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Honor Your Parents Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 2, 2009

the 5th Commandment and what it means to honor someone and how we apply that command to our parents ad various stages of our life and theirs

5 - Honor Your Parents Exodus 20:12 - "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Understanding what Honor means Honor is Personal Honor means giving Preference Honor relates to Position Honor must be Practical Honoring Your Parents ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Do When The Lights Go Out?

Contributed by Paul Green on May 1, 2024

Are you experiencing a dark time in your life? Are you unable to make sense of what is happening? There are times in every Christians life when, despite our faithfulness, we’re suddenly plunged into deep, deep darkness. And we’re left asking the question – why? What do we do when the lights go out?

Five-year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She asked again, and he persisted. Finally, she said, “It’s OK, go; Jesus will be in there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:4, Matthew 5:14, John 8:12, Isaiah 50:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Holy Spirit And What Does He Do? Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Sep 10, 2007

In introducing the gifts we need to understand and desire the giver of the gifts more than the gifts themselves. This is a sermon about who the Spirit is (God) and some of what he does in us.

ILL: Jason was a friend who was one of those people who seemed good at everything. He was artistic, outgoing, smart, a good preacher. I was glad to call him my friend, but boy, did I feel inferior! Do you ever feel like that around others? We may not all be Jason’s, but the reality is every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

“it’s Ok! Take The Veil Off"

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 13, 2014

Contemplate/glory of these days This is the day the Lord has made

Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Oct 26, 2014 “It’s OK! Take it off” 2 Cor. 3:12-18 2 Cor. 3:12……. Hope makes you look: • bold, look ridiculous to some people • Audacious and tenacious • Mom hang in there and pray for her kid while he’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hosea - God's Redeeming Love (1:1-3:5) Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

About the time that Amos (the "country prophet") was prophesying to the northern kingdom of Israel, another prophet came on to the scene a. His name was Hosea b. Whose name means "salvation" (Joshua and Jesus are derived from the same w

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Hosea - God’s Redeeming Love (1:1-3:5) INTRODUCTION 1. About the time that Amos (the "country prophet") was prophesying to the northern kingdom of Israel, another prophet came on to the scene a. His name was Hosea b. Whose name means ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Oppressors Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Warnings to those who use wealth in an oppressive manner.

Rich Oppressors James 5:1-6 Today we are going to look cautions to rich oppressors. Now you may be saying, "but I’m not rich." That’s not a reason to tune out today, because all of us can fall into the category of an oppressor. The chapter begins with a warning to the rich oppressor. The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel Series

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jun 22, 2004

This is a series of messages on Bible Characters and how we can apply their experiences to our Christian lives today.

I. INTRODUCTION a. Daniel’s Amazing Book 1. A book of adventures in faith. 2. A book that previews the future. b. Daniel’s Amazing Life 1. Taken captive from Judah to Babylon. 2. Chosen as one of four to serve Nebuchadnezzar. 3. Shown God’s plan for the future c. In this study we’ll be looking at ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Question We Should Ask Every Day

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 27, 2022

The question is the one St. Paul asked. Did my actions today proclaim the presence of Christ, and His desire that all men be saved? Or did it not?

Saturday of the 30th Week in Course 2022 “To me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” St. Paul had a blinding revelation on the road to Damascus, an encounter with the risen Lord Jesus that turned his life completely topsy-turvy and started him on a perilous road that would take him all over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26, Psalm 42:2-5, Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Alive - But Not Productive

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jan 29, 2019

This sermon examines why Jesus cursed the fig tree, and what that means for followers of Christ.

INTRODUCTION A while back, I visited an old family friend. This person had not seen me for a long time. Let me reenact our encounter (place and then slowly take off cap). The reason why my friend’s voice trailed off at the end is because my afro had taken an extended vacation. Oh mind you, my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-19, Mark 11:12-14, Luke 13:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Of Dualism!

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Jul 10, 2007

Do you give GOD the glory for the good things in life, but are tempted to rebuke the DEVIL when things get tough? Chances are, you are suffering from the ancient heresy called DUALISM!

Note: Full PPT Slides are freely available for this sermon from www.TeAtatuBaptist.com Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 11. One of the biggest questions I ask myself, and indeed – often ask other people – is this: ‘What on earth is the purpose of coming to church - why do we do it – for ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Look At Family

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 8, 2012

There’s that thread again, “in the same way.” In what way are husbands to give honor to their wives? In the same way that gives God the glory and makes His name more famous in the community. The motive matters. If our homes look like God arranged them

1 Peter 3 is just one of many Scriptures that deal with our human families and the church family in the same context. One reason why the definition of marriage in our modern environment is so important is because God uses the analogy of human marriage to explain His divine relationship with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaac And Ishmael

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

When faith fails, then flesh takes over.

ISAAC AND ISHMAEL. Galatians 4:21-31. 1. The History. The history of Ishmael and Isaac is the history of the struggle between flesh and spirit, between the carnal seed and the spiritual seed, between the world's way and God's way. In the first place, Abraham had faith. The LORD ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Help, I've Fallen & I Can't Get Up."

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Mar 15, 2002

When a Brother falls it is our responsibility to help him to get back up.

Title: “Help, I’ve Fallen & I Can’t Get Up” Maybe you remember the commercial that was on television years ago with the Elderly Woman that is Laying on the floor shouting, “Help me, I’ve fallen & I can’t get up!” There were people all over the country repeating ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary The Mother Of The Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 27, 2012

Surrender, salvation, trust, the Messiah

MARY THE MOTHER OF THE CHRIST Matt. 1: 16, 17 (P681) December 23, 2012 INTRODUCTION: 14 generations fro Abraham to David, then 14 generations from Kind David to the Jews exile in Babylon…and 14 generations from the exile to the birth of Jesus. 42 generations in all recorded in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Jig Is Up

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 10, 2009

We own our own desires, actions and their outcomes... it is God’s will that our lives be characterized by good desires that lead to good deeds that benefit ourselves, bless others and please God.

Title: The Jig Is Up Text: James 1:13-17 Thesis: We own our own desires, actions and outcomes… It is God’s will that our lives be characterized by good desires that lead us to do good deeds that benefit ourselves and others and please God. Introduction One of my favorite stories is The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational