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Church, It's Time To Grow Up! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 5, 2008

God has given us an amazing gift in the Bible. God’s desire is that we would feed upon His Word, grow spiritually, and become more like His Son, Jesus.

CHURCH, IT’S TIME TO GROW UP! (January 2008 – Beausejour Church) INTRODUCTION: The title of my message for today is “Church, it’s time to grow up!” - Israel in wilderness – 40 years to make an 11 day journey to Promised Land: God said: “You have stayed at this mount long enough. It is time to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3

Denomination: *other

Why Preach The Bible?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 1, 2007

The aim of good Bible teaching and preaching is to conform believers to Christ’s image.

Introduction: Not A Time For Weak-Hearted Preaching By Fred Jackson and Jody Brown November 22, 2002 (Agape Press) - A well known Bible teacher and author is calling on pastors to confront false beliefs from the pulpit. John MacArthur says no epoch in history has witnessed the rise of as many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Angels Belong In The Outfield Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009

A sermon about the placement of a people in the hierarchy of Creation.

Today we live in a profoundly spiritual culture. Now when I say spiritual, I do not necessarily mean that we are talking about Christianity, but rather that there seems to be a new cult or group starting every day. Some people are seeking meaning and direction in life. Others are simply looking ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing God's Voice

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 24, 2008

Does God speak to people today? If so, how does He speak? (Many thought from Hearing God’s Voice by Richard Henry Blackaby)

Hearing God’s Voice Introduction Thoughts from- Hearing God’s Voice by Blackaby. Does God speak today- if so, how does He speak? What is the significance of God speaking to us? Rom 8:26-27, 33-34 Intercession- type of prayer- prayer is talking w/God. Intercede- to bring before God a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Is The Church Dead? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 25, 2008

Some today proclaim that the church is an archaic thing of the past and that the church Jesus envisioned isn’t anything like church as we know it today. So let’s go back and examine what church is really supposed to be. And it’s all summed up on one word.

Is the church a thing of the past? So much has been written lately about the demise of the church. Our post modern age seems finished with something so antiquated and old fashioned as the church. In fact, Robert H. Schuller, successor to the Crystal Cathedral said” I think we are entering an era in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Word On Prayer Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 2, 2007

Almost all Scripture, following a question/answer format.

The Word on Prayer: A Season of Prayer June 3, 2007 various Scriptures (NLT) Intro: We are in a season of prayer, so this morning I want to spend our sermon time returning to Scripture for instruction on prayer. This is actually a sermon my brother, who preaches for fun as a lay person in his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of Christ In Understanding The Scriptures

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2009

“This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem” Luke 24:47.

Theme: The role of Christ in understanding the Scriptures Text: Acts 3:12-19; 1 Jn. 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-48 The good news is that eternal life results from knowing Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord? All prophecies about Him in the Scriptures have been fulfilled and if we believe the “Word of God” is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stay On Track

Contributed by Jerry Pawloski on Mar 4, 2010

Jesus was being temped to wander from his appointed way amd so are we.

Stay on Track Text: Luke 13:31-35 Title: Stay on Track One of my greatest dangers is getting off track. Someone may have asked me to do something for them and in the process another person has a request and now I am trying to do two things. Then something happens in my family that requires my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Methodist

Finish Line Faith

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Nov 6, 2009

The key to living successfully as a Christian is found in maintaining a constant daily, basic spiritual routine

FINISH LINE FAITH Text: Philippians 3:13, 14; Isaiah 43:2 Introduction: "Philippians 3:13 3:13 one thing I do. "This one thing I do" is only one word in the Greek, succinctly expressing single-minded concentration and determination. Philippians 3:14 3:14 press toward. "Press toward" is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

What Jesus Said About His Church Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 11, 2009

Jesus had a lot to say about His church. It may not be what you think.

“Jesus Said” What Jesus to His Followers “About His Church” Michael Wiley Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: Each year, Outreach Magazine does an issue called “Outreach top 100” they list the 100 largest churches in America and the 100 fastest growing churches in America. Topping for the fifth year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Wants The Truth Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 31, 2012

Suppose some organization or person filmed your every action and thought. Would you like the film? Could you bear to watch it? Could you handle the truth about yourself? How are you at facing the truth?

“He’s Amazing: He Wants the Truth” Luke 4:14-30 There are tremendous concerns today about invasion of privacy. People fear the FBI and the CIA. We are reluctant to grant them powers that would enable them to gather information about us without our knowledge – although many suspect they may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons Learned From A Demon

Contributed by David Tack on Jan 30, 2011

We learn things from virtually anywhere. Let's look at some lessons we can pick up from the demon found in the biblical account of Luke 4:33-37.

Lessons Learned from a Demon Text: Luke 4:33-37: (33) And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, (34) Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 4, 2011

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they wil

We have as our Gospel reading this morning what is certainly one of the best known and best loved portions of the Bible. Along with 'The Lord is my Shepherd' and 'For God so love the world ...', these verses from the beginning of Matthew Chapter 5 must be amongst the most frequently quoted words ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Yes! He Really Lives.)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 24, 2007

My Redeemer lives to bless me with his love and to help me in time of need.

Wasn’t last Sunday glorious? Yes, Easter really is the most glorious day known to mankind. But if that’s true, then what makes this Sunday? Is it not as glorious? Are Sundays after Easter like the day after the Super Bowl or Stanley Cup Final – a big let down, even if your team did win? It’s hard ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord Is My Light And My Salvation

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on May 12, 2011

Light eliminates fear and empowers to live. Christ is our light.

THE LORD IS MY LIGHT AND MY SALVATION Psalm 27 Thomas A. Gaskill January 23, 2011 [I listed this sermon under full text but it is a mixture of full text and outline] Begin by reading Psalm 27 in its entirety. Summarize what is going on. Psalms 27:1,4,8,13,14 A Psalm of David. (1) The LORD is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Denomination: Baptist