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Our Heavenly Home

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004

A brief message on Heaven

OUR HEAVENLY HOME Hebrews 11:10 I. This text must not be interpreted to mean that Abraham wandered throughout Canaan and the neighboring lands in search of an earthly city. While diligently engaged in his daily occupation he lived in quiet expectation of a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005

If I am "blessed" how will I know it?

Blessed – Matthew 5: 1 - 12 Intro: Have you ever had someone tell you, “You are truly blessed.” Exactly what does that mean? --- Is it factual or opinion. You are fifty = factual. --- You are ugly = opinion. --- What would you consider to be a “blessing”? There are some interesting things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Smyrna

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 20, 2002

The message to the Church at Smyrna 4 Commendations

Rev. 2:8-11 The church was commended for 4 things 1. They stood strong under terrible tribulation (thlipsin) = crushing affliction -They were faithful to Christ despite all the ridicule, mockery, abuse, cursing, loss of property, possible imprisonment and martyrdom. -Ways of martyrdom o Prison ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

They Saw The Glory Of Jesus

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008

How would your life change if you saw the glory of Jesus

They Saw the Glory of Jesus Matthew 17:1-9 How would your life change if you saw the glory of Jesus? I. They saw the glory of Jesus. A. Who did they see? 1. Moses – the Lawgiver and Elijah – the first of the prophets. 2. They were both dead, and they appeared to be alive. They prove the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disciple Dna Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Jun 23, 2009

Part 3 of 4 in the teaching series, "SENT" which explores Jesus’ commission to his disciples. This message asks the questions: 1) What is your message? 2) To whom have you been sent?

:: Sent [Landing Graphic] Through this series we hope to: o help you understand how your life is becoming part of God’s story o challenge you to communicate that story to others :: Matthew 28:18-19 [S2] Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Peace Of Christ

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 19, 2011

FOCAL POINT: BIBLICAL BASED PEACE

PEACE OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 3:15 FOCAL POINT: BIBLICAL BASED PEACE THE APOSTLE PAUL ADDRESSED THE ISSUE OF HERESY IN HIS LETTER TO COLOSSI. HE EXPOUNDS THE COMPLETE ADEQUACY OF CHRIST REFUTING THE VAIN, HUMANISTIC PHILOSOPHY TAUGHT BY SOME. AMONG OTHER ISSUES, HE ALSO ADDRESSES THE ISSUE OF ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

"Headed For A Fall" A Message For Kids

Contributed by David Henderson on May 16, 2016

Jesus taught his disciples that whenever people boast and brag about the great things that they do, they are headed for a fall!

Headed for A fall Scripture: For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 18:14b (NIV) Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It is thinking of yourself less. Every child at some time in their life has played with building blocks. One ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Completed Work Of Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 12, 2013

The five distinct areas that define the Completed Work of Christ.

THE COMPLETED WORK OF CHRIST “I have glorified You on the earth by completing the work You gave Me to do.” John 17:4 (HCSB) I. HE SEEKS AND SAVES US! "For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost." Luke 19:10 (NKJV) Then Jesus told them this ...read more

Scripture: John 17:4

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Strength Build Your Neighbour Not Your Selfish Ego

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 24, 2019

Use your strength to help others and build them.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *LET YOUR STRENGTH BUILD YOUR NEIGHBOUR NOT YOUR SELFISH EGO* Romans 15:1-4 King James Version (KJV) 15 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let every one of us please his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Witness Protection Program

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 12, 2014

We must be diligent to protect our Christian witness.

Witness Protection Program March 9, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be diligent to protect our Christian witness. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:23 Supplemental Passage: Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Honor Your Father?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Jun 15, 2021

hpw do you honor your father/

How do you honor your father on Father's Day, some will send a card, others will drop by, many will send an e-mail. How can you honor your father on Father's Day, (first, second, third), You can honor your father by remembering: 1. Forgiveness. How can you honor your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith In Silence Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Faith in Silence

Psalm 10:1; 12-18 Faith in Silence I. The Problem - 1 Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble? i. Distance - Why standest thou afar off ii. Disinterest - why hidest thou thyself iii. Disdain - in times of trouble II. The Prayer - (12-15) i. The ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Devoted To Teaching Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The early church was devoted to teaching, and we should strive to emulate their dedication by learning and sharing the Scriptures.

Today, we're going to dive into how the early church kept it real with their faith. They were all in, 100%, no holding back. In Acts 2:42, we see they were all about four things: learning, hanging out together, sharing meals, and praying. Sounds a lot like what we do, right? Let's talk about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 2 Timothy 3:16

Topics: Early Martyrs, Church Fathers, Sacramental Life, Monasticism

The Verdict On Judgment Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 23, 2022

We all make judgments practically every day. Some are quick and quite subtle, while others are more deliberate and obvious. Believers must ensure their judgments are biblical, and measured with grace.

The Verdict on Judgment Matthew 7: 1-5 We have come to a new chapter in our study of the Sermon on the Mount, but it is just a continuation of the thoughts of our Lord. We have considered and discussed many practical subjects that deal with human life and practice in our study and we continue to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Last Days (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003

This is the 17th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness".

LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS (Part 1) 2 Peter 3:1-18 As a father of three, I have learned how to repeat myself. When I am trying to teach one of my children a lesson I must teach it to them several times and remind them of it often. In the last chapter of Peter’s second letter, he states that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist