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Facing Death Courageously Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 15, 2020

Paul's mindset toward death and his attitude toward life were both extremely positive. Each are examined along with the interaction of the two. Most believers do not view life or death as Paul did.

You have an appointment. Your life is moving step by step, day by day toward that appointment. Every New Year’s holiday is a reminder that the appointment is coming up. Every birthday is a reminder of the appointment. So is every funeral. “. . . it is appointed unto man once to die, but after this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, 2 Corinthians 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:56-57, John 10:10, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Philippians 3:8, Matthew 6:24, Luke 12:19-20, 2 Peter 1:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Mighty God, Immanuel Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 1, 2020

In this message we will look at 2 names for Jesus found in Isaiah that speak to His divinity.

Mighty God, Immanuel He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For everything was created by Him, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities— all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Colossians 1:15-18, Colossians 2:9-10, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting On The Lord Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 20, 2022

Now is the time to look back over the past two years of the pandemic and see where God was clearly present and at work. It is also an important time for us to look at ourselves and how we reacted to this time of crisis and testing

Series: If God is For You … Sermon: Waiting on the Lord Scripture: James 5:7-11 [Hold up cell phone.] I think it’s safe to say that most, if not all of you, have one of these and I can also probably say that if you have one of these it has some kind of GPS on it. In fact, it’s pretty ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-5, James 5:17-20, Hebrews 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Hold Fast To That Which Is Good

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020

Paul says, don’t take for granted that what you hear in a sermon is the truth—“test all things.”

(1 Th 5:12 NKJV) And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, (1 Th 5:13 NKJV) and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves. (1 Th 5:14 NKJV) Now we exhort you, brethren, warn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With An Impossible World

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Jul 11, 2001

We live in a world that is a very hard one to live in at times. How do we deal with it? Well, we begin by looking at God’s word...

DEALING WITH AN IMPOSSIBLE WORLD Psalm 37:1-17 READ PSALM 37:1-17 AFTER INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION: The headline article in "The Saturday Star" for July 5, 1997 is about the latest milestone made in space when NASA’s Pathfinder successfully came to rest on the planet Mars Friday. Pathfinder ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Transformed By Renewing Of Your Mind

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 18, 2002

How to Be Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind - Rom. 12:1-3

How to Be Transformed by the Renewing of Our Mind - Rom. 12:1-3 Illustration:Dr. J. Elder Cumming contended that "in almost every case the beginning of new blessing is a new revelation of the character of God--more beautiful, more wonderful, more precious." J.O. Sanders, Enjoying Intimacy with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Only Jesus

Contributed by Neil Chadwick on Jul 27, 2002

So what then do we mean by "Only Jesus"? Because what we believe is based on what the Bible says, we’ll allow the answer to come from Scripture.

Only Jesus If we were to ask some of the great Christian teachers to answer the question, "What one thing is necessary?", The great Apostle Paul might say - "Only Faith." (A favorite song of years gone by expressed it this way: "Only believe, only believe, all things are possible.") Certainly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Overcome Evil With Good Instead Of Being Overcome By Evil – Rom. 12:

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 5, 2002

How to Overcome Evil With Good Instead of Being Overcome By Evil – Rom. 12:21

How to Overcome Evil With Good Instead of Being Overcome By Evil – Rom. 12:21 Quote:184. "Faith enables us to understand what God does. Faith enables us to see what others cannot see. As a result, faith enables us to do what others cannot do."(Wiersbe, 318) Overcome: From the Greek word nikao ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sparks

Contributed by Christopher Carlton on Aug 4, 2001

This patriotic sermon shows that we all have the potential to start fires. The only difference is whether or not we warm things up or burn things down.

Romans 7: 15-25 Matt 11 16-19, 25-30 The Fourth of July is probably my favorite of the non-religious holidays. Part of this is because I grew up in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia far, far off the beaten path. Virginia also has some of the strictest fireworks laws in the country. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25, Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Aug 28, 2001

One of Jesus’ encouraging messages of faith

From Fear to Faith Sunday 12 August, 2001 Introduction After addressing the crowd which had gathered (v1), and answering the question of the man who wanted his share of the family inheritance, Jesus turns to speak to His disciples again. Verses 32-36 are first of all words of encouragement and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

A "Two-Sided"Story:living Between Two Mountains Series

Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Mar 2, 2001

Objective: The two sides of the story of our life rise up to remind us that life is always best when lived with God rather than without God.

“A Two-Sided Story” Subject: Relationship with God Theme: The Two sides to our relationship with God Text: Joshua 23:14-16 Time: Sunday Evening March 4, 2001 Question: What are the results of the choices we make? Introduction: In the story “A River Runs Through It” - two sons of a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Manasseh Baptist Church

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

An exhortation to faithfulness.

Manasseh Baptist Church Knowing how people are, I know someone is excited thinking that I am about to spread some gossip or inform them that they may pray intelligently about some church I just left or ministered in recently. Break out the crying towels because that is not the case. I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:17, Jeremiah 6:16, Deuteronomy 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

We Were There - The Soldiers Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 17, 2001

Comparing the power of the Empire of Rome and her soldiers to the power of the Empire of Heaven and its soldiers.

We Were There - The Soldiers Bible Reading: Matthew 27: 45-54, 62-66; 28:1-15 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO It was a rather non-descript assignment. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Tomb Speaks Of Death

Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001

There are two types of Dying to God’s will

Good Friday Sermon “The Tomb Speaks of Death” Mark 14:32-36, 15:34 For the body of Jesus, Good Friday ends in a tomb. The lips of the tomb, the mouth through which the cold body of Jesus was passed, speaks to us. The tomb has two messages. One is of death, the other is of life beyond ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46, Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Living The Love Of Jesus

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

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Living the Love of Jesus, 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Eric A. Snyder. Farwell Church of Christ December 30, 2001 There is a story about a legalistic Seminary student who wanted to have a scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote Bible book, chapter & verse ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ