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The Need For Discernment Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 2, 2011

After sin, the second biggest issue that most people in the body of Christ face is right discernment. Discernment is the ability to examine the situation, apply a good dose of experience, stand back and get a perspective on the recipe, and take the approp

Opening illustration: I read this past week of a couple (let’s call them Carl and Clara) whose twenty-five year marriage was a good one. Not the most idyllic, but good. They now had three grown children who loved them dearly. They were also blessed with sufficient financial security to allow them ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Community (In An Age Of Individualism) Acts - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

How to experience the power of community...

Finding Spiritual Community in an age of lonely Individualism Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 5 Pastor Jeff Christopherson February 9, 2003 Acts 2:42-47 Canada, 2003 A.D. We are individualistic – the idea of community seems strange. • Our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Proper Etiquette For Using The Utensils Of Truth Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT

BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT (IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ERROR – AS OPPOSED TO FALSE TEACHERS) INTRODUCTION: I. (:14-19) STAND FOR THE SHARP KNIFE OF THE WORD OF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus 360: Relentless Lover Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 28, 2007

A sermon that looks at the amazing, inconditional love of Jesus Christ. He pursues us and will never leave us alone.

Last week we started our new series, “Jesus 360” … a full look at the person of Jesus … who He was and who He is. In our theme verse we discovered that people have always had strong opinions about who Jesus is. Jesus’ first question is “Who do people say that I am?” And his disciples rattle off ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

They Know Not What They Do Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 16, 2013

The horror of living a life of willful ignorance leads to enslavement to passions and sin.

Monday of 5th Week in Lent 2013 Gaudium et Spes “Vos autem nescitis.” “But you do not know.” These words of Jesus in today’s Gospel reverberate through the Gospel of St. John. Over and over again Jesus tells the Jews–and, by extension, us–that we do not ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Catholic

A Practical Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 29, 2016

Forgiveness and love are hallmarks in the Christian community.

2 Corinthians 2:1-10 “A Practical Forgiveness” INTRODUCTION In the second chapter of his second letter to the Corinthians Paul continues to address the issue of community and to answer the questions, “What is authentic community?” and “How do we as individuals ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A More Just And Believing Society Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 14, 2015

Putting aside our self-will is the key to evangelizing our society.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2015 Joy of the Gospel What does it profit a human being to gain everything and lose himself in the process? These words are stark and challenging, like an ice-water drenching for our minds and hearts here at the beginning of Lent. I think of pop icons, both secular ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Catholic

The Zacchaeus Principle

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 4, 2022

Leading others to Christ is a persistent and consistent call to patiently engage others with the Gospel that will convince them to "come down out of the tree with joy" like Zacchaeus.

WE ARE CALLED TO MAKE DISCIPLES IN OBEDIENCE TO OUR COMMAND OF THE GREAT COMMISSION OF JESUS. WE ARE ALL GIFTED WITH THE ABILITY TO LEAD OTHERS TO CHRIST. AS WE ARE REMINDED, 1 PETER 3:15-16, “IF SOMEONE ASKS ABOUT YOUR HOPE AS A BELIEVER, ALWAYS BE READY TO EXPLAIN IT. BUT DO THIS IN A GENTLE AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, 1 Peter 3:15-16, Ephesians 4:2-32, Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Patient For The Harvest Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the parable of the weeds, emphasizing the importance of practicing faith through actions and patience, reflecting God's own patience and desire for all to come to repentance.

Hello Church! We’re going to look at a parable of Jesus today that highlights God’s supreme patience over our world. Why is God patient? Because He wants no one to perish, but everyone to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). We’re going to talk about this today. Let’s get started! What do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Topics: Patience, Faith Practice, Divine Mercy

The Way To The Holy One Series

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Aug 12, 2004

A great sermon outline for the first three chapters of the book of Leviticus. It focus on the first three sacrificial offering and its application for today.

The Way to the Holy One By Dr. Fernando Cabrera newlifebx@msn.com The book of Leviticus is a fascinating book. It is divided into two main sections. In chapters 1-10, we find the Way to the Holy One. In chapters 11-27, we find the Way of Holiness. In the first part we find a God who says, ¡§I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creation By God

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 25, 2006

A message about coming to terms with the way God made us. Getting over the world’s ideals and false standards.

Dakota Community Church September 17, 2006 100% Sunday Creation by God Coming to terms with the way God made us. Two weeks ago when Pastor Chris preached I thought it was maybe the best message I have ever heard him preach. What made it so powerful? It was genuine. It was honest, he became ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-34

Denomination: Mennonite

Understanding Miracles. Part 2b Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 24, 2006

General principles for understanding miracles with much Biblical support.

AN ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP SOME GENERAL PRINCIPLES REGARDING THE MIRACULOUS IN THE BIBLE WITH AN ATTEMPT TO CONFIRM THESE PRINCIPLES WITH BIBLICAL SUPPORT MIRACLES PART 2B Principle #7. Physical miracles may occur at any time. Nevertheless the manifestation of physical miracles as signs ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Integrity - Life Of David, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

The subjects of ethics and integrity have become unpopular subjects in modern times. Integrity is a dying quality and people don’t like to talk about it.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: The subjects of ethics and integrity have become unpopular subjects in modern times. Integrity is a dying quality and people don’t like to talk about it. This fact was indicated a few years ago when Chuck Colson lectured on the subject of ethics at a military base in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:70-72

The Misery Of Misplaced Trust Series

Contributed by Steven Mclain on Oct 20, 2000

When our trust or faith is placed on anything other than God, it will always lead to misery.

INTRODUCTION The subject of the book of James is Faith. James is challenging his readers as well as all that profess the name Christ concerning the authenticity of our faith. True faith will result in true Christ like living. Dead faith, which is faith without works, can not save. In chapter ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Audience Of My Worship - Pt 1

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Oct 17, 2001

God is the one who invites us, meets us and engages us in worship. It is also God who receives our worship. Look at this story in John 4 through the lens of worship.

Isn’t it amazing how God layers truth upon truth within the Biblical text? Today, I invite you to see one truth from John 4. This is not to to suggest that this is the only truth, or necessarily the highest truth. But I believe you will see it certainly is a truth. As we read through this text from ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational