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Final Destination Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 9, 2010

A study of chapter 16 verses 1 through 31

Luke 16: 19 – 31 Final Destinations 19 “There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. 20 But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, 21 desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Tragedy Of Hidden Sins

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

The consequences of hidden sin in your life.

“The Tragedy of Hidden Sins” Joshua 7 A scientist, unjustly accused and convicted of a major crime, found himself sentenced to hard time in a prison out in the Arizona desert. His cellmate turned out to be another scientist. Determined to escape, the first man tried to convince his ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Completion Of The Way

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jul 18, 2011

When Paul testifies before Festus and Agrippa he not only shares his testimony he shows the flaw being judgmental and the difference between religion and relationship.

A man was having difficulty communicating with his wife and concluded that she was becoming hard of hearing. So he decided to conduct a test without her knowing about it. One evening he sat in a chair on the far side of the room. Her back was to him and she could not see him. Very quietly he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

Halloween: Strangers & Pilgrims In This World

Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Oct 30, 2010

In this sermon I draw upon the history of Halloween as being influenced by the doctrine of death and resurrection. I have included a full article about Halloween (Halloween: A Christian Perspective) that I found in The Wall Street Journal.

Strangers & Pilgrims in this World 1 Peter 1:1-9 v. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, v. 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: *other

Divorce And Remarriage Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

This sermon reveals what the Bible says about divorce and remarriage.

Divorce and Remarriage Divorce: doesn’t it hurt just to say it? We cringe from the hurt and pain divorce always brings. Many people listening have been divorced or have parents who have divorced or children who have divorced. Divorce hurts deeply and its impact never completely goes away. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

Persevere Through Problems Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 8, 2013

Problems are the path to perfection.

Problems are the path to perfection. I don’t know about you, but I don’t like having problems in my life. In fact I’ll do just about anything to avoid them. But avoiding problems doesn’t make them go away. Instead often they only get worse. Neville Chamberlain became the prime minister of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2011

If we want complete absolution for our sins and full recovery from our failures, then we must bow before Jesus as our Sovereign Lord, believe in Him who was scorned, bank on His substitutionary sacrifice; then we can benefit from his victory and success.

Max Lucado, in his book Facing Your Giants, talks about Rogers Cadenhead, who upon the death of Pope John Paul II, registered www.BenedictXVI.com as a new internet domain name before the new Pope’s name was even announced. Now, the right domain name can prove pretty lucrative. For example, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who's Your Shepherd? Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 18, 2007

You will hear the voice of your shepherd. The only real question is, how do you learn to recognize it?

Title: Who’s Your Shepherd? Text: John 10:1-6 MP: Your shepherd is whomever you follow. Choose the Good one SERMON NOTES: WHO’S YOUR SHEPHERD? Real question: How do you recognize your shepherd? 1. He has a legitimate claim a. Why is God slow? b. How does the Tempter enter? 2. He knows your ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Anxious About The Threats Of Man Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 1, 2007

1) A Disciple Emulates His Master and 2) Does not Fear the World but have confidence in a) Vindication by God b) Veneration of God c) Valuation by God

If you haven’t noticed, we are in the swing of the “Holiday” season. That’s right: not Advent or Christmas but the Holiday Season. Retailers and cultural planners are so desperate for increased sales and attendance that the day after Halloween, began with the “Holiday” advertising. The word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-31

Denomination: Other

Restraining Sinful Behavior

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Apr 14, 2008

Methods that are used to restrain sin in our lives.

Restraining Sinful Behavior Rom. 7:12-25 Intro- * Living a holy life is an ambition of everyone who is genuinely born again. * The desire to live a godly life is stronger in some Christians than in others. * Most of us have had and still have the experience of Romans 7. …Doing what we shouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Who Sends Part 3: The Attitude Of A Messenger Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 8, 2010

As followers of Jesus in a world contrary to His Kingdom, we are to focus our attention on Him.

A Messiah Who Sends Part 3: The Attitude of a Messenger Text: Matt. 10:24-42 Introduction 1. Illustration: We need to be like the 84 year old grandmother who fiercely maintained her independence and lived alone in the old family home. Her 4 children lived n the same town, but she rarely called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-42

Denomination: Methodist

What’s Your Business?

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

To urge people to deliberately begin to love and to associate with at least one lost person for the purpose of unapologetically inviting them to answer Jesus’ call to repent

I want to begin this morning by showing a deeply moving and theologically packed video clip that not only is animated and frivolous, but also 3 months too early in the year. But, this does help introduce a certain character we’re going to learn from this morning. (Show clip from “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Do Right When You’ve Been Done Wrong Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 13, 2013

How to do right when you’ve been done wrong (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Be open before the Lord (vs 1-2) (2). Remember God’s Loving Faithfulness (vs 3) (3). Refuse to Listen to Ungodly Advice (vs 4-5) (4). Keep Your Hands Clean and Your Heart Thankful (vs 6-7) (5). Be faithful in Public worship (vs 8) (6). Patiently stand and wait for relief ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

You Got Integrity? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 20, 2016

A study of the book of Job 31: 16 – 40

Job 31: 16 – 40 You Got Integrity? 16 “If I have kept the poor from their desire, or caused the eyes of the widow to fail, 17 or eaten my morsel by myself, so that the fatherless could not eat of it 18 (But from my youth I reared him as a father, and from my mother’s womb I ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:16-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel