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Baptism: John, Jesus & The Old Testament

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 1, 2021

This message is an exploration of some Old Testament symbols of baptism. This message was used in preparation for baptism at church.

Title: Jesus, the Old Testament & Baptism – It mattered to Jesus Theme: To show the importance of baptism and the symbols from the Old Testament Text: Matthew 3:13 - 17 Matthew 3:13-17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. 14 And John tried to prevent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Jonah 2:1-10, 1 Corinthians 10:14, 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Give God A Hand, Reaching Out To The Fulness Of Christ

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

This day and age we need to stretch forth our hands onto God; for there is a battle going on between the children of God and son of perdition that is Satan.

Intro: Today church I want to talk to you about giving God a hand. This day and age we need to stretch forth our hands onto God; for there is a battle going on between the children of God and son of perdition that is Satan. Church I know that we are in the midst of war for our souls; Satan is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-24

The People Had A Mind To Work

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 4, 2019

Giving ourselves first to the Lord, we can be amazed at what god can and will do through us.

For the past two weeks we have been looking at “The Revitalization of the Lord’s House and People.” We examined in 2 Kings 12 and 2 Chronicles 24 how Joash rallied the people to give to the repair of the temple. Then Last week we look at how after the Jews return from Babylon, they got sidetracked ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6, Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: Your Identity In Christ (2)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019

Discover your identity in Christ! In Ephesians 2, we discover that we are sinners, we are saved, and we are servants!

Ephesians | Your Identity in Christ (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/5/2014 Last Sunday we began a new series exploring the New Testament book of Ephesians. As I said last week, Ephesians is all about identity—specifically your identity in Christ. I’m reminded of a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Results Of God's Wrath Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 5, 2019

A consequence of God's wrath is giving those who reject Him exactly what they asked for.

We have been looking and examining the wrath of God. As we have noted before, few people in the world have any real fear of God and His wrath. God wrath has an end time or eschatological element and present reality. We understand the punishment at the end of time. Revelation 20:15 (NKJV) And ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

God's Righteous And Impartial Judgment Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 8, 2019

After listing all the bad sins of the world that deserve death in Romans 1, we must remember that we, in the church, are guilty of the same sins.

You can summarize the first two chapters of Romans this way: In the first chapter Paul says that people who do bad things are sinners. A lot of Christians can read the first chapter of Romans and feel pretty good about themselves. We'll say something like, "well, at least I'm not a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To Know God - Part 6 - The God Of Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 19, 2019

Jehovah-Shalom; God is Peace. Do we have God's kind of peace in our lives or are we settling for something less? God's peace is bestowed not earned. The saying, "No Jesus, No Peace; Know Jesus, Know Peace" may seem like a bumper sticker slogan but there is truth in it!

Getting To Know God - Part 6 - The God of Peace Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30, Psalm 4:8, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, 1 Kings 10:18-22, John 16:33, Galatians 5:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Four Words To Pray

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 3, 2019

This sermon looks at four words and their meaning that should be an integral part of our prayer lives. They are "spare," "restore," "draw," and "revive," and then why we pray and ask this in Jesus's name.

Four Words To Pray Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!CJ8GkIiK!mwuzQSEJEuTH4kut2JiDUfCp6IFmcJ91sze_jMBK-kU Today, I’ve been lead to set aside our next teaching on establishing those lasting biblical values in order to properly build up God’s House within us, which is part two of a two part series on ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:13-27, Psalm 85:4-7

Denomination: Foursquare

Steadfast

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 15, 2019

A study in Psalm 57: 1- 11

Psalm 57: 1- 11 Steadfast To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David when he fled from Saul into the cave. 1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, until these calamities have passed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Man Who Disappeared

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 17, 2019

The Spirit gave Philip a supersonic ride for over 20 miles. Why? Because he'd been obedient to win an African dignitary who became a missionary to Ethiopia! To the Eunuch, Philip was a servant of God who disappeared without a trace!

THE MAN WHO DISAPPEARED Acts 8:27-40 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a professor of preaching who demanded that his students come up with catchy sermon titles. He said, “They must be so engaging that someone riding by the church on a bus, and seeing the sermon title, should be impelled to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:27-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Carols (1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 19, 2019

The tradition of singing carols at Christmas time can be traced all the way back to the very beginning. The Nativity story, as told in the first two chapters of Luke, actually contains 4 short songs.In Luke 2, Mary sings about God's mindfulness, might, and mercy!

Christmas Carols (Mary) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christians Church: 11/29/15 Now that Thanksgiving has passed the airwaves will be besieged by Christmas music. Even if you wanted to, there is no possible way for you to escape hearing Christmas carols over the next few weeks. In church, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:44-56

Denomination: Christian Church

Progressive Revelation Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

THE IDEA OF GOD'S PROGRESSIVE REVELATION THROUGH TIME IN THE REDEMPTION STORY IS INTRODUCED BY PAUL IN THE TEXT. WE EXPLORE HOW GOD COULD NOT SHOW THE AMAZING TRUTH OF REDEMPTION ALL AT ONCE TO MAN BUT NEEDED THE WHOLE OF HISTORY TO WRITE THE STORY TO US

Romans 1:2-4 – Progressive Revelation 2. Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) 3. Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4. And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Impossible To Restore Part 1

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 6, 2014

To show that we need to be keep on burning with love and on fire for GOD, keep on reminding ourselves with GOD's Love for us - the LORD JESUS, thru His WORDS and GOD will do the impossible for us, thru His HOLY SPIRIT, He will also remind us constantly ab

I. EXORDIUM: Can backsliders be restored? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be keep on burning with love and on fire for GOD, keep on reminding ourselves with GOD's Love for us - the LORD JESUS, thru His WORDS and GOD will do the impossible for us, thru ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Future And A Hope

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 11, 2014

In times of deep trouble, it may appear as though God has forgotten you. But God may be preparing you, as He did the people of Judah, for a new beginning with Him at the center. He is always waiting for His people to depend on Him.

Opening illustration: A 60-year-old hotel in Kansas is being renovated into apartments. A rusty ship that is docked in Philadelphia is being restored and may become a hotel or a museum. Hangar 61, an admired piece of architecture at the old Stapleton Airport in Colorado, is being transformed into a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Your Giant Problems

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

God will help us stand and face our giants just like He helped David! David’s giant problem teaches us how to face our own giant problems.

Facing Your Giant Problems Scripture: 1 Samuel 17 1 Samuel 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Socoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes Dammim, between Socoh and Azekah. 2 Saul and the Israelites assembled and camped in the Valley of Elah and drew up their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God