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Be Wise - Part 3

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 13, 2019

A series from the book of Proverbs looking at ways to use wisdom in daily life.

Be Wise - Work July 14, 2019 After a fourth of July holiday weekend, it can be difficult to get back to work. In fact, if we were to be really honest, there are some days when it’s just difficult to get to work and get really excited about it. Sometimes, we’re just a little over tired, sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17, Mark 10:45, Titus 2:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of Christianity

Contributed by Joel Preston on Nov 7, 2002

The foundation of Chritstianity is a belief, yea, rather a conviction that the Bible is the Word of God!

THE FOUNDATION OF CHRISTIANITY PSALM 11:3 INTRODUCTION: 1. ILL: Kareem Abdul Jabar Several years ago Roy Firestone interviewed the legendary basketball player Kareem Abdul Jabar. During the interview, Firestone Asked Jabar if there was one coach that he had during his career that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Parental Rites

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 19, 2002

The infancy and early years of Jesus are covered in a small number of verses of Scripture. What is given though is significant. In Luke’s Gospel we find Mary and Joseph following the birth of Christ, setting an example of parental rites that ought to be i

Introduction: The infancy and early years of Jesus are covered in a small number of verses of Scripture. Not a great detail of information is afforded to us. What is given though is significant. In Luke’s Gospel we find Mary and Joseph following the birth of Christ, obediently following the law and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-24, Luke 2:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Bending God's Ear

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 8, 2003

The Psalmist asked God to "bow down thine ear." Do you need to bend God’s ear today ?

Psalms 86 1. Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy. 2. Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. 3. Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. 4. Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Darkest Before The Dawn Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Part 11 in a Sermon Series through the 119th Psalm

Darkest Before the Dawn Part 11 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: May 25, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalms 119:81-88 Introduction In this section of the 119th Psalm, seems to be the darkest time during the psalmists writing. We are not told exactly what it is; pressure and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-88

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Church

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 21, 2004

An Evangelistic message for the Church.

The power of the Church Where is the Power of the church, has it become the fear of the world, or just another religious entity? Where has your ordination come from, man or God is it paper or rock, is it a river of life or a stream of corruption? ORDA’INED, Appointed; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, Renew My Church!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 25, 2004

Let’s be the kind of Church that God want’s us to be.

*Romans 12:1-2 "I abeseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies ba living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your 2reasonable service. 2 And do not be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Jesus Got Mad Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

Our commitment to prayer will define the church.

The Cinderella of the church today is the prayer meeting. This handmaid of the Lord is unloved and unwooed because she is not dripping with the pearls of intellectualism, nor glamorous with the silks of philosophy; neither is she enchanting with the tiara of psychology. She wears the homespuns of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey Of The Wise Men

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 14, 2006

The Purpose That Motivated Them; The Perseverance That Sustained Them; The Presents They Presented Him

Matthew 2:1-12 The Journey of the Wise Men The characters of Christmas teach us a great deal about the meaning of Christmas. Now, we do not know a great deal about these wise men actually. They are really known as magi in the scriptures. We do not know how many of them there were. We say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 5, 2006

How does God decide who gets what gift?

Do not quench the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (NRSVA) What pictures enter your mind when the phrase “spiritual gifts” is spoken? For some it is the picture of a wild crowd that has been whipped into a frenzy of emotional outbursts…running the aisles…speaking in tongues…attempts to heal the sick ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: United Methodist

Encouraged In God Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 6 in a series on Lamentations. Three prinicples ways to return to God.

Encouraged in God Lamentations 3:40-66 I. Introduction A. Pearls from God 1. Jenny was about to turn six. a) She and her mom were at the local five-n-dime store and she saw some pearls that she needed. b) The cost was almost $2 and Jenny’s mother Jenny could do extra chores to make enough money to ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:40-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Quincenera

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 3, 2008

Coming of age brings responsibility as well as joy!

Only in America can a pastor with a German name do a Hispanic "bat mitzvah." I even welcomed folks in Spanish. Only one sentence but they seemed impressed. This was "milder" version of the tradition but I think it would be good if the Anglos developed a ceremony for boys ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11, Numbers 6:24-26, Proverbs 31:29-31, Psalm 127:3, Ecclesiastes 12:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Just Seven Days Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 30, 2007

By starting with Palm Sunday, we journey through the significant days of Holy Week that lead to the victory on Easter Sunday.

THERE IS A CERTAIN TIME OF YEAR THAT HAS ALWAYS PERPLEXED ME AS A PASTOR. IT IS A TIME THAT SHOULDN’T. I AM SPEAKING OF THE WEEKS OF LENT AND THE HOLY WEEK. FOR SOME STRANGE REASON, I HAVE HAD TO ADDRESS AND DEFEND THE FACT THAT THESE ARE NOT OBSERVANCES RESERVED ONLY FOR THE CATHOLIC FAITH. THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

This Is, Thou Art

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 28, 2003

There is a fundamental difference of me looking directly into my sons eyes and saying, "You are my beloved son," and if I were to put my arm around him and say to you, "this is my beloved son." One is a private declaration, one is a public demonstration.

This is Thou Art Text: Luke 3:21,22; Matthew 17:5 Luke 3:21-22 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22, Matthew 17:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Show Or Show Off? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 25, 2009

Many times when we think of God using us and us using spiritual gifts we think of some pretty impressive stuff - miracles, prophecy, healings and the like. But Paul gives us some great instruction about the color of the ways God uses us.

We’ve come to this point in our study through Romans by seeing that since God has had so much mercy on us that it is only reasonable for us to make ourselves available to Him to help spread the truth of God’s love and gift of salvation. Last time we saw that we need an accurate look at ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel