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More Than Robes And Ritual Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Dec 28, 2007

As this letter paints a magnificent and majestic portrait of Jesus it highlights the immensity of how our lives are affected as a result of who Jesus is and what he has done for us. What better way to inspire those whose faith is flagging or whose hearts

AIM: To elevate our perspective of JESUS so that any sense of flagging faith is renewed by a fresh understanding of the importance and significance of JESUS. Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians, probably 2nd generation, whose parents had embraced ‘Christ’ as Messiah and so these people had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Angry, But Do Not Sin

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 5, 2015

Anger is one of the hardest emotions for Christians .to deal with. We often do not acknowledge we have it .because we feel we are not supposed to have it In the first place. There has to be a better way and beloved there is! Updated August 2018.

Everyone has their Pet Peeve... One of mine is ……telemarketers. Is there any group more persistent than telemarketers? Like the determined character in a horror movie, once a telemarketing company has you in its sights, it won’t stop chasing you until you agree to buy some product you have no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, James 1:19-21

Denomination: Anglican

When Peter Cut Off Malchus’ Ear

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 24, 2021

Sometimes Christians offend us and this can be a stumbling block to our faith. This happened to Malchus when Peter, thinking he was defending Jesus, cut off his ear. Jesus showed us a better way by healing the one that a Christian offended.

WHEN PETER CUT OFF MALCHUS’ EAR Jn. 18:1-11; Lk. 22:50-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pastor Ray Stedman told the story of some Americans who were stationed in Korea during the Korean War. They rented a home and hired a local man to cook and clean for them. 2. These Americans were a bunch of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11, Luke 22:50-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Positive Leadership Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

A leader is not content just to be a Christian. He wants to be a good Christian, and the best Christian he can be. They put forth effort in order to grow. They are ever reaching up to find better ways to apply God's Word in their lives.

Late one night in Philadelphia and elderly couple came into a little third class motel. The husband said to the night clerk, "Please don't tell us you don't have a room. My wife and I have been all over the city looking for a place to stay. We didn't know about the big ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Sermon On The Mount - Part 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 26, 2019

This is Part 9 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus in what is familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” In this part Jesus speaks of righteousness exceeding that of the scribes and Pharisees; murder, divorce, and oaths - and a better way.

Part 9 - Righteousness exceeding that of the scribes and Pharisees; divorce, oaths Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 9 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:19-20, Matthew 5:21-48, Matthew 5:23-26, Matthew 5:27, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Deuteronomy 24:1-4, Matthew 5:33-37, Deuteronomy 23:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is Not Another Way To Heaven

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008

We can go in many different directions and still reach our destination in this world, but not so to go to Heaven.

THE ONLY WAY OF SALVATION: You know friends, if we wanted to go to cal; there would be many ways we could go to arrive at our destination there in cal. We could go there and stop over at any place along the way, we could even fly to Hawaii first off on our way to cal; and then fly back to any ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

To Die Is Gain Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 25, 2010

This message is for a funeral of a godly young man who died after a long battle with cancer. It highlights four ways that death is gain for the believer.

Philippians 1: 19-23 To Die Is Gain "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Death is not extinguishing the light from the Christian. It is putting out the lamp because the bright new glorious dawn has come. Our hearts grieve deeply over losing a champion of the faith, yet we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-23, Psalm 114:1

Denomination: Baptist

Harder Than A Rock Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 19, 2016

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Apostle". This is a warning to not allow your heart to become hardened.

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Apostle [#2] HARDER THAN A ROCK Hebrews 3:7-19 Introduction: Have you ever met someone, that no matter how nice you are to them, they are never nice back? This morning our text gives us a warning? The warning is for the Christian; but the warning is also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Earthly Sanctuary Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 4, 2017

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Covenant".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Covenant [#3] THE EARTHLY SANCTUARY Hebrews 9:1-10 Introduction: The main points in Hebrews are pretty simple: The superiority of Christ (Hebrews 1:10-7:28) and the superiority of the New Covenant (Hebrews 8:7-10:18). In the transition passage of Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Something God Cannot Do Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 29, 2016

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest". There is something God cannot do.

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#5] SOMETHING GOD CANNOT DO Hebrews 6:13-20 Introduction: There is at least 1 thing God cannot do. It is not within His power, character, or nature to do it. It is impossible for God to lie. God cannot falsify His Word. We learn the truths of God by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Down For The Count Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 15, 2016

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Messenger". Look at a summary of the battle between God and Satan and God's victory.

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Messenger [#5] DOWN FOR THE COUNT Hebrews 2:11-18 Introduction: Have you ever watched a wrestling or a boxing match? When I was a kid, I enjoyed trying all of the great moves I saw on my brother. We fought constantly and many times it looked like a wrestling ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom: Don't Leave Home Without It Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011

Wisdom: don't leave home without it!

WISDOM: DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT ECCLESIASTES 7:1-14 Introduction: Chapter seven marks a turning point in the book of Ecclesiastes. All of a sudden the student begins to encounter the one word that has been absent. That one word is “wisdom.” It appears seven times in verses 1-4 (NIV). ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is An Awesome God Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Our God is an Awesome God

Psalm 118 Our God is an Awesome God 1. His Difference - The Revelation of His Goodness - 1 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: The Resolution of His Goodness - because his mercy endureth for ever The Recognition of His Goodness - 2 Let Israel now say, 3 Let the house of Aaron ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Three Strands Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Mar 28, 2016

God wants you to live relationally with other people and not in isolation

30 March 2016 THREE STRANDS (Part 1) Key Scripture for series: Ecc 4:12 (NLT) A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back to back and conquer. Three are even better for a triple braided cord is not easily broken. God has designed every one of us for relationships. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Stretcher Principle Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Mar 31, 2016

God carries us and the prayers of other believers also carry us when we cannot or are too weak to carry ourselves

6 April 2016 THREE STRANDS (PART 2) Key Scripture for series: Ecc 4:12 (NLT) A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back to back and conquer. Three are even better for a triple braided cord is not easily broken. There will be and probably have been seasons in your ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal