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Article 16: Faith Alone Justifies, But Not The Faith That Stands Alone. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 3, 2009

This sermon unpacks good works in the Christian life.

ARTICLE 16. GOOD WORKS • THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689. ARTICLE 16. Good Works Good works are only those works which God has commanded in His Holy Word. Works which do not have the warrant of Scripture, and are devised by men out of blind zeal, or upon any pretence of good intentions are ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Says "wait" Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 28, 2010

A sermon examining the peril getting ahead of God.

When Jesus Says Wait Acts 1:4 (A Message for pastors, preached at a recent pastors conference) Every man in this room possesses the honor of having been called into the Gospel ministry. We have been chosen by Christ to be His ambassadors in this world. We have been given specific instructions ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Recognising Things As They Really Are.

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 2, 2006

By recognising our dependence on God, and our own limitation without Him, we can move on to the unlimited possibilities with God.

RECOGNISING THINGS AS THEY REALLY ARE. I RECOGNISE OUR DEPENDENCE ON GOD II Chronicles 20:12 [NLT] O our God, won’t you stop them? We are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. We do not know what to do, but we are looking to you for help." One of the primary needs in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worth Fighting For

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

David saw something worth fighting for. Some things are worth fighting for!

I Samuel 17:29 David saw something worth fighting for. II Samuel 23:11-12: “11- And after him [was] Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from the Philistines. 12- But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Moral Leadership: Becoming A Change Agent In Times Of Global Crisis

Contributed by Joel Tejedo on Apr 27, 2020

Change agent is the one that acts or exerts power to change and transform a difficult situation. A change agent is someone that produces or is capable of producing an effect, an active, or effecient cause.

So Pharaoh asked them, "Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the Spirit of God." One of my favorite Bible characters that describes a change agent is Joseph the dreamer, the second youngest son of Jacob. Because of his dream, he was subject to the jealousy if his siblings ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Genesis Chapter Thirty-Nine Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 19, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Nine. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Joseph is now in Egypt and a slave to Potiphar, but even though he has a respectful character he soon finds himself in prison. Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge (2010) – Genesis 39 Joseph is bought by Potiphar, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Letter To A Lady Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

If you can't speak the truth in love, why speak at all? John could do it, and that is why we have this love letter to a loving lady.

Herodotus, the Greek historian, tells this story from ancient history. Hestiaeus wanted Aristagorus to revolt, but could not get a message to him because the roads were guarded. So he took one of the most trusted slaves and shaved all the hair off his head, and then scratched letters into the ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Be Prepared

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 15, 2018

Last week I talked about the importance of being in the moment. But being in the moment doesn't mean we don't prepare. Being prepared is important; especially when it comes to doing the Lord's work. Let's see what the bible has to say about it.

BE PREPARED Last week I talked about the importance of being in the moment. It's important to not dwell on the past or worry about the future but to be here now and enjoy the moment. But being in the moment doesn't mean we don't prepare. Being prepared is important; especially when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16, Ephesians 4:11-16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Church Is Shaken Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 14, 2008

We are glimpsing the early church at a very turbulent and emotional time. How do they respond in such a time of crises?

The Highlands of Scotland are known for their shy and reserved temperament. Just how that became the temperament is not known. Some suggest it is the cold weather and long winters with very little daylight. The reserved nature is part of their culture and that reflects itself in every area of life, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting To Win Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008

Many Christians fight just to fight but they are not fighting to win.

TOPIC: FIGHT TO WIN Text: I Samuel 17:50 “So David triumphed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.” Introduction: How did David won over Goliath? The normal answer to this question is, “Using his sling and stones ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Of Heaven – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Jesus begins his public ministry, and if you’ve ever wondered what he preached as he started, here it is: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."

INTRO: Heaven. The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving. To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it—but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor. –Oliver Wendell Holmes (Progress, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Luke 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

: The Art Of Commitment – Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: This morning I’m going to conclude the series of messages on The Song of songs. We’ve seen a country girl, Shulamith, working in a vineyard for her brothers. The king is out visiting his vineyards on day, and he takes notice of this girl. He pursues her and they fall in love together. They ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Story 21 Wall-Eyed Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 5, 2014

In addition to the rebuilding of the temple and priesthood, the people rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem. They did so as a community of believers.

1. Walls There are many famous walls in history: * Great Wall of China * Berlin Wall * Vietnam Wall * Wall Street is the financial district of New York City, named after and centered on the eight-block-long street in Lower Manhattan. Early Dutch colonists of New Amsterdam built an earthen wall for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bearing Good News

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 10, 2011

Being An Encouragement To Others Has Benefits!

Luke 1:1-45 Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of The Incarnation

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Dec 24, 2019

A short Christmas Eve Devotion written to explain the significance of the Word becoming flesh for us.

THE TECHNOLOGICAL DRIVE FOR PERFECTION Ever since I was a little boy, I have always been fascinated by the steady march forward of technology. I used to love going to the school library and picking up a copy of Popular Mechanics to see what new gadget, or computer, or AI system was being ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Titus 2:11-13, 1 John 4:16-19, Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Nazarene