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G Vs. E And We Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 21, 2020

In John 1:4-5, the Apostle John is speaking about the tension and struggle and conflict of light and life verses darkness and death. We must choose what side we are on and there is no middle ground.

G VS. E AND WE JOHN 1:4-5 #John1 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Samurai Jack (p) en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Samurai_Jack Samurai Jack is an American animated action-fantasy science-fiction television series created by animator Genndy Tartakovsky that aired on Cartoon Network from 2001 until 2004. This is one ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blood Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 21, 2019

Why is there so much emphasis on the blood of Jesus in the Bible? What difference does it make that Jesus died on the cross and then rose from the grave?

OPEN: As I was working on today’s sermon I was looking at some old Gospel hymns and I was pleasantly surprised at the # of hymns that - mentioned the blood of Christ. So I thought we’d do this this morning is sing just a few of them: • Just as I am, without one plea, but that Thy blood was shed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John The Baptist (Luke 3:1-18)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

My favourite sermon. JB is always the herald of Christmas for me - a guy with an attitude that is a long way from the fat elf in his red plush suit! ...

The season of Christmas is upon us! At what point did this realisation hit you? * When you saw decorations going up in shopping centres - something which always seems to happen way to early (ie. October)? * When your family first rang you to organise a Christmas luncheon or dinner, which never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Marked Man

Contributed by James Bryant on Feb 5, 2002

To be a Marked Man is not always bad.

"A MARKED MAN" Psalms 37:37 (37) Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. WHO IS A MARKED MAN? When I say, “A MARKED MAN” what comes to your mind? Osama bin Laden is one man that might. Many people now view him as, "A MARKED ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:37

Denomination: Baptist

A God For All Times

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006

God is there in for us in the Bad Times.

Ps 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Ps 46:2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Ps 46:3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Boy Who Stayed At The House.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 16, 2004

Self-righteousness is as bad as unrighteousness

The boy who stayed at the house. Luke 15: 25 -- 32. 01/18/04 Luke 15 is one of my favorite chapters in the Bible. In this chapter we find a number of things that were lost and found. It starts off with the lost sheep and how the Shepherd left the 99 to find the one lost. The next was the lost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Levi Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Good and bad examples of priests

Malachi 2 - 10/23/16 Turn with me this morning to Malachi chapter 2.  If you aren’t sure how to find Malachi, simply turn to Matthew 1 and go three pages to the left.  Malachi is the last book of the NT, and the events here take place about 100 years after the Jews have returned to Jerusalem ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No More Tears!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 29, 2009

The good, bad and end of tears.

6On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear. 7And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Beware Of Both Forms Of Heresy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 16, 2024

Bad doctrine is not the only heresy.

Zechariah 13:7 Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones. Matthew 26:31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:7, Matthew 26:31, Acts 20:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Earth’s Best Days Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The best days are yet to come when Jesus returns and reigns on earth for 1,000 years, as described in Revelation 19 and 20.

Have you ever watched a movie where the hero makes an epic comeback? Well, guess what? We're part of a story where the ultimate hero, Jesus, is going to make the most epic comeback ever. And the best part? We get to be part of it. Let's check out Revelation 19 and 20 to see what's up. After an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-21, Revelation 20:1-10

Topics: King's Return, Prophecy, End Times, Hopeful Future

Counting The Righteous

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 12, 2005

Does one bad apple really spoil the bunch? Can one good apple redeem the bad bunch?

There is in our culture an ancient yet conventional piece of wisdom. It is so ancient that it was part of the teachings of ancient Israel, but it is so conventional, that it was taught to all of us by our grade school and Sunday school teachers. Our 3rd grade teacher probably put it to us as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Fruitfulness Hidden Or Obvious? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 6, 2014

A look at Jesus' insistence that a good tree bears good fruit and a bad tree bears bad fruit. Includes an explanation concerning the thought that most lives are a mixed bag of good and bad fruit.

WHAT EXACTLY DO WE MEAN BY "FRUIT"? Generally when we talk about fruit there are two kinds: internal soul transformation and external people impact. - 1 Corinthians 15:20, 23; Galatians 5:22-23; Colossians 1:10. A. Internal soul transformation. - By this I mean that God is shaping you into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

You're Not The Boss Of Me Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 12, 2021

Big Idea: Is God the boss or are you? In short I will be talking about making a bad choice, and then being forced to live under the power ot that bad decision. Then how to break the power of that bad decision to hold you in its grip.

You're Not The Boss Of Me PPT 1 Series Title Naomi From Bitter to Blessed Today I am starting a series on the book of Ruth, it is only 85 verses long but it jam packed with layers of biblical and spiritual truth. You will be amazed at some of the nuances and things that are hidden between the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5, Judges 21:25, 1 Samuel 8:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (5 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

Many times it is best to show the GOOD before we show the BAD. At other times, it is best to show the BAD before we show the GOOD.

Illus: This is exactly what a young lady in college did when she was having problems with her grades and finances. She dreaded having to inform her parents of her situation, so she composed this letter: “Dear Mom and Dad, I just thought I’d drop you a note to let you know of my plans. I've ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Cope With Peer Pressure Series

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006

Peer influence by itself is not bad Prov. 27:17. By Iron, iron itself is sharpened, so one man sharpens another. Fellowship with other youths can sharpen your personality and make you a better person, on condition that they have mature, healthy attitudes

HOW TO COPE WITH PEER PRESSURE Many youths I have talked to admit that they did not really like the life they were living nor the things they are doing? Peer pressure. Everyone I am with is into these things and that has a big influence on me – says some of them. I don’t want to lose my friends by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Baptist