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Husbands, Love Your Wives And Do Not Be Harsh With Them Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

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Why does the Bible so often command men to love? Maybe because love doesn’t come naturally to many of us; we have to be told to.

19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them . . . Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. When Paul wrote to the Ephesian church he laid the weight of responsibility on much thicker. With nine verses he explained how a husband should love his wife, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:19-20

Denomination: *other

An Intense (And Harsh) Introduction – Ruth, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 12, 2022

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When you choose to rebel against God, bad things can/do happen - however, God is still faithful to Himself and each of us has an opportunity to return to Him (and find comfort)!!

“An Intense (and harsh) Introduction” – Ruth, Part 1 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 1 Ruth 1:1-10 Introduction - Author of Ruth is unknown; some suggest prophet Samuel (11th century BC) -- However, there is no significant proof to give it solely to Samuel -- Many suggest it was around 5th century BC ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-10, 2 Timothy 4:3, Deuteronomy 23:3-6, Isaiah 25:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch Your Word On The Street

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 5, 2016

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Take Jesus and the Word to the street, but be careful of how you represent and present them.

Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. I have done many years of door-to-door evangelism and even a session of street preaching. During that session, I was approached by mam claiming to be Jeremiah the prophet going to the churches of Winston-Salem casting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Down To Build

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 1, 2022

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To get that beautiful home renovation there is a great deal of tear down with debris that needs to be cleaned up before you can build.

2 Corinthians 13:10 Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction. One of my members said he came to church to be edified. Like renovating a building sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:10, Proverbs 27:6, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Out The Best In People Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2013

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We bring out the best in people not with harsh words of criticism, but with words of grace and peace seasoned with salt.

An efficiency expert concluded a lecture with a note of caution: “You don't want to try these techniques at home.” “Why not?” asked someone from the back of the audience. “I watched my wife's routine at breakfast for years,” the expert explained. “She ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fountains Free Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2014

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Shepherds live(d) a harsh life in the Negev. Water was key to the survival of the flock. Living water was key.

1. Superman Vs. Batman There was an interesting article in Time magazine some time ago. It was about Superman -- and it seems this superhero has fallen on hard times lately. Even though, as a cartoon character he is the icon of DC comics he trails behind Batman in popularity. At DC Comics, Jim Lee, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Our Refuge" (Nahum) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

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The prophet Nahum delivers a sober message of judgment to Ninevah, but in the middle of his harsh prophecy he offers hope.

“Our Refuge” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts How do we get ahead in life? According to the Survivor show, we succeed by being ruthless, conniving, deceitful, following a pragmatic, win at all costs, ends-justify-the means mentality. It’s no wonder ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-15

Denomination: Congregational

Reason #4: We're Co-Heirs With Christ Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 11, 2002

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We see God, not as a harsh master, but as a loving father, who offers us a close, personal relationship and a secure inheritance.

Sermon Series> Romans 8, Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #4: We’re sealed as co-heirs with Christ, 8:15-18 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’re part of the family! Paul points out that, although once were in bondage to sin, we’ve been purchased from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:25-26, Romans 8:15-18

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus’ Response To Our False Confidence, Struggle, And Failure Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 31, 2020

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Jesus predicts Peter's denial. These verses give us three harsh realities and three promising truths.

- This section comes right after a couple verses about being conferred a kingdom and the ultimate victory that kingdom will experience. In the meantime, though, there are the challenges of real life. Three Harsh Realities in this Passage: 1. The reality of false confidence. - Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Stand Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2004

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Peter’s response to Simon seems a bit harsh... until you realize what Simon really needed in his life.

OPEN: In February 2001, Adam Burtle, a 20 year old student at the University of Washington put his soul up for auction on eBay. The ad read: "Hardly used. I make no warranties as to the condition of my soul. As of now it is near mint condition, with only minor scratches. Due to difficulties ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blind Eye Surgeon

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 12, 2008

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To avoide harsh and incorrect judging, recognize your limitations, remember your personal debt to God, and admit your own weakness.

The Blind Eye Surgeon Matt. 7:1-5 INTRO.: ILLUS.: Back in the days when such surgery was done in hospitals, I was visiting a patient who had cataract surgery. Her surgeon came into the room and bragged that this was his 3,000th cataract surgery. “And just look how clear and pretty that eye is,” he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Thermodynamics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 4, 2012

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We grow and multiply through faith, oppression, and obedience as God's ancient people did when they experienced harsh treatment in Egypt.

In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village. They walked by an old man sitting beside a fence, and one of them asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies.” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

An Ode To The Messed-Up Church Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 11, 2020

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This passage details the numerous efforts the Paul made to get the Corinthians back on track and the harsh reality that some churches are just a mess.

- Maybe start with the story of Pastor Mark and church “J.” THE SITUATION FOR THIS MESSED-UP CHURCH: 1. Paul handled his ministry there with integrity. - 2 Corinthians 12:11-12, 17-19. 2. Paul sacrificed for them. - 2 Corinthians 12:13, 14b, 15-16. 3. This was not the first time he’d tried ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Of Salt Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 9, 2010

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We truly help people grow in their relationship with Christ and ministry skills not with harsh words of criticism, but with words of grace and peace, seasoned with salt.

An efficiency expert concluded a lecture with a note of caution: “You don’t want to try these techniques at home.” “Why not?” asked someone from the back of the audience. “I watched my wife’s routine at breakfast for years,” the expert explained. “She made lots of trips to the refrigerator, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Loves Me? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2008

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This is one of the most difficult passages in the Gospels because it seems to portray a harsh, callous and uncaring Jesus. But it’s not. Find out why.

OPEN: In 1948, Harry Truman authorized an expenditure of $10,000 to have a balcony installed on the south side of the second floor of the White House. He’d barely gotten around to enjoying it when he became the first president since James Madison to evacuate the White House out of fear for his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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