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Discipline By Admoniton Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 16, 2012

A study of church discipline by admonition.

Introduction It is time for discipline! Are you ready? For those of you who are church members, you have already vowed to submit yourselves to the discipline of the Church. That was covered under question number five of the membership questions that you affirmed before the church session: Do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Homosexuality Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012

What the Bible teaches about homosexuality.

Introduction I have said before that 1 Corinthians is a letter I have both wanted and not wanted to preach through for the same reason – its practicality. The apostle Paul wrote the Corinth Church about issues it was struggling with, issues which have an uncanny resemblance to those we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiveness Brings Joy

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 12, 2010

Burdens take away our joy, but God's forgiveness of our sins brings us joy and happiness.

Text: “Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!” (Psalm 32:11) How do you feel this morning? Is that a good question? You might not think so. You might say, “Do I look like I feel good?” You know that we all have some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

You Foolish People! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 18, 2010

In our text, the apostle Paul is trying to straighten out the thinking of the Galatians. There are some matters in their thinking and faith that need to be cleared up. 1- The matter of receiving God's Spirit 2- The matter of faith and righteousness 3-

INTRO.- People often do dumb things or foolish things. ILL.- June 16, 2009, BRUSSELS - A Belgian teenager told police how she came from a tattoo parlor with 56 stars over one side of her face, rather than the three she had asked for. "I said this part, the top, is ok, but not the rest," Kimberley ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Family Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 18, 2007

The call to imitate Christ as children and as parents. Children are called to honor and obey and parents are called to not exasperate and to encourage.

Live Out Loud – Our CHILDREN Ephesians 6:1-4 Intro: A group of expectant fathers were talking in the waiting room as their wives were delivering. The nurse entered and told the 1st man his wife had just delivered twins. “That’s a coincidence I play for the Minnesota Twins.” A few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Just For The Unjust Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 8, 2007

Exposition of Rev. 16

Justice for the Unjust Rev. 16 One of the most startling recent statistics is the fact the prison population of the USA is now over 2 million people. A more controversial question though is, “why do we put people in prison?” Law enforcement, district attorneys, judges work hard to bring criminals ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Short Term Gain, Long Term Pain Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Abraham, Pt. 2

SHORT TERM GAIN, LONG TERM PAIN (GENESIS 13:1-18) Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents in a tiny hut. He tried to be patient and gracious, but the noise and crowded conditions wore him down. In desperation, he consulted the village ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worthwhile Conversation

Contributed by Bruce Pratt on Mar 4, 2008

The Christian’s speech should be a reflection of the Holy Spirit’s working, bringing value to those around us.

WORTHWHILE CONVERSATION When I was in my twenties, I couldn’t hold on to money. If I had a dollar, I’d spend it. If I saw something I wanted, I bought it without much consideration as to whether it was a good deal or not. I’m not totally sure whether it was a function of getting older or marrying ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Times - Better Than Evian Water Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 12, 2008

Hard times and difficult circumstances are not an argument for the absence of God in our lives; Hard times and difficult circumstances are in fact, an argument for the presence of God in our lives.

We assume that sailing through life with ease is a sign that God is with us. We assume that when a tragedy happens, God was looking the other way. We assume that when we find ourselves out in a desert standing in the middle of nothing but dirt and rocks, we assume that there has been some mistake. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Pledge Allegiance Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 13, 2008

Be absolutely dedicated to following God.

I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE I Kings 18.1-46 S: Change C: Commitment Th: Choose the Fire Pr: BE ABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO FOLLOWING GOD. Type: Inductive Challenge I. Trust God [showdown] II. Worship God alone [no syncretism] III. Sincerity is overrated [false prophets] IV. Acknowledge your high calling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Judgment Seat Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 23, 2016

What is the Millennial Kingdom all about? How important is it to God and what can mean to us? Also, what do we learn about the Judgment Seat of God in Revelation?

OPEN: Several years ago there was a TV evangelist who was preaching about his view of the 2nd Coming of Christ. Toward the close of the program he apparently actually made this pitch of one of his videos: "Jesus is coming soon -- perhaps tomorrow! Send $10 for a video that will explain the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changed By The Stream Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

We all experience different situations, circumstances and opportunities. Yet each of us have been and continue to be blessed by God.

Changed by the Stream of the Spirit We are continuing in our series on Supernatural Springs and this month we are focussing on the Stream of the Spirit. As always the question to begin: Do you seek a good life or a changed life? In our lives, we all have something that we can thank God for. We ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Made The Wise Men So Wise?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 4, 2016

When we look at the account of the wise men we will see some reasons why they were wise. The characteristics that made the wise men so wise are the same ones that will make us wise too.

WHAT MADE THE WISE MEN SO WISE? Matt. 2:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Today I’ll be talking about the wise men’s part in the Christmas story. You might be wondering why I am doing a Christmas sermon after Christmas. Well, I’m focusing on the wise men specifically after Christmas because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Will Not Fail Them Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016

That is the rest of the story. You are not destroyed for your sins. Your Shepherd took that punishment. Your guilt is removed forever. The glory of the Lord will not depart from you because the Holy Spirit will not leave you.

Psalm 78:65-72 He Will Not Fail Them 12/31/06 D. Marion Clark Introduction The application of Psalm 78:1-8 was the following exhortation: “We must be careful not to exhibit complaining spirits before our children. Do they see that in us? What will your children hear from you today ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Every Member A Minister Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 17, 2016

Unity, Service, The Body of Christ, Growth

AN “I” EXAM: Restoring Our Vision for Christ’s Mission – Every Member a Minister Ephesians 4:1-16 (p. 815) May 22, 2016 Introduction: So the other day I get a call from the Church Research Group of America and one of their first questions is “How ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ