talking to a friend of mine the other day, who is also a pastor, and he was describing to me one of his members. “This member is a modern-day Job,” he told me. Why do you think he described one of his members as a “modern-day Job”? I’m sure it’s because of all ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Sold Into Slavery (Genesis 37)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 18, 2024

What must it have been like for Joseph, sold into slavery by his own brothers? Do we trust God that He has a plan for those who love Him? Let's look at Genesis 37.

What was it like for Joseph being sold by his brothers into Egyptian slavery? How do we handle terrible loss? Do we have the faith to wait on God, who has wonderful plans, for those who love Him? Let’s look at Genesis 37. Does Joseph get along with his older brothers? Have we ever experienced ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It All Mean? Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Apr 20, 2011

A meditation for Good Friday reflecting on the meaning of Christ's death as a sign of God's great love for all.

Could you show God's love to those whom you have rejected? What about sharing God's love with those who have rejected you? The thought seems terribly difficult, doesn't it? It's hard to wrap our heads around the idea that we could be loving to someone who is terrible to us. Yet, that is what Jesus ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Time Of Jacob's Trouble Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 29, 2009

This sermon is Christ explanation in Matthew to the disciples on the his return to them before the tribulation.

A Biblical View of the End Times THE TIME OF JACOB’S TROUBLE Matthew 24:1-31 Intro: Today, we continue our study of what the Bible has to say about the end of time, and the events that will take place as God completes His great plan. Thus far, we have considered the Rapture of the church and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Drop And Listen

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 14, 2008

In this life we will have trouble. When trouble Come we need to stop what we are doing, drop to our knees and listen for direction from God. We can be confident that he will talk to us and guide us.

Stop drop and Listen John 10:22-30 (NIV) 22 Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was in the temple area walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. 24 The Jews gathered around him, saying, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly." ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Nazarene