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Whatever Happened To Biblical Leadership? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 13, 2009

This message compares the biblical plan for leadership with some of the wrong turns we have taken in the area of church leadership.

Over the years we have managed to lose sight of God’s plan for leadership in the church. In fact we have modeled the leadership structure of the church more after our nation’s government than the Biblical plan. Our leadership strategies have the tendency to look more like corporate America instead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Endures Despite The Disappointments Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 2, 2007

This message explores Joseph’s example of faith that endures disappointments.

Have you ever wondered what determines if a person will or will not be a success? What are those vital ingredients necessary for success? For decades many considered the intelligence quotient or IQ test to be an important measure of potential. However, through the years we have seen many people ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Calls Of Missions

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 12, 2009

Four good reasons we should be sharing our faith with others.

FOUR CALLS OF MISSIONS At age twelve, Robert Louis Stevenson (who later wrote Treasure Island) was looking out into the dark from his upstairs window watching a man light the streetlamps. Stevenson’s governess came into the room and asked what he was doing. He replied, "I am watching a man cut ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 27, 2010

Jesus encountered many people on His way to Jerusalem for the sin of the world, in our study tonight we will see Him viewed as the coming King, but not from a godly perspective, but from the perspective of Jewish teaching about Messiah

Read Luke 19:28-40… if you read chapter 18 and the 1st part of 19 you will get more of the ‘flavor’ of this passage. But let me set the stage (so to speak): v.28-40 detail Jesus’ continuing journey toward Jerusalem. These verses take place sometime after Jericho events such ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is A Battlefield

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006

Too many Christians believe it’s easier to pay off the bully than learn how to defeat him. Too many don’t even realize we are living on a battlefield not a playground!

Life is a Battlefield Text: Ephesians 6:10-14 Introduction: A man wrote: "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons, but the instructor wanted $5 a lesson. That ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Past The Offense Of The Gospel

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 24, 2011

In God's kindness, we see the light that exposes our sin not as some glaring, off-putting intrusion but as the grace and mercy that it is.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 26, 2011 GETTING PAST THE OFFENSE OF THE GOSPEL Matthew 10:40-42 (NIV) 40 “He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives the one who sent me. 41 Anyone who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eyes Wide Open Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 7, 2011

Too many neglect the Revelation because of ’all-kinds’ of reasons, yet it is the book which "Unveils" our Lord in His divinity. This message calls us to view this book with OPENED EYES.

The Unveiling Eyes Wide Open Rev. 1:1-3 * Have you ever felt neglected? Felt like you had something to offer & never given the opportunity? * In the 21st century, it would seem that Revelation is the one Bible book which receives that kind of treatment. Years ago, all we heard about was the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

True Repentance

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 16, 2013

As Christians we're called to repent of our sins but what does that really entail? In this lesson we'll explore that it means to truly repent.

Beginning with the first sin of Adam and Eve (Genesis 3), God has been calling for humanity to repent of their sins. Repentance was the message that the prophets of old preached to the world (Isaiah 55:7; Jeremiah 8:6; Ezra 14:6; Hosea 11:5; Amos 5:4-6; John 3:2-10). Men like Isaiah called for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: *other

Ganging Up On Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 11, 2012

In this portion of Mark we get a clearer picture of what it means to rely on God for things, and what it means to rely on the government. Here the religious leaders try to trip Jesus up, but they fall right into His trap.

After the episode in the Temple on the previous day, I guess Jesus should have expected the religious leaders of Israel to react. In fact, the Lord is trying to get them to react and eventually figure out a way to arrest and condemn Him. In the end of Chapter 11 and into Chapter 12 we see a series ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Greatest Of All Discoveries Eliminates Distress Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus sought to alleviate stress and to eliminate distress by inviting seekers and followers to "come and see" - Discover Who He is, why He came, what He has done and will do for all who believe in and trust Him.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of Jesus – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-33

An Exposition Of Revelation 1:9-11 Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 2, 2013

John in his suffering at Patmos receives a message of encouragement for him and the churches he has oversight of

Exposition of Revelation 1:9-11 Introduction Last week, we were introduced to key doctrinal concepts about the Trinity, especially the Person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the true and faithful witness, the paradigm of the Resurrection from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Great And Is To Be Feared - Job Chapter Thirty Seven Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 25, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter thirty seven.

Job 37 could be outlined – Elihu observes the power of God. (Job 37:1-13) Can Job explain the works of nature? (Job 37:14-20) God is great and is to be feared. (Job 37:21-24) Elihu continues his discourse. It is good for us to remember that in the original writings – there were no chapter ...read more

Scripture: Job 37:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Transition Of Purpose

Contributed by Thomas Custer on May 18, 2014

moving from "on purpose", to "in purpose"

Today I want to preach on purpose! Williams tells a story of someone “lost his purpose” -- it is the story of Jacob Brodzky. a shy Russian Jew whose father owned a bookstore. The older Brodzky wanted his son to go to college. The boy, on the other hand, desired nothing but to marry ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-16, Esther 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Marching Orders (A Father's Day Sermon, June 15, 2014).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

This was indeed another significant moment in Jesus’ journey with His disciples because of the commission that He gave them. This is what we call that Great Commission.

GOD’S MARCHING ORDERS Text: Matthew 28:16 – 20 During the week of Easter, we were watching some of the Easter movies that they had on a network known as Up (for uplifting). One of the movies (I think it was a movie called “Barabbas,” if I am not mistaken) portrays Jesus in the Garden of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Paul Runs The Marathon In The Olympics!

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jul 31, 2021

We can learn from Paul how to run a marathon in our spiritual life! We are in the Olympics for eternity!

This is exactly what the apostle Paul is telling the church in Corinth. He is saying you must: 1. Run the Race to win; 2. Discipline yourself; 3. Stay on the Track; 4. Buffet your body daily If you are one of those who are trying to ride across the finish ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ