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Reverence For The "irrelevant" Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2023

If there was a "least likely to be the Messiah" award, Jesus would have been a contender for it.

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Matthew 1. Well, this is the beginning of the last week of 2022, which means, of course, that every time you turn the TV on you’re going to get a “Best of 2022” list. I was scrolling through ESPN.com this week, looking at their top ten of 2022 list. There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 43:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Keys - Isaiah Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 21, 2023

Evangelism is sharing the hope we have within us that many do not want to hear because it means admitting our rebellious, sinful nature AND there is a qualified to judge.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18, 1 John 3:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Discipline Of God

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Nov 2, 2008

It is the child God loves that he disciplines; the child he embraces, he also corrects

The Discipline of God Define discipline: Training expected to produce a specific type or pattern of behavior- ___Websters II New Riverside University Dictionary, Houghton Mifflin Co., 1984, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:11-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Prayer Out Of Hell

Contributed by James Sulton on Mar 12, 2007

There is no need to go to hell

Men go to hell of their own volition. God sends no man to hell. Text: V 24 - Bretheren this prayer expresses need. This man in the very belly of hell, was on his back looking up. In this position he saw God. Lazarus in BOS. Sooner or later every lost man will repent here or in hell. Isa. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

That He Might Have Preeminence In All Things Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 15, 2018

The false teachers of Colossae could never give Jesus Christ the place of preeminence; for, according to their philosophy, Jesus Christ was one of many “emanations” from God. He was not the only way to God (John 14:6); rather, He was but one rung . . .

6/9/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIB3?THAT HE MIGHT HAVE PREEMINENCE IN ALL THINGS?Colossians 1:18c • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow related verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:18c (NIV) (Text) 1:18c: “so that in everything he might have the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How God Tests Our Faith

Contributed by Rick Warren on Sep 22, 2008

We tend to get what we expect out of life. According to our faith, it will be done to us. Pastor Rick and Pastor Holladay teach four ways that God tests our faith.

For other sermons and tools to grow your ministry, visit SaddlebackResources.com HOW GOD TESTS OUR FAITH Rick Warren February 10-11, 2007 Pastor Tom and I want to talk to you about, How does God test our faith? The Bible says in Matthew 9:29 "According to your faith it will be done unto you." ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fall In Love All Over Again

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 8, 2003

There is a chronic love problem in America. People are losing love and it is a principle that we MUST get back to if we are going to succeed as individuals, as families, as a church and as a nation. If we are going to fall in love all over again, we mus

FALL IN LOVE ALL OVER AGAIN Revelation 2:2-4 There is a chronic love problem in America. People are losing love and it is a principle that we MUST get back to if we are going to succeed as individuals, as families, as a church and as a nation. If we are going to fall in love all over again, we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Halloween

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008

Halloween should not be observed by Christians

Today I’m going to talk about “Halloween: 1st Thess. 5:22 22Abstain from all appearance of evil. Someone may be asking; why is Brother Brown wasting his time talking about “Halloween? Well did you every really have someone explain the origins of this so-called holiday? People in our country ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Fair?

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Jan 31, 2010

In light of the trauma in the world (and especially in our church) how can we call God fair? Or is that not the right question?

Concordia Lutheran Church January 31, 2010 Is God Fair? Matthew 20:1-16 † IN THE NAME OF JESUS, THE MESSIAH † May the gifts and the peace of God our Father, and our Master, Jesus Christ be poured into your lives, as you work in His Kingdom! Parabolic Treatment of Parables! I have had a hard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

What’s God’s Law For? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 14, 2010

As Christians, living out God’s Law starts with our decision to say no to sin and yes to God and by putting on the full armor of God!

Have you ever wondered, “Why would God create people when He knew they would go against Him?” Here’s a question that is somewhat related; “Why would God choose a people and give His Laws to them when God knew they would disobey?” The answer of course is always in the Bible! Please open your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let's Roll

Contributed by Paul Getter on Jan 16, 2012

September 11th sermon capturing the infamous words LETS ROLL

On September 11th in Boston American Flight 11 took off from Logan Airport at 8:00 sharp. United Flight 175 followed close behind. Both Boston flights were schedule to fly to Los Angeles that morning. In Washington DC American Flight 77 also headed to Los Angeles it took off from Dullus Airport at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Apostolic

Submit To One Another Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 12, 2021

Submission has to do with a “radical decision to act unselfishly toward others.”

-Building Up One Another - Submit to One Another Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. - Ephesians 5:21 Introduction Have you heard the old story of the ship captain who looked into the dark horizon one night and saw faint lights in the distance? Immediately he told his signalman ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost And Found

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 21, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 24

September 11, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 15:1-10 Lost and Found Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Several years ago, the owner of a winning Powerball ticket worth $100,000 went to claim his winnings. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Peril Of Presumption

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 23, 2024

The most dangerous attitude in the life of a believer is the sin of presumption.

The Peril of Presumption 1 Corinthians 10 10 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 12 - Explanation Of Divine Involvement (1:17-18) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

The writer addresses the dilemma concerning the existence of evil and suffering in the world. “Either God is not all good, or He is not all-powerful.”

Tom Lowe 2/1/2021 Lesson 12 - EXPLANATION OF DIVINE INVOLVEMENT (1:17-18) Text - James 1:17-18 (KJV) 17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 18Of his own will begat he us ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist