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Name Above All Names - Jesus Is Stronger Than The Occult Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 16, 2010

Many desire spiritual power, so they fall into the occult. This passage is about the conflict of spiritual powers. Includes discussion of neo-pagans which many church members having unknowingly dabbled.

What if you came upon something that was so powerful, it could alter your own personal destiny or alter the destiny of others at your will? Would you desire that power? What if this power could make you the most important person in the state, perhaps the nation? How much would something like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To Contend Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 24, 2010

Jude’s letter is a call to contend for the faith once for all delivered to the saints. In today’s lesson we observe the call to contend for truth against heresy.

Scripture Two weeks ago I began a new series of studies on the Letter of Jude, which I have titled, “Contend for the Faith.” The first week I introduced you to the Letter of Jude. I briefly touched on questions that arise whenever we begin a new study of God’s Word, such as: Who wrote the letter? ...read more

Scripture: Jude 3:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seven Attitudes Developed Through Feetwashing And Communion

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 28, 2004

There are several things that Christians can learn by participating in feetwashing and communion. Here are seven.

Seven attitudes that are developed through feetwashing and communion: 1. Feetwashing. (John 13:1-17) a. Service. (John 13:5; Matthew 20:25-28) b. Humility. (John 13:6-8; Philippians 2:1-11) c. Obedience. (John 13:12-17; Luke 5:1-11) 2. Communion. (1 Corinthians 11:20-34) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-34

Denomination: Baptist

#3 Faith To Follow Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

I believe that one of the most difficult truths for us to accept is the fact that we are not yet ready to follow the Lord Jesus into certain Situations, Places or Circumstances. Here Jesus spells out what It actually means to ‘take up one’s cross daily in

I believe that one of the most difficult truths for us to accept is the fact that we are not yet ready to follow the Lord Jesus into certain Situations, Places or Circumstances. Ah yes, in our hearts we really do believe that we are ready to confront any or everything in the spirit-world; but in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:37

Denomination: Baptist

Beware: Falsehood Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2006

It’s our job as Christians to appraise viewpoints as to whether they come from God or some other source. We need spiritual discernment to assess the validity of voices we hear.

Sermon Series on First John, “Collecting Evidence of Faith” “Beware: Falsehood” I John 4:1-6 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I enjoy watching Antiques Roadshow on PBS. One of the show’s most famous discoveries was a Seymour mahogany card table from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

A Church For Today

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 9, 2009

This message calls the church, collectively and individually, to be "up to date" in their mission of reaching people.

“A Church for Today” 1 Corinthians 9:19-24 * Among the church culture in America it has become common to identify local churches with some troubling terms; “Contemporary or Traditional.” Why do I say these terms are troubling? Because the meaning of these words in this context has little to do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-24

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

Grace And Faith Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 7, 2011

Our faith in God will result in us thanking God for our Christian friends and in sharing God's love with others.

Grace And Faith Romans 1:8-9 In what do you place your faith in each day? Spouse, car, cell phone, CD player, television, internet. The faith we put in such as the above mentioned is quite different than the faith Paul speaks of. Paul’s Definition Of Faith The faith of those in the Roman ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Peace?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 26, 2019

A sermon about finding peace amidst the turmoil of life.

“Peace?” John 20:19-31 Chad is the fifth largest country in Africa, twice as big as Texas, with suffering to match its size. For decades it has been torn by civil war. Economically, it has been drained by drought and famine that leave it a veritable "basket case." It is the 7th ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Thomas: My Favorite Apostle

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 31, 2022

The apostle Thomas gets the short end of the stick when we read about him and his "doubts" in the Gospel of John. He is more like you and I than we want to admit, and his story affirms it.

When we read of where Jesus chose the Twelve men who would be known as the Apostles, we need to step back for a moment and realize that these men were ordinary working -class, salt-of-the-earth, rough around the edge individuals who had jobs ranging from catching fish to collecting taxes to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:3, Mark 3:18, Luke 6:15, John 11:16, John 14:5, John 20:24-28, John 21:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Mind Of Christ: Transformed Perspectives, Transcendent Living"

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jun 9, 2023

As followers of Jesus, we are called to align our thoughts with His, to see the world through His eyes, and to walk in His wisdom. Let us delve into the significance of the Mind of Christ, why we need it, and how we can attain it.

SERIES: DEVELOPING THE MIND OF CHRIST TITLE: ”The Mind of Christ: Transformed Perspectives, Transcendent Living" PART 1 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In Unity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the importance, blessings, and necessity of unity among believers as a reflection of the gospel in action.

Good morning, family. Today, we are going to explore a beautiful theme that is so essential, yet often overlooked in our daily lives - unity. The unity that binds us together as brothers and sisters in Christ, the unity that brings joy, peace, and love, and the unity that is not just a blessing but ...read more

Topics: Unity

Letting God Be God In Death #2 Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

This is the second message in allowing God to be God in our Death-Experiences. I pray that this offering will be of comfort to you.

The truth which lies at the basis of these series of messages is: THERE IS STUBBORN OPPOSITION EVEN RESISTANCE TO AUTHENTIC AUTHORITY AND LEADERSHIP IN ALL OF US AT TIMES. I said “Authentic Authority and Leadership” because not all leaders and authority figures are authentic. Some have arrogated ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Wholly Alive - Nicodemus

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 9, 2007

Living a whole life in Christ.

Wholly Alive - Nicodemus John 3:1-21 April 29, 2007 It was 9:23 a.m. on Monday morning and I was back to the routine. I was getting ready to begin another sermon. A 4 day task of Study Prayer Brainstorming and finally writing. In the midst of my work I needed to call home. I missed Deb, Luke, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Promises...promises

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 10, 2008

Our verbal commitments, and the way we keep them, say something about our Father in heaven.

Promises… Promises… Matthew 5:33-37 33 "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ’Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.’ 34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God