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Healthy Church Part 2 (Fellowship) Series

Contributed by James Parker on Apr 29, 2011

We have been looking at what a healthy church should look like. We decided a couple weeks ago that we would us e the model of the early church that is recorded for us in Acts chapter two. We noted that the early church was a healthy one and we could tell

The Healthy Church Part 2 Fellowship Ways to know your church is unfriendly. When the sign out front says – For members only When the parking lot has a sign that says – unauthorized vehicles will be towed at owners expense. When the church lobby has a sign that says – no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

The Silent Witness

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 6, 2010

At Christmas one character who remains silent is Joseph; yet he bore a mighty witness

The Silent Witness JCC 27.12.09 am Matt 1 Let us examine the characters associated with Jesus’ birth We recognize them by their unique speaking parts The Angels take centre stage to announce the birth of the Saviour They appear to Joseph to announce that the name of the child would be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:46-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The First Words Of Easter

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 10, 2010

The first 7 words by Jesus with emphasis placed on each word … "Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou?"

- Newspaper gives words of advice for Easter The Patriot-News --- Harrisburg, PA PennLive. Com (section) By CHRIS MAUTNER, Tuesday March 30, 2010, 2:23AM Surviving Easter: How To Ensure Your Kids Have A Happy, Fun Holiday The Easter holidays are upon us and no doubt filling excited ...read more

Scripture: John 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Talk About Race

Contributed by Daniel Haas on May 18, 2008

When as a Church talking about race, who are we? Are we a white church talking about the people of color who are not us? Are we afraid of "Made in China" taking our jobs?

Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come. Amen. Listen for the Word of God in the very beginning of the Bible, Genesis 1:1 through 2:4a (TEXT) Dear Brothers and Sisters! The Title of this Sermon is "Let’s talk about race". I didn’t make it up. Today many pastors across ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

"You're A Friend Of Mine" Series

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Jun 22, 2008

What does it take to be a good friend? Not only to your friends, but to your husband or wife, brother or sister.

“You’re a Friend Of Mine” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12... What one word should be in every relationship? Friendship….marriage….being a brother or sister? Even the relationship of pet and owner….. The relationship between a employee and employer…. That one word is “dependable.” According to the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Entrance Of The Bride Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 12, 2019

There is a great contrast between the Prostitute and the Bride, the City of God and Babylon, this world, where we feel so distant from God, and the New Jerusalem, where we will be the habitation of God.

CHAPTER 21 1. And I saw a new heaven, and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth are gone, and the sea no longer exists. 2. And the holy city, New Jerusalem, I saw coming down out of heaven from God, having been prepared as a bride clothed for her husband. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-2

Denomination: *other

Quit Feeding The Old Man

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 4, 2019

We all were born with a carnal nature. It does not matter how sanctified you think you have become, I must tell you that your " old nature" has not been eradicated. It is our ongoing task to keep him buried and "put under".

Quit Sneaking Food to the Old Man We crucify and mortify our old Adamic nature, but he is not erradicated. That will only take place when we receive our glorified bodies. Eph. 4:22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6, Ephesians 4:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Please Care For My Soul

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2019

Have you searched for opportunities to care for a soul or two or is it all about you?

Please Care For My Soul! Psa 142:4  I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.  This is a sad note. The Psalm was written while David was hiding from Saul in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:4, Galatians 6:1-5, Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Conversion – What It Is And What It Looks Like

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 10, 2017

Are people who profess to having “prayed to receive Christ,” or who claim to be born again, but whose lives are no different than they were before, truly converted? What Christ said in Matthew 7:21 holds the answer. First John tells us what conversion is.

Conversion – What It is and What It Looks Like Are people who profess to having “prayed to receive Christ,” or who claim to be born again, but whose lives are no different than they were before, truly converted? I believe that when we look at what Christ had to say in Matthew 7:21we find the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

For What Purpose Did God Make Us? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 18, 2018

Paul details the purpose God created us for and the importance of the new body that Christians will experience.

A BETTER BODY: Our current body is like a leaky tent; our resurrection body is like a solid building. - 2 Corinthians 5:1-2, 4, 8. - Verse 1 compares our earthly body to a tent. If you’ve been camping you know that most tents can be leaky, drafty, decidedly rough. But we have a second body to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Steps Of The Righteous

Contributed by Daniel Chapman on Aug 29, 2016

An insight of the 15 steps of the Holy Temple where it is believed to be where Jesus taught from. a comparison of the psalms of ascension to both; the pilgrimage to Jerusalem & the temple steps. This sermon is rich in history, illustration, & God's word!

he Steps of the Righteous Henry Ford said, “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” Since our last service, I learned of 4 of us who are faced with certain obstacles that are seemingly giant-sized – Some, even to the point of ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Week 3 – The Candle Of Joy Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 27, 2016

24 Days Until Christmas

Series: 24 Week: 3 Passage: Luke 2:7-15 Title: Week 3 – The Candle of Joy Focus: Christmas ADVENT BACKGROUND: There are often many symbols used to represent Advent from various churches of many denominations. An evergreen wreath is a solid staple followed by four to five candles. The wreath ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warned

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 12, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 26: 31 – 35

Matthew 26: 31 – 35 Pre-warned but not pre-wise 31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ 32 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” 33 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Warned But Not Wise

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 17, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 26: 31 – 35

Matthew 26: 31 – 35 warned but not wise 31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ 32 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” 33 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sexual Trash Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 1, 2019

Sexual immorality is a topic that the church cannot pretend is not a problem and must be dealt with directly despite how staggering the numbers are.

Sexual Trash Ephesians 5:3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Last week we threw away the first piece of trash that we needed to get out of the way as we tossed pride in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ