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Smyrna The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 10, 2003

He was only three years old when his father died. It was of little consequence to the boy, for his father had been a killer. His mother took over the family trade and continued the boy’s education. She murdered her next husband with a dish of poisoned

THE REVELATION OF JESUS part 4 SMYRNA - THE PERSECUTED Revelation 2:8-12 He was only three years old when his father died. It was of little consequence to the boy, for his father had been a killer. His mother took over the family trade and continued the boy’s education. She murdered her ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Happened After Jesus Said "It Is Finished"!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 25, 2007

WHAT HAPPENED AFTER JESUS SAID "IT IS FINISHED"! In this sermon outline we point out some of the events that took place during those three days following the words of Jesus when He said "IT IS FINISHED." Concluding with what Jesus is doing for us today.

WHAT HAPPENED AFTER JESUS SAID "IT IS FINISHED"! In this sermon outline we point out some of the events that took place during those three days following the words of Jesus when He said "IT IS FINISHED." Concluding with what Jesus is doing for us today. We go from the cross to hell and paradise ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

"Take That Step Of Miracle" Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Dec 4, 2008

Peter walked on water as he showed what faith’s substance is all about! It’s all because of the Lord’s invitation of"Come".And Peter got out of the boat took that first step... And the rest was an inspiration to everyone who will read the Bible.

Peter walked on water as he showed what faith’s substance is all about! It’s all because of the Lord’s invitation of "Come",and Peter got out of the boat and took that step... and the rest was an inspiration to everyone who will read the Bible. Let this story be an encouragement to everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

"My Two Husbands"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 6, 2007

Ask yourself two profound questions: Why did God kill Mahlon for marrying Ruth? Why didn’t God kill Boaz for marrying Ruth? It took two husbands to bring God’s grace to Ruth. Jesus is both the Son of Man and the Son of God!

“My two husbands!” Introduction: Most born again Christians are living much likened unto Ruth when she first came into the promise land. She knew that she was a part of the family of Israel because of her marriage to Mahlon, but she had not yet assessed her full potential. Instead of living in a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Project Build An Ark Series

Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Jul 13, 2007

The bible tells us that God called Noah to work with him by building a gigantic boat called an ark. Project “Build-An-Ark” measured over one and a half football fields long and took the best part of one hundred and twenty years to complete! In similar f

God’s Call to Change the World Part 2 Sunday, July 8, 2007 July Message Series: “God’s Call to Change the World” Today’s Message: “Project: Build An Ark” Play Clip (Evan Almighty ea_clip_5) Introduction 9 This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:7-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: The Adventure Begins Series

Contributed by Terry Martell on Dec 28, 2005

Part 2 of our Narnia series. Some journeys take us far from home, while others become adventures that lead us to our destiny. Such was the case for Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy in C.S. Lewis’s classic, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. They took

Narnia Christmas Series “The Adventure Begins” Oakbrook Church 12/11/05 Intro.- Just curious, have any of you seen The Lion... ,yet? Assoc. Press review by David Germain in Thursday’s Press Gazette- 3 stars out of 4; “a rollicking work of pure escapism definitely worth your time and money.” ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?

Contributed by David Swensen on Apr 2, 2002

The just penalty of our sin is death and separation from God.Our sin demands that we be forsaken by God. Christ,took our place; When we, by faith, repent of our sin and receive the gift of salvation, Christ’s death is appropriated to cover our sin

INTRODUCTION At the age of 41,Elizabeth Barrett became the wife of Robert Browning, the famous English poet. Her father, a widower, disowned her.He objected to the marriage and disowned her simply because he didn’t want any of his children to leave home and break up the family! Elizabeth’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle At Beautiful Gate

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 12, 2004

The 3rd chapter of Acts is a very special chapter; it is where we find the 1st miracle performed by the apostles after the ascension of Jesus Christ. We must look at the entire 3rd chapter to get the full impact of this miracle which took place at the ga

“The Miracle at Beautiful Gate” Acts 3 The 3rd chapter of Acts is a very special chapter; it is where we find the 1st miracle performed by the apostles after the ascension of Jesus Christ. We must look at the entire 3rd chapter to get the full impact of this miracle which took place at the ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Truth About The Path To Egypt Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 28, 2009

Regardless of how the Lord blesses us, there is still a part of us that looks back longingly to the world we have left behind. As we see this man make his journey into Egypt, there are some truths about the path he took to Egypt that we need to notice th

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE PATH TO EGYPT Genesis 12:10-20 Intro: We have before us this evening what is probably the saddest event in the entire life of Abraham. We see him making a decision that will bring tremendous trouble into his life and into ours as well. Our text tells that during a time of famine ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Killing Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 4, 2013

When Bill O'reilly wrote Killing Jesus he meant it as a history book and not as a religious book. But did he accidentally meddle in our faith in the Holy Bible when he did so? Doubt in the Word of God has been a took of the devil from the beginning.

Genesis 2:16-17 (NASB) “The LORD God commanded the man, saying, ‘From any tree of the garden you may eat freely; but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will surely die.’” Genesis 3:1-3 (NASB) Now the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Arrest, Trial And Death Of Jesus, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 14, 2014

The bible only records Pilate's actions as, “He had Jesus flogged …” Today, Christians need to stop playing games with the love Jesus has for us. We need to be reminded that we deserve what He took, and because of that He is Lord!

The Arrest, Trial and Death of Jesus, Part 2 Mark 14:66 – Mark 15:20 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Today we continue the final week of Jesus’ life and ministry - On Wednesday night we saw several things take shape in this story: - 1) Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Goliath’s Brothers Are Coming

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2014

When David took down Goliath, he probably thought his fighting giants was over, but Goliath had some brothers who he would yet have to battle. We too have will face more giants. What are 4 giants we all will face?

GOLIATH’S BROTHERS ARE COMING 2 Sam. 21:15-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 3,000 Year Old Mummy 1. An archaeologist was digging in the Negev Desert in Israel and came upon a casket containing a mummy. After examining it, he called the curator of a prestigious natural-history museum. 2. "I've ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Arise O Sleeper [the Needed Awakening Of God’s People]

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011

When Jonah backslide he took a ship to Tarshish. Once on board it did not take him long to fall sound asleep. To awaken him the Lord sent a killer storm, a storm that not only threatened his life but the lives of all who were on the same ship. During this

TEXT: JONAH 1:6 TITLE: ARISE O SLEEPER [THE NEEDED AWAKENING OF GOD’S PEOPLE] AUTHOR: JACK ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Step Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 12, 2012

Stepping out in Faith can be pretty scary. There is so much apparent uncertainty, and often a lack of ability to see where our foot will land. Peter took some amazing steps of faith that led him to be able to walk on water! What are the things we can l

Steps along Life’s Journey A Step of Faith – Sermon 2 Matthew 14:22-33 Taking a Step of Faith requires Courage (14:27) Desire (14:28) Obedience (14:29) Obedience to Jesus’ Commands appears Risky Dependence on our own wisdom actually is Risky Succeeding in a Step of Faith requires Perseverance ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Hasn't Hollywood Gotten The Message? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

WHY HASN'T HOLLYWOOD GOTTEN THE MESSAGE? Phil. 1:27 (p 830) May 29, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ". Every Saturday of my childhood my Aunt Mae and I took a bus to dow

WHY HASN'T HOLLYWOOD GOTTEN THE MESSAGE? Phil. 1:27 (p 830) May 29, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ". Every Saturday of my childhood my Aunt Mae and I took a bus to downtown Lexington. Our destination was "The Strand" or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ