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Muzzle The Dog And Pluck The Chicken

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 6, 2021

Do not insult the Holy Spirit by attributing to Him manifestations that do not match His character or mission.

Isaiah 8:19  And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?  20  To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:19, 1 Corinthians 14:23, 1 Corinthians 14:32-33, Acts 4:31

Denomination: Baptist

In The Spotlight Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 16, 2021

Many Christians across denominations start Lent today, practice the disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Jesus says do them outside the spotlight

Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:1-6,16-18 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jerusalem- Not If But When Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 13, 2024

This is the 46th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#46] JERUSALEM- NOT IF BUT WHEN Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 (NIV) 37 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Disobedience Will Not Be Tolerated

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 15, 2024

No matter what you do, if there is recklessness, disorderliness and disobedience in your work and life - your life would be torn to pieces! Be warned!

No fat Leviticus 3:17“It is a perpetual statute throughout your generations in all your dwellings: you shall not eat any fat or any blood.'" Disobedience births disaster and death! It is of utmost importance that I write this devotion today, not just for the Christian community but for ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

People Of Jesus-Exalting Worship #2 Series

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Aug 10, 2024

Understanding the importance of being people of Jesus-exalting worship.

People of Jesus-Exalting Worship Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at His footstool — He is holy. ~ Psalm 99:5 Worship is the strategy by which we interrupt our preoccupation with ourselves and attend to the presence of God. ~Eugene Peterson THE 'HEART' OF THE MATTER OF WORSHIP 1. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:5

Denomination: Foursquare

Topic: The Search For A Perfect Ruler

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jun 6, 2022

Israel has been longing for that kind of a Ruler – a King; a perfect one. Since the formation of the nation Israel, there were no kings:

Topic: The Search for a Perfect Ruler Text: Gen_35:10 And God said unto him, Thy name is Jacob: thy name shall not be called any more Jacob, but Israel shall be thy name: and he called his name Israel. Gen 35:11 And God said unto him, I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:10-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Building On The Rock Or On The Sand

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 10, 2022

The first step in building a building, is to test the soil to see if the ground will support the weight.

Jesus concludes his sermon on the mount with a spiritual soil sample. You and I are slowly fashioning a character that will never die. We are building a life that will last forever. If we build our life on Jesus’ teaching, our life will stand the tests of time and eternity. If we build it on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29, Luke 6:47-49

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning God’s Voice Among Other Voices

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women besides Pharaoh’s daughter—Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians and Hittites.

King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women besides Pharaoh’s daughter—Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians and Hittites. They were from nations about which the Lord had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, because they will surely turn your hearts after their gods.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:11

Complete But Maybe Not Flawless? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 14, 2024

Ordinarily we think of anything “perfect” as being totally flawless.

First Sunday of Lent 2024 When we begin a project, it’s always helpful, even critical, to look forward to the end, to the moment when the project is complete. In the Latin, the word we want is perfectus. Ordinarily we think of anything “perfect” as being totally flawless. That is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-15, Psalm 25:4-9, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

Slaves & Missionaries (Colossians 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 25, 2024

How should we treat employees? How should we pray for missionaries? Let's find out in Colossians 4.

How should we treat employees? How should we pray for missionaries? How should we act towards unbelievers? Let’s find out in Colossians 4. In Roman society half the people were slaves, sometimes as prisoners doing hard labor, sometimes unjustly enslaved. How should brand new Christians treat their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Treasures In Heaven: The Transformed Heart Matthew 6:19-21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 1, 2024

We delve into the timeless words of our Lord Jesus Christ recorded in Matthew 6:19-21, where He teaches us about the true treasures that shape our hearts and lives. Let us open our hearts to receive this transformative truth.

Treasures in Heaven: The Transformed Heart Matthew 6:19-21 Introduction: Today, we delve into the timeless words of our Lord Jesus Christ recorded in Matthew 6:19-21, where He teaches us about the true treasures that shape our hearts and lives. Let us open our hearts to receive this transformative ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Things Change Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 20, 2023

The dawn of something new

After Haman was hanged, King Xerxes gave his house to Queen Esther and after finding out that she and Mordecai are related, gave his signet ring to him. Before Haman was executed, he was stripped of the ring. Mordecai was appointed over Haman's house. Esther 8:1-2 A lot of people forget that ...read more

A Christians Checkbook- Submission Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 13, 2024

This is the 182nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 19th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#182] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- SUBMISSION Ephesians 5:22-24 Introduction: There are some subjects that preachers really enjoy preaching about, and then there are other subjects that are not so popular. Today is 1 of those not so popular subjects- Submission. I do want to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

David's Lambs Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 28th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#28] DAVID’S LAMBS 2 Samuel 12:1-7 Introduction: 2 Samuel 12:1-7 The words of Nathan the Prophet struck David to the heart. His penitential prayer is recorded in Psalm 51. As a result of his confession of his sin and his plea for mercy, God lifted that portion ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Endurance (Esther 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 15, 2025

Do we endure trials trusting God?

When things seem to be at their worst, do we still trust God? Do we wait for God’s timing and ask for wisdom while we wait? Let’s look at Esther 5. Did Esther finally gather the courage to take her request before the king? Now on the third day, Esther put on her royal clothing and stood in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist