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Faithfulness Illustrated. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2019

Paul commends the liberal contributions of the Macedonian churches for the relief of the brethren in Judea.

October 5, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson III.A: Faithfulness Illustrated. (8:1–5) 2nd Corinthians 8:1-5 (NKJV) 1 Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: 2 that in a great trial of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Run To The Roar Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 17, 2016

Chase the Lion is a 3 part series from Mark Batterson, pastor at National Community Church in Washington, D.C. The sermon is based off of the book, Chase the Lion. You can download a sermon kit at ChaseTheLion.com/churches

On September 11, 2001, four airplanes were hijacked by terrorists bent on evil. Two of the planes crashed into the Twin Towers in New York City. One of them crashed in a field in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania. And one plane crashed into the west side of the Pentagon, not far from where my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Time Of The End Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 15, 2013

How do you prepare for the trouble ahead? Don’t be surprised by the trouble. Instead, be wise and shine like stars in the darkness. Then be wise and see that the time of trouble is restricted, refining, and refreshing.

The Time of the End (Daniel 11:36 – 12:13) Are you ready for the end of the world? If not, a company named Vivos can help you and your loved ones get ready. The Vivos website says, “Whether we want to believe it or not… we are on the cusp of an increase in number and magnitude ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Co-Operation In The Cause Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 23, 2011

Are there limits on co-operation between churches? If so, what are they?

“Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God. For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Stealing! Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

Stealing is a violation of the law, a violation of loyalty, and a violation of love.

INTRODUCTION A Sunday School teacher was teaching her class about the difference between right and wrong. “All right children, let’s take another example,” she said. “If I were to get into a man’s pocket and take his wallet and remove all his money, what would I be?” Little Johnny’s hand went up. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

Failing Forward For God

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

failing correctly...WHEN WE FAIL, GOD IS SOVREIGN, SYMPATHETIC, AND WE ARE STILL SECURE!

Failing Forward Luke 22:54-62 INTRODUCTION: Faith Healer: on platform at coliseum/said, I have faith that 2 people will be healed/where are you?/man ran down/named Harry [w/ lisp]/can’t talk white [right!]/go behind curtain/another man hobbled down on crutches/named Frank/haven’t walked in 20 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Love

Contributed by Russ Houser on Feb 9, 2002

Loving our neighbor goes way beyond just being polite to them. Here is a look at the 3 phases of loving your neighbor.

The call to love 2-10-02 AM John 21: 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Refresh Our Hearts In Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 12, 2003

Refresh = To give fresh spirit or vigor, to renew, revive or reinvigorate.

Refresh Our Hearts In Christ (Philemon 20) Refresh = To give fresh spirit or vigor, to renew, revive or reinvigorate. Illustration: Forty thousand fans were on hand in the Oakland stadium when Rickey Henderson tied Lou Brock’s career stolen base record. According to USA Today Lou, who had left ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of The Church- Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 25, 2003

The church is not to stop once we get a person in the door and on the church roll. Our work just begins at that point

INTRODUCTION • Talk about the goal of a baseball team. Get people across home plate. Don’t push the details of the analogy. • Does a team cheer and quit when it gets a person to 1st base or 3rd base? They will cheer because they expect to bring that person around the bases to score. • At the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Benefits Of Setting Limits

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 8, 2003

Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend have written a best selling book called Boundaries that helps us learn how to set God directed limitations. People who live without boundaries often lack self-control. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Discipline yourself for t

The Benefits of Setting Limits James 4:2-4 - "You want something but dont’ get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You udo not have, because you do not have because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job One

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 13, 2004

What is the unique calling, the reason for being, the one defining purpose of the church?

Job One For the church Ephesians 3:8-11 If the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Christian Church, not just this church but all churches that are Christian…were to disappear today… would anyone miss it tomorrow? Is there anything about the Christian Church that makes it unique… that makes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

All's Well That Ends Well Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

I believe that Abraham’s life closes well; and demonstrates for us a bit of the art of dying well which for a Christian demands living well.

"Ars Moriendi" is Latin for "the art of dying" or "the art of dying well". Specifically it refers to a common visual art practice common in the 16th century. Pictures would be carved into wood and then inked and press printed hundreds of times into books. Few of the books contained many words - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Taxing Question

Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Feb 19, 2005

A stewardship sermon Jesus’ words on paying taxes to Caesar

You know, Nelson and I talked about it, and we almost skipped doing stewardship sermons these next two Sundays. Instead, we were going to make a deal with you all. If you meet the stewardship goal, we were going to put a clock on the pulpit. If you exceeded the goal by $5,000, we were going to look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit And The Trinity Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 14, 2005

The Spirit is part of the circle dance of the Trinity

Knowing The Holy Spirit April 10, 2005 The Spirit and the Trinity Luke 3:21-22 God is three, and God is one. The Trinity is not an easy concept to understand much less to explain. I’ve had supper time conversations with the kids that go like this: “Jesus is God.” “But God is God!” “Yeah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: *other

The Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2005

God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. The life of Paul provides us with great insight into dealing with the thorns of life.

THE THORNS OF LIFE 2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-10 Introduction: God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. God could have kept Daniel out of the lions’ den. He could have kept Job from Satan’s assault. He could have kept the three Hebrew children out of the fiery furnace. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist