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Intimate Value Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 6, 2014

The only thing with lasting value is a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, and the most important aspect of our lives is fostering that relationship.

Intimate Value Text: Phil. 3:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Everything in this world has two aspects - how it looks at the moment, and how it will look in the time to come. The easy way may look inviting at the moment, and the hard way daunting. 

The only way to get our values ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Promise Of The Father Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

The Holy Spirit is the catalyst by which the church accomplishes its mission.

The Promise Of The Father Text: Acts 1:1-11;2:1-4 Introduction 1. Although this week in the A.D. series you will watch the arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the Holy Spirit has always been working. 2. From the beginning, Scripture says, "The Spirit of God was hovering over the waters" ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Great Paradox And The Ultimate Victory Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020

The only way to win the war with sin is to allow Jesus to be the Lord of our lives.

THE GREAT PARADOX AND THE ULTIMATE VICTORY Text: Rom. 7:14-25 INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration: I love the story of Charles Spurgeon when he was a speaker at a conference along with another man, who publicly proclaimed that Christians could reach a place of sinless perfection where they no longer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Methodist

Spur One Another On Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 26, 2023

In this final "one another" from our "One Anothering" series, we explore what it means to spur one another on toward love and good deeds. One of the challenging sides of loving one another, is our duty to provoke and challenge each other to be all that God has called us to.

A. I want to begin by sharing some actual excuse notes sent by parents that were collected by the University of Texas and include the original spellings. 1. “My son is under a doctor’s care and should not take P.E. today. Please execute him.” 2. “Dear School: Please ekscuse John being absent on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Galatians 4:16, Proverbs 27:6, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blameless Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 29, 2001

Second in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.

Sermon for 1/21/2001 Blameless, above reproach 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6 Introduction: One of the powerful figures in Wall Street fell in love with an actress. For many months he was always seen escorting her about in the fashionable circles of town. Deciding to marry her, he first put a private ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Murder In The Sanctuary

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Today we will consider the first of "Six Antitheses" to pharisaical understandings of certain deuteronomical laws presented by Jesus during what is called the Sermon on the Mount. The subject is the Sixth Commandment. 2. Each of the six sections in Matthew 5:21-48 is set apart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

A Biblical Basis For Church Planting And Missions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

God is a missionary God, Christ is a missionary Christ, and the Holy Spirit is a missionary Spirit! The Lord expects us to be involved in bringing lost souls to him. We should not just spend our entire time solving people’s problems in the church. A Bi

Using A Biblical Basis For Church Planting The Biblical Basis For Missions and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain five Biblical basis for evangelism and church planting. 2. The students will write three plans for doing evangelism and church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Slience In The Storm Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001

SERVING GOD IN CATACLYSMIC OCCURRENCES IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR COMMUNING WITH HIM ON A DAILY BASIS.

June 10, 2001 -- AM GOD’S SLIENCE IN THE STORM OF DISCOURAGEMENT 1 Kings 19:11 INTRODUCTION: (1) The world does not care if I die; it only cares that I get out of the way if I cannot compete. (2) With God, dust can have a destiny and human frailty can be covered with eternal glory. (3) To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21, 1 Kings 19:11

Denomination: Baptist

God, The Great Giver! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 20, 2001

God will always give you more than you are able to give to Him!

INTRODUCTION  The world’s stingiest man went Christmas shopping, but everything he saw was too expensive except a $50 vase that was on sale for $2 because the handle had been broken off. He bought it and had the salesman ship it by mail so that his friend would think he had paid $50 for it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is There A Cause?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 12, 2001

Sermon for Veteran’s Day 2001. Discusses the ideas of absolute truth and postmodernism

Sermon for 11/11/2001 Is there a Cause? 1 Samuel 17 Adapted from an outline by Tom Walker on The Preacher’s Corner Introduction: A. One of my favorite children’s stories is the Emperor’s New Clothes. It is the tale about an Emperor who was swindled by a supposed tailor. The man claims to sew a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-29, John 18:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Origin, Purpose, And Power Of The Church

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The first mention of "the church" in the Bible came from the lips of our Lord Himself. It is found in this morning's text passage, the obvious starting point for any study of what has been called the "Body of Christ." The Greek word translated throughout the New Testament as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Jonah's Defiance Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 23, 2003

A sermon on Jonah 1 about defiance against the will of God

Jonah’s Defiance Jonah 1 Introduction: My son and I were bass fishing in a boat on the Kanawha River in West Virginia, when I hooked a really big bass. My line got snarled on my casting reel, and I didn’t have a lot of extra line to let out. When the big bass hit the end of the free line, he was ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom And Responsibility

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jul 5, 2003

This sermon deals with the limk between our democracy and freedom, and our dependence on God and the principles of the bible.

Freedom and Responsibility Mat 7:12, Acts 16:31, Rom 10:9, John 3:16, 1 Pet 2:16, 2 Cor 3:17, Gal 5:1, 13-14, 1 Cor 8:9 Mat 28:19-20 I. This week we celebrated the anniversary of our nation’s independence, and I wonder how many in government today really understand what Independence meant to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:16, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time For America To Bless God Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 15, 2003

A sermon for Independence Day on Jonah 3

Sermon for 7/6/2003 Jonah 3 Introduction: In John Steinbeck’s story The Wayward Bus a dilapidated old bus takes a cross country shortcut on its journey to Los Angeles, and gets stuck in the mud. While the drivers go for assistance, the passengers take refuge in a cave. It is a curious company of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Matthew 12:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Security Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 24, 2003

This sermon is an adaptation from a book by John Maxwell, "The Twenty-one Indispensible Qualities of a Leader."

Security Matthew 11:28-30; Psalm 103:11-12; John 3:17 August 11, 2003 I. We have talked about a lot of things dealing with leadership, and I know that some of you may be wondering when we are going to be through with this subject, and we are getting closer. A. But there are some more things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Psalm 103:11-12

Denomination: Baptist