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An Age Of Nonsense: "Success Is In The Eye Of The Beholder" [part Two]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

Establishing priorities. Finding a balance between a strong work ethic and accumulating wealth

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 12, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “Success is in the Eye of the Beholder” Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 Growing up I use to tell my dad I didn’t care what I did when I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There Are Only Two Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 7, 2016

This message is taken from the Sermon on the Mount and looks at four sets of two choices given by Jesus as to where we'll spend eternity.

Sermon on the Mount “There Are Only Two” Matthew 7:13-14 We all prefer to be given choices and the more choices we have the better we like it. But there are limits, which is evident when looking up and down the grocery aisle. • First you have the cereal aisle. You have at least ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Foursquare

What Do I Believe About Eternity? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 3, 2016

What is next? What happens after I die?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we will complete our WHAT DO I BELIEVE ABOUT series with the crown jewel of the series! • If you will embrace the past nine beliefs of the Christian faith in your heart and mind, you will experience an enhanced quality of life like never before. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joshua Stops The Sun: “god Rules To Give You Victory” Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 8, 2016

Five kings decide to join forces to overcome/overwhelm Joshua by attacking Gibeon. Joshua gets word that the five kings were going to attack Gibeon so he goes on 20 mile uphill march, under the cloak of darkness to fight them.

10 Amazing Miracles from Scripture Series (8 of 10) Joshua Stops the Sun: “God Rules to Give You Victory” (Joshua 10.6-15) November 30, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Moses had lead the Hebrews out of Egypt, through the Red Sea, and right to the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Not Alone Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

It is easy to focus on the struggles we face and lose faith. Our culture is rapidly changing, and we must be prepared to stand. Our only hope is abiding in Christ and in His Word.

Series: Saved, Settled, and Sanctified You are not Alone 1 Peter 1: 1-2 The first epistle of Peter provides great insight for the believer. In this letter, Peter provides great spiritual instruction regarding our relationship and security in the Lord, our daily walk with Christ, and the glorious ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Commitment To Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Being a disciple of Christ requires a conscious, committed effort. We will never be effective disciples with a casual, unconcerned approach. It is a lifestyle we are called to commit ourselves unto.

The Commitment to Discipleship Luke 9: 23-26 Let me begin by asking, how many Christians do you know? That is a difficult question isn’t it? Now it seems that everyone you talk to concerning the Lord has had some type of experience. Well, yes I’m a Christian; I was baptized and joined ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Confidence In Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

We live in an age when most are not receptive to the Gospel. Many believers lack confidence in their ability to share their faith. How do we gain confidence to be an effective disciple and witness? The answer is in Christ alone.

The Confidence in Discipleship John 15:7-11 If you have been with us for the past few weeks considering discipleship, you have realized following the Lord is not for the faint of heart or uncommitted. The Lord has spoken about denying ourselves, bearing our cross, and following Him. He spoke of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

“simultaneous Interrogations” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 21, 2016

Jesus and Peter are being questioned simultaneously after Jesus' Arrest and Peter's triple denial is recorded by John's eyewitness account.

“Simultaneous Interrogations” John 18:12-27 We closed our last study with John 18:12: “Then the detachment of troops and the captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him.” (There really was no need to bind Jesus; He had given no resistance but here we ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Foundational Declarations

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 3, 2016

God's elect are to be prepared to give a testimony on how we believe God has raised up this nation, how He has blessed this country and how He will deal with us, depending on the choices we make.

Title: Foundational Declarations Truths from the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. Introduction, I want to share with you a truth that I read several years ago back - I do not remember who wrote it, but it holds a truth that should not be ignored, "If we do not know the foundation on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Response To Crime Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

The Message is part of a sermon series through the book of Exodus. The context of the message comes from Exodus 22 and looks at how God wanted the nation of Israel to handle Crime.

Gods Response to Crime Exodus 22 Today in our country we have an increased prison population and the majority of people who spend time in prison after being released will break the law again and end up back in prison. Statistics tell us that that majority is 75% Crime rates in the United States ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:1-14

Surrendering Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011

Part 4 in series Eternal Christmas, this message sees the birth of Jesus as God modeling for us what he is asking us to do.

Surrendering Eternal Christmas Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 26, 2010 G.K. Chesterton said, “When a person finds something which he prefers to life itself, he for the first time has begun to live.” We all need something above ourselves to live for. When people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Filling Our Tank With The Spirit

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

What Paul is doing is warning us that we need to be careful how we live. • Are we living the way God expects us to.

Filling Our Tank With The Spirit" Ephesians 5:15-5:21 What do you do when your gas gauge starts to get low? • I know this sounds like a pretty simple question • But when we think about it we really have two options • First we can stop at the next gas station and get ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Christian Church

How Do We Live A Life That Pleases God

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

We as Christians need to stop and evaluate our lives. • We need to get out of our comfort zones • So that we seek a deeper relationship.

How do we live a LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD Colossians 1:9-14 First of all - How You Spend Your Time? What do you do with your day! • 3 years in business meetings, • 13 years watching TV • $89,281 on food, • Consumes 109,354 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian Church

More Than Hearers Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

CHAPTER TWO, BRINGS US INTO A KEY THEOLOGICAL POINT FOR PAUL, IN THAT HE EXPRESSES THAT BOTH JEW AND GENTILE STAND EQUALLY GUILTY BEFORE GOD WITH REGARDS TO SIN AND THE NEED OF FORGIVENESS.

MORE THAN HEARERS ROMANS 2:18-29 PAUL WROTE THE BOOK OF ROMANS AS A MEANS OF INTRODUCTION TO THE CITY-CHURCHES OF ROME. HE HAD A GREAT DESIRE TO VISIT THERE, THOUGH THE CHURCH ITSELF WAS NOT ESTABLISHED BY HIM. PAUL DESIRED TO BE AN ENCOURAGER TO THE ESTABLISHED CHURCH, AND POSSIBLY TO HAVE THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Transfer Of Grace

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015

Most parents want to transfer their good character traits to their children, while not transferring vices, weaknesses, and failures to them. We need to put ourselves in a position where God’s grace is being transferred to us so we have something to give.

Transfer of Grace Titus 2:11-14 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope-- the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God