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"Why Jesus Wept?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 1, 2005

Two reasons, "For the wages of sin is death..." Death brings tears. "The gift of God is eternal life." Faith in Christ brings hope. Unbelief brings even greater tears!

Title: “Why Jesus Wept?” Introduction: When Jesus was told that Lazarus was sick, the disciples did not want Jesus to go to Jerusalem. The text would suggest three reasons they could have used to try to talk Jesus out of making this trip. These same three reasons are excuses people use for not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Your Smile Makes A Difference

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jan 14, 2018

When we share the good news with a smile it brings life,  It brings joy,  it brings happiness and good health to others. A smile can  spread happiness, start a friendship and dissolve an argument.

Your smile makes a difference! The book of  Proverbs 15:30 says : "A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health." An online dictionary describes cheerful as an  act of smiling and laughing. From the above verse it is very obvious that smiling has an important role ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Test Yourselves Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 4, 2025

If you want to experience harmony and joy in your relationships, get ready, get real, get right, then get along.

Several years ago, Ken Westphall, in Leadership Journal, a publication for ministry leaders, talked about the most frequent phrases in ministry that become preludes to a fast farewell. They include the following: I think I've earned the right to say this. In ancient Israel, the people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14, Titus 3:10-11, Proverbs 22:10, James 1:2-3, Galatians 6:1, Ephesians 4:11, Romans 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Blessing On The One Who Trusts In The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 22, 2001

A relationship with the Lord brings blessings

Theme: A blessing on the one who trusts in the Lord Text: Jer. 17:5-8; Gal. 3:6-9; Luke 6:17-26 Read Jeremiah 17:7-8 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord. And whose hope is in the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26, Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What It's All About

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

Importance of bringing people to Christ

What It’s All About Bible Reading: John 12: 20 - 36 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO What It’s All About p.2 A few weeks ago they gathered, a few thousand of them on Petrie Island beach. They wanted a glimpse of their heros, coming home to Ottawa. A ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Saul The Disobedient

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 12, 2006

Disobedience brings disastrous results

- When the pressure is on We have a tendency to crack - Once an egg is broken you can’t put it back together again - Humpty Dumpty ❶ His Kingdom Established - 11:14-15 Saul made King - Ch 12 - Samuel reviews past - 12:14-15 God’s promise - 12:16-19 God’s witness - Samuel’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

The external change salvation brings

We will live three kinds of lives that will externally reveal our salvation... 1. We will live an HONEST life (4:25) A. We must lecture the truth (Zechariah 8:16). B. We must love the truth. C. We must live the truth. Psalm 101:7 2. We will live a HARMONIOUS life (4:26-27) A. We need to know the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Jabez

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Aug 4, 2007

A life that brings glory to God.

I. The spirit of Jabez 1. Is readily detected in his prayer. v.9-10 2. Was the spirit of humility. 11 Chron. 7:14 3. Was a spirit of zeal for his God. Ps 69:9 Ps 2:17 II. The prayer of Jabez 1. Bless me indeed. a. and I will be blessed. b. and others will be plessed. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Get Your Mind Right

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Aug 25, 2007

DEALING WITH THE PROBLEMS LIFE BRINGS.

GET YOUR MIND RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! INTRO: WHO HAS EVER BEEN MAD? 1: EVERYONE a) ANGER IS AN EMOTION b) EPH 4:26 SAYS BE YE ANGRY AND SIN NOT c) ANGER IS HEALTHY WHEN USED IN THE PROPER WAY POINT: WE ALL GET UPSET, BENT OUT OF SHAPE, SOMETIMES WE JUST LOSE OUR COOL COMPLETELY. HOW MANY TIMES DO WE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Other

Who's In The House? Series

Contributed by Jason Sheffstall on Apr 21, 2007

Bringing Your Friends To Jesus!

Jason Sheffstall StoneBridge Baptist Church Morgantown, West Virginia April 22, 2007 Series: BE A FRIEND MONTH Subject: WHO’S IN THE HOUSE? Text: Mark 2:1-12, “1 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. 2 Immediately many gathered together, so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

From Heel Grabber To Israel Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2006

Wrestling with God brings victory!

From Heel Grabber to Israel Text : Gen. 32:22-32 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 32:22-32 2. Illustration: "You must pray with all your might. That does not mean saying your prayers, or sitting gazing about in church or chapel with eyes wide open while someone else says them for you. It means ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Feeding Of The 5000

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013

Bringing food to a hungry world.

THE FEEDING OF THE 5000. Matthew 14:13-21. 1. The creativity of feeding over 5000 hungry mouths. The feeding of the 5000 is recorded in all four Gospels. Like the Creation, it is a significant historical event. Both events are a demonstration of the Divine prerogative. In the beginning, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Comforter

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 3, 2013

Jesus brings us comfort

John 14:1-6 Verse 1-“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. They had a lot to be troubled about, Jesus had just told them about what was going to happen to Him, and that someone was going to betray Him and Peter was going to deny knowing Him. Their hearts ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Joy Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 13, 2009

Forgiveness brings freedom and joy!

Experiencing the Joy of Forgiveness In his book, The Preaching Event, John Claypool tells a poignant story about identical twin brothers who never married because they enjoyed each other’s company so much. When their father died, they took over his store and ran it together in a joyful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Jumpstarting Your Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 9, 2008

How faithfulness brings favor.

[Part 2 of 5 in the series, "THE SEARCH, Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy & Successful Life"] We’re in the series, “THE SEARCH, Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy & Successful Life.” Our text for this series is Proverbs 2:2-4 (NLT) - "Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist