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Is Jesus Making A Difference In Your Life? Series

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Feb 5, 2008

Letting Christians look in the mirror to examine their faithfulness & educating Christians what it takes to be more faithful

Is Jesus Making a Difference in Your Life? Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 01/20/08 FOCUS: • Spiritual Authenticity • Spiritual Litmus Test FUNCTION: • Letting Christians look in the mirror to examine their faithfulness • Educating Christians what it takes to be more faithful Credit to Jeffery Anselmi ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cast It Off

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 27, 2007

Dealing with life’s issues.

Cast It Off Scriptures: Psalm 55:22; Matthew 11:28-30 Introduction When I was growing up, there were times when my father and I would play catch. Sometimes He would throw the ball hard and if I caught it wrong it would really sting in my hand. Now when the ball was in my hand, I would try ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 18 - For We Are Sons Of Light And Sons Of The Day Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 8, 2019

In this letter, Paul makes us aware that faith, hope, and love are very important to believers

10/21/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 18: For We are Sons of Light and Sons of the Day (1 Thessalonians 5:5-8) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-8 (NIV) You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Saved?

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

Christ offers us a direct relationship with God. Perfect love, the manifestation of God, springs from the heart of those who are living in a reconciled relationship with God.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) There are certain generally accepted principles or core beliefs derived from the New Testament which are generally accepted among Christians, for example, the sinless-ness of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, 1 Timothy 2:5-6

Denomination: United Methodist

A Word To Fathers

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

Parenting is one of the most important tasks of our lives, one of the greatest opportunities todo something that really matters. The Apostle Paul gives us important wisdom for how to do it well.

This is Father’s Day, a time to think about one of the most important tasks in any society. Being a parent, father or mother, is one of the most demanding, draining, frustrating jobs you will ever do. And it also may well be the most fulfilling job you ever do. They say that nobody complains on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Our Walk Before God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2015

To show that we need to walk in faith for we are just people and automatically all of these 5 things will be done namely: (1) Fear Him ,(2) Keep His commmandments, (3) Obey His voice, (4) Serve Him, (5) Cling to Him

I. EXORDIUM: Are you clinging to the LORD? YES. Romans 12:9 & John 17:20 Romans 12:9 [Let your] love be sincere (a real thing); hate what is evil [loathe all ungodliness, turn in horror from wickedness], but hold fast to that which is good. John 17:20 Neither for these alone do I pray [it is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Walk Before God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2015

To show that we need to walk in faith for we are just people and automatically all of these 5 things will be done namely: (1) Fear Him ,(2) Keep His commmandments, (3) Obey His voice, (4) Serve Him, (5) Cling to Him

I. EXORDIUM: Are you clinging to the LORD? YES. Romans 12:9 & John 17:20 Romans 12:9 [Let your] love be sincere (a real thing); hate what is evil [loathe all ungodliness, turn in horror from wickedness], but hold fast to that which is good. John 17:20 Neither for these alone do I pray [it is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living So All Will Know Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013

As Christians we are called to be living witness.

Living So All Will Know Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Five year old Brian was impressed by the story of Simeon the Stylite, a Syrian hermit who lived in the 5th century. This man was admired as a saint because he lived for more than 35 years on a platform atop a high pillar. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Fatherhood Of God Displayed In Earthly Daddies

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 12, 2014

God commands us to train our children. We see in this command a blueprint and recipe for changing our families and our city. The Spirit empowers us to love and discipline our children as a loving Father like God.

Intro: A four-year-old boy was eating an apple in the back seat of the car, when he asked, "Daddy, why is my apple turning brown?" "Because," his dad explained, "after you ate the skin off, the meat of the apple came into contact with the air, which caused it to oxidize, thus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Responsiblity Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 8, 2014

Because the Christian is unsupervised, irresponsibility is a great possibility. Jesus tells us this parable so we will be encouraged to faithfulness & warned against unfaithfulness.

LUKE 12: 41-48. [PARABLES IN LUKE] RESPONSIBLITY / RESPONSIBLE SERVANTS [John 21:15-17; 1 Peter 5:2-3] Last week we learn that Jesus’ disciples are to be alert, expecting His return. Not only are we to be watching and waiting for Jesus, we are to be working for Jesus. So here Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:41-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Will Be First And The First Will Be Last.

Contributed by Reginald Knight on Sep 20, 2014

THE WAY IN WHICH WE BEHAVE TOWARDS OTHERS IS IMPORTANT FOR OUWN LIVES. THIS PARABLE INDEED REPRESENTS THIS.

Proper 20 by: Seminarian Reginald Knight Sunday September 21, 2014. St. Mary’s Anglican Church (The Diocese Of Barbados) Matthew 20: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

A Hallowing Experience Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 11, 2013

This series includes applications from Brad Young's "The Jewish Background of the Lord's Prayer" and Nehemia Gordon's and Keith Johnson's "A Prayer to Our Father." This lesson deals with Proclaiming, Praising, and Practicing the Name of God.

1. Importance of a Name Shakespeare asked “What’s in a name” a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Many people, like Shakespeare, would say that a name is not important; however, the importance of a name is paramount. In the Bible the name of a person described their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Year In Review

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

AS THE YEAR COMES TO A CLOSE WE OFTEN TAKE TIME TO REFLECT ON IT. LET US NOT FORGET TO USE OUR REFLECTIONS AS STEPPING STONES INTO THE FUTURE.

THE YEAR IN REVIEW THE YEAR 2014 IS RAPIDLY DRAWING TO A CLOSE. I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT I FOUND THIS YEAR TO GO BY EXTREMELY FAST. I THINK I NOTICE THE YEARS PASSING QUICKER AS I GROW OLDER. MANY GROUPS AND PEOPLE USE THIS TIME TO LOOK AT THE YEAR IN REVIEW, AND ALSO TO ANTICIPATE WHAT 2015 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Tearing Down The Strongholds Of Hell Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Tearing Down the Strongholds of Hell Acts 19:8-27 [2Co 10:4 NIV] “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” Paul stayed in Ephesus for 3 full years because there was much work to be done there. He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 9 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 9, 2016

This is a verse by verse look at chapter nine of Revelation.

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 9 I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 II. Things Which Are – The Church Age – Rev 2-3 III. Things Which Are To Come – Rev 4-22 A. The Throne Of God – Rev 4 B. The Seven Seals Book – Rev 5 C. The First Six ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational