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Expelling The Enemy Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 19, 2024

In our text today is a frightening scene that demonstrates the power of our enemy and also the power of Jesus. There are likely many questions we have for this text that are unanswerable.

The Healing Touch of Jesus Expelling the Enemy   Mark 5:1-20 Introduction In our text today is a frightening scene that demonstrates the power of our enemy and also the power of Jesus. There are likely many questions we have for this text that are unanswerable. This has been a long night ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptation Truths

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

A look at the subject of temptation from James 1 and various other Bible texts

"Temtpation Truths" Temptation comes to the child of God in many ways, but James tells us that "Every man is tempted when he is drawn away of his own lusts and enticed" (James 1:14) teaching us that the source of temptation is the lust within man, not necessarily the devil as most of us would ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus, Puissant Pour Sauver

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 19, 2003

It is possible to see this large text from the point of view of the sinner who "is saved at the end". It is certainly a broad topic. This text and the context speaks to us about Jesus and his great power to save. Thus let us follow the text, and reflect t

JESUS, PUISSANT POUR SAUVER Lecture : Héb 7/25 « C’est aussi pour cela qu’il peut sauver parfaitement ceux qui s’approchent de Dieu par lui, étant toujours vivant pour intercéder en leur faveur. » INTRODUCTION : 1. C’est possible de voir ce grand texte du point de vue du pécheur qui « est sauvé à ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New You For The New Year

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 5, 2014

A sermon designed to challenge folks to choose Jesus if they want a changed life.

"A New You for the New Year" 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. INTRODUCTION: What do you think of when a new year comes around? Is it weight loss or a new hairdo or a new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

"The Greatest Of These"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Mar 3, 2003

An exposition, with full text outline, of I Corinthians 13.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com I Cor. 13 March 2, 2003 The Message Outline: I. The Primacy of Love (vv. 1-3). A. Without love we are nothing. B. Without love we accomplish nothing. II. The Particulars of Love (vv. 4-7). A. What love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The First 911

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 9, 2002

The bible is a book filled with numerical significance, as validated by this text.

The September 11, experience was an awakening experience for entire U.S. and its allies. Although it surprised a relax world, it did not catch our God by surprise. In an attempt to search the bible for illumination relative to its numerical relevance, I turned to Genesis chapter 11:1-9 and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Meeting God Is Possible Without Going To Tibet

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 15, 2001

Making sense of this text in light of today’s spirituality.

HOW MEETING GOD IS POSSIBLE WITHOUT GOING TO TIBET by Andrew Chan, PBC August 22, 2001. Ex. 25:1-9 (NLT) The LORD said to Moses, 2 “Tell the people of Israel that everyone who wants to may bring me an offering. 3 Here is a list of items you may accept on my behalf: gold, silver, and bronze; 4 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Characteristics Of The Gospel

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon looks at four charateristics of the Gospel as found in the text.

I. Introduction a. Paul knew the Gospel’s characteristics. II. The Gospel is Powerful a. Ill. Man has the ability to make living men die, God has the ability to make dead men Live b. God picked an awkward way to demonstrate his power. Through his son. c. The Power of the Gospel unto ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Worship God Desires

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon illustrates the proper attitude in worship as found in the text.

I. Introduction a. John 4:23 – “True Worshipers will worship in Spirit and in Truth.” Both Emotion and Knowledge. b. We have turned our worship service into a performance. Those in the congregation are the audience and the preacher and music director are the performers. i. That is not the way ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Worship That Changes Lives

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon illustrates three charateristics of worship as found in the text.

I. Introduction II. True Worship Should Not Be Hindered By Anything (22-25) a. Paul and Silas were had just been beaten and still they were praising God. b. What excuses do we use? c. They were praising God at Midnight. III. True Worship Gives Testimony (26-29) a. They did not try to leave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Feeding Five Thousand And Then Some

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 25, 2006

Our text reveals the difference of thinking in the disciples and the Lord.

INTRO.- When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. Crowds of people followed Jesus. That’s not surprising, considering what He did and how He ministered to the people. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 5, 2007

Outline of the text showing the sacredness of the Lord’s Supper

The Lord’s Supper I Corinthians 11:23-30 * The most important fact involved in the table of the Lord is, the Lord of the table, it is His table, He sanctified it and suffered for it. * The bread and wine are memorials not sacraments.. A sacrament is performed to obtain grace.... When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

Water 2 Wine

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 24, 2012

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Water2Wine John 2:1-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/water2wine.html vv. 1-2 A wedding is one of the most joyous occasions of the human experience. I’ve performed scores of weddings...including for many of you sitting here today! When I asked Kimberly’s dad for her hand in marriage he ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The New Birth

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 3, 2013

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The New Birth John 3:1-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewBirth.html There are a number of different kingdoms. The lower kingdom is what we would call the mineral. That is, the minerals, the rocks, and things that are placed in the earth. That’s the lowest stratum, that’s the lowest ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Trinity Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Dec 31, 2007

One of the fundamental doctrines of Christianity in a rather obscure text.

INTRODUCTION Out text is Song of Solomon 1:11 "We will make thee borders of gold with studs of silver." 1. THE TRINITY "We..." The doctrine of a triune God is clearly set forth in the New Testament but it is also found in the Old. Genesis 1:26 "God said, Let us make man in our image, after our ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:11