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Narnia: Breaking Free From Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by Scott Taylor on Dec 12, 2005

Edmund needed a strategy to avoid eating the Turkish Delight and so do we this Christmas, this strategy is found in James 1.

Breaking Free From the Turkish Delight Dec 2005 1. In the book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, C.S. Lewis tells the story of 4 children playing hide and go seek in a wardrobe that transports the children to a land called Narnia. With talking animals and half/men half/animal creatures ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practically Living An Authentic Christian Life

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jun 25, 2013

Living the Christian life is not easy. This passage illustrates 4 key principles required to practically live an authentic Christian life: Perspective, Persistence, Practice and Praise.

Introduction Illustration The Queen Mary was the largest ship to cross the oceans when it was launched in 1936. Through four decades and a World War she served until she was retired, anchored as a floating hotel and museum in Long Beach, California. During the conversion, her three massive ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

She Still Speaks But Are We Listening

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 20, 2017

I used our sermon building and the architectural designs in it to speak of the sanctuary as a mother who was speaking to us on Mother's Day.

She Speaks Every Day—Do You Understand Her? May 14, 2017 Proverbs 31:10-31 Revelations 4:6-11 Did your mom ever try to tell you something about life that kept you from making some bad choices? Did your mom ever tell you that life is not easy and that life is not fair. Did your mom ever ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Trusting Heart

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Apr 1, 2023

The ability to trust someone is not born overnight. It is an entity that develops in the bosom of a relationship.

THE TRUSTING HEART The webster’s dictionary describes trust as “confidence in a person or thing because of the qualities one perceives or seems to perceive in him or it.” This ability to trust someone is not born overnight. It is an entity that develops in the bosom of a relationship. Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-8, 1 Samuel 26:6-12, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Samuel 17:32-37, Numbers 23:19, Deuteronomy 31:6, Matthew 6:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Getting To The Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 13, 2022

Religion is about keeping and maintaining laws and traditions, but Jesus nullifies these rules and regulations in favor of a relationship, and within that relationship all the laws of God are contained and worked out. It is through this relationship that we can get to the heart of God.

Getting To The Heart Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o5NlL02LPU There is a popular phrase that is used when we want to get to the bottom of something, or of our need to get to the most important aspect of something. We say that we need to get to the heart of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23, Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Foursquare

Using Legends To Evangelize Across Cultures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

USING LEGENDS TO EVANGELIZE ACROSS CULTURES

USING LEGENDS TO EVANGELIZE ACROSS CULTURES Introduction - Every society is proud of its traditions, culture, and historical discoveries. When I first came to Africa it amazed me at what reverence the people gave to the stories of past. Parents told legends about Joseph and his brothers to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Heavenly Highway"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 30, 2001

There is a higway that leads to heaven.

Title: “The Heavenly Highway” Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-10 Introduction: Although man has made many great expressways, highways, and turnpikes in this world, God has surpassed them all. He has established a distinct highway, which leads to heaven. Let us note the features of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Way

Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004

Jesus made some clear statements introducing Himself to the world and letting us know who He is. This series explores a few of those statements.

I Am The Way Context: John 14 Text: John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Philosophers, and scholars throughout the centuries have debated about who Jesus is and what He has to do with our everyday lives. Some have mocked ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Holiness

The Courage Of Great Conviction

Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 1, 2006

Too many preachers have compromised with the world. Give us more men like Daniel.

THE COURAGE OF GREAT CONVICTION Daniel 6 .3 …Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.4 Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:3-15

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Care Of Your Candle Series

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jan 14, 2007

In many ways, children are like candles. Can you think of any? I organized a child dedication service around this theme.

Taking Care of your Candle Safety First... •Never leave a burning candle unattended. Pr 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. Pr 16:25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. •Never ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sweet Spices, Sweet Jesus

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Nov 6, 2006

The spices mentioned to be used on the day of Atonement in the Holy of Holies present a facinating testimony to the salvation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. They are a foreshadowing of His work of mercy, grace and love.

ONYCHA A FIGURE WHO WOULD BE KING Onycha comes from a species of shellfish. Hebrew word (shekhayleth) comes from Hebrew root for lion (shakhal). The lion represents kingship. "Behold, the days are coming," says the LORD, "That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; A King shall reign and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:34-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Israel And Iraq In The Bible Series

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 31, 2004

IRAQ - Interesting info Just in case you might think of Iraq as "only" an oil-rich nation, ruled by an evil dictator for 30 years, whether it has been supporting terrorists or may not be very important, here are a few important facts regarding the

IRAQ - Interesting info Just in case you might think of Iraq as "only" an oil-rich nation, ruled by an evil dictator for 30 years, whether it has been supporting terrorists or may not be very important, here are a few important facts regarding the important history and roles that this nation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:10-14

Deadly Sentence!

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

HAVE YOU BEEN GIVEN A SCARING REPORT. THEN THERE’S GOOD NEWS. BELIEVE AND LIVE.

DEADLY SENTENCE! PSALM 118:17 I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done. As believers, we all have a mission to accomplish and it is the will of God that we live to the fulfillment of His mission. We are expected to use and be used effectively in this world. Nobody is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Risen Beast Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 7, 2013

In chapter 13 of Revelation we discover the rising of a beast from the sea and the meaning of this passage.

The Risen Beast Revelation 13:1-10 The world is evolving into a system that will become suitable for a world leader once again. As we saw in Chapter 12 of the book of Revelation Satan is he that is fashioning it. In this chapter we see the development of this world leader in the first ten ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Enlarge My Influence! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 4, 2014

What should we be asking from God?

1 Chronicles. 4:9-10-Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist