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The Wise And The Otherwise Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: The Wise and The Otherwise James 3:13-18 I. Introduction A. Have you ever stopped to consider some of the profound questions in the Bible? Pontius Pilate - "What is truth?" Jesus - "Who do men say that I the Son of Man am?" God to Solomon in a dream - "What do ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Boaster Boast!

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 2, 2004

Boasting is usually something frowned on but we are given instructions in the proper motivation and subject of our boasting in Jermiah. We are to boast that we know and understand Yahweh God.

Let the boaster boast! Jeremiah 9:23-24 Boasting is essentially praising oneself. The Hebrew llh means to praise and in this section it is the reflexive hitpa’el – in other words, praising oneself. I. The pattern of the Hebrew text is “Let not X boast about his Y” A. The X and Y might be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is God?

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 15, 2005

Who is this Holy God, Our Creator? We ought to learn all we can about Him, since we are created in His Image. As we learn about Him, we learn more about His plans for us.

Who is God? By: Rodney A. Fry Preached at New Hope Baptist Church ~ Conway, AR Sunday AM June 12, 2005 Isaiah 6:3 Intro Only once in scripture do we see the Seraphim, and only one thing do we hear them say, Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord Almighty. In the Hebrew language when a word is repeated it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:3

Denomination: Baptist

"What Makes The Church Beautiful?"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 8, 2016

The message shares what makes us beautiful it is faith in Christ, Love, endurance, and God the one who enables.

What makes us Beautiful? Colossians 1:1-14 1. Note the first thing Paul shares is he does not address the letter to the church he addresses the letter to the Saints • 2 To the saints and faithful brothers and sisters* in Christ in Colossae: 2. The First ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Word As Person Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

What God gives is His word as person. "The Word became flesh and moved into my neighborhood."

Sunday, December 21, 2008 The Word as Person Text: John: 1: 14-15 Eugene H. Peterson in The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language translates our text in this manner: “The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing Seeds Of Kindness During The Coronavirus Epidemic

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 6, 2020

We have an interesting year coming up. 2021 promises to be polarizing as individuals dig into their own personal opinions concerning the virus, masks, the vaccine, our Presidential election and the list goes on. Our talk today is centered around being kind throughout.

Text: Titus 3:1-7 Introduction: We have an interesting year coming up. 2021 promises to be polarizing as individuals dig into their own personal opinions concerning the virus, masks, the vaccine, our Presidential election and the list goes on. o Now, more than ever, the Church needs to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-7, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 25:15, Proverbs 31:26, Exodus 2:16-22, Ruth 2:16, 2 Samuel 9:1, Luke 10:35, Acts 16:33, Acts 28:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Lesson 11 -- Exhortation Against Error (James 1:16) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

Many have said, “God is the source of evil -- Instead, the He is the author of all that is good: every good gift and every perfect gift (v. 17) is from Him (v. 18).

Tom Lowe 1/30/2021 LESSON 11 -- EXHORTATION AGAINST ERROR (JAMES 1:16) Text: Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. (James: 1:16; KJV) Introduction Many have said, “God is the source of evil -- Instead, the He is the author of all that is good: every good gift and every perfect gift (v. 17) ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing God - Matthew 5:8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 6, 2024

I believe this is one of the most important sermons I’ve ever preached—especially the first half, which describes what “seeing” an invisible God means, and the specific ways in which seeing God transforms your character. The rest of the message is about how to see God through purity of heart.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Have The Mind Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 10, 2021

In Philippians 2 we find the great imperative command that we need to "have the mind of Christ Jesus." Is that possible? Can our minds be so transformed by the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit that we can actually have the mind of Christ Jesus within us?

Have the Mind of Christ Jesus Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Psalm 33:6, John 1:3, John 12:50, John 8:28, John 5:19, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 2:16, Luke 22:42, Philippians 2:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

God Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 7, 2001

Our God is ready, willing and able to forgive us because He loves us!

INTRODUCTION  Did you hear about the guy who received his paycheck and the amount was $100 too much. The next week they corrected it and took out $100. So he went to the Payroll office and complained about them making errors. They said, "You didn’t complain last week." The man quickly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Explaining The Tsunami Disaster In The Context Of Christianity

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jan 2, 2005

How does a Christian respond to the invariable question that is asked when natural disasters occur and hundreds of thousands are killed?

Tsunami Tragedy Can’t let the terrible tragedy of this past week go by without spending some time on it • The question I want to ask today is one that invariably comes up when disasters like the Tsunami occur and that is, “This proves there isn’t a God or else He is a harsh vindictive God only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Preparing Our Hearts For Easter: Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy Preparing our Hearts for Easter: Reflecting on the Depth of Jesus’ Humiliation

Philippians - Manual of Joy Preparing our Hearts for Easter: Reflecting on the Depth of Jesus’ Humiliation Philipians 2:5-11 David Taylor Main idea: Christ is the ultimate model and example of selflessness. As we started this series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians, we saw that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Participate In Divine Nature Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 19, 2013

Christians are called to participate in the divine nature of God!

What would you say is God’s nature like? What are God’s attributes?? In our passage today, we Christians are called to participate in God’s divine nature. In other words, we are to live our daily lives with God besides us with all His attributes. We are to walk everyday with God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4, 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Should You Believe In The Trinity?

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 23, 2002

A biblical defense of the Trinity.

Should You Believe In The Trinity? A Biblical Defence Of The Trinity Introduction False teachers have always attacked the central and fundamental doctrines of the faith: the Virgin birth, the bodily resurrection of Christ, the Deity of Christ, and the Trinity. These fundamental Bible truths were, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5) We Believe In A Personal God! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Dec 14, 2021

Our God - is a Personal God. That means we can relate to Him and interact with Him on a very personal level. By definition, a “Person” is generally regarded as an individual who can Think, Feel and Act rationally as a living, conscious being.

THINGS MOST SURELY BELIEVED AMONG US We Believe In A Personal God Text: Luke 1:1 "Forasmuch as many have taken in hand - to set forth in order a declaration… of those things which are most surely believed among us." INTRODUCTION Brethren, this [the Bible] covers all “Those things which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 135:15-17, Exodus 3:14, Psalm 104:24

Denomination: Baptist