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Living In The Last Days: Selfishness And Greed Series

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 16, 2015

This sermon series calls attention to what society will be like during the last days before the return of our Lord.

Living in the last days: Selfishness & Greed Introduction: I'm going to spend the next couple of weeks explaining through the Bible, what the state of society will be like, living in the last days before the coming of Jesus. It promises to be informative, interesting and thoroughly biblical. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Influence

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 17, 2014

Sometimes Christians think the way to bring about change is power... but what we need is influence.

Title: The Power of Influence Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Thesis: Sometimes Christians think the way to bring about change is power… but what we need is influence. Introduction Power infers the ability to unilaterally produce an effect. Power suggests authority and control. A person in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Cheap Kiss

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 27, 2017

It is important for us to note Judas was a man of promise. I think Jesus saw a great potential in him. In Judas He saw someone who could have been used in a mighty way in the advancement of the Kingdom of God.

TITLE: A CHEAP KISS SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 26:14-16 / 47-50 We continue our “MARCH TOWARD CALVARY” during this Lenten Season. On last Sunday we considered the thought “JUDAS ISCARIOT: SO CLOSE, YET SO FAR.” I pray we were blessed by the message. This morning I want to continue, perhaps a Part ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018

Message 44 in our journey through John's gospel. This message covers Jesus' intercessory prayer in John 17

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Real Lord’s Prayer” John 17 Review Know his love more deeply Know his word more clearly Love one another fervently Trust and obey the indwelling Holy Spirit continually. Pray to the Father passionately and He will answer faithfully Introduction In chapter ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You Ain't All That

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 20, 2016

Pride can make someone think more highly of themselves than they should. Naaman almost missed a miracle because of pride.

Everyone knows that the lion is the king of the jungle. And they are very prideful. In fact a group of lions are called a pride. One day the lion being filled with pride decided to make sure all the others knew it. He was so confident that he by-passed the smaller animals and went straight to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Foursquare

The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

What is the glory of God? It is basically those aspects of God's Character and power, that we can see. Contrary to the idea that all we know of God we must take by faith, the Bible says there is much that we can see of God's glory.

The heavens declare the glory of God, and that is why the study of astronomy is so fascinating. It is constantly confirming what God has revealed in His word. Many Christians look at God's revelation of the heavenly city and conclude that it must be symbolical and not literal. A fourteen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21

The Great Supper Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

The story begins with a great supper prepared, and many guests are invited. It is agreed by all that this represents God's invitation to enter His kingdom.

An ancient Eastern story tells about a prince who fell in love with a very beautiful girl. All of the people rejoiced to see them united in marriage. The whole life of the prince revolved around this girl of rare beauty, but one day she sickened and died. So great was his grief that he became ill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (2–5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022

We live in an age of materialism! It seems we can’t get enough of what this world has to offer. Because of people’s love for things, we have two problems.

(1) We have people who are up to their eyeballs in debt because they are constantly buying things they can’t afford. Illus: A businessman is in a great deal of trouble financially because he kept buying things when he should not have. He even considered suicide, but he decided before he would do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:4, Genesis 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

In The Upper Room – Preparation & Revelation Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 15, 2020

In the Upper Room – Preparation & Revelation - Luke chapter 22 verses 1-23 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus said, “Remember me” (vs 19b) (2). Jesus said, “This is my body” (vs 19a). (3). Jesus said, “This is my blood” (vs 20). (4). Jesus said, “Until that day” (vs 18). SERMON BODY: Ill: • In 1866 a man named Alfred who had the rare opportunity to read his own obituary. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23

Denomination: Brethren

Let The Fire Burn Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Paul recognizes that God has given man this power, and that is why he urges them not to lose it, but says quench not the Spirit. Let the fire burn he pleads. We need the heat, the light, and the power that only can be ours as we yield to the fire of the Spirit.

An embarrassing situation marked the passing of a well known fire chief. None of the family has spoken to any member of his engine company since the funeral. With the best of intentions these fire men sent what they felt was a high tribute. It was a floral arrangement with gold letters saying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Thrive Amid Adversity

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 9, 2021

Adversity has always been a part of our human experience. The challenges of life faced properly can help us grow. Maintaining faith in God helps us solve problems and overcome adversity.

Introduction: The Righteous can thrive in adversity because they understand several principles. Adversity has always been a part of our human experience. The challenges of life faced properly can help us grow. Maintaining faith in God helps us solve problems and overcome adversity. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7, Psalm 55:5-8, Psalm 82:5, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Ephesians 6:10-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Fan Or Follower? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 20, 2023

Using the book, Not a Fan, by Kyle Idelman as the basis for this series.

Fan or Follower Luke 7:36-50 January 22, 2023 If Debbie and I invited you to our home, you would expect us to welcome you into our home. You would expect we would take your jackets, hats; and if there was snow on the ground, we would show you where to put your shoes or boots. Most likely you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, Psalm 139:1-4, Psalm 139:23

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Help For Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 27, 2021

Some men are ashamed that their wife is ahead of them spiritually. So they just hang back and think of the spiritual life as “woman’s work” and so protect their egos. Men are too proud to admit that spiritually they must play catch-up to their wives.

In the Bible, there are three human institutions that stand apart from all others — the family, the church, and the government. There’s nothing in the Bible about how a hospital or a school should be run, even though they are crucial to a flourishing society. There’s nothing there about business ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Causes Us To Live With A Purpose Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 3, 2025

Faith does not call us to sit and wait for something big to happen — it calls us to live every day with purpose. God has gifted each of us uniquely, and true faith leads us to use those gifts in service to His mission. Living beyond belief means living out our calling.

### **Introduction: Purpose or Performance?** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 2 ### **Opening Story + Transition (Refined for Sermon 2)** Power Outage Teaches Church a Valuable Lesson Source: Clark Cothern, "Power outage or Power display?" Leadershipjournal.net ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 12:3-8, 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serious About Integrity Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 20, 2024

Asking the question is we're really serious about God in our lives.

The Path to Integrity Psalm 119:1-8 January 21, 2024 What do people like - - - - Matt Lauer Ellen Degeneres Bernie Madoff Bill Cosby Harvey Weinstein Lance Armstrong Milli Vanilli OJ Simpson Roseanne R Kelly When you read those names, what comes to mind? I'm guessing it's not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8, Psalm 103:8-12

Denomination: Baptist