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Book Of Judges Introduction Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

he term JUDGE doesn’t mean someone who sits in a court and decides legal issues. The Hebrew word shaphat has more of the idea of a heroic leader, ruler, saviour, or deliverer.There were fourteen judges in the book, including Deborah and Barak, who served as co-judges.

LESSON 1 Judge: The term JUDGE doesn’t mean someone who sits in a court and decides legal issues. The Hebrew word shaphat has more of the idea of a heroic leader, ruler, saviour, or deliverer. “The Hebrew word Shophetim means to put right and to rule. The English title is somewhat misleading with ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Message Of Encouragement

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2007

1- Encouragement must be spoken 2- Encouragement deals with good news 3- Encouragement ultimately leads people to God

INTRO.- ILL.- Chuck Swindoll in his book Growing Deep in the Christian Life tells about a man getting ready to make an around-the-world voyage in his homemade boat. Without exception everyone on the pier was vocally pessimistic. Everyone was telling him everything that could possibly go wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-32, 2 Timothy 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do You Know? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 1, 2004

We fall prey to the distorions of false prophets when: 1. We do not take evil seriously. 2. We do not take truth seriously. 3. We do not take doctrine seriously.

The Wichita Eagle newspaper recently ran an interesting story. There was a pond in the middle of a housing development that was kept stocked with fish. Evidently, a child had thrown a toy basketball and it rolled into the pond. One of the residents saw the ball bouncing around in a strange ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Making A Difference

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 5, 2011

We make Christ known by being present and active in the world... by makine a difference.

Title: Making a Difference Text: Matthew 5:13-20 Thesis: We make Christ known by being present and active in the world… by making a difference. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany The First Sunday of Epiphany we encountered Christ at his baptism. • The First Sunday after Epiphany ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting Life In Order Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 4, 2010

The health of family life has a significant impact upon the health of society.

“Law & Order: SPU – Putting Life in Order” Ex. 20:12; 1Tim. 5:1-16 A Sunday school teacher, in her class of 5 & 6 year olds, had just finished discussing this commandment about honoring your father and mother. She asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preach The Word Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 31, 2011

Studies in the book of Titus. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info).

SERMON OUTLINE: Background information: • The recipient: Titus • The date: a.d.63-64. • The Letter’s Purpose: vs 5 Essential information: • (1). The call to serve (vs 1a) • (2). The call to live Godly lives (vs 1b) • (3). The call to live hopeful lives (vs 2) • (4). The call to uphold the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Funeral Service Male Age 21

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 6, 2001

Funeral Service for Male, Age 21 who died tragically by his own hand.

Funeral.088 Brian Patrick Sykes, Age 21 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Saturday, June 2, 2001 Prelude: Organist Processional: Organist plays hymn “Just When I Need Him Most” On behalf of the O’Quinn and Sykes family, and from the heart and soul of the fellowship of Bayview ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:29, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Roadmap Home

Contributed by Frederick Gaddy on Mar 25, 2003

This sermon uses Psalm 19 to rejoice the truth that in God’s word we not only have a way home but a way to live

I really love the Lord! How about you? I really love the Lord! Psalm 19 helps me to remember why I love the Lord so much. Just look at it. It is as if the Psalmist wants to tell us Ain’t Nobody like the Lord and Cain’t Nobody touch God. God is awesome. God is the same God who put the sun ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Enjoy The Synergistic Blessings Of Being United In Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 31, 2005

Too often in the western world, we minimalize connections thinking that teaching principles is enough but 90% of the people who come to church do so on the basis of their friendly connections.

Enjoy the Synergistic Blessings of Being United in Spirit (Phil. 2:1,2) "Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in Spirit, intent on one purpose." (Phil. 2:2) "Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Kindness Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 23, 2004

This is the sixth sermon in the series on "The Fruit of the Spirit." The thesis is: "Disciples can make a difference in the lives of others by being kind."

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS KINDNESS—GALATIANS 5:22-26; HOSEA 2:14-23; AND LUKE 6:27-36 As soon as I began preparations for today’s message, the Lord called to my mind the lyrics of Glen Campbell’s song “Try a Little Kindness”: If you see your brother standing by the road With a heavy load from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Following Jesus To The Water

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004

The world is confused about baptism. We follow Christ to the water to be baptized like him.

FOLLOWING JESUS TO THE WATER FOCUS: THE BAPTISM OF JESUS GIVES PRINCIPLES THAT CHRISTIANS CAN FOOLOW AS THEY FOLLOW JESUS INTO THE WATER. FUNCTION: TO ENCOURAGE CHRISTIANS TO FOLLOW JESUS INTO THE WATER AS A MODEL FOR BAPTISM. INTRODUCTION In the religious world there have been many ways ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiences In Ministry

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011

A message from the heart regarding my personal life lessons through ministry

EXPERIENCES IN MINISTRY I. I have learned to appreciate those who help me in the ministry Rom 16:3-5(KJV) 3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: 4 Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Culpes Al Diablo

Contributed by Enrique Marquez on Sep 27, 2009

el cristiano tiene el poder para resistir la tentatcion

FECHA : Febrero 9, 2002 LUGAR : elFARO EXPONE : Rev. Enrique Marquez TEXTO : Santiago 1:13-15 TEMA : La culpa es tuya, no del diablo INTRODUCCIÓN: Una madre le dijo a su hijo, que no fuera a nadar al rió. Mas tarde el muchacho llega a la casa y la madre nota su pelo y el traje de baño ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sanctity Of Life Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 8, 2009

This is the fifth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in 1 Corinthians 3:16. "Do you not know that you are

Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: The Sanctity of Life Text: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17. Introduction: Life is precious. From the tiny fetus in the womb to the elderly in their final moments and everywhere in between, life is precious. From the healthy and strong to the weak and infirmed and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responding To Rejection

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

When we are ignored or face rejection, how must we respond? Most of us may show our frustrations and react in an un-Christ-like manner.

Opening illustration: The anti-God bumper stickers covering the car seized the attention of a university professor. As a former atheist, himself, the professor thought perhaps the owner wanted to make believers angry. “The anger helps the atheist to justify his atheism,” he explained. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational