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#7 Don't Be Deceived Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 28, 2016

Satan's primary strategy is deception. There is a battle for the minds of Americans. There are many lies of Satan that Americans believe

Do Not Be Deceived 10/18/15 Introduction: For almost 230 years America has enjoyed freedom of religion. Because the early founders feared a state church, they enacted the Free Exercise Clause in the First Amendment. It was written to ensure that the new government could not coerce persons to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Model Church

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019

“Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.”

A MODEL CHURCH Taken from “Handfuls On Purpose” II pg 264 Scripture: Acts 9:31 “Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.” I. It experienced rest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31, Ephesians 4:32, Romans 14:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

All In Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 23, 2019

Memorial Day Weekend officially begins the summer season. That means that people will be heading to the beaches and for those fortunate enough to have pools in their yards, it means a lot more time outside by the pool.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Memorial Day Weekend officially begins the summer season. That means that people will be heading to the beaches and for those fortunate enough to have pools in their yards, it means a lot more time outside by the pool. Have you ever noticed whether it is at the beach or at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort And Courage Sermon I: The Miracle Of God's Presence Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 17, 2020

In times of distress, the need we all have for "God's comfort and our courage can be met by meditating upon and ingesting into our lives spiritual manna from David's Shepherd Psalm.

Comforted by the Miracle of God’s Presence The need we all have for being comforted is expressed by one of my poetic prayers for God’s guidance in times of trouble: “Let this be our prayer when we lose our way, or shadows fill our day: Oh ...read more

Jesus Used The Word To Focus People On Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 20, 2018

Jesus used to word to try to get folks to place their focus on what was important to God so that they would do what God called them to do for the right reasons!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Imagine that you have lived your whole life with a particular worldview, then one person comes along and lets you know that your worldview is built upon a false premise? • Today we are continuing our Diving Deep in the Word with Jesus. • In Matthew 22, the chapter we will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Image Of God

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 19, 2016

Jesus came to seek and save the lost as our Savior and Redeemer. He also came to display and restore the image of God in the world.

1. [Ray Vander Laan tells the following story – Soldier asked the lost rabbi: Who are you and what are you doing here? He offered the soldier twice his pay if he would stand by his door and ask that question each morning. a. Names are important to many in the world – Benoni/Benjamin b. We have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#2 The Rut Of Sameness--- When Fear Hinders! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 13, 2017

This is Part#2 of a 2 part lesson on THE RUT OF SAMENESS --- WHEN FEAR HINDERS. Life can become manipulation by using fear to hinder our progress. Fear, worry and anxiety can sap the victory and joy God has designed.

#2 THE RUT OF SAMENESS? MAY WE IDENTIFY WHAT HINDERS? FEAR! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of a two part series on THE RUT OF SAMENESS, FEAR HINDERS... WHY CAN'T WE SEE WORRY AS SEEDS? THE HARVEST COMES FROM WHAT WE PLANT. GOD HELP US IDENTIFY THE ISSUES AND CHOICES ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, 2 Timothy 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#2 Understanding Love?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 3, 2016

Love is a hard word to define with words. Can you see love? What does love look like?

*#2 UNDERSTANDING LOVE? SOME HAVE COMPASSION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: IF SOME HAVE COMPASSION--- IT MUST MEAN SOME DO NOT? REAL LOVE IS VERY HARD TO DEFINE WITH WORDS... TO BE HONEST, WORDS CAN NEVER TELL THE ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gift Of Christmas 2015

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 12, 2016

Christmas is more than the buying of presents. It is celebrating the birth of Christ and what His birth means for us.

The gift of Christmas 2015 Luke 2:8-15 Introduction- We are 5 days away from Christmas! I hope that you have a good handle on present buying, have at least bought the food, and you have a game plan on how you will get to see or talk to those that are important to you. I said last week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Nazarene

"Mission For Palm Sunday"

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Apr 2, 2014

Palm Sunday is all about a day when the King of Kings was greatly honored. Because people gave the very best they had.

There is a legend about an ancient village in Spain. The villagers learned that the king would pay a visit! In a thousand years, a king had never come to that village. Excitement grew! "We must throw a big celebration," The villagers all agreed. But, it was a poor village, and there weren’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

“he Was Deserted By His Friends” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 27, 2015

Why did Jesus' disciples desert Him in His hour of need?

As Jesus hung on the cross, He saw the soldiers who had dismissed Him, the Romans who had tortured Him, and His own people who had rejected Him. But perhaps the response most troubling was that of His closest followers. With the exception of John, His disciples deserted Him. In His greatest hour of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Put Down Your Bullhorn Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 8, 2015

There were times where Jesus started out a sentence by saying, “I tell you the truth”. It was a declaration of affirmation where he was placing a strong emphasis on what followed. Today we'll look at his use of it in Matt. 6:1-4.

“PUT DOWN YOUR BULLHORN” Matthew 6:1-4 There were times where Jesus started out a sentence by saying, “I tell you the truth”. We would say that everything Jesus said is the truth. We would also say that everything Jesus said is important so we might wonder why he sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ashamed?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 25, 2015

A sermon for Independence Day 2015 on Luke 9:26- Are we ashamed? (Outline and material adapted from Alan Stewart at: http://sermons.pastorlife.com/members/UploadedSermons/sermon_2548.pdf)

HoHum: It all makes sense now. Gay marriage and marijuana are being legalized at the same time.  Leviticus 20:13 says if a man lays with another man, he should be stoned. Just misinterpreting WBTU: That is so politically incorrect. PC is ruining us as a nation. Some dictionaries give the flavor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of The Belly Of The Rock

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014

God is speaking. Listen carefully to what He is saying.

Out of the Belly of the Rock John 7:37-49 Introduction We can see from what we studied last week in the sermon “What Did Jesus Say (WWJS)?” that the word of God causes controversy in the marketplace. It always has and always will. Today, we will see that this same dispute will break out again in ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, John 7:37-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Know Where You Will Spend Eternity?

Contributed by Roger Wilson on Jun 2, 2013

Evangelistic call for people to see the reality of both heaven and hell and their need to choose now.

DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU WILL SPEND ETERNITY? 2 Timothy 4:6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8