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05 Joy In Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025

Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we treasure knowing Christ above all else.

Over the past several weeks we’ve been working our way through Paul’s letter to the Philippians and we’ve discovered how joy isn’t something that simply happens to us. It’s a deliberate response to the realities of who Christ is and what He’s done in our lives. We've explored how joy can ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Are Not Minimalists Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 17, 2025

Jesus gives six examples to demonstrate how a “righteousness that surpasses the Pharisees and teachers of the law” is a righteousness that avoids minimalism.

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 5:17-48 “We Are Not Minimalists” There is a group of people in the Bible known as the Pharisees. If you have been a Christian for a while you would know that Jesus didn’t have a lot of good things to say about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Well, The Women, And The Wait Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 18, 2025

We all have unsettled issues in our hearts. Some want to put a lot of time and distance between these unresolved issues, even a change of scenery, which may be necessary to get some clarity. I believe God wants us to identify these issues and work through them.

The Well, the Women, and the Wait Genesis 29:1-30 16 Feb 2025 Last week, Scott spoke from Genesis 28 where Jacob was running from his brother Esau who was planning to kill him because he took the family blessing and inheritance that he was expecting to get. Jacob was on the run as a fugitive, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Truths About Temptation Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Feb 18, 2025

Jesus' temptation in the wilderness gives us some insights that we should keep in mind as we face temptation.

Luke 4:1–13 ESV And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Insanity Of Sin Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 23, 2025

A sermon exploring Nebuchadnezzar's fall from kingship into insanity because of his pride and arrogance.

The Insanity of Sin Book of Daniel Series Text: Daniel 4 CSB ________________________________________ Introduction: As some of you know, I grew up with a very broken home life. My parents split up when I was 5, and they both had various romantic attachments throughout my youth. From 5 years ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope For The Ungodly Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 15, 2024

In this exposition of Romans 4:4-8, we see the logic of grace and David's testimony affirming justification by faith. This way of salvation is something the angels desire to look into and something that will bring everlasting glory to God.

Intro Follow with me as we read Romans 4:1-3: “What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. 3 What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8, Psalm 32:1-2, Genesis 15:6, Romans 3:24, 1 Peter 1:12, James 2:17-26, 1 John 2:2, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Christian Conduct

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 30, 2024

Paul waned the Philippian Christian's conduct to represent the Gospel

Christian Conduct Philippians 1:27-2:4 Good morning. The Greek word which is translated as “conduct” means “to live as a citizen.” According to the US Army Human Resources Command webpage, the Army Good Conduct Medal was established in June 1941. It is awarded for excellent behavior, efficiency, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Admonitions For The Church

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 4, 2024

Series from I Thessalonians 5

Title: 3 Admonitions for the Body. Script: I Thes. 5:19-22 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 5-5-24 Intro: What should I do? We ask ourselves this question a lot, from eating breakfast in the morning (“What should I eat?”) to driving to the store (“What road should I take?”) to choosing a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

'wealth & Poverty'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 14, 2024

'Wealth & Poverty' (selected Proverbs) - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Wealth & Poverty Reading: Proverbs 10:4, 10:15, 10:22, 13:8, 18:11, 18:23, 19:4, 21:6, 30:8-9 Quote: • I like what Earl Wilson said: • “There ought to be a better way of starting the day than having to get up.” • Reminds me of the story of the teenage boy, • Who was so lazy that he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:4, Proverbs 30:8-9

Denomination: Brethren

Enjoy Life In God’s Family!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 28, 2024

God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit have saved us and now welcome us into the family of God. That’s a powerful point for us to take with us this Trinity Sunday. We are sanctified by the Spirit. We are children of the Father. We are siblings with the Son.

“Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness.” That’s how the creation account in Genesis 1 describes God’s decision to create human beings. And then on the sixth day of creation week that is exactly what he did. Of course, Genesis 2 gives us more detail about the “process” that God went ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Wise About Your Tongue Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 3, 2024

One of the primary issues addressed in Proverbs is the use of our tongues. In this sermon, we explore the wrong and right uses of the tongue, and discuss how to control the tongue.

Introduction: A. The story is told about an ancient philosopher named Xanthus who told his servant to go to the market and find the very best thing available to cook for a special dinner for his friends. 1. The philosopher and his guests sat down for the dinner and were treated to four courses of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible Is Historically Accurate

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 3, 2024

This sermon looks at the historical accuracy of the bible, and the person and life of Jesus.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather in this sacred space, a place where we can pause from the hustle and bustle of life, to drink deeply from the well of God's Word. We are here to seek His wisdom, to find comfort in His promises, and to be transformed by His truth. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, John 16:33, Romans 5:1-5, Hebrews 2:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity In The Church: And The Boundaries Of Unity Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 6, 2024

We have a perfect example from Jesus about what it means to walk in unity. On Earth, Jesus sought to do the perfect will of God the Father.

You can tell when you walk into a church, and spend any amount of time there, whether that church is united or not. What is Christian unity? We know it when we see it. We can feel it. You can feel the peace around the table. You can sense the peace and unity in the service, the bible studies, the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5, John 17:13-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Update: Signs Of The Times - March 2025 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 14, 2025

What if I told you those who prayed silently are now guilty of thought crime? Free speech is being slain. I share part of a fantastic speech by VP J.D. Vance. Christians are heading for difficult times. This article looks at some of the significant recent happenings.

UPDATE: SIGNS OF THE TIMES - MARCH 2025 WHY DO WE BOTHER TO CONSIDER THE AFFAIRS OF THE WORLD? [A]. INTRODUCTION It is not beneficial to be weighed down by the bad things in the world, and some get depressed by such things. Like most aspects of life we need to be balanced and sober. It is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, Matthew 16:2-3, Daniel 2:32-35, Revelation 13:1, Genesis 12:3, Revelation 11:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Back To One Lord, One Faith, And One Father Over All

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Mar 16, 2025

The most valuable moment in time is found at the Cross of Christ. His death, burial and resurrection not only redeemed us by the blood of the Lamb but also made us a new creation. Its time to Let Jesus make us new all over again.

READ IT OR WATCH IT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pRy6WSGtDQ If you had an OFF switch how many ways would you want to use it? What attitudes and actions would you want to escape? How many bad choices in life would you want to leave behind? How many ways would you want to separate from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11-13

Denomination: *other