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Samuel - Listening To God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

If I want to hear God speak I must learn to listen

ENGAGE Many years ago, the United Nations gathered for a conference in New York City. During a lunch break, two of the participants decided to take a walk around the busy streets of New York City and grab a sandwich at a local deli. One of those men was a Native American who had spent much of his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Unhindered Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 5, 2016

Paul lived an unhindered life and had an unhindered ministry, but that doesn't mean he didn't have many obstacles and challenges. The secret to Paul being unhindered was his attitude of contentment and commitment.

Introduction: A. How many of you like the story “The Little Engine that Could”? 1. The Little Engine That Could is an illustrated children’s book that was first published in the United States in 1930. 2. The story is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:11-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is At Your Gate Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 8, 2016

This message is about reaching out to those who lie outside of our gates - be they Lazarus or the Rich Man. As Jesus reached out so too should the Body of Christ. May it be ever be so true today!

Scripture: Luke 16:14-31 along with Psalms 146 and Jeremiah 32:1-15 Title: Who Is At Your Gate? This message is about reaching out to those who lie outside of our gate - be they Lazarus or the Rich Man. As Jesus reached out so too does the Body of Christ. May it be so today! INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:14-31

Denomination: Nazarene

This Treasure

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 25, 2016

This Treasure – 2 Corinthians chapter 4 verse 1 to chapter 5 verse 10 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: We Have a Glorious Ministry (chapter 4 verses 1-6) We Have a Valuable Treasure (chapter 4 verses 7-12). We Have a Confident Faith (chapter 4 verses 13-18). We Have a Future Hope (chapter 5 verses 1-10) SERMON BODY: Ill: • We all love the idea of finding a hidden ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Alive With Christ

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 14, 2016

To establish one must die before they can be made alive with Christ. In this lesson we will affirm that new life and salvation by grace, is acquired through the faith of Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Died with Christ 2. Alive with Christ 3. Loved by Christ Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we will be discussing the theme: “Alive with Christ.” In this phrase the Apostle Paul describes his life in Christ. Notice: “I am crucified with Christ: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Engage With The Reformation Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 28, 2016

A sermon on the 5 Solas of the Reformation.

Engage with the Reformation 1 Corinthians 10:31 Rev. Brian Bill October 29-30, 2016 Businesses know how to capitalize on catchphrases or slogans to help identify what it is they do. These short statements are designed to grab attention, they’re easy to understand and they’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Abandoned At Birth-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 1, 2016

5 of ? Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again/from above. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. But what does it take to be born from above? Those born from above, Abandon...

ABANDONED At BIRTH-V—John 3:1-21 Concessions For New Birth Attention: No Opener Used—Reiterated past points. OR The internet company ‘LetGo.com’ Their TV commercials visit the absurdity of holding on to certain things. Likewise, when you are saved/born again/born from ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Unchanging God Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Ways God does not change

Malachi 3 - Our Unchanging God - 10/30/16 Turn with me this morning to the book of Malachi, chapter 3.  If you have trouble knowing where to turn, Malachi is the last book of the OT, the first part of the bible.  So a simple way to find Malachi is to turn to the gospel of Matthew, chapter 1 - ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hebrews- Part 17 " That's All Folks" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 5, 2016

Wrap up of our Hebrews series

Hebrews – Encouragement for a life of faith Part 17 “That’s all folks” Today we are going to wrap up our Hebrews series As with many of our other sermon series This one has been quite a ride When we began this series I figured we would be here about 6-7 week then move ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing In His Suffering Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 5, 2016

Through our relationship to Christ we share in the fellowship of suffering in general and we Share in His Suffering through: 1) The Father in Suffering (2 Cor. 1:3-4), 2) The Son in Suffering (2 Cor. 1:5-6) & 3) The Saints in Suffering (2 Cor. 1:7)

In his book (and now feature movie), The Insanity of Obedience, Nik Ripken tells about meeting Dmitri in the former USSR. Born of Christian parents, Dmitri found himself and his family living under communism in an area where the nearest church was a three-day walk away. He started teaching his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Other

Mere Stones/Reminders-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 15, 2016

4 of ? Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

MERE STONES/Reminders-IV—Joshua 4:1-24 Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger Attention: Little reminders can make all the difference in a person’s life! And little things can make all the difference in your Christian life! Need: Joshua had twelve stones ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Would We Tell John? Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 23, 2016

In our passage Jesus shares 1. His Mission and the 2. Parameters of that Mission. Jesus clearly states His Mission ( therefore our Mission) and His Target Audience (therefore our Target Audience). Jesus message is a reality check for the Church Today

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-12 Advent 3 - Title: What would we tell John? In our passage Jesus shares 1. His Mission and the 2. Parameters of that Mission. Jesus clearly states His Mission ( therefore our Mission) and His Target Audience (therefore our Target Audience). Jesus message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Always For All Things-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 30, 2016

2 of 5. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a telling walk. But What is telling about it? A thankful/telling walk is...

ALWAYS For ALL THINGS--II—Ephesians 5:15-21 OR--A Distinctive Walk For Thanksgiving Sunday Attention: Christians all have a life-“walk” that distinguishes them from the walk of the world. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a(n) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Outbreak! Deveolping A Spiritual S.t.a.p.h. Infection Within The Church

Contributed by James Stophel on Apr 5, 2016

Could a STAPH infection actually be a good thing? It can when it is a spiritual STAPH infection!

OUTBREAK! TEXT: LUKE 8:43-48 Opening: There are certain words and terms that can strike fear into all of mankind: “The Plague” is one such term. Others words like “epidemic” and even the word “Outbreak” creates panic. Down through the sands of times, these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Accomodating Churches-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2016

2 of 7. Paul admonished the Corinthian church because they had allowed/accommodated heinous sin in their midst. The church must not tolerate/accommodate sin in their midst. But How are they to act against such? Sin Accommodating Churches skirt...

SIN ACCOMODATING CHURCHES-II—1Cor. 5:1-13 Attention: Adding a screened-in porch to protect against wasps, without removing the wasp nest Removing a beaver dam without removing the beavers, etc. *To Dance around rather than approaching an object. The true church is populated by Christians, all of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist