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Babylon- The Writing On The Wall Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2022

This is the 10th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Babylon".

Series: Biblical Cities- Babylon [#10] BABYLON- THE WRITING ON THE WALL Psalm 137:1 Introduction: We are continuing in our study of Babylon. The city is the 2nd on the list of most mentions. Babylon is mentioned 286 times in the Bible. It means “the gate of god(s). Over the last few weeks, we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1, Daniel 5:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Miles Down The Road Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 5, 2001

Does Jesus advocate absolute passivity in the face of oppression?

I. The Old Testament Injunction A. The Limitation 1. Mosaic Law allowed this treatment 2. Principle: The punishment must fit the crime (Judges 1:6-7) B. The Administration 1. It should be noted that in each of these passages the context is one of civil justice. The law was not designed to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Talking To Your Father

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 8, 2004

Examinatiion of the "Lord’s Prayer" in its context. Our prayers should be unselfish, our forgiveness unlimited, and ourattention undivided.

Talking To your Father Matt. 6:6-18 INTRO.: Jesus very frequently referred to God as "Fa ther." In this short passage, He uses the term 8 times to describe God. Further, He is not calling God His Father, but ours. As Father, He is the source of our life, our protector, and our provider. He also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Close To The Kingdom

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 23, 2002

An examination of a biblical character demonstrating the need of a vital relationship with Jesus Christ and not just a respectable alignment with a popular religious understanding.

CLOSE TO THE KINGDOM Scripture: Mark 12:28-40 Jesus had skilfully answered the Pharisee’s questions and avoided their trap. (v.13) The scribe in today’s lesson was quite pleased with the answers and stepped forward with some questions of his own. Scribes were professionals whose occupation was to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:34, Mark 12:28-40

Denomination: Holiness

Ye Shall Be Holy Unto God

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 14, 2005

What is holiness? The word HOLY used here means to be or to keep oneself pure or to sanctify yourself wholly.Let us look at four statements here in this verse that help define personal holiness.

What exactly does it mean to be HOLY? I think I can better answer that question if I know what being Holy is not. For instance, if you shout all over the church while tripping over your tongue, That is not Holy. If you withhold your tithe to starve the pastor out, That is not Holy. If you prefer ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Train Up A Child

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 28, 2001

A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE ON CHILD REARING.

To Train Up A Child Text Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 He that spareth the rod hateth his son: But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. Proverbs 13:24 Introduction This day and age many of us have been ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 13:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn On The Lights

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 7, 2003

The greatest weapon we have in our fight against the enemy is to maintain an honest heart before God. Discover two keys to living honestly before God.

Turn on the Light March 2003 · Our relationship with God is never static – it is always advancing, always changing, and hopefully getting richer, deeper and more intimate. · How do we take the next step? How do we get to the level of relationship and ministry we desire? How do we see the New ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-4, John 3:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excuses, Excuses,

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

Excuses, excuses, you hear them everyday. Now, the devil he’ll supply them, if from church you stay away. When people come to know the Lord, the devil always loses, So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses!

Excuses, Excuses Luke 14:15-24 Excuses, excuses, you hear them everyday. Now, the devil he’ll supply them, if from church you stay away. When people come to know the Lord, the devil always loses, So to keep them folks away from church, he offers them excuses! Are excuses keeping you from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Castingyour Care

Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007

Encouraging people to trust in God through all of the problems in life because He Cares For You.

Saturday, January 19, 2002 CASTING YOUR CARE 1Peter 5: 6-11 Johnny’s commentary volume 1 reads like this: SERVING CHRIST IN HUMILITY WITH THE HAND OF GOD ON YOU THAT CHRIST MAY EXALT YOU IN DUE TIME, CAST ALL YOU CARE UPON HIM FOR HE CARES FOR YOU. You can try and I have, to cast your care on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Night Of Anxiety"

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 16, 2009

This sermon focuses on the problem of anxiety and how believer’s can face it and overcome it.

"A Night of Anxiety" Genesis 32:24-30 INTRODUCTION What does anxiety do in a person’s life? 1. It does not rid tomorrow of it’s sorrow, but it does rob today of it’s strength. 2. It does no keep you from experiencing evil, but it makes you incapable of coping with it when it comes. 3. It does ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Working Prayer Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012

THIS PORTION OF SCRIPTURE BRINGS US TO THE RELEASE OF PETER AND JOHN. THEY HAD HEALED A CRIPPLE THE PREVIOUS DAY (CHAPTER 3). THEY HAD BEEN ARRESTED FOR CREATING A COMMOTION IN THE TEMPLE AREA, DETAINED THAT NIGHT, AND THEN FACE THE SAME GROUP OF PEOPLE

WORKING PRAYER Acts 4:23-31 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. 24 When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. "Sovereign Lord," they said, "you made the heaven and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

They Can Steal Your Coat, But They Cant Steal Your Favor!!!

Contributed by Beverly Holstein on Jan 4, 2017

Joseph brothers may have been able to steal his coat, but they couldn't touch the favor of God upon His life!

THEY CAN STEAL YOUR COAT BUT THEY CANT STEAL YOUR FAVOR!!!! Genesis 39: - 2 And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. 3 And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2-6, Genesis 39:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Wants To Do A New Thing

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jul 27, 2018

God is always ready to do new things for His children

Read Isa. 43:19 God is qualified to do new things in your life: Isa. 43:14-17 reveals this. He is the Lord Who: • Is your Redeemer – vs. 14 • is the Holy One • is your Creator and King – vs. 15 • makes a way in the seas and a path in the mighty waters – vs. 16 • has delivered you from all your ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excel In Giving Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 3, 2022

The thump rule for giving to God and to the needy is love to God. This is the secret to prosperity and success. God has left a challenge to all the Tithe payers that he would open the windows of heaven and pour out the overflowing blessings upon them if they are faithful in paying their Tithe.

Theme: Excel in Giving Text: 2 Corinthians 8:7 Excel in Giving Naturally, we are tempted and more enthusiastic about getting, and retaining than giving. Paul remembered the words of our Lord Jesus Christ related to giving and recorded in his preaching saying, ‘It is more blessed to give than to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

Healthy Fat

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 28, 2020

Many in the church are fat in an unhealthy way, but we can be biblically fat and healthy.

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. Proverbs 11:25 KJV The liberal or generous soul shall prosper as being fat indicated you were rich. Giving to others is giving to yourself or watering yourself as well. Many blessings will come and not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:25

Denomination: Baptist