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Imitator Or Impostor

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 11, 2006

As a contemporary Christian are we an impostor or an imitator of Christ? This sermon leads one to decide which we are.

Impostor or Imitator? Intro: One day a turkey farmer happened upon an injured baby eagle in the woods. He took the baby eagle home and care for it. He put the little eagle in his pen with his turkeys in the hope that they would adopt and care for the little fella. Many months later a forest ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Help In Times Of Trouble

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 14, 2016

How children can find help when they feel threatened.

Help in Times of Trouble There are times when we all have a bad day. Sometimes because one thing goes wrong it ruins our day. We walk out the door and it’s raining and we don’t have our umbrella so we think, great this day is really off to a bad start. Or walk out and we have a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Baptist

Solving Problems God's Way Part 3 Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Feb 29, 2008

Solving Problems God’s Way Part 3: Digging Deeper Into Root Causes

Solving Problems God’s Way Part 3: Digging Deeper Into Root Causes Matthew 5:21-28 Introduction: Mr. Smith has a very serious problem. I want you to think along with me this morning and help me help Mr. Smith find his root problem. Illustration PPT- Brown Spots In The Lawn * Of course the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Step By Step

Contributed by Matt Zurowski on Apr 3, 2006

A sermon preached to the staff of a Bible camp preparing for their summer ministry

(Walk back and forth) We do it everyday… we do it while doing many other things like talking on our cell phone, reading a book, talking and laughing, looking at the stars, holding hands with someone, etc. I am doing it right now! What am I doing? (WALKING!) Webster defines walk as: to proceed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-5, Ephesians 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

These Things #5 Series

Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007

A study of Paul’s comments on "these things" in the book of 1 Timothy.

THESE THINGS 1ST TIMOTHY SERMON #5 1ST TIMOTHY 4:16 – 5:21 INTRODUCTION: WE HAVE SPENT THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS, WITH A BREAK FOR EASTER, IN A STUDY OF INSTRUCTIONS THAT PAUL GAVE TO TIMOTHY THAT WE HAVE TITLED “THESE THINGS”. AND AS WE’VE MOVED THROUGH THE BOOK OF 1ST TIMOTHY, WE’VE SEEN THAT ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Astonished! Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Sep 16, 2002

What made Saul look so different? How did they recognise the change? What was it about him that brought about such astonishment? Let’s see if we can pinpoint the changes that occurred. We want to discover how we as fellow believers should look, in order t

ASTONISHED! Acts 9:18-31 INTRODUCTION Hold up picture of antlion and ask – ‘What do you think this is?’ (AWAIT RESPONSES) Hold up picture of antlion pits and explain that these are the traps antlions build to catch their prey. Hold up picture of lacewing and ask – ‘What do you think this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:18-31

Denomination: Baptist

Halfhearted Revival

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 23, 2001

If we follow our usual priorities we will never see revival in our hearts and in our churches.

I’ve noticed that Melissa and I have two different approaches to clothes shopping. Melissa will take out the garment and closely inspect the material and look it over a few times to see if it has any flaws or defects then finally after a close scrutinizing inspection she will give the price tag a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On A Mission Series

Contributed by Larry Hiles on May 17, 2004

In this message you will see how our mission is much the same as the mission of the disciples. 1. The Mission’s Purpose 2. The Mission’s Problems 3. The Mission’s Promises

On A Mission Matthew 10:1-42 May 16, 2004 Mission! When I say that word, what is the first thought that comes to mind. For most of us it is probably the idea of going to some foreign land to preach the Gospel. Yet there are many different missions that we can be a part of. For those in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42, Matthew 10:20-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preaching Christ

Contributed by Brian Yeager on Mar 1, 2003

A sermon outline pointing out what it means to preach Christ.

Preaching Christ Introduction: A. The Message of the N.T. was Christ: 1. Acts 5:42 2. Acts 8:5 3. I Corinthians 15:1-11 B. Christ was preached, not the glorification of men (II Corinthians 4:5) 1. All glory goes to God for all things (I Corinthians 10:31). C. The Gospel message of salvation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Will Not Forgive You!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 29, 2002

God will not forgive your transgression or your sin! Wait a minute! Haven’t I always been taught that God was ready and willing to forgive my sins the very moment I say I’m sorry? Is this a contradiction in the Bible? What does this mean?

GOD WILL NOT FORGIVE YOU! Joshua 24:14-27 Introduction: God will not forgive your transgression or your sin! Wait a minute! Haven’t I always been taught that God was ready and willing to forgive my sins the very moment I say I’m sorry? Is this a contradiction in the Bible? Won’t God always ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

Getting A Grip On Righteousness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 1, 2016

Everyone wants to be righteous, but what does that even mean? How do we gain that status? Check out this debate as presented by our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

Read Romans 4 and pray We’re continuing our series about Christianese- those code words often only recognized by those who have been in the faith for some time. By brushing up on these words, it’s our hope to better use or describe the terminology so that the world might come to know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Adam, First And Last Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 10, 2007

The first in a series on prophecy, this sermon compares the first and last Adam as to similarities and contrasts.

Adam, First and Last I Cor. 15:22 INTRO. Today’s message begins a series on “Jesus In Genesis.” As we look forward to the Christmas season, I want to prepare our hearts for the celebration of the coming of Christ. The entire Old Testament was written to prepare people for this event. We are just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005

How to lived by faith and not by sight.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A man named Smith was sitting on his roof during a flood, and the water was up to his feet. Before long a fellow in a canoe paddled past and shouted, “Can I give you a lift to higher ground?” “No, thanks,” said Smith. “I have faith in the Lord and he will save me.” Soon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Living Up To Your Name

Contributed by Lacell Sherman on Jul 22, 2002

As Christians we should mirror the image of our lord and savior Jesus the Christ.

Scripture: 1 John 4:17 17Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. Romans 8:29 29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:39, 1 John 4:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Changes

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 15, 2011

No matter how long we have been a Christian, we still need to be changing to be like Jesus

“I have resolved to stay married, because it is so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” The man from the mountains of Tennessee who found himself in a large city for the first time, standing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:17

Denomination: Baptist