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Saving Halloween (Updated For 2014)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

Halloween-a time or Satanic oppression or a strategic opportunity? This sermon debunks the myth that Halloween is intrinsically evil and encourages Christian to shine a light into the darkness by offering a historical, holy, and hands-on perspective.

Halloween: 2014 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/25/2014 PLAY VIDEO: Halloween Beliefs Collide (sermoncentral) This time of year is unlike any other in many respects. Every shopping center and grocery store is filled with all sorts of candy, costumes and colorful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Murder He Spoke Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 23, 2014

Jesus was well known for upsetting people's "apple carts." In this sermon He challenges us to go beyond the obvious sin of murder and to dwell on anger, judgment, and provoking others.

Don’t you hate it when someone comes along and “upsets the apple cart?” This saying originated sometime in the 1800’s. The idea behind it was that a farmer had carefully loaded his cart with apples to take and sell at the market place. However, some clumsy oaf would come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Foursquare

How To Pray For The Elections?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 15, 2015

To show in the bible who to vote for in the coming elections.

I. EXORDIUM: Who are you vote in this coming elections? The man who fears GOD, and is a believer. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/Unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show in the bible who to vote for in the coming elections. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 25:5 (Amplified Bible) Take away the wicked from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Issues In Aging: Part One Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

THIS IS THE FIRST PART OF A TWO PART SERIES ON ISSUES IN AGING. IT FOCUSES ON WAYS THAT WE CAN HELP OUR FAMILY AS WE AGE. IT ALSO IS A WAY TO PROVIDE US WITH SECURITY AND PEACE.

ISSUES IN MINISTRY SCRIPTURE AS WE AGE WE ARE PRESENTED WITH CHALLENGES IN MINISTRY. THESE CHALLENGES WILL COME IN SEVERAL FORMS, AND WILL COME TO BOTH THE CARE GIVER AND CARE RECEIVER. IT IS IMPORTANT THEN FOR US TO REALIZE THAT THE TRUE ORIGEN OF THESE CHALLENGES IS SATAN, AND THAT THESE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

Legends Of The Fall- Genesis - People Relating To God Part 1-- Genesis 3 Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 21, 2015

We are continuing our discipleship with a study of Genesis and the Sunday Round pen Bible studies and Sunday sermons cover the same text in different ways.

Please feel free to use any or part of this sermon All scripture in from the NLT bible I have power points if you would like them I write like I preach so ------ Genesis – People relating to God Part 1 “Legends of the fall” Text Genesis chapter 3 Begin Start ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

After The Honeymoon Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 24, 2015

If we are going to sustain our faith, we need to guard against some deceitful myths.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I hope the past three weeks have been a blessing to you as you strive to deepen your relationship with Jesus. • We could have easily ended this series last week excited about going into a season of spiritual training where you studied your Bible, prayed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church At Smyrna Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 31, 2014

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 2 verses 8 through 11

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Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Are You Fired Up Or Fizzled Out?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2014

This is a look at the life of Asa, seeing how he started his walk with God fired up, but ended fizzled out. It's a good warning to us to maintain our first-love for Christ.

ARE YOU FIRED UP OR FIZZLED OUT? 2 Chron. 14:2-16:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two Aggie cowboys, Wally and Dallas, each bought a horse and they rode them together for the summer. When winter came, they didn’t want to pay to have them stabled for the winter. 2. Instead, they decided to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Truths About Christmas Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

Life - real Life can be hard, but in the scale of eternity it is only for a moment and maybe if we spent more time seeking God’s guidance, if we spent more time trusting Him.

It’s the 2nd Sunday of Advent - it’s just 17 days to Christmas Day. So let me ask you: Are you ready for Christmas? “Are you ready for Christmas?” .... What question am I really asking you this morning.. When I ask are you ready for Christmas? Do you think I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Acknowledge Christ Before Men Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 1, 2014

Jesus teaches us what is involved in acknowledging Christ before men.

Scripture During the final few months of Jesus’ life he journeyed from Galilee to Jerusalem, where he would be crucified. While traveling to Jerusalem Jesus gave his followers some very important teaching regarding discipleship. His instruction covered a number of different topics regarding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:8-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Covenant Of Jesus Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014

The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

Simply Jesus The Covenant of Jesus Hebrews 8:1-13 REVIEW (vs 1-5) -I hope you brought your Bibles this morning. -We’re going to be cruising through another big chunk of Scripture today in our Hebrews series. -Chapter 8 is kind of a culmination of what’s been said so far in this book. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven With Jesus Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014

The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

SIMPLY JESUS HEAVEN WITH JESUS HEBREWS 12:14-29 INTRODUCTION -This past week I was at camp with a bunch of 4-6th graders. -Our theme was Winema National Park and I decided to teach a course on wilderness survival because I’m uniquely qualified to do -I have made about every mistake you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ghost Of Christmas Present Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Dec 25, 2014

Mary challenges us to completely God.

December 21, 2014 Christmas According to Dickens The Ghost of Christmas Present Luke 1:46-56 Opening words: You know the story. Everybody knows the story. Miserly old business man Ebenezer Scrooge lived for nothing but money. The problem was his money wasn’t making him happier, it was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Methodist

Staying Resolute

Contributed by Jeremy Dunn on Dec 27, 2014

A few worthwhile resolutions for the coming New Year

Around the New Year I always like to look at resolutions that people have made. When I opened my web browser I noticed a little statement that said; “For discovering the best bakeries before 2015 resolutions, there’s the Google app.” I guess even Google knows what resolutions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Church Of God

Firm Foundation Of Fear. Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 17, 2014

Poverbs was given to us teach us about the skill of living. The foundation of this skill is the fear of the Lord.

We all are put here on earth for a purpose. Do you believe that statement? Or do you believe that you were dumped here to go through some sort of existence until your life ended? Everything God created was created for a purpose. Is there anything more annoying than mosquitoes? What purpose do they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Foursquare