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From Brotherly Love To Lukewarm (Philadelphia And Laodicea) Part 1 Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013

The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages. The Greek word Philadelphia means = “brotherly love” which occurs seven times in the Bible

The Greek word Philadelphia means = “brotherly love” which occurs seven times in the Bible and the Greek word for Laodicea means = “lukewarm.” So our message goes from brotherly love to lukewarm. The message this morning is a two part message “From Brotherly Love ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

From Brotherly Love To Lukewarm (Philadelphia And Laodicea) Part 2 Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013

The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages. The Greek word Philadelphia means = “brotherly love” which occurs seven times in the Bible

Prelude The Greek word Philadelphia means = “brotherly love” which occurs seven times in the Bible and the Greek word for Laodicea means = “lukewarm.” So our message goes from brotherly love to lukewarm. The message this morning focused on “Brotherly Love” and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Where Have You Come From? Where Are You Going? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 11, 2013

We can best understand where we, as believers, have come from — and where we are going — by answering three questions.

Where Have You Come From? Where Are You Going? (Colossians 1:21-23) 1. When you have been a pastor at the same church fro 30 years, the Catholic kids in the neighborhood call you “Father Time.” 2. I have been here so long that when people ask how I am registered politically, I say I am ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What The Church Could Learn From Chick-Fil-A

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Feb 21, 2011

I stopped in to get a chicken sandwich the other day and was overwhelmed with the Biblical principles in action that have made this restaurant very successful in a relatively short amount of time. It’s funny (and tragic too) that a fast food chain is doin

I stopped in to get a chicken sandwich the other day and was overwhelmed with the Biblical principles in action that have made this restaurant very successful in a relatively short amount of time. It’s funny (and tragic too) that a fast food chain is doing a better job of applying the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Was No Hoax. Jesus Rising From The Dead Is No April Fool

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 1, 2011

A short talk given at a local school where I was invited to take an Easter assembly on the last day of term. The date was Friday 1st April 2011. I used the opportunity to talk about April Fools day hoaxes, and to say I believe the resurrection is true!

On Sunday 17th April many Churches will celebrate an event known as Palm Sunday, remembering when Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a Donkey. Now I know a donkey doesn’t sound impressive, but back then people expected a saviour to come riding on a donkey so they knew what it meant. The Bible puts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-8

Denomination: Anglican

How Does The Holy Spirit Free Me From Sin? Series

Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011

Holy Spirit convicts us of the precise sin(s) that may be keeping us from being intimate with God.

My parents home in East Tennessee sits atop a beautiful hill that overlooks hay-fields & an old cattle barn. At the base of our driveway use to stand an Old White Oak Tree that dated back to the late 1800s. It had stood there long before my grandparents ever settled on the property. We never gave a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8

Denomination: Christian Church

Noah: Saved From Judgment To Live Under God's Rainbow Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 1, 2008

God told Noah judgmetn was coming. He had to believe... he had to trust and have faith. When he stepped out of the Ark, the first thing he did was worship God. Our first purpose in life is to worship God. The Rainbow was God’s sign of grace. Jesus is

In Jesus Holy Name May 4,2008 Easter VII Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 7:24-8:1,15,18,20-21,9:12-13 “Noah: Saved from Judgment to Live under God’s Rainbow” Today’s message continues were we left off last week in the life of Noah. Noah ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Our Message Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Jul 7, 2012

There needs to be clear and stark differences between how the world lives and how Christians live. This sermon deals with the differences between the Christians' message and the message that world teaches.

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Our Message When it comes to the many things that make Christians different from the world, there are few that are more important or life changing than our message. What is our message? The message that we have to tell is nothing less than the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Unity: From A Call To A Cost – Part 4 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 14, 2014

Unity starts with, and stays so long as, the Body of Christ in a family, home group or church obeys a non-optional calling on our lives that requires us to actively live worthy of that call from Christ Himself.

Unity starts with, and stays so long as, the Body of Christ in a family, home group or church obeys a non-optional calling on our lives that requires us to actively live worthy of that call, from Christ Himself. What is this call? It is known as the ‘Great Commission’. It is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Not Fall Out Of A Window And Die- Lessons From Eutychus

Contributed by Matt Krachunis on Feb 8, 2011

The story of Eutychus from Acts 20 and how it relates to us.

How to not fall out of a window and die • Have you ever fallen asleep in an inappropriate place? • I can remember when I was in college, I used to be so tired all the time. Its hard work hanging out • I had this 8am class, spring quarter, I would literally wake up, go to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Can Learn From Children About Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Dec 15, 2016

Let us be like litle children in learning the real value of thanksgiving.

WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM CHILDREN ABOUT THANKSGIVING Psalm 131 A song of ascents. Of David. 1 My heart is not proud, Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. 2 But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Take This Cup From Me - Mark 14:32-36 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 12, 2024

One preacher said, “Prayer is not about getting God to do what you want. It’s about getting you to do what God wants.” But if that’s the case, why make requests? What is the real purpose of prayer?

Introduction: Unanswered Prayer Does prayer work? We all know the right answer: “Yes, of course it works. Prayer changes things!” But what about when you pray and nothing happens? Let me ask you this: Did Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane work? To answer the question of whether prayer ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36, Matthew 26:36-39

Seeking Jesus Away From The Glare Of Others: Nicodemus And Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 25, 2024

Nicodemus comes to Jesus under the cloak of evening to ask some very important questions that lead to life. His questions mirror many of our own .

Today’s passage is a remarkable dialogue between our Lord Jesus and a key leader among the religious higher-ups, who, generally speaking, were very hostile to Jesus. Nicodemus had a different response though to Jesus, he had a different spirit about him. He took his role of spiritual leadership ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Compassion: Lessons From Jonah 4:9-10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 27, 2024

God challenges us to examine our hearts. In Jonah 4:9-10 we discover Jonah’s displeasure at the death of a plant compared to his lack of concern for the fate of Nineveh's 120,000 inhabitants.

The Heart of Compassion: Lessons from Jonah 4:9-10 Introduction: Today, we delve into a passage from the book of Jonah that reveals the heart of God and challenges us to examine our own hearts. We'll focus on Jonah 4:9-10 and explore Jonah’s displeasure at the death of a plant compared to his ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:9-10, Matthew 9:36, Luke 12:15, James 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Principles From A Parable We Don't Like Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 25, 2023

It matters that we wisely and shrewdly leverage our money, time, energy, talents, skills, and buildings, for Jesus.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Principles from a Parable We Don’t Like LUKE 16:1-13 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… Shrewd Sailor-King (source unknown) Once upon a time there was a sailor who was washed ashore on a remote Pacific Island. The natives he met made him king over the island. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ