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V. Sin, Original And Personal Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Jun 13, 2016

Our fifth Article of Faith. Explains our definition of sin and how that differs with Calvinist theology.

We are going to continue our walk through the Articles of Faith for the Church of the Nazarene. Let’s try to remember what we have learned so far. The first article was I. The Triune God II. Jesus Christ III. The Holy Spirit IV. The Holy Scriptures Last week, in discussing the term ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Nazarene

“counsel Concerning Wisdom That Is True” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 27, 2015

James draws a contrast between true and false wisdom.

Wisdom was an important thing to the Jewish people. They realized it was not enough to have knowledge; you had to also have wisdom to be able to use the knowledge correctly. All of us know people who are very intelligent, perhaps almost geniuses, and yet, seemingly are unable to carry out the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Be Born Again?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015

What must I do to be born again?

Start with the background • Jesus had come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover Celebration • The sale of cattle and doves and the privilege of exchanging money were permitted in the temple court as a convenience for pilgrims who would need animals for sacrifice and temple shekels ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Such A Time As This!

Contributed by Sumeet Mj on Mar 10, 2015

God has a Time, Purpose and Direction in our Lives. He expects us to respond to His Call and submit. Denying this call of God is an Irreversible mistake. Learn more as Pastor Sumeet expounds this topic with deeper revelations.

SUCH A TIME AS THIS! Esther 4:10 Then Esther spoke to Hathach and ordered him to reply to Mordecai: 11 "All the king's servants and the people of the king's provinces know that for any man or woman who comes to the king to the inner court who is not summoned, he has but one law, that he be ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Above Our Storms: Part 3 - The Reasons For Storms In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Sidney Sumida on Oct 6, 2009

Discovering the three main reasons why God allows us to experience hardships and difficulties

THE REASONS FOR STORMS IN OUR LIVES Reading Text: Proverbs 6:23, Romans 8:28-29 INTRODUCTION As stated in our previous teaching series, no one is exempt for the storms of life. Trials, tragedies, and misfortunes will come to the righteous as well as the unrighteous (Matthew 5:45), ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Charismatic

Symbols Of The Holy Spirit: Comforter Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011

Messages about symbols of the Holy Spirit and the comforter

Title: The Comforter Theme: To get into the lives of people the importance of seeing the Holy Spirit as the comforter. Text: John 14:15-17 John 14:15 If you love me, keep my commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Mothering Sunday (With Ref To Covid)

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Mar 11, 2021

How we consider the true meaning of Mothering Sunday through examples in Film, and the mothering qualities that we find inherent in everyone, and are we willing to use them?

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen Today as we gather we celebrate the mid-point of our Lenten journey, with a little refreshment, in Latin this is known as Laetare Sunday, but here in the UK we more popularly know it as Mothering Sunday. On any normal given year this day is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:33-35

Denomination: Anglican

When It Seems That God Is Not Doing Anything, What Are We To Do?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 28, 2023

When we find ourselves in a dry deserted place and time in our walk with the Lord, and things do not seem as if they are getting better, do we just give up?

When It Seems That God Is Not Doing Anything, What Are We to Do? 1 Kings 19:1-18 This is a story about one of two men that did not die. Enoch walked with God and was taken so that he did not see death and Elijah was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. In the preceding chapter, Elijah has a contest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Compassion Is Built

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 27, 2023

A sermon for the first Suday in Lent, Year A

February 26, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 4:1-11; Hebrews 4:15-16 How Compassion Is Built Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This first Sunday in Lent always begins with the same story: Jesus’ temptation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am? When I Am A Basket Case?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 16, 2020

Fill in the blank? I am _________________________________________? God's plan often times takes us into hopeless basket case situations to give God an opportunity to show His power. (part #1)

I AM? WHEN I AM A BASKET CASE … GOD USES BASKET CASES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part#1 I am? Basket cases. FINISH THIS STATEMENT: I AM ____________________________________________________? Be honest with me? I am afraid? I am afraid? I am so lonesome I could ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:22, Exodus 2:1-10, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Most High God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 23, 2020

The global outbreak of this pandemic has caused panic in the lives of people. But as believers we do have a place of great safety. This series on Psalm 91 will be a great immunity booster.

Our Most High God Psalm 91 - Study 1 - Our Most High God There are so many believers who are discouraged that the recent epidemic has hindered us from coming together to worship the Lord, as is our practice. In the Old Testament we read about Noah and his family who were confined to stay within ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Other

Blessings In Disguise

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Jan 18, 2023

Hand-in-hand with God’s blessing there is always testing to deepen our bonds of intimate love and trust. Those two forces work together for our good.

We see in this familiar passage two of the foundational stories of the Gospel: Christ’s blessing by God, followed very closely by his temptation. These are also the two universal realities of the spiritual life: both blessings and trials. After his baptism, Jesus saw the Spirit descending on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Missing A Shepherd

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Jul 3, 2023

Just like Jesus we live in a lost and confused world. A world that is in desperate need for a shepherd.

Missing a Shepherd Jesus lived in a world much like ours… not the technical things we have, but a world filled with people who are lost, selfish, confused… He spent His life trying to reach them with the good news. Why? Because He loved them and I can tell you that He still loves them today… 35 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Holding Onto? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon continues the Anchor series, exploring the concept of an anchor as a metaphor for faith, and encourages letting go of anything that isn't God, using biblical references from Mark and Luke.

Welcome back church! Today we continue our Anchor series together. And as a quick refresher from last week; An anchor is an amazing invention, used by fishermen and sailors for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. The basic concept of an anchor is that it “is a device, normally made of metal, used ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-23, Luke 15:11-20

Topics: Hope, Letting Go, Secure Anchor

Sermon Series: Anchor

The Handwriting On The Wall Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jun 12, 2008

Daniel is summoned to interpret the writing on the wall at Belshazzar’s party. It’s not good news.

Daniel 5:1-31 The Handwriting on the Wall Many liberal scholars have attacked the veracity of the Book of Daniel because they could not find Belshazzar’s name in Babylonian history. In 1854, British consul J. G. Taylor discovered several small cylinders written in cuneiform writing in southern ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist