God's Christmas Gift For You
Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 3, 2007
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From Isaiah 7:14 we discover four components of the Father’s Gift for us.
THE CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM GODIsaiah 7:14* Well, here we are in December once again. It’s the time for giving and receiving gifts. I read something this week which I thought you would enjoy. (Read buying gifts for men) Yes, I thought these rules might assist some of our ladies in buying ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Whose Purpose Is It Anyway? Series
Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
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“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21).
“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21).I discovered something interesting today. I looked up all the times “purpose” and “plan” were used in the Bible. In the overwhelming majority of cases, “purpose” referred to God’s purpose regarding ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Gift Of Freedom
Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 4, 2016
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Only God can give us the gift of freedom1 Peter 1:17-21
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21BACKGROUND:A. We can define freedom in many ways. 1. A phrase like "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness" covers a wide range of ideas.2. "I want to do what I want, whenever" often begins at the age of 2 years, and extends well into adulthood.3. Some ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Joseph, A Just Man Series
Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 24, 2006
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Joseph encounters an angel of the Lord who gives him the startling news that Mary will be the mother of the Son of God (Matthew 1:18-25)
1. Matthew 1:18-25 (NKJV) Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
What Are You Looking For? A Miracle? Series
Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 24, 2007
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This is the last in a series of Isaiah sermons in Advent all starting with the same question - "What are you looking for?" In this one, we consider the background story of the familiar passage found in Isaiah 7 and the sin of overwhelming "modesty" in bel
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who is Emmanuel.Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,The Lord spoke to Ahaz – “Ask a sign of the Lord your God, let it be as deep as Sheol or as high as the heavens.”It sounds like something that we would ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
Volunteering For Duty
Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2012
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Isaiah is a model for volunteering. There are many reasons why people volunteer. Isaiah did so for 3 reasons – an appreciation for what God had done for Him,a realization of others' need, and God’s will
Volunteering for DutyIsaiah 6:1-8In its simplest definition a volunteer is someone who freely, without any legal obligation, chooses to act in recognition of a need. In Mark 10:45 we read “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
"Satan's Worst Nightmare Has Come True (Revised)"
Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Feb 1, 2003
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There are real demons and a real devil even though we do live in the 21st Century.
Mark 1:21-28“Satan’s Worst Nightmare Has Come True!”(REVISED)By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VAA couple days ago I was reading a sermon on this same passage written by a colleague of mine.In it, he wrote something to the effect of, ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
The Endgame (Christ The King Sunday 2020)
Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 3, 2022
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This parable about the sheep and the goats (Matthew 25:31- 46) illustrates three things, compassion, reciprocity and judgment.
THE ENDGAMEText: Matthew 25:31 - 46 Matthew 25: 31“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory.32All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd ...read more
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Denomination: United Methodist
Words Of Encouragement In Discouraging Days
Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012
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Compares the condition of Israel; to that of the US, and how God encouraged Isaiah before sending him out.
A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR DISCOURAGING DAYSIn many ways, the prophet Isaiah would feel right at home in our days. In chapter 2 of his book, he talks about the days when God will physically rule on the earth, when men beat their swords into plow shears and there is peace in the land. I too ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Claiming The Treasure Series
Contributed by Carol Patterson on Feb 24, 2009
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Isaiah 33:5-6 says that the fear of the Lord is the key to the treasure of having God’s favor.
February 22, 2009“Claiming the Treasure”Isaiah 33:5-6Definition of Fear of the LordThe fear of God in which godliness consists is the fear which constrains (compels or powerfully produces) adoration and love.It is the fear which consists in awe, reverence, honor and worship.It is the reflex ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Palms And Walls
Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 9, 2004
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A sermon on Isaiah 49:14-22 for Baby Recognition Sunday. (Thanks to many SermonCentral contributors for illustrations and ideas)
Sermon for 8/1/2004Baby SundayIsaiah 49:14-22Introduction:A. Isaiah is the Shakespeare of the Old Testament. Start reading here and go through to the end of this book we see wonderful descriptions of Jesus Christ, of salvation, and of the New Israel (the Church) and of heaven. B. Vs. 14- ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Looking For Jesus
Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 18, 2011
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From Abraham to Isaiah to Thomas to today, Faith is the key ingredient to our salvation. Is Christ in your Christmas?
2011.12.18 where is your faith? Looking for Jesus.William AkehurstWheels in motion or grinding to a halt?Let the redeemed of the LORD say so.Have you ever hit a wall in your faith? Everything seems to come grinding to a halt. Sometimes it's hard to get the wheels back in motion again. ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
"Scripture Helps Specify The Kind Of Behavior God Likes.”
Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Oct 14, 2001
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Yera C. 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:5 October 21st, 2001
Title: “Scripture helps specify the kind of behavior God likes.”SECOND READING: 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:5This passage highlights sacred scripture as a source, the source, for teaching, correcting and encouraging Christians to become all they can be, all God expects them to be. It exhorts Timothy, and ...read more
Denomination: Lutheran
Saul And The Medium Of En-Dor Series
Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 25, 2019
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First Samuel 28:3-25 shows us the final hopelessness of a person who continually disobeys God.
ScriptureWe concluded our study last time at 1 Samuel 28:2, where Achish decided that the Philistines were going to war against Israel, and he made David his bodyguard for life. Then, 1 Samuel 28:3 begins the incident about Saul and medium of En-dor. The geography indicates that the author of ...read more
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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The Three "onlys" All Worked Out (Joshua 21:43-45, 22:1-9) Series
Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 28, 2022
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Joshua's book tension results from the 3 "onlys" of ch. 1. But they all work out: God is faithful, Joshua is brave, and the people obey.
When we started this study on Joshua, it was kind of overwhelming. How can you tell what you're supposed to focus on as you read? How can you tell what's important to the author? Usually what biblical authors do near the start of their books is give you some help in this. They'll ...read more
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