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The God Of Another Chance.

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 26, 2020

Knowing how to trust that God will give you another chance.

I wonder is there any person here who has been in a situation in which you really wanted something to work out for you but it didn’t. Or have you ever felt like if I just had another chance, I know I could make this thing work. When I look back over my life, at some of the situations that I have ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Guided By Eternal Truth: A Transformed Journey Psalm 121:7-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 29, 2023

In a world filled with uncertainties, Psalm 121:7-8 offers solace and a profound understanding of the transformative power of eternal truth in our lives.

"Guided by Eternal Truth: A Transformed Journey" Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey through the transformative words of Psalm 121:7-8. In a world filled with uncertainties, these verses offer solace and a profound understanding of the transformative power of eternal truth in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:7-8, Proverbs 2:8, Psalm 121:8, Deuteronomy 31:8, Lamentations 3:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Humility Over Pride: A Lesson From The Pharisee And The Tax Collector SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A reflection on pride and humility based on the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

I love Bible stories, and I believe many of us who grew up in the faith find them to be a beautiful source of teachings that still resonate with us today. Stories like David and Goliath, Elijah, Joseph, Moses leading the Israelites in the desert, and Noah's ark have been a constant companion in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Topics: Humility, Pride

Conceal Vs. Confess PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

The importance of acknowledging and confessing our sins rather than concealing them and the transformative power of God's forgiveness.

Good morning, beloved! Today, we're going to dive deep into a topic that touches all of us - sin. We often think that we can hide our sins, keep them concealed from others, and maybe even from God. But, as St. Augustine once said, "The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-13, James 1:22-24

Topics: Don't Hide Sin

The Few The Proud The Chosen Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on May 20, 2007

Living for God and not your circumstances! Living a life holiness in the midst of unimaginable persecution. If this is the message to these Christians who are under unimaginable persecution, then what is the message for us living in a free society; and

The Few the Proud the Chosen (1 Peter 2:4-10) (Read key Center, Verse 2:9) Christ the Living Stone is Holy! 4 As you come to him, the living Stone--rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Holiness

Responding To Our National Tragedy

Contributed by Joel Curry on Sep 13, 2001

The Beatitudes give us a guide for how the Christian should respond to the terrible terrorist attacks on our country.

Introduction Incomprehensible. Unthinkable. Unspeakable. Unbelievably evil. However we describe it, the coordinated terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania that killed perhaps thousands of blameless and unsuspecting people continue to shock our senses. The tragedy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beatitudes

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jan 21, 2013

This message is about the challenge that Jesus gave to the multitude, saying the koingdom of heaven is at hand.

The Beatitudes Matthew 5: 1/11 Before Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount, Isaiah the prophet proclaims, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.” He was speaking concerning the ministry of John the Baptist who was baptizer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: *other

Be Strong - Be

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 5, 2008

BE STRONG. In today’s economic and climatologically erratic conditions & worldwide unrest, we must be firm in our hope, and strong in the Grace of the LORD. Paul encouraged Timothy to Be Strong. This is to encourage every believer to build their faith

10.05.2008.Sermon.Be Strong By William Akehurst, HSWC BE STRONG. In today’s economic and climatologically erratic conditions and worldwide unrest, we must be firm in our hope, and strong in the LORD. Paul encouraged Timothy to Be Strong. This is to encourage every believer to build their faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Favoritism Forbidden PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023

Showing favoritism goes against God's command to love our neighbors as ourselves, and we should strive to treat everyone equally, as God does.

Good morning, church family! Today we are diving headfirst into the book of James. We're going to discuss a topic that we all wrestle with from time to time. That's right, we're talking about favoritism, and how it goes against the Golden Rule and God's judgement. It's a tough subject, but as Billy ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Topics: Treat Others, Golden Rule

A Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 6, 2021

Do we have as much loyalty to Jesus Christ as we do our favorite sports team?

Faith That Works Walk in Wisdom / James 2:1–10; James 2:11–13; James 2:14–17   • Loyalty to your team. • Go to games, wear their jersey, paint your house in team colors, talk about it, schedule your wedding around games (true story). • Won’t wear the rival’s colors, etc. (A certain FSU fan ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18, Romans 2:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Blind Men Sitting By The Way Side

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Apr 7, 2004

Mark 10:46-11:1 46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he beg

Mark 10:46-11:1 46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Coming Soon

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 8, 2003

Saddess in the followers of Jesus but promise he was coming back

JESUS’ SECOND COMING ACTS l:ll It was a sad day for the followers of Jesus the day He was killed. It must have seemed their hopes just crumbled around them. Still there was yet another sad day. But this one was when Jesus come crashing from that grave and walked again upon earth. Sad for Satan and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 6 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010

8 REASONS IT IS WRONG TO SHOW FAVORITISM AS A BELIEVER OR IN THE CHURCH

WHAT’S WRONG WITH FAVORITISM? James 2:1-13 8 REASONS IT IS WRONG TO SHOW FAVORITISM AS A BELIEVER OR IN THE CHURCH Favoritism is not consistent with the teaching of Christ. We need to understand that James is dealing with family business We need to understand that James is dealing with ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What The Blind Man Saw

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 22, 2021

The blind man saw things that many of us don't or fail to see the truth of who Jesus is, the truth about oneself, and He saw hope.

What the blind man saw: Mark 10:46-52 1. Jesus and his disciples were passing through Jericho, Jericho to Jerusalem 15 mile journey. • Jerusalem is where the cross awaited. • Jesus had warned his disciples three times that he was going to Jerusalem to die, but each time they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel According To Jonah

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 21, 2002

Jonah was angry because God did not destroy Ninevah. In his protesting prayer, Jonah declared some wonderful truths about the goodness and compassion of God.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JONAH "And Jonah prayed to the Lord and said, ’Please Lord, was not this what I said while I was still in my own country? Therefore, in order to forestall this I fled to Tarshish, for I knew that Thou art a gracious and merciful God, slow to anger and abundant in ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:2

Denomination: Baptist