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Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 27, 2023

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness." This beatitude calls for an intense desire for righteousness. Are we actively and passionately seeking to be more and more like Jesus?

Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.”i What do you long for in life? People are hunger machines. Bruce Springsteen sang in the 80s, “Everybody’s got a hungry heart.”ii Even the world recognizes the internal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Isaiah 57:15, Philippians 3:1-14, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 6:33, 1 Timothy 2:2, 1 John 3:7, Luke 6:21, Titus 2:11-12, Psalm 42:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

15 Revelations From Psalm 23

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 1, 2023

PROMISE MESSAGE FOR THE NEW YEAR 2023

15 REVELATIONS FROM PSALM 23 ***************************** Psalms 23 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. 4 Yea, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unwavering Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 27, 2022

Believers can be Assured of their salvation, possessing Unwavering Faith because of three things. First: 1) The believer’s Peace with God (Romans 5:1), Second, their 2) Standing in Grace (Romans 5:2a), and Finally, their 3) Hope of glory (Romans 5:2b-5a)

Romans 5:1-5a. Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Other

Show Grace To Mean, Evil People (Titus 3:1-8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 10, 2022

Titus 3:4-5 are rightly celebrated, but in a way that usually misses Paul's point. Show grace to mean people, recognizing that those people are like you used to be, before God washed you and gave you his Spirit.

Last week, in Paul's letter to Titus, chapter 2, we read how Paul told Titus to set up the church, and the families within the church, to look like the ideal first century Roman household. Especially when you're a fringe religious group, but probably always, it's important to live in a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

By Grace Through Faith Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 29, 2024

God saves dead sinners by His grace for His glory, leading us to deeds of service.

By Grace Through Faith Ephesians 2:1-10 Rev. Brian Bill January 27-28, 2024 Last weekend, we were in the Chicago suburbs to witness our grandson Mack’s baby dedication while you heard Pastor Chris do a superb job preaching on the sanctity of life with both conviction and compassion! On Saturday, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Deceptive Power Of A Good Excuse

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 29, 2024

Excuses can rob us of God's best. They are an enemy of great faith and accomplishment. In this examination of Luke 14:15-24, we learn from Jesus's story about those who excused themselves from a great feast. Those people missed the opportunity of a lifetime.

Intro We take as our text today Luke 14:15-24. Follow with me as we read that passage. “Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, ‘Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God! 16 Then He [Jesus] said to him, ‘A certain man gave a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24, Matthew 22:1-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Philippians 4:13, Luke 6:1-11, Proverbs 26:13, John 4:1-29, John 3:16, Matthew 7:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Romans Aints To Saints Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 28, 2024

The book lays out the path from being an ain’t to becoming a saint. The key is the Spirit of God and obedience to the Word of God.

Series: Never seen before in 2024 Thesis: To see or experience something we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before – So what is that “One Thing” you need to do that you have not done before? Maybe it is to read and study the Bible in 2024! Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1, Romans 1:1-17, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exodus Part 7

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 5, 2025

Everything has spiritual significance; putting God's laws into action. This section is about the Tabernacle, the priesthood, which took place in the wilderness, over 10 months (per Marilyn Hickey Ministries). NASB, notes from biblegateway.com

The Skilled Craftsmen 31 Now the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “See, I have called by name Bezalel, the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. 3 I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of [a]craftsmanship, 4 to [b]make ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Feet Of Peace Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 5, 2024

Because of the cross, we can have peace with God, the peace of God, and peace with others.

The Feet of Peace Ephesians 6:10-17 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Willams 05-05–2024 Caitlin’s Shoes I’m going to show you a few examples of shoes and ask that you tell me what they are for: Bowling Shoe Ballet Shoe Cowboy Boot Golf Shoe Moonstar shoes - 20 million dollars Ruby ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Worship 4 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Sep 8, 2005

Here was a devoted, God fearing man, who was working for the one of the worst immoral sinners of all time. Yet, even in that undesirable position, he served the Lord faithfully. There is a message here for us in this day and age, but you will need to ch

We are taking a short interim study on "Worship" and some of its implications. In our brief and incomplete study of worship, we saw that true worship always brings change to the life of the one worshiping, to be more like the One being worshiped. There are many areas of our lives that true worship ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-32

How To Put Out The Fire Of The Tongue (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 30, 2001

One way to organize this passage is to divide it into three primary sections. First we see James deal with the pride of speech (vv. 1-2a). Second he deals with the power of speech (vv. 2b-5a). Lastly, he deals with the perversion of speech (vv. 5b-12).

How To Put Out the Fire of the Tongue (Part 1) James 3:1-5a Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 29, 2001 Introduction: My girls and I have begun a new hobby of sorts. We’re researching our family tree. I had an opportunity a couple of weeks ago—in fact, it was ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-5

Denomination: *other

All Access Pass Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 2, 2007

Believers spiritual privileges begin the moment the Holy Spirit draws them into a saving union with Jesus Christ. They then have access to the very presence of God as priests who are privileged to offer up a variety of spiritual sacrifices,

It has become more and more common to have ID badges in many venues today. Due to heightened security concerns, everyone from concert staff to cleaners, dawn ID badges to access various venues. They are intended to identify someone to enable them to have a particular privileged access. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Other

Pardon Me, Your Bias Is Showing Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 22, 2008

God tests those who claim to follow Him, and the tests He applies are revealed through how we treat others.

JAMES 2:1-13 PARDON ME, YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING! “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Laughter Is The Best Medicine

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008

Three Biblical Ways to Inject Humor into Your Lives

“Laughter IS the best medicine!” Dr. Randy Deal THREE BIBLICAL WAYS TO INJECT HUMOR INTO YOUR LIFE: 1. LOOK FOR LAUGHTER! For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven…A time to cry and a time to LAUGH. A time to grieve and a time to dance.” Ecclesiastes 3:1,4 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22, Proverbs 22:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Sodomite Is Not Gay

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 21, 2009

Acting on homosexual impulses is sinful. God will judge all such sin, but He now offers deliverance to any who are willing to receive His grace. This is the message entrusted to each Christian, who is to deliver it in the world.

*Genesis 18:20, 21; 19:1-17* *The Sodomite is Not Gay* “The Lord said, ‘Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great and their sin is very grave, I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry that has come to me. And if not, I will know.’ “The two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-17

Denomination: Baptist