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Genuine Peace

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003

How a relationship with God should lead to peace.

John 14:25-31 Forget how we got started on it, Bryan and I talking about Kent State and the shootings there when I was a kid. Russell Jones and I talking yesterday about the news, how depressing it is to read the paper. Iraq, Israel, Afghanistan, Liberia, there are wars and rumors of war, there is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-31

Denomination: Brethren

Belonging To The Right Crowd

Contributed by Tony Cansler on Apr 30, 2001

A Message to all

Belonging to the Right crowd Ex 32:15-28 (26) Introduction There are different types of Crowds out there in life. I hope you belong to the right one. There are some wrong crowds in life some of which are; (1) Sinful Crowd (2) Silent Crowd (3) Sleeping & Slothful Crowd (4) Satan’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:26

Denomination: Baptist

As A Man Thinks...

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

A man is not what he SAYS at church on Sunday! We ARE what we BELIEVE!

As A Man Thinks in his Heart… Proverbs 23:7 Intro.: A man is not what he SAYS at church on Sunday! We ARE what we BELIEVE! Let’s dive into the heart of things: what do we really believe about God in secret? We are lulled into a false sense of security because we have read the Bible or can quote a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Forbidden Gods

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Dec 4, 2006

This sermon explains why God forbids the worship of any other gods.

FORBIDDEN GODS Exodus 20:4-6 ILLUSTRATION Thomas Watson, the puritan preacher, said in the 17th century, “in the first commandment worshiping a false God is forbidden. In this, however, the second commandment, worshiping the true God in a false manner is forbidden.” How should we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Identifying Improper Speech Patterns Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 30, 2007

More steps to taking control of the communication in your life.

The following sermon outline identifies five improper patterns of speech from which the discerning individual should stay away. 1. THE BACKBITER: One who speaks against an absent individual. "LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in your holy hill? He who walks uprightly, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Upper Room In Three Acts

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

A Communion Message.

THE UPPER ROOM IN THREE ACTS John 13;1; 20:19-20, 24; Acts 1:13; 2:1-4 INTRO: Charles Templeton once said that the history of the world was altered by the events which took place in two upper rooms. They were separated by some three thousand miles and nearly two thousand years. One was a flat ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Emmanuel Is Coming

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

A sermon preparing for Advent.

Emmanuel is Coming Tonight on this first Sunday of Advent the theme is Hope. Hebrews 11:1 says: Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. What we hope for is the Lord’s return. We can have the assurance of this hope because what God promised in the past, He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

The Secret To Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 13, 2007

The apostle Paul descirebes love as the key to spiritual maturity.

“The Secret to Spiritual Maturity” March 11, 2007 Intro: Many Christians have a goal of being “mature” believers. We have to ask ourselves, “What defines spiritual maturity?” Is it scripture memory, daily devotionals, volunteering at church or is it actually going on the middle school retreat? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Doesn't Want You To Be Alone Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Oct 6, 2007

We may feel it or not. When you become a child of God, He has promised that He will always be with you.

We all need someone to stand with us especially in situations that are challenging and difficult to handle. We need assurance that in everything we do there will be people who will support us and motivate us no matter what happens. Most of all, we need people who will accept and love us the way we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whether Awake Or Asleep

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 22, 2009

Paul had been in Thessalonica only a short while. While there he taught the believers about the triumphant return of Christ, but some questions went unanswered. People were concerned that their departed loved ones would miss the glory of the Lord’s return

Whether Awake or Asleep Text: "For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us so that whether we wake or sleep we might live with him" (1 Thess. 5:9-10 RSV). Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 Introduction Paul had been in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Asleep At The Wheel 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 18, 2010

Exposition of Heb 2:1-4

Text: Hebrews 2:1-4, Title: Asleep at the Wheel 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/8/10, PM A. The Why (v. 1-4) 1. The writer gives the first of three reasons why the consequences of not listening are so important in verse one—drifting away. This word was used of something flowing in a river past ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Body, Soul And Spirit

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 20, 2010

Man has three layers in his composition. He has a BODY, a SOUL, and a SPIRIT. We shall see that these three are distinct and separate.

Intro: Man has three layers in his composition (Gen. 1:26-27). He has a BODY, a SOUL, and a SPIRIT. We shall see that these three are distinct and separate. Much like our Trinitarian God, the Father is typified by our soul; the Son is typified by our body; and the Holy Spirit is typified by our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: *other

The Life Of Fairh Ii Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 7, 2007

The life of faith is a living reality, we are living testimonies of the grace and and favor of God as we live the life of faith

The Life of Faith Hebrews 11:6-7 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. 7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Life Over Death Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 4, 2016

The power of God, when displayed, can cause the deepest doubt to erase. It can bring to life even the most bitter of hearts; cause faith to be birthed. When Lazarus was raised, how do you think it grew the Disciples faith? How about yours?

Life over Death John 11:1-44 Several promises in today’s passage … excellent faith builder Read John 11:1-44 / Pray Point 1 - Jesus is our Friend (1-16) Jesus receives word that Lazarus is sick; intimacy of relationship in v3 But, Jesus gives a promise (v4); shows His thinking is far ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Skeptics In The Word

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 26, 2017

Three Skeptics in the Word

Three Skeptics INTRODUCTION. -- Many people have an idea that all skeptics are pretty much alike, and that they are all a pretty hard crowd. But if every one will study his Bible carefully he will find that this is not so. He will find that skeptics differ very widely from one another, and that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational