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Courting Danger Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 6, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 4,582 views

Ultimately the biblical issue is Church division. Just as there can be internal actions that divide the church, there can also be external actions that divide the church. Paul hopes to set a biblical standard here for believers to follow.

COURTING DANGER 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: When I hear the word courting, my mind immediately goes to thoughts of dating, courtship and marriage. So, it was not so much of a jump to remember this story about marriage,: A wife was sitting at the breakfast table and asked her husband, “What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Here I Am

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 3,844 views

When you are walking with God, you will still be asked to sacrafice

Here I am Genesis 22:1-11 All of us who know anything at all about the Bible are familiar with this story . . . how God spoke to Abraham to get out of his country into Canaan, and he did. Later God told Abraham that He would bless him by giving him a son and making his son into a nation. When ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Family Ties Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 1, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 6,590 views

God has given everyone in the family responsibilities to carry out. The family will be strong if we will follow Colossians 3:18-21.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One out of three marriages ends in divorce according to the Barna Research Institute. • This is the Census Bureau’s often-cited "50%" rate, the proportion of marriages taking place right now that will eventually divorce, which has since been revised downward to roughly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Communal, Not Judgmental

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 4, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 2,717 views

A challenge to turn from gossip when something happens in the church family and rather turn to love for support.

“Oh man, Mary Jo’s got the cooties.” “Yeah, I heard she got ‘em from messing around with Billy Bob.” “Ain’t that just the most awful thing you ever heard, I don’t think we should be her friend anymore.” Sounds rather much like grade school doesn’t it? But, that is not necessarily the case. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Importance Of Christian Maturity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 11,557 views

John admonishes his readers to be faithful, obeident and submissive to God’s call.

Date Written: September 4, 2006 Date Preached: September 6, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed - PM Service) Series Title: Basic Bible Study Sermon Title: The Importance of Christian Maturity! Sermon Text: 3 John 9-11 9 I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Counterfeit Or Concrete Christianity Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

based on 13 ratings

| 3,331 views

The definition of Christianity is needed today. All clarifications based in God’s word will be helpful. This message evaluates a counterfeit Christianity, or a Concrete Christianity.

Counterfeit or Concrete Christianity James 1:26-27C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES1-5.WPD {26} If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless. {27} This is pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-28

Denomination: *other

A Rusty Witness Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 3,074 views

This sermon will challenge you to a more effective expression of witness. It is my desire to hold up the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, the people will

A RUSTY WITNESS (James 5:1-6 NASB) [1] Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries which are coming upon you. {2} Your riches have rotted and your garments have become moth-eaten. {3} Your gold and your silver have rusted; and their rust will be a witness against you and will ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: *other

It's Not Your Season

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 1, 2005

based on 28 ratings

| 8,476 views

Some may think that they are never going to bear fruit but in reality it is not your season yet.

It’s Not Your Season Scripture Reference: Psalms 1:1-6 (KJV) Psalms 1:1-6 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the way of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Heals A Man With Who Won't Shut Up! Mark 1: 40-45

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 3,531 views

Father Dave’s sermon on the Jesus’ healing of a man with leprosy and His compassion.

Mark chapter 1: Jesus has the power to heal a man of his leprosy, but He doesn’t have the power to keep him quiet! That’s the story of this reading today, isn’t it? Leprosy was the great scourge of those ancient communities, in a similar way to which AIDS has been a scourge in our own time, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Who Cares About Apathy?

Contributed by Robert Pue on Sep 5, 2004

based on 65 ratings

| 16,558 views

Apathy is one of the biggest problems in the church today.

Satan has a tool in his arsenal of weapons and hes really been making good use of it here in America. The tool is the spirit of Apathy, and thats the subject of this article. Now, I realize that many people wont read this. They’ll see the title and decide that they aren’t interested. They’re not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Melchizedek, The Royal Priest” Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 6,207 views

We explore the biblical information about Melchizedek and his relatationship to the Christ

March 16, 2003 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 7:1-10 “Melchizedek, the Royal Priest” 1This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him, 2and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Fear And Faith (Part Two)

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

based on 21 ratings

| 3,089 views

Fear stops faith from working. When fear grips your heart, faith faints.

Fear and Faith Matt 14:27…But Jesus spoke to them at once. "It’s all right," he said. "I am here! Don’t be afraid." NLT Review: Last week we dealt with the story of Jesus and Peter walking on the water. The challenge was for all of us to take a step of faith. 1. Faith Recognizes God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 6: Guilt--No, Mercy--Yes! Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 24, 2003

based on 59 ratings

| 14,241 views

David cried out to God, overwhelmed by his guilt, and found mercy. So can we.

Sunday Night, May 25, 2003 Title: Psalms for Psummer Psunday Nights "Guilt--No, Mercy--Yes!" Text: Psalm 6:1-10 Introduction 1. Psalms is such a special book of the Bible. A. Charles Haddon Spurgeon wrote: "more and more is the conviction forced upon my heart that every man <and woman> must ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Purpose And Presence Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 8, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 5,468 views

Should we (as individuals and churches) be Purpose Driven or Presence Driven? (answer: both! But we need the Presence of God to bring People, Preaching, Prophecy and Power)

Purpose and Presence Mark 2:1-12 WBC 10 Aug 2003 am I want to speak this morning about the importance of us being people, and a church, with a Purpose… but who also seek the Presence of God PURPOSE It’s very easy for us as individuals to fall into one of two camps: - ‘I’m an active kind of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Buddhism/Self-Trust Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 22, 2003

based on 43 ratings

| 5,307 views

Buddhims seeks answers from within, while Christianity relies on help from Above--a look at this Eastern moral philosophy from a Christian perspective.

World Religions—Buddhism>Trust in Self versus Trust in God Philippians 4:11-13 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Massachusetts A basic teaching of the Bible is that we can’t make it on our own; we can’t find answers, nor can we attain contentment or purpose apart from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, Philippians 4:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

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