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The Reluctant Missionary: Jonah Preaches To Nineveh

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 16, 2021

God's will will be done whether we are willing or not.

The Reluctant Missionary: Jonah Preaches to Nineveh Jonah 3:1-10 The story of Jonah and the whale is a favorite story at Vacation Bible School. Children are drawn with the fascination of the idea of being swallowed alive. It also addresses the natural fear children have of the unknown. A story ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 4:1-11, Jonah 2:1-10, Jonah 1:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Growing Faith

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 24, 2021

Looks at how a person's faith grows. Expanded outline. Next in sermon series through John

John 4 (4) A growing faith - John 4:46-54 I will never forget one of the worst phone calls I have ever gotten. I was a pastor in Mississippi. Gladys and I had just taken a group of our youth to youth camp in east Tennessee, where her brother was serving as the camp missionary that week. The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Sabbath Right Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 29, 2021

Practicing the Sabbath religiously is still something that is common in certain faith families, but I think mostly we ignore the idea. Getting the Sabbath right is essential for our mental, spiritual, and physical well being.

Getting the Sabbath Right     Luke 6:1-11 Introduction As a young Christian I was taught that all of the Ten Commands had been repeated and taught by Jesus - except one. Keeping the Sabbath day holy. When I preached out in the country during my Bible college days I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

September 11 2001 Message

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 29, 2021

Based on The Harbinger by Jonathan Cahn

Chapter 6 (The Oracle) (can refer to Sep 11?) Isaiah 9:10 - "The bricks have fallen down, But we will rebuild with smooth stones; The sycamores have been cut down, but we will replace them with cedars." Chapter 5 (The 2nd Harbinger, The Terrorist, per Cahn) Isaiah 10: 5 Woe to ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

With Jesus In The Wilderness - 2 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 1, 2021

"Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." Our King is a Shepherd King—a Physician King— a Presence!

February 25, 1996 Preface Today is the first Sunday in Lent. Six weeks from today is Easter Sunday. I would like to give you a verse to use during these weeks and days before Easter as we join together in seeking to draw nearer to God. (Let me read the first few words in Hebrews ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Preparation Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 7, 2021

Sermon based on Matthew 6:5-8 - Helps hearers prepare to develop their prayer lives

“PREPARATION” Matthew 6:5-8 FBCF – 2/7/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Old joke – Airplane w/ serious engine trouble was rapidly losing altitude & falling toward the earth. Pilot contacted nearest control tower: “Pilot to tower, pilot to tower – We are 400 miles from land, 800 feet above water, & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

If We Ever Needed To See God

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 7, 2021

We face trying times. This is no time to be afraid or be ashamed. But we cannot do this in ourselves. We need to see a vision of God.

When We Really Need to See God Mark 9:2-9 Transfiguration Sunday comes every year just before Ash Wednesday. There are only three Gospel texts which tell about the Transfiguration, so it becomes a challenge to repeat a story we have heard so many times. The accounts are quite similar. Luke adds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9, Mark 9:1, Mark 9:10-13, Mark 8:31-38, Mark 8:27-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From The Street Where You Live To The Faraway Towns

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 8, 2021

Jesus' ministry pulls him in two directions: very close to the person in need and outwards to encounter all people. Our first instinct is to keep Jesus solely for ourselves. But as his divine grace lifts us up, he calls us outward into our lives of purpose

February 7, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:29-39 From the Street Where You Live to the Faraway Towns Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I go for a walk along a neighborhood street, I like to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Father, Forgive Them... Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 13, 2021

As Christ was lifted between heaven and earth upon the cross, He uttered seven statements as He hung dying to provide redemption for fallen humanity. The first was a prayer to the Father, one in which Christ sought forgiveness for those responsible for the crucifixion.

Father, Forgive Them Luke 23:34 Luke 23:33a – And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him. These are the solemn words that Luke records concerning the crucifixion of our Lord. There is no great detail, just a simple statement, there they crucified him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does The Resurrection Matter? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 28, 2014

What is the difference in Buddhism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity? Simple. Of the four major religions today only one claims an empty tomb. The resurrection is the miracle that makes a difference between a religion that is dead and one that is alive.

Why does the Resurrection matter? John 20:1-20 History records that Abraham who is known as the founder of the Jewish faith. 2000 years before the birth of Christ. His body remains in that tomb. History also records that in the year 483 BC that Buddha who about 80 at the time died from eating ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

“the Death Of Death Or The Day Death Died”

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 1, 2014

jESUS HAS OVERCOME DEATH, HELL AND THE GRAVE.

“THE DEATH OF DEATH OR THE DAY DEATH DIED” 20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Testimony Time

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 3, 2014

In Enoch's walk with God, he modeled for us the Christian testimony.

Testimony Time Genesis 5: 18-24 Intro: Play song “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” . Just a closer walk with God. If you are a Christian this morning, that should be your goal, your plea as the song states. . You know more that anything else, that is our testimony. . How is our walk ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

After Death, Then Judgment Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 7, 2014

To show that we die once and after this we go to the place of judgement: Heaven or hell.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you prepared for death? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we die once and after this we go to the place of judgement: Heaven or hell. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:27 (Amplified Bible) 9:27 And just as it is appointed for [all] men once to die, and after ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thank God For The Broken Road

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

A mistake is only a mistake if we don’t learn from it. We need to start allowing stumbling blocks to become stepping stones.• We should never fall backwards We should instead fall forward. We grow in our wisdom when we allow mistakes to become lessons.

Thank you God for the Broken Road Psalms 73:1-73:28 Last week as we were worshipping • a man entered a Baptist church in Maryville Il • And shot the senior pastor in mid-sermon and then stabbing two churchgoers. • The pastor had stood on an elevated platform delivering his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Discipleship

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

We have to get out there and start spreading the Good News.And When we do this God will bless our churches And it will grow for the right reasons.

Today I want to talk about doing what were told? • From the time we are children we are constantly being told what to do. • We’re told to make our beds, clean our rooms, feed the dog, cut the grass, and so on and so on. But how do we determine who we are suppose to listen ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian Church