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The Spirit Gives Life Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 11, 2021

So, what then is the spirit of the law? In part, it has to do with being a spiritual Jew.

So, what then is the spirit of the law? In part, it has to do with being a spiritual Jew. “No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by God's Spirit. And a person with a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-8, Romans 2:29, Galatians 3:7, Romans 8:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Getting People To Jesus

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Feb 21, 2022

* Being a witness for Christ is not an easy task. It takes wisdom, practice, instruction, and perseverance.

* In Mark chapter 3, we read how four men brought their friend to Jesus for healing. [Review the story] * In studying this story, we can learn some helpful lessons about how to bring a sinner to Jesus. ** Let me teach you 6 steps it took to get a sinner to Jesus: 1) The sick man had a disease ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lordship Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020

Being a follower of Jesus means we follow Him in salvation, sanctification and service.

LORDSHIP Years ago, I knew someone who said that they had just purchased a new Lamborghini and that they were bringing it around for me to see. In the back of my mind I was thinking, how in the world could this person ever afford an Italian sports car? I heard a car pull up and went out to see it. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Willingness To Leave

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 22, 2021

Being disciple means we need to leave stuff behind and move forward.

Mark 1:14-20 A willingness to leave 1. Jesus did not begin his ministry by talking only with like-minded Galileans. • Instead, he and his disciples made sacrifices and faced hardships • They did the following work: helping, healing, teaching and preaching. • They were good followers or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

Who We Are Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2020

We make Christ known by being present an active in the world... by making a difference.

Title: Who We Are Text: Matthew 5:13-20 Thesis: We make Christ known by being present and active in the world… by making a difference. Introduction Good Housekeeping Magazine cites the five most common things people notice when they visit someone’s home. Here’s the list of the five most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Odd Sparrow

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 19, 2020

A sermon examining the fact that God sees you as being one of great value.

The Odd Sparrow Luke 12:6-7 (3/19/23) On September 8th, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom passed away. Over two thousand people were in attendance for her funeral, hundreds of thousands of mourners passed by her flag draped coffin at Westminster hall, and millions more watched the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Psalms 23: In The Lord's Presence

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 19, 2020

To show the importance of being in God’s presence and leadership, not to be distracted by our enemies.

Title: Psalms 23: In His Presence Theme: To show the importance of being in God’s presence and leadership, not to be distracted by our enemies. Text: Psalms 23 Psalms 23:1 A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Shepherd – leader, guide. Always out front. Someone we can ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Preserving The Light Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 7, 2021

We are to be the Salt and light to this dying world. The church is tasked with being that light and witness.

Preserving the light Matthew chapter 5:13-16 Prayer- Introduction- I think that most people want to accomplish something of value in their life and they want people to say that their life mattered. Most look at what others have done and wish that it would have happened to them. They do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Nazarene

The Meaning Of Stewardship

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 22, 2017

The steward is not the owner; he is the one responsible for the well being of all that belongs to the Master.

STEWARDSHIP ------THE SACRIFICE OF GIVING A steward is one who is responsible for handling the property of another. 1Co 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 1Pe 4:10 As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Writing Straight With Crooked Lines Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 9, 2017

In the midst of the Reformation, God weaves a tapestry of faith in the lives of weak human beings.

Thursday of the 2nd Week in Advent 2017 Reformation/Revolution When external situations are the bleakest, God acts to fulfill His promises to His people–first in the history of the Jews, and now in the age of the Church. The second and third parts of Isaiah were probably written by his followers ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

Let’s Get Drunk Not Bewitched!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 16, 2019

Do not let things distract you from being completely controlled by the Spirit!

The title may seem a bit shocking coming from a former full body tatted Baptist and now Assembly of God lad. Stay with me! It is not as shocking as it sounds, but you may be shocked as we study a few verses in Galatians and Ephesians. Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-4, Ephesians 5:18-21, Galatians 5:16-17, Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Witness: Prepares #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

We’re all being prepared to be witnesses through the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

We begin with a conversation about the deepest question of all: why are we here? what’s the meaning of our lives? Nothing enduringly great has ever been achieved without asking that question. For us, as Christians, we have answered the question through the lenses of ONE indisputable Truth – God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tree Planted By The Waters

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 5, 2019

The two states of being, the two ways of life: confronting our own hearts.

A TREE PLANTED BY THE WATERS. Jeremiah 17:5-10. The prophet Jeremiah’s response to the political and international situation of his day was, “Thus says the LORD” (Jeremiah 17:5). And what does the LORD say? He says, in effect, that there are two states of being, and two ways of life: and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is An Angel?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019

Holy beings, whose job is to worship God, crying “Holy, holy, holy.”

A. WHAT IS AN ANGEL? 1. They carry out the will of God. The name aggelo means messenger. 2. They do not have a body, but can appear in a body. They are spirit (incorporeal beings). “He makes His angels spirits” (Heb. 1:7). “Are they not ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:3, Hebrews 1:4-8, Hebrews 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Josiah - Victor Or Victim? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

I avoid being mastered by my circumstances by entrusting my circumstances to the Master

ENGAGE This morning I’d like to begin with a short quiz. There ae really no “right” or “wrong” answers to these questions. This is more of a self-evaluation tool, so I’m not going to ask for a show of hands or make you turn in an answer sheet, but for your own good, it is important that you answer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist