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The Church Vs. The Church

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004

Man’s view of the church is often very different from the one Jesus demonstrated and Paul described.

I can stand anywhere in my back yard and see my church. It sits rather majestically at the apex of our little town. Its stained glass windows chronicle its founders. Inside, a huge chandelier hovers over our pew. I don’t know who appointed us to sit in that particular pew, but it must have been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22, Matthew 13:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Work Of The Trinity

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 28, 2004

We were predestined to be children of God before the creation of the world. We were redeemed at Christ’s expense, and the Holy Spirit seals us for all eternity.

The Work of the Trinity Scripture References: Ephesians 1:1-14 2 Thessalonians 2:13 Mark 10:45 Hebrews 9:15 Other References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. Yesterday we went to see The Passion of Christ. I have never been touched or moved by a movie like I was by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Money And The Church

Contributed by Debra Klein on Jun 5, 2006

Money is the top three reasons for divorce, suicide or murder and for divisions in the church. We will be looking at the instructions handed down by God through Moses to the Israelites then in Matthew we will see Jesus also instructing the people regardin

Money and the Church Deuteronomy 8, Matthew 6:19-24 Money is always a very touchy subject in any church and it is the number one topic that most pastors will stay away from preaching about but since I am young in my ministry and do not know any better today we are going to search what the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

You Need A Hero!

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 4, 2006

Sermon exhorts us to give the battle of sin to Christ.

Needing a Hero 1Sam 17:1 1 Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Would You Risk Your Life For? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 5, 2005

When Paul spoke to Felix about faith in Christ he discussed righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come. It scared Felix, but not enough. What motivates us to live for Christ?

What would you risk your life for? Acts 15:26 speaks of “men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Paul asks the question in 1 Cor. 15:30, “Why do we stand in jeopardy every hour?” In Romans 8 he quotes Psalms 44 and applies it to Christians: “For your sake we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Enemy Comes, Are You Ready?

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Sep 30, 2002

It takes the armor of God for us to be able to stand in the heat of battle.

The Enemy Comes, are you ready?(Eph.6:10-18) Illustration: My life fell apart in the summer of ‘68. One minute I was the happiest man in the world then wham! It was all over. My countenance changed from a look of total contentment into one filled with agony and anguish. Here I was living in total ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Accomplishments Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005

What happens when we worship? THis sermon seeks to answer that question by looking at a familiar passage.

The Accomplishments of Worship Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: On December 14, 1996, a 763 foot grain freighter, the Bright Field, was heading down the Mississippi near New Orleans, Louisiana, when it lost control, veered toward the shore and crashed into a riverside shopping mall. At the time, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Csi (Cross Scene Investigation) Week 4 - Investigating The Resurrection

Contributed by Mark Canfield on Nov 10, 2006

A friend’s betrayal, an illegal trial, an execution and an empty grave. What do these things have in common? Enter the world of CSI and search for the truth with the entire Cross Scene Investigation team. Delve deeply into the mysteries of four baffling c

CSI: Cross Scene Investigation Week 4: Investigating the Resurrection [The message began with a CSI sytle drama that investigated the evidence of the Ressurection] For Most People in Our Culture – SEEING IS BELIEVING! [Show me the Money] BUT . . . For Eric Weihenmayer [WHY-in-Mayor] SEEING ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Rooted In God's Love Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 14, 2009

Whether we have begun the journey to emotionally healthy spirituality long ago or just starting, there is a crucial element that we must grasped in order support us during any of our difficult emotional trials.

Back To School Rooted on God’s Love Ephesians 3:16-19 October 11, 2009 Two weeks ago we explored just three ways that we function in unhealthy emotional health. There are many more that those of us who are involved in the small group study will uncover. I just wanted to give you a taste of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Holy Word

Contributed by James Cloud on Mar 8, 2008

Studying the Word is essential to truly understand God and our relationships to each other.

God’s Holy Word Proverbs 3:1-24 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, 2 for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. 3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-24

Denomination: Anglican

The Accomplishments Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Nov 25, 2005

What does worship do for the Lord and for us? This sermon seeks to answer that question.

The Accomplishments of Worship Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: On December 14, 1996, a 763 foot grain freighter, The Bright Field, was heading down the Mississippi near New Orleans, Louisiana, when it lost control, veered toward the shore and crashed into a riverside shopping mall. At the time, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unfinished Business

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 15, 2005

When bad things happen, people have unfisished business. Jesus turns to the religious and says that they do too.

Unfinished business Last Sunday we were at a day of celebration of ministry and we had many things to celebrate. But our world circumstances gave us another agenda. We talked about what the real “acts of God” are in today’s world. The acts that the living body of Christ does to reach a world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Build On The Rock

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 22, 2008

An end of year sermon that encourages Christians to make sure they are building on the right foundation - Christ Jesus the Lord

Build on the Rock Text: Matthew 7:13-27 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) If you have been watching, listening or reading the news then there’s no doubt that you are aware of the situation our economy is in. Automakers, banks, mortgage companies, and everyone else it seems is crying for money. Large ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

James Put To Death Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 15, 2017

If the apostles remained largely untouched by the persecution that followed Stephen’s death, the situation radically changed when Herod Agrippa assumed rule over Judea. The apostles then became the specific targets of the king’s efforts to suppress the...

June 5, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.F.1: James Put to Death. (12:1, 2) Scripture (Acts 12:1, 2; KJV) 1 About ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A True Friend Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 25, 2012

Few things enrich life like a good friend. Hopefully through this study we will learn how to be a true friend as well as how to recognize a true friend.

PROVERBS 18: 24 A TRUE FRIEND [1 Sam. 18:1-4; 19:1-7; 20:1-42; 2 Sam. 1:25ff] Few things enrich life like a good friend. To have someone with whom you can share your deepest thoughts, feelings and longings –someone who can ask anything of you and of whom you can ask anything ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist