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The First Prayer In The Bible - A Prayer Of Acknowledgement And Acountability Series

Contributed by Greg Irby on Dec 6, 2024

Prayer is talking with God. Talking with God is the most important thing anyone can do before they can do anything else of importance. The Bible has many examples of prayer and exhortations. We will look at the Prayers of the Bible in this study.

Introduction: Genesis is the book of beginnings. It is the beginning of all things as we know them. We read of the beginning of light – Genesis 1:3-5 We read of the beginning of the firmament – Genesis 1:6-8 We read of the beginning of the land, seas, and plants – Genesis 1:9-13 We read of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Constraints Of Restoration-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 10, 2020

7 of 7. God blessed Noah’s family with a restoration based on relationship. Man’s restoration is to be constrained/determined thru relationships. How do relationships constrain or determine our restoration? Restoration is constrained thru relationship with...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY(Man’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Prays Part 2

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 26, 2002

Today we will look at Acts chapters 1 & 2 and uncover 6 awesome things that happen when the church prays.

When The Church Prays… In Hebrews 10:19,20 we read; “So, brother and sisters, we are completely free to enter the Most Holy place without fear because of the blood of Jesus’ death. We can enter through a new and living way that Jesus opened for us. It leads through the curtain – Christ’s body.” ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whatever Were You Thinking Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2008

God holds Christians responsible to ensure that they are prepared to worship before they approach His Table. We prepare through sharing our lives with our fellow believers.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:27 WHATEVER WERE YOU THINKING? “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord.” “Whatever was he thinking?” That is the question on the minds of many people who read of the fall of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Healthy Relationships Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 30, 2006

3rd Week of 40 Days of Community adapted from sermon provided by Purpose Driven Ministries

We were created for community. We’re wired for relationships. We’re made to go through life together with others. The Bible says this, the top verse on your outline, Romans 12:5, “Christ makes us one body and individuals who are connected to each other.” Will you circle that word ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ballistic Christianity

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007

If God ever truly begins to do things we’re not used to, the world as we know it will be turned upside down.

Ballistic Christianity Matthew 9:35-38 It must have been about twenty-two years ago that our family attended a week-long Bible conference at a Christian conference center near North Platte, Nebraska. A family in the church I pastored in Garland, Texas paid for all our expenses so we could make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing Deeper In Prayer! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2016

Growing Deeper in Prayer – Psalm 86 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON BODY: (1). When You Pray. • Come humbly (vs 1-2) • Come daily (vs 3) • Come intentionally (vs 4) (2). What to Remember. • God is forgiving (vs 5) • God answers prayer (vs 6-7) • God works miracles, (vs 8) • God alone is God (vs 10) (3). As You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Can A Person Interpret Scripture And Give Their Own Meaning?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 23, 2019

Some believe that the 66 books that make up the Bible are insufficient, so they continuously look for private prophetic words, dreams, or visions for a more meaningful personal experiential revelation from God. - A Multi-Part Message

There is a growing belief in the church today that a person can interpret and give their own meaning to Scripture because Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me” (John 10:27-28 ESV), as well as, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-28, Revelation 3:20, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 3:16, John 1:1-3, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"my Vineyard Is Not For Sale."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 23, 2022

“This message came to my heart concerning the complacency in the Church and how many people allow even the slightest problems to obscure their view of Heaven. Instead, we must see our issues through God's eyes and appreciate our walk with Him."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Kings 21:2) "Ahab said to Naboth, “Let me have your vineyard to use for a vegetable garden, since it is close to my palace. In exchange I will give you a better vineyard or, if you prefer, I will pay you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1, Colossians 1:27, John 2:1-11, Luke 19:13, Joel 2:13, Psalm 19:14, Matthew 4:8-10, 1 Kings 21:1-15, 1 Kings 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"the Tares, The Wheat & The Harvest."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 24, 2023

This message discusses the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, found in Matthew 13:24. It focuses on the coexistence of good and evil in the world. This message holds a deep spiritual meaning and provides insights into the nature of God’s kingdom, human behavior, and changing times.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 13:24-25) (24) "Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:" (25) "But while men slept, his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-25, Matthew 13:26-28, Matthew 13:29-30, Matthew 13:36-38, Matthew 13:39-40, Matthew 13:41-43, Romans 8:35-37, Romans 8:28, Romans 5:17-21, John 12:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"blessed Are The Peacemakers" Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Aug 17, 2024

The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

“Blessed are the Peacemakers” “Becoming a Peacemaker: Reflecting the Son of God” Matthew 5:1–9 ESV 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus I Am The Vine Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 3, 2021

Jesus said He is “The True Vine” and He is the one that gives life, He is also the one that enables a vine to produce fruit. Without Him we can do nothing, so it is imperative that we stay connected to the true vine to live a fulfilled and meaningful life.

Video Transition: I am video then play I am the Vine video Series: Jesus the I Am of Renewal! A Survey Of 7,000 People, Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on sermoncentral “A survey of 7,000 people, conducted by the sponsorship Research International in six countries found that the Shell Oil ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15, Jeremiah 2:21, Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unbroken Love In A Broken Heart (Hosea) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 25, 2025

To come back to the Lord and restore your relationship with Him, recognize God’s unfailing love for you, repent of your unfaithfulness to Him, and return to your faithful Lord.

American philosopher and educator, Dr. Mortimer Adler, once suddenly left a discussion group quite disgusted. He slammed the door behind him. One person, trying to relieve the tension, remarked, “Well, he's gone.” The hostess replied, “No, he isn't. That's a closet!” (Myron S. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11, Hosea 2:13-15, Hosea 3:1-5, Hosea 4:1-6, Hosea 4:12, Hosea 5:1-2, Hosea 5:15, Hosea 6:1-6, Hosea 7:14-16, Hosea 8:7, Hosea 10:2-4, Hosea 10:12, Hosea 11:8-11, Hosea 12:2, Hosea 12:14, Hosea 13:1-8, Hosea 14:1-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dealing With Dificult People Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 8, 2004

Dealing with Difficult people use scriptureFrom the time we were babies, we all have found ways in which to "get our way". Some are legitimate means of obtaining your objectives ... others are means whereby we manipulate people. These means of manipulatio

Dealing with difficult people, part 2 - Eph. 4 The outline of my study comes from a magazine article by Dr. Richard Dobbins, which was printed in Ministries Today, March/April 2003 issue. When it comes to dealing with difficult people, we must remember to "keep our own garden groomed" and not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Building God's House Series

Contributed by Mark Canfield on Mar 18, 2005

This message was used before a Ground Breaking Celebration. It uses the physical building to illustrate what the church is really building.

BUILDING GOD¡¦S HOUSE - A Ground Breaking Celebration As we begin to build this new facility - what are we really building? We’ve said it enough around here, but we are not about building structures. In fact, while we have a children’s and office building that will need to be built in the next ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church