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The Religious Leaders Missed The First Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 3, 2021

We are in danger of becoming indifferent to the things of God.

INTRODUCTION Most of life is made up of ordinary moments. You wake up, you head out to work, you must deal with people throughout the day, and no ordinary day would be complete without having to solve a problem or two. Yet, sometimes extraordinary events can break into those ordinary moments. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Report Will You Believe?

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 25, 2021

When you have Faith in God you have Confidence in God. When you have Faith in God you can count on Him.

WHOSE REPORT WILL YOU BELIEVE? Isaiah 53:1 Beyond any doubt, the most powerful, influential people on earth do not occupy elected offices, run industries, or control the government. The most influential people are people of faith. The single most important thing in a believers life is faith in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anti-Semitism Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2022

The British have a condescending saying: “How odd of God to choose the Jews.”

The British have a condescending saying: “How odd of God to choose the Jews.” They sneeringly look down on God’s chosen people. Yet God’s choice is not odd. The Jews chose God. And through them came our Savior. Some people deny that Jesus was Jewish; the idea that Jesus was a Jew is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-25

Denomination: Congregational

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022

There are wooden crosses, metal crosses. Some are big, some are small. Some are plain, some are fancy. Cross necklaces are popular. But the cross is not just a decoration or a piece of jewelry. The cross of Christ represents so much more than that.

THE CROSS OF CHRIST You can look around NSCC and see many crosses. There are wooden crosses, metal crosses. Some are big, some are small. Some are plain, some are fancy. Cross necklaces are popular. It's interesting how many celebrities wear them. But for some of them, when you see what ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Philippians 2:8, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Philippians 3:18, Luke 9:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Commands

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 6, 2022

The Ten Commandments are important, but are we aware of the commandments of Christ? Let’s look at some of Jesus’ commands in the Gospel of Matthew.

The Ten Commandments are important, but are we aware of the commandments of Christ? Let’s look at some of Jesus’ commands in the Gospel of Matthew. Repent What was an important focus of Jesus’ preaching? “From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ: The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 16, 2022

Jesus' act of raising Lazarus from the dead is one of the most thrilling and wondrous passages in Scripture. It shows His undeniable authority over the last enemy of humanity and was a public display of His power.

The ultimate state of helplessness is death. Once it overpowers you, regardless of age, status, education, health, or situation, you are in no state either to conquer its grip upon you, nor do you have any control over anything that you had considered valuable or precious, for none of it cannot ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44, John 12:1, John 12:10, Acts 16:31, Romans 10:13, Acts 4:12, 1 Peter 1:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Standing For Christ In A Fallen World Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 23, 2022

There is a sense we are all like the Church at Pergamum living where Satan has his throne. We are all in this fallen world where Satan has his throne. You must Stand for Christ in this fallen world.

Message to the Church in Pergamum, Revelation 2:12-17 Pergamum is the third church of the seven churches in Christ’s messages to the churches that John saw in his revelation while on the Island of Patmos. We find that Jesus Christ walks among the churches. He observes and evaluates the churches. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Does My Faith Fail Me Or Does Jesus See My Faith? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 26, 2022

We can either have a faith that fails us or a faith that pleases God. We need to do some soul searching to see what type we have.

INTRODUCTION Jesus performed many miracles as recorded in the Four Gospels. In those miracles, many times Jesus healed someone who was paralyzed. Just a couple of weeks ago, we looked at the man by the Pool of Bethesda near the Sheep Gate who had been waiting thirty-eight years to be healed. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Evidence Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 14, 2022

What is it that shows evidences of faith in our lives?

Tonight’s passage is a fairly short passage and is really a very simply passage, but it pictures one of the great lessons of the gospel and that is the evidence of faith. We are still in chapter 4 of John verses 43-45. Jesus has just challenged us to open our eyes and look because the fields are ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Desert Shall Blossom As The Rose: For The 3rd Sunday Of Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 6, 2022

Let us experience the true joy this season.

The Desert Shall Blossom as the Rose: For the Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-10As we continue our Advent study this year from the Old Testament book of Isaiah, we come to this passage in chapter 35. as a way of reminder, we have discussed how the book of Isaiah is a mixture of prophecies of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sword Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 11, 2019

Ephesians 6:10-17

GEARING UP FOR WAR - The Sword of God October 16, 2022 Ephesians 6:10-17 Introduction: My Aunt Mae was a special adult…she was born with some unique challenges in life that kept her very child-like…the oldest of 4 sisters, my mom Mary Ann was second oldest… Aunt Mae was one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Give You Rest

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 10, 2022

Not the people around you or with you but it is only the presence of God that would give you rest.

I will give you Rest Psalm 116:7”Return to your rest, O my soul, For the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.” Early one morning while I was reading the Bible , this scripture spoke to me really deep! Really deep! You got to actually read the entire chapter to understand the feelings of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fending Off The Flaming Darts

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jul 26, 2022

This sermon is about recognizing and avoiding being hit with Satan's fiery darts.

Four ways to build spiritual strength below the waterline: 1. Thirst After God- (Ps.42:1) ” As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2. Relinquish Your Will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Man's Responses To This Old Book Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 1, 2022

explores the way people response to God's Holy Word.

MAN'S RESPONSES TO THIS OLD BOOK A few years ago I took Lana to see “Last Christmas”. It promised to be a sappy, romantic comedy movie. The kind most men hate, but I love. I loved this movie but the critics hated it. The Bible is a lot like that. Some hate it, some ignore, some really need ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 11: In Humility, Look Out For The Interests Of Others Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 22, 2018

Paul presses forward with his appeal for living worthy of the gospel by exhorting his readers to interact humbly with one another.

Date: 7/13/18 Lesson #11 Title: In Humility, Look Out for the Interests of Others Scripture: (Philippians 2:3, 4 NIV) 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist