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How To Be A Vibrant Church Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 26, 2006

A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

How to Be a Vibrant Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? October 8, 2006 READ Rev.3:1-6 The ache in the chest wasn’t particularly bad. It wasn’t the fierce, crushing pain that usually signals a heart attack, (like in the movies)… but it was bad enough to wake me up from a deep ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sola Gratia - Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

This morning we are going to continue our series Foundations of the Faith by studying sola gratia - grace alone. When it comes to our salvation - we were present but not voting!

Sola Gratia - Grace Alone Ephesians 2:1-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-13-19 Present but not Voting The philosopher Jeremy Bentham left a vast sum of money to a hospital in London. He had but one stipulation - he had to be present for the hospital board meetings. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Vengeance According To Scripture

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 17, 2001

This study looks at the difference between personal vengeance and God appointed Government vengeance. The Bible commands us to take care of ourselves, take care of our enemies and then take care of business.

Vengeance According to Scripture In the wake of the recent bombings of the World Trade Centers and other terrorist attacks, many moral dilemmas have come to the forefront. Can we stand by idly after 5,000 people have been murdered without a cause? Can we forgive the men who ordered these murders, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:4-6, Proverbs 24:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

1 Timothy Chapter 4 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 13, 2024

This is a detailed study verse by verse. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need. I have used several different sources to which I give credit.

I Timothy Chapter 4 I Tim 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, (KJV Version) 4:1 But the [Holy] Spirit explicitly and unmistakably declares that in later times some will turn away from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"going Public" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2024

This is the setting for our message today. There are three major points we have seen in this study of Nehemiah. (1) The walls are in ruins. (2) Nehemiah has a vision. (3) There is a new king.

“Going Public” Nehemiah 2:11-20 This is the setting for our message today. There are three major points we have seen in this study of Nehemiah. (1) The walls and the city of Jerusalem are in ruins and the people are no longer safe. (2) Nehemiah has a vision to rebuild the walls. (3) There is a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus-The Son Of David Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 19, 2009

If you look at it one way, Jesus came from a very dysfunctional family and a dysfunctional family line. If God has set about to save the world, shouldn’t He have made things a little better along the way? Actually, it’s really a cool part of God’s salvati

Matthew’s gospel was one of the first written in the decades after the resurrection (50 A.D.). At the time the many forms of Judaism were on the wane. After the fall of Jerusalem, in fact, only two remained: one was Rabbinic Judaism (which came from the Pharisees) and Jewish Christianity. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Cure For The Blues

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

When we are depressed things many times seem hopeless, don’t they? But in our study today, we will find that there is hope in the midst of depression. (1 Kings - pt 6)

GOD’S CURE FOR THE BLUES" TEXT I KINGS 19:1-18 INTRODUCTION [I KINGS 19:1-5] Elijah sat down under a tree and prayed that he might die? Now that doesn’t sound like the Elijah the great prophet taking up in a whirlwind. It really seems out of character for Elijah, a man who had walked so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surprising Endings Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE Surprise Endings: Esther 2:1-18 INTRODUCTION -A few weeks ago Shelly Szekely texted me to ask what to say when someone else uses the Lord’s name in vain. -It struck me that it kind of depends on who the person is. -What if they are a non-Christian? What if ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humility Or Humiliation Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE HUMILITY OR HUMILIATION - Esther 6:1-13 (ESTHER 6:1-4) -Hook: Ever have a week you aren’t too proud of? -A week where you weren’t patient enough with your kids? -Or you weren’t kind enough to your wife? -Ever had a week where you just ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Invitation To A Conference Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 1. God calls men together to be changed -- just as He is calling us today. Will we respond? What is keeping us from hearing and doing?

Invitation to a Conference Isaiah 1:18 Introduction - Isaiah was a prophet for his time, but this entire book is relevant to today - Over the next few messages we are going to examine Isaiah and his words - Today church, is the day we need to take this to heed, prayerfully we will - Often times, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom Letter- Social Justice Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 31, 2021

This is the 40th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 6th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#40] FREEDOM LETTER- SOCIAL JUSTICE Galatians 3:15-29 Introduction: The new “buzzword” that you hear everywhere is “Social Justice”. President Biden is saying it. Governor Lujan Grisham is saying it. Pro athletes are saying it. I could go on and on. This movement has also ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

Our Times Are In God’s Hands! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Jan 11, 2021

A study of the concept that “Your Times are In His Hands,” that is set forth in Psalm 31:15, can provide you with a comfort, and a confidence that will help you to face the new year!

Topic: Sunday Sermon Series - Palms for the New Year Title: Our Times are in God’s Hands! (Part 1) Text: Psalm 31:14-15 - Begin message by reading Psalm 31:1-15 Intro: Since the beginning of the new year, we have been considering the topic of time. The bible has much to say about it. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-15

The Virgin Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2021

Mary was chosen to bear the Son of God, but she was not exceptional. The message is a study of God's work to fulfil the prophecies of the birth of a child who was to be a Deliverer for all mankind.

“In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!’ But she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement Encourages Encouragers Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

This word, paraklesis, is used 29 times in the New Testament. What we learn from a study of this word is that an encouraged Christian is a positive functioning member of the body, but that a discouraged Christian is a malfunctioning member of the body.

Admiral Richard Byrd, the famous polar explorer, had adventures of being lost and then found that are amazing. In his book Alone, he tells of being alone for six months in his little shack in 1934 living through a long Antartic winter. Every day he would take a walk, but he would take a bundle of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1

New Year's 01 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 6, 2006

“Redeeming time” is far better than making a “New Year’s Resolution” that will more than likely be broken before New Year’s Day is over. Let’s see some things that characterize our time in general, some dangers of making resolutions and some things invol

A wealthy businessman lay on his deathbed. His preacher made a sick call and talked about God’s healing power and prayed for his parishioner. When the preacher was done, the businessman said, "Preacher, if God heals me, I’ll give the church a million dollars." Miraculously, the businessman got ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:41-42