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Conquerors All

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 8, 2009

We are bored. Feelings shut down because we strive for security and for status, and even for spirituality, but nothing works. Only allegiance to the risen Christ provides fulfillment.

Of all the diseases of our time, the most serious one is boredom. Of all the sicknesses this flesh is heir to, the most fatal is boredom. Not AIDS, not homicide, not heart disease nor cancer, but boredom. Oh, I don’t suppose any mortuary ever tagged a cadaver’s toe with "boredom". I don’t suppose ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Cast Down, Scattered Down, Sent Down

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 8, 2009

World Hunger Sunday: God’s judgment will come on a people whose consumption habits oppress others and whose patriotism masks greed. But God will continue to send blessings on a people who will invest more in others.

The laws of physics say that what goes up must come down. You pitch a rock into the air and right away it comes down with a thud. Hendricks throws a football in a long arc out over the New York Giant defenders and knows that it will come down, he hopes into the hands of Monk or Clark or Sanders who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Revealed (1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 28, 2013

There is no other name in heaven or on earth that is more loved, more revered or more controversial than Jesus. This three-part sermon series answers the question, "Who is Jesus?" by examining three descriptions of Jesus given in Revelation.

Jesus Revealed: Part 1 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/10/2012 Jesus. There is no other name in heaven or on earth that is more loved, more revered or more controversial than Jesus. At first glance, Jesus’ résumé is rather simple. He never traveled more than a few ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Revelation: Looking At Jesus First Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 28, 2021

The Revelation begins by pointing us to Jesus in His Glory.

Revelation: Looking At Jesus First Introduction Revelation 1:9-20 Revelation 1:9 I, John, both your brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. John ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"that's All I Want!"

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 2, 2020

Yes, the 23rd Psalm sustains us in hours of difficulty & trial. But I would like to consider it in a slightly different way this morning. I’d like you to see in this psalm three great reasons to be thankful to God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Psalm 23; Philippians 4:11-12 For nearly 30 centuries the 23rd Psalm has been one of the best known ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24-25, Philippians 4:11-12, Psalm 32:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Man Sows. . .

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 31, 2019

Now this principle that the apostle Paul shares with us here has been around for a long time. In fact, Paul was not the first to say it.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Galatians 6:7 9; Hosea 8:7; Genesis 1:11 (This is a shortened variation of a sermon “Do Not Be Deceived” donated earlier to Sermon Central.) A. When you were a child did you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9, Hosea 8:7, Genesis 1:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Can Have A Visionary View Of God? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 30, 2023

Who can have a visionary view of God? Jesus answers this question for us in His Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5:8, “God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.”

I’m sure you will have noticed that our preaching theme this year is Visionary View. Today I want us to consider the question: Who can have a visionary view of God? Jesus answers this question for us in His Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5:8, “God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Acts 4:25, Job 23:3, Ephesians 1:18-20, Exodus 20:14, Matthew 5:48, Luke 9:57-62, Isaiah 1:16, 1 Corinthians 13:12, Acts 7:56, Hebrews 11:27, 1 John 3:2, Romans 2:5, Romans 2:8, Romans 2:16, Matthew 5:1-10, Psalm 24:1-10, Psalm 32:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Achievement And Power Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 24, 2003

Explores what the Bible teaches about ambition.

An excellent illustration of the pitfalls of ambition comes from Shakespeare’s classic work Macbeth. Macbeth probably expected to have ambition delivered in a quite different way then it was. He found the answers to his quest from three witches whose prophesy foretold who the next king of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journey From The Ordinary To The Extraordinary Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 9, 2002

1st of four in a Christmas Series. It began in the fields with the sheep. Their quiet and earthy world was interrupted by a chorus of angels who led them to the place where the Christ child was born. Once this journey is made nothing is the same again

Luke 2:8-20 That night, some shepherds were in the fields nearby watching their sheep. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them. The glory of the Lord was shining around them, and they became very frightened. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I am bringing you good news that will be a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Being Deceived?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Considerations 1.

Introductory Considerations 1. Has anyone ever deceived you? Has anyone ever pretended to be someone they were not? Has someone told you they would do something when they had no intention of doing so? 2. As pastor I have often felt deceived. By person making vows and promises and with in days or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Qualifications For An Innovator

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Today we hear a lot about innovators who start up their own dot-com business. Many innovators are not afraid to fail because they believe in the importance of change. An innovator is a person who does not mind introducing a new way of doing things to othe

Illustration:Perhaps you may remember Hank Luisetti, the great basketball player of a few decades back. When Hank came along, virtually every basketball coach in the country insisted that his players shoot with two hands. Instead of two hands, Hank used a jerky, funny-looking, one-handed jump shot. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Master Calleth For Thee

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 7, 2004

This outline looks at four calls from our Lord. One call to the lost and three calls to believers.

THE MASTER CALLETH FOR THEE "…The Master is come and calleth for thee." John 11:28 I. THE CALL TO SALVATION! “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: John 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Heals

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 21, 2003

God desires to heal us of all our sickness, including of our sins.

FBC Hull 9-21-03 a.m. service The God Who Heals Luke 5:17-25 Primary Purpose: God desires to heal us in all areas of our lives, especially of sin sickness Broken--the man in our passage today was broken. A man who was paralyzed and laid on a mat all day long. The Pharisees and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Concerns Of God

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004

History records that perhaps God was working long before Jonah went to Nineveh. Nineveh was located about 550 miles from Samaria. It was the second largest city in the Assyrian Empire. It was protected by an outer and an inner wall. The inner was was

Concerns of God “Should I not be concerned about that great city?” 4:11 About The Prophet He is one of the four Prophets whose ministries Christ referred to. The only Prophet whose writing was mostly a story not a message. He’s the only OT Prophet to attempt to _RUN_ away from God. Simple ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing Jesus The Purpose Of Revival

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 21, 2004

The ultimate revival is the Revelation of Jesus Christ in all His fullness. The book of Revelation starts “The Revelation of Jesus Christ” this sums it all up. The whole purpose of our life is relationship with Jesus Christ to Know Him and to be known.

KNOWING JESUS: THE PURPOSE OF REVIVAL Pastor Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church May 2004. Daniel 11:32 32 And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits. Kjv Luke 24:31 And their eyes were opened, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32, Revelation 1:9-18

Denomination: Pentecostal