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Truth About Islam

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Aug 3, 2005

This message delivers the distinguishing marks between Christianity and Islam; Mohammed and Jesus. In a day of constant Islamic Terrorist Threats this message will seek to prepare the believer for a biblical defense.

WHOSE SERMON IS IT ANYWAY? “The Truth About Islam” Acts 9:1-8 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Introduction: On September 11, 2001 our nation and our world was rocked as Islamic fundamentalism found it’s way inside our borders and attacked at the very heart of our economy. On Thursday, July 7, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

God’s Word provides growth in our lives and our faith must be lived out in the context of relationships. When Jesus comes back, find your joy in Him and in the changed lives of your friends.

Growing Pains A small factory had to be shut down because their most important piece of machinery had stopped working. The company mechanic couldn’t get it running, so they called in an expert. The man looked over the machine for a few minutes. He then picked up his hammer and gently tapped it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Grieve Not The Holy Spirit Of God

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 28, 2002

We grieve the Holy Spirit of God by how we mistreat our brothers and sisters in Christ. See five ways you should not treat your brothers and sisters in Christ.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: GRIEVE NOT THE HOLY SPIRIT “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Training For Disciples Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003

There are four important things to know about basic training for disciples: A disciple never puts a stumbling block in others’ spiritual path; a disciple forgives quickly—and often; a disciple exercises faith; and a disciple demonstrates faithfulness.

Basic Training for Disciples Luke 17:1-10 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Even if you’ve never served in the military, you’ve probably heard of basic training. According to the U.S. Army recruiting Web site, “Basic Training lasts only nine weeks, but you’ll remember those nine weeks for the rest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Keys To Your Worship Renewal Series

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Sep 4, 2009

Worship needs to be our lives. Our lives need to be worship. And in the church today, I believe that we need to see a worship renewal. . I believe that God has given us the keys to begin right now.

I’ve observed an interesting phenomenon that has taken the world by storm over the last several years. In 2004, a college student named Mark Zuckerberg created an online social networking tool for Harvard students to connect. He called it The Facebook. It was only available to students of Harvard, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Forgiveness As A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 21, 2008

Deals with How God has forgiven us and how we should forgive others in light of that forgiveness

Forgiveness as a Way of Life Matthew 18:21-35 Slide Today we are going to be talking about a topic that I think is so needed in our society and in every relationship that we have. Forgiveness. Forgiveness is so easy to receive while other times it is so hard to give. I think most of us believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Messiah Who Expects Us To Forgive Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 2, 2011

In order to be forgiven we must be willing to forgive.

A Messiah Who Expects Us to Forgive Text: Matt. 18:21-35 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor finished his message early one Sunday, (and that pastor was not me) and he wanted to check his congregation’s understanding. So he asked, "Can anyone tell me what you must do before you can obtain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Two Debtors

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

The Two Debtors (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 18 verses 21-35. Quote: “Forgiveness is a marvellous idea; Until you are the one who has to do it”. Ill: • Old Joe was dying. • For years he had been at odds with Bill, formerly one of his best friends. • Wanting to straighten things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Brethren

Forgiven And Forgiving Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

Eighteenth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on reciprocating God's Forgiveness to others.

Knowing God Series #17 “Forgiven and Forgiving” Review I. The nature of God II. The Attributes of God A. God is infinitely GREAT in His ability / capacity B. God is infinitely and perfectly PURE in His morality and judgments C. God is infinitely GOOD in His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who Is The Antichrist? Daniel 10-12 Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 23, 2015

One of the most incredible prophecies of Holy Scripture leads right into a close-up of the Man of Sin!

4. DANIEL'S TENTH THROUGH TWELFTH CHAPTERS I will refer to Daniel 10-12 as one chapter, as they tell one story, one prophecy. There should be no chapter divisions here, especially between chapters 11 and 12. Daniel 8 tells of one whose ancestry goes back to Alexander’s kingdom and who ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Not Dead Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 12, 2014

Is God dead? God's not dead. please help me to contact the producers of the movie "Gods not dead" please inform them that I have excellent proof of Gods existence - from the Bible, proving Gods existence it would blow their minds/ for part 2 of the movie

They say: God is not dead? Is He is still in control. So, why then are we experiencing so much suffering and pain here on earth? Does God even care? Is He trying to punish us or did He forget us. Is He really a God of love? Would a God of love allow us to go through pain, death, and hardship? Think ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Revelation 1:8, John 3:17, Jeremiah 29:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Forgives Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 4, 2013

This sermon explores what Scripture says about love and forgiveness.

Introduction: A. I want to begin today’s sermon with a few cartoons to get us thinking about forgiveness and how difficult and confusing a subject it can be. 1. The first cartoon shows a wife saying to her husband, “Forgive you?...Sure I’ll forgive you…the moment I see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do I Really Need To Be Baptized? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

A Biblical look at baptism and the place it has in the believer's life

Many years ago, there was a man of Syria named Naaman. He was a commander in the Aramean army, a valiant soldier, and he developed the infectious skin disease we know as leprosy. You have to understand, getting leprosy wasn’t like acne or poison ivy. Leprosy was a death sentence. Its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mother's Prayer For Restoration Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 4, 2022

Daniel is praying for God’s people to be restored and to come alive with fresh zeal for the things of the Lord. Daniel is praying for revival and spiritual awakening. This is a mother’s prayer for her backslidden children. This is a father’s prayer for his wayward children.

Happy Mother’s Day to you. We are grateful you are worshipping with our church family today. Being a mother means being patient. Your work is measured in years, not in minutes. Surely a mother’s minutes can delight and can scare her at times. But a mother’s job is to build godly children and this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:20-27, Philippians 1:6, Hebrews 9:26-28, Psalm 56:8

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas - Part 1

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 9, 2020

Time and time again God tried to get His message of love through to His human creation with little response. Finally, when there was no other way, He wrapped up His message in person. Jesus was and is that message.

There’s a story about a man in Wales who sought to win the affection of a certain lady for 42 years before she finally said, "Yes." The couple, both 74, recently became "Mr. and Mrs." For more than 40 years, the persistent, but rather shy man slipped a weekly love letter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible