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The Root And The Fruit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2011

If I’m not saved by works (Ephesians 2:8-9), why is it that the Rich man in Luke 16 and the Goats in Matthew 25:31-46 went to hell because the DIDN’T DO good works? That doesn’t make any sense... or does it?

A Sunday School teacher had spent a great deal of teaching her young class about the fact that doing “good works” could not buy them a place in heaven. To drive home her point she asked her class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isn’t It Great When The Plan Of God Works!

Contributed by James May on Dec 9, 2012

God's plans never fail. Just take a look at what God had to bring to pass to have Jesus be born in the fullness of time.

Isn’t It Great When the Plan of God Works! Sunday, December 2, 2012 By Rev. James May God always has a plan that will not fail to bring about his will in the end. Though there are many times when we, as the people of God, cannot see what He is doing, God is always working in the background. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Servant Suffers - He Is Condemned Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015

Eight in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Suffers - He Is Condemned. Pilate's condemnation of Jesus stands as a stark warning to our country & churches.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 8: The Servant Suffers - He Is Condemned Mark 15:1-20 I. Introduction A. A Southern Baptist pastor was walking down the street when he came upon a group of about 12 boys, all of them between 10 & 12 years of age. The group had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Star Wars: The Original Version

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 22, 2015

We too are living in a rapidly changing world. The world we have known in the past is not going to be the world of the future.

When Michel Gorbechev was President of the former Soviet Union in the late 1980s, a good friend of his became an astronaut and was sent into space for a short, routine mission. The trip was supposed to last for only a few days, but while he was away from planet earth, the government of his country ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Judges 4:1-9, Judges 5:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Star Wars: The Original Version

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 30, 2015

Today God is looking for some Baraks who will put their faith and feet together and will believe that God will order the stars in their courses for our good and for His glory. And we will win the battle of Star Wars - the original version!

Star Wars: The Original Version By Dr. James O. Davis (Hebrews 11:1, 6, 32; Judges 4:1-9; and 5:19-21 NASB) When Michel Gorbechev was President of the former Soviet Union in the late 1980s, a good friend of his became an astronaut and was sent into space for a short, routine mission. The trip ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Dry & Empty? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

Do we realize how dangerous being empty and dry can be? Study this lesson and warn others.

DRY AND EMPTY... GLOOM, DESPAIR, AND AGONY ON END... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in 3 parts... I. CAN WE CLEARLY UNDERSTAND THAT DRY AND EMPTY CAN POSE MANY DANGERS TO OUR DAILY LIFE? Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Authority: Who’s In Charge Around Here Anyway?

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Apr 5, 2014

Two major themes of Jesus mission were authority and freeing those oppressed by the devil. We now have the authority to use His name to continue His mission to free the oppressed.

AUTHORITY: Who’s In Charge Around Here Anyway? 03-31-2013 TEXT: Luke 12:5-9 I. SLAVERY ISN’T PRETTY A. Jesus continues on His way to Jerusalem to fulfill His purpose on this Earth. 1. The word says Luke 12:5-6 The apostles said to the Lord, “Show us how to increase our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Fights For You! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 17, 2019

Proceed with confidence in God’s Word. Pray with confidence in God’s Will. Then prevail with confidence in God’s might no matter how great the enemy.

Preschooler Denny came to class one morning bubbling with excitement about having played tee ball. “We won our game,” he said. “Did you get any hits?” his teacher asked. “Yes,” he answered. “And I got some scratches, too.” (Dorothy Hsu, Columbus, Ohio, “Kids of the Kingdom,” Christian Reader; ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15, Joshua 10:42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Providence Of God

Contributed by John White on Nov 24, 2018

Exploring the marvellous providence of God in the Christian's life.

The Providence Of God Romans 8:18-28 "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time [are] not worthy [to be compared] with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creature was made ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Good Look At The Lord - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 12, 2019

I. When we turn our eyes on Jesus, we will see His light (vs. 4-9). 1. our strong light. 2. our shining light. 3. our shared light. 4. our sure light. II. When we turn our eyes on Jesus, we will see His love (vs. 10-11). 1. in His coming. 2. in His cross.

Take a Good Look at the Lord - Part 2 Series: The Gospel of John John 1:4-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 23, 2016 (Revised June 12, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Last week, we started a verse by verse study of the Gospel of John. And in vs. 1-4, we saw four vital truths about our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Jan 4, 2020

The Story of God's Deliverance using Esther

Esther 4 January 5, 2020 a.m. Last Sunday morning, on December 29, 2019, a church in White Settlement, Texas came under fire. As we were just beginning our service here, a gunman walked into the West Freeway Church of Christ, and set down. He was being watched by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Get Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 30, 2021

A challenge to not choose just what's easy in life but to pursue what God wants no matter what

How’s your bucket list? Remember, we’re dealing with some of the items the Bible teaches are important for us to tend to before we kick the bucket! That means investing in what matters, and figuring out what’s true. Today we add a new item. Remember also that we’re working on projects that will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting On With Others! (2020)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 2, 2020

Getting on with others (marriage / family / work) - Colossians chapter 3 verses 18 to chapter 4 verses 1 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Colossians chapter 3 verses 18 to chapter 4 verses 1: SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Husbands and Wives: Love and Submission (3:18-19): (2). Parents and Children: Encouragement and Obedience (3:20-21): (3). Masters and Servants: Honesty & Devotion (3:22 to 4:1): SERMON BODY: Ill: It was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18, Colossians 4:1

Denomination: Brethren

We Owe ... Others Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 11, 2020

This is part of a three sermon series - We Owe ... This sermon focuses on what We Owe Others - a. A Personal Encounter with God b. To be An Example of Holy Living 3. To Share a Positive Message

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13; John 7:38-39; Luke 19:11-27 Title: We Owe Others Proposition: There are three things that We Owe Others 1. An Encounter with the LORD 2. An Example 3. The Message of Good News* Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! N. T. Wright made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, John 7:38-39, Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Worthy Worship Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 26, 2022

I challenge each of us today with this: Worship God in a worthy manner.

WISE LIVING: WORTHY WORSHIP Ecclesiastes 5:1-20 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 5:1-20 [person from the congregation] As we begin this morning, I would like to dig into a few stories in the Bible that share some important truths with us before we get into Ecclesiastes 5. It is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ