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The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 3, 2013

This is on the relationship of justification and obedience focused on Romans 5 to Romans 6 (Outline adapted from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/command-of-god-the-obedience-of-faith and material from Jack Cottrell)

HoHum: On 11 May 2000 a lady found a new e-mail message on her computer, which simply said, "I love you". Like many would, she clicked to open the message, and the so-called "Love Bug" was born. With lightning speed it raced around the world, bringing politics and business to a halt. It was a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Flash Point

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 5, 2013

There is a point when a fire will reach a temperature withing a structure where it will hit the "Flash Point". A point where every thing that can burn, will burn. Beloved, is your Spiritual life at the "Flash Point? (Updated November 2022)

There was a fiery old revival preacher named Peter Cartwright ...... who was famous .... for telling it .... like it is. He was preaching near Washington D.C. ... And the people of the church ....... heard that President Andrew Jackson was coming to visit them. So, they pulled Cartwright ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Acts 1:15, Hebrews 11:29, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Hebrews 12:29, Luke 12:49, Revelation 2:4, Matthew 3:1-12, Mark 1:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

More Than My Agenda Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 28, 2011

I want more than my agenda and plan for my life.

Me (my dilemma or question) One Sunday morning, an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were worn and ragged. In his hand he carried a worn-out old hat and an equally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Constant Conflict Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 5, 2011

A sermon on Romans 7:7-25 talking about the battle within (Outline and seed thoughts came from Charles Spurgeon "The Fainting Warrior" http://www.sermoncentral.com/outsideurl.asp?outsideurl=http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/0235.htm and notes from Dr. Jack

HoHum: Joni Ericson Toda describes her first realization of the grim reality of her paralysis. Joni was only 15 when she was permanently paralyzed from the neck down as the result of a diving accident. She was rushed to the hospital for tests and x-rays to determine the extent of her injury. As she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Make God Angry

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 3, 2013

Unbelief makes God angry. Moses saw that personally in Exodus 4:1-14 and among the people of Israel in Deut 1:26-36. Cultivate a willingness to trust and a readiness to obey.

RECAP – Romans 8:28-30 • God is concern with our CHARACTER, more than our comfort or our competence. Your character is what you will take into eternity. • He is restoring us to back to His perfect and glorious image and therefore He uses every experience we have on earth to do ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:26-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord's Prayer - His Person Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018

An 8 week series examining and understanding the heart of the Lord's Prayer

Bent into Shape – His Person 4/8/18 Matthew 6:9 Sunday AM Have you ever seen someone lose it? You know… get so absolutely bent out of shape they can hardly see straight. The phrase bent out of shape is an idiom for getting so angry you lose all sense of decorum/restraint. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Revival Part Two -- Reflecting On God's Faithfulness And Our Sinfulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 14 in our exposition of Nehemiah continuing the elements of Nehemiah's revival.

Chico Alliance Church Revival Part Two Reflecting on God's Faithfulness and Our Sinfulness ACTS ACCOUNTS Acts 2; 3:20; 4:34 Revival is not making ourselves better in order to please God. Revival comes as we realize His holiness and our helplessness and sinfulness and we cry out to Him in ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Justified By Grace Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 2, 2018

Message 3 in our exposition of Galatians exploring our justification by faith.

Chico Alliance Church “Justified by Faith” Introduction I. Correct Divine Credentials 1:6-2:21 A. Reacted to such a quick departure from the gospel of grace vs 6-7 B. Condemned anyone distorting the gospel of grace vs 8-9 C. Affirmed his personal commitment to the gospel of grace vs 10 ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Which King? Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 3, 2021

Bob Dylan famously wrote, "But you're gonna have to serve somebody, yes indeed you're gonna have to serve somebody." As disciples of Jesus, we must choose daily who gets to be king in our life. Which king do you follow?

* Squeeze to the last drop: The manager at the local pub had what he considered to be the world’s strongest man working as his bouncer. In fact, the bouncer was so tough, the manager actually used the man to make money on the side with a little bet he had contrived over the years. The manager was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:15-20, Genesis 1:26, Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 2:13-14, Colossians 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When There Is A Spiritual Battle Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 23, 2020

In the mighty strength of the Lord we are equipped as wrestler-soldiers to stand in the spiritual battle. We will stand firm against all the schemes of the devil and the combined evil forces of the spiritual realm.

Jesus Is Still Sovereign Ephesians 6:10-13 When There Is A Spiritual Battle In the garden of Eden there was perfection. God created and it was very good. Adam and Eve are walking with God in the cool of the evening. But someone is watching and scheming. The serpent who was more crafty than any ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Fourth Of July's Favorite Verse

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jul 1, 2023

Many preachers and Christian leaders often quote on the Fourth of July or Memorial Day 2 Chronicles 7:14. They believe the “people” referred to in the passage are the American people, and the “land” is the American land. Can we apply this verse to America and our home countries today?

Today I would like to focus on a verse that many preachers and Christian leaders often quote on the Fourth of July or Memorial Day. Can you guess what verse is that? 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, "If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth Will Set You Free

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 11, 2020

Preached for Independence Day Sunday (Outline and material adapted from Stephen Trail on Sermon Central: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/independance-day-stephen-e-trail-sermon-on-freedom-in-christ-202845?ref=SermonSerps)

HoHum: 244 years and one day ago, Declaration of Independence was signed IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32, John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Flight Into Egypt And The Massacre Of The Innocents.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2022

A spiritual walk and a spiritual battle.

THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT AND THE MASSACRE OF THE INNOCENTS. Matthew 2:13-23. I. THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT. Matthew 2:13-15; Matthew 2:19-23. 1. Joseph was called into exile (Matthew 2:13). It is important that we do not linger in the place where we have been, but continue to follow the leading of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dancing With Wolves

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 30, 2023

The peace that Isaiah speaks of, the peace Jesus brings us, comes only when both the wolf and the lamb come at his call and obey his commands.

Everybody wants peace. Well, almost everyone. We all know people who are never happier then when they’re in the middle of a crisis, and of course there are terrorists and other people who try to get what they want by violence. But even those would probably say that they too want peace. It’s just ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Everybody’s God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 7, 2018

The story of the wise men reminds us we worship a God above political might, a God over religious complacency, and a God over cultural prejudice. Often God colors outside the lines, moving in ways that shatter our assumptions. Our God is everybody's God!

Matthew 2:1-12 Everybody’s God Today we conclude the “twelve days of Christmas,” that period of time between Christmas day and Epiphany, celebrated just yesterday. In church history, Epiphany marks the arrival of the wise men, the magi from afar bringing gifts to celebrate the newborn king. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist