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Faith, Salvation, And Suffering Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 18, 2020

Paul's letter to 1 Peter has words for us in our time today. Today, we hit Faith, Suffering, and Salvation

Our scripture today comes from 1 Peter, I am reading 1 Peter 1: 3-9 (International Children’s Bible) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God has great mercy, and because of his mercy he gave us a new life. He gave us a living hope because Jesus Christ rose from death. 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by Philip Beals on Jan 12, 2019

Stop fighting a battle that has already been won on the cross of Christ.

VICTORY IN JESUS THIS MORNING, I AM GOING TO SPEND MUCH OF OUR TIME TOGETHER IN THE BOOK OF ROMANS. I POINT THAT OUT BECAUSE PAUL’S LETTER TO THE CHRISTIANS AT ROME IS SUCH A FANTASTIC BOOK AND WE CAN LEARN SO MUCH ABOUT OUR FAITH FROM THAT SINGLE BOOK. ANYWAY … BEFORE I GO THERE … THERE IS A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-24, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Feeling Empowered Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

Jesus has commissioned us and empowered us to tell the world about him.

Feeling Empowered Text: Acts 1:8 Introduction 1. Video Clip 2. This morning we're going to talk about having a vision for our lost world. 3. We see this "world vision" mentality in the book of Acts throughout the TV series A.D. In virtually every episode, the church is acting upon the final ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Methodist

A Fool's Obituary Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 18, 2014

Life, Purpose, Eternity, Materialism

Luke 12:13-21 (p. 727) March 23, 2014 Introduction: For those of you plugged into social media you are familiar with a common occurrence around this time of year. For those of you who are like that older woman in the Insurance commercial who physically pastes all her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fatherhood Of God

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2019

What we know about human fathers and what we have experienced as children will affect how eagerly or apprehensively that we approach the concept of the Fatherhood of God. If we had a great human father we gladly embrace the biblical picture of God as our heavenly father.

“The Fatherhood of God” Psalm 27:10 It been noted that it seems that typically on Mother’s Day in our churches we applaud the mother’s and on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Fatherhood Of God

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2019

What we know about human fathers and what we have experienced as children will affect how eagerly or apprehensively that we approach the concept of the Fatherhood of God. If we had a great human father we gladly embrace the biblical picture of God as our heavenly father.

“The Fatherhood of God” Psalm 27:10 It been noted that it seems that typically on Mother’s Day in our churches we applaud the mother’s and on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:10

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Take To Be An Incredible Dad?

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 13, 2019

Today, I want to preach on the Parable of the Prodigal Son looking at it from the position of the dad.

INTRODUCTION: I love the Parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke’s Gospel. It is one of my favorite stories in the New Testament. Now, if my memory serves me correctly, I have preached this passage twice already at Bala Chitto. The first time I preached it, my focus was on the Prodigal Son. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Baring It All

Contributed by Sean Dees on Apr 30, 2021

On the outside everything looks normal but on the inside you are bound up. You are still having trouble adjusting to being “freed”; you are trying to live the freed life by the “prison code of institutionalization”.

I. Genesis 3 is like cooking an egg you can have it scrambled, poached, steamed, over easy, or the other 100 ways to cook an egg. What I am trying to say is Genesis 3 has been preached just about every way it can be. So to find a new revelation can be difficult. A. The book of Genesis is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

It's For Your Own Good

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 2, 2021

Last Sunday I used a phrase that you may have heard growing up: do as I say, not as I do. Today I have another that would be just as bothersome: this is for your own good. God will do things we won't like but will be for our own good.

IT'S FOR YOUR OWN GOOD Last Sunday I used a phrase that you may have heard growing up: do as I say, not as I do. That's a phrase we wouldn't have wanted to hear. Today I have another one that would be equally as bothersome: this is for your own good. We didn't like to hear that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Hebrews 4:13, John 16:5-7, John 14:16-17, John 16:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Puff Of Smoke Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 29, 2016

What did King James say about smoking?

Not far from the North Dakota farm where I grew up was a barely-there town: a couple of grain elevators, a post office, a bar, and a general store. The store was a brick box, containing creaky floors, old and poorly stocked shelves, a few spotty fruits and vegetables, and a single dairy case. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon Outline - Actions Speak Louder Than Words Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016

We can talk about Jesus, claim to know and love him, and say that we are serving him, but are our actions proving it to be true. The next generation will learn from what we do more than from what we say.

Actions speak louder than words The people served the LORD throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him and who had seen all the great things the LORD had done for Israel. After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who knew ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Son Of Man, Can These Bones Live?

Contributed by Eric Wright on Feb 21, 2022

When death occurs, the medical examiner performs what we call an autopsy.

This is where the M.E. does a series of test to determine the cause of death. In this process, information is gathered about the moments before death but also certain attributes of a person’s life. This assessment demonstrates if there is any damages to the body and it’s organs and also the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All About Angels: What Do They Look Like? What Do They See? Impressions From Gabriel's Encounter

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

What do you see out a window? I have big windows at my house that allow me to look out on the neighborhood, the trees, the cars going by, and its wonderful. I can watch the snow falling, I can see the sun when it’s shining. A window is a way for us to see something we couldn’t see otherwise.

What do you see out a window? I have big windows at my house that allow me to look out on the neighborhood, the trees, the cars going by, and its wonderful. I can watch the snow falling, I can see the sun when it’s shining. A window is a way for us to see something we couldn’t see otherwise. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10, Luke 15:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Living With Nothing To Fear

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 12, 2013

When we live faithfully as followers of Christ we have nothing to fear at His return.

Is Today the Day? The End Times is a hot ticket... always has been and likely will be until the end. We are inundated with Apocalypse scenarios… most recently film goers can catch Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse and currently you can catch TV episodes of Doomsday Castle, along with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Courageous And Removing The Giants From Our Lives

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

2006 VBS Kickoff Sermon

Being Courageous and Removing the Giants in Our Lives VBS Promotion Sermon 2006 Thematic Text: Joshua 1:1-9 Actual Text: 1 Samuel 17:38-51 Courage is defined in many ways through the definition of the Hebrew word “amats”. To be of good courage means to be steadfastly minded and strong willed. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist