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Seek Wisdom Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 17, 2009

The wisdom of the world is fleeting; seek godly wisdom!

Seek Wisdom, James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Introduction Those who study bees tell us when a honeybee drives its barbed stinger into flesh, it becomes so firmly imbedded that the only way the bee can escape is to leave the stinger behind. This, however, is sure to cause the death of the bee. It receives ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Prophesying God's Judgment Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 22, 2009

Jesus came as a Savior during His first coming. Saving grace has been available since then. Apparently that grace will come to an end when Christ returns and His Judgment will kick in. This is the reason we must get the Word out to all the perishing souls

Opening illustration: D.L. Moody was a great evangelist from Chicago. He went to England once and met a young man there that wanted to preach in his church. Moody agreed thinking that he would never see him again. To his dismay he received a letter that said the young man would be in his town ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Troubled Times

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 29, 2011

It seems like the society we live in continues to worsen every day. David felt the same way about the day he lived in. By looking at how David handled his ungodly surroundings, we can get some clues as to how we should respond to ours.

LIVING IN TROUBLED TIMES Text: Psalm 12 It was a dangerous time. The nation was under attack from all directions. Leaders were corrupt and did many vile things. The religious leaders were unfaithful to God, and led God’s people astray. People were killing their own family members. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Day Was Palm Sunday?

Contributed by Larry Finley on Mar 30, 2010

Palm Sunday was an extraordinary day and has much to teach us about Christian living.

PALM SUNDAY 3/28/2010 Luke 19:28-44 S__ L__ R__ 1. Friday – 7 Days Before Crucifixion a. soon earthly ministry would be finished b. His cry would ring out “It Is Finished” c. Salvation would be available to all men!! 2. What a Day It Must Have been! a. Not really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

Claiming To Be Christian And Celebrating Halloween Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2019

October 31st is the Halloween the biggest occultic pagan satanic holy day where Satan is the author of Halloween.

Children and many young people disguise themselves, paint their faces, dress up in ugly scary costumes, and go door to door collecting treats or candy and playing tricks on people , and the adults often decorate their houses with ghostly figures, Cobwebs, carve scary faces on pumpkins, and put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Romans 12:9, Romans 3:18, 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, Titus 2:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Three Threats Against The Family

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017

There are threats against the biblical family that we should recognize

Introduction: Illustration “promiscuous Americans Illustration “A nation that embraces homosexuality will be destroyed” I. The Homosexual Agenda A. What does the Bible say about homosexuality? 1. In Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13 God’s word says it is an abomination to the Lord. 2. What ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:22, Deuteronomy 22:5, Psalm 51:5, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

Easter From Thee Soldiers Eyes

Contributed by Mike Weddington on Jun 18, 2017

This sermon was used as a drama, while dressed as a Roman soldier.

We could tell that day that pilate wanted to be done with this trial. He wanted to just punish Jesus and send him on his way. But that did not go over very well with the crowds or the chief priests. I remember him giving the crowds the choice of what to do that day. You see it was customary for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Sword, Suffering, And Shame

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 4, 2017

It is not easy following Jesus. We can lose friendships, our family, and endure hardships and heartache. Jesus tells us in Matthew 10 that these things will happen, and that we look to Him when they do.

In High School, one of my favorite teachers was Mr. Smith. I enjoyed his humor, his teaching styles, and his supportiveness. I also really enjoyed him as a soccer coach. I know I was one of his favorite students too, as he once said that in a class. He was instrumental in getting me a $2,000 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39, Micah 7:5-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Submissive Sovereign

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 27, 2018

While in the Upper Room, just hours prior to the Crucifixion, Jesus humbled Himself, assuming the position of a slave to wash the disciples' feet. Although He knew their hearts, He washed the feet of each one.

The Submissive Sovereign John 13: 1-5 I am well aware that all Scripture was given by inspiration of God, through the Holy Spirit for our benefit; but this is one of those passages that almost seems too holy for mere mortals to impose upon. Our Lord is in his last hours upon this earth. Very soon ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Tetelestai

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 5, 2021

Christians everywhere celebrate the miraculous resurrection of Jesus. Each of us has earned a penalty of death because of our sins, however, Jesus willingly went to the cross to suffer a death that we deserved.

The Importance of “Tetelestai” Easter Sunday 2021 Introduction Today, Christians everywhere celebrate the miraculous resurrection of Jesus His victory over the grave is why we celebrate and have hope in this place Truth is, if it wasn’t for Jesus … we’d be hopeless We’d be alone in a world that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Comparative Righteousness Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021

Thank God I Am NOT LIKE............

February 06, 2021 The Context: “To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told a story”: The Parable {Luke 18:10-14}: "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Metanoia - The Greek Word For Repentance - Meaning And Significance Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 18, 2021

Repentance is rightly an alteration of our thought process. People can sometimes control our actions, but our thoughts are totally under our control and as our thoughts are hidden from others, we often don’t give much importance to controlling our thoughts.

Metanoia - The greek word for repentance - Meaning and significance Matthew 3:1-2,“In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (RSV) Matthew 4:17, “From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Other

Standing Strong In Perilous Times

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 15, 2022

“Weak in the knees” means to become so nervous or powerfully affected that it is difficult to stand. When sorrow grips your heart, and sadness weighs you down are you able to do as the Bible says having done all to stand – stand.

Standing Strong in Perilous Times By Bishop Melvin L, Maughmer Jr. OPENING: - The phrase “Weak in the knees” means to become so nervous or powerfully affected that it is difficult to stand. To be overcome with or caught off guard by something that causes you to almost fall. When we watch the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Apostolic

Racism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Peter said it was unlawful and against his conscience to enter into fellowship with Gentiles, but God broke through the barriers of both law and conscience to show him that all men were to be accepted as equals in the church.

George W. Gradleck, a German psychiatrist, said that it is truer that our lives live us than that we live our lives. What he meant was that repression, early loyalties and prejudices can get such a grip on one’s life that they compel one to be what he is. Once the attitude of racism, for example, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:28

What Brings Out The Best In People

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jun 9, 2020

- I believe some of the greatest stories for this pandemic, is all the outpouring of help & love. - If the virus had not have come, I do not believe people would have noticed others like they do now.

Sermon- What brings out the best in people? - If you’re like me, I like to watch the mystery science shows. They present a mystery & then give you scenarios of what that something could be. They finally end up with showing you what the mystery is. Q- What’s the point of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist