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Raising A G-Rated Family In An R-Rated World Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2006

It has grown increasingly more difficult to keep the world from influencing our families. What can we do to counter that influence?

OPEN: A man was once hired to go and take a census in the hills of east Tennessee. He came to one ram-shackle home, knocked on the door and was greeted by a young girl. Brandishing his clipboard, the interviewer asked the girl, "Is your mom home?" She said, "Nah, she ran off with a moon shiner." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Magnetic Faith Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Nov 20, 2008

Isaac reveals the ways of winsomeness.

Last Sunday the congregation of Mount Hope Church in Lansing, Michigan received several unwelcome protesters into their 11:30 AM service. On cue members of a gay rights activists group called Back Bash began disrupting the service. They were attempting to protest the passing of California’s gay ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Sets Captives Free

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Nov 23, 2008

Jesus Christ is the great Liberator of His people. Come and see how He sets captives free.

John 8. Zanzibar is an old city in East Africa. It is the home of the Swahili Institute, the official guardians of the Swahili language. But, for nearly 300 years it was the home of one of East Africa’s largest slave markets. But, something happened in Zanzibar. About 150 years ago a man walked ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does Anyone Know When? Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This is part of a series on the Second Coming , the titles are based on the book by John Macarthur titled "The Second Coming"

Does Anyone Know When? Matthew 24:32-51 -Today is the last message in our sermon series on the second coming. -We have looked at 1. Why Christ must return, 2. The doctrine of the soon return of Christ, 3. birth pangs, 4. The tribulation, 5. Signs in the Sky This morning we are going to continue ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-51

A Bold Example Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

Sometimes we all need a little extra motivation whether it’s with our homework or our Spiritual lives. The Apostle Paul wrote the following passage of Scripture to his young friend Timothy to encourage him and motivate him to set a good example for the pe

A-Z of Boldness Bold in our EXAMPLE 1 Timothy 4:12 "12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity" Like many children, Billy didn’t like to study, and would much rather go outside and play ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Give Us Today Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 13, 2011

Give us today our daily bread. Six words which when unpacked present a world of challenges.

Sermon for CATM – March 13, 2011 – The Lord’s Prayer: Give Us Today Our Daily Bread Here is another version of the Lord’s prayer in paraphrase from the Message by Eugene Peterson. Let’s read it together: Our Father in heaven, Reveal who you are. Set the world right; Do what’s best— as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformation In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 21, 2012

What does it mean to be transformed by Christ?

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: September 21, 2012 Date Preached: September 23, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: A Series In Romans Title: A Guide For Living Godly Life Text: Romans 12:1-2 ETS: Paul understood what it took to live a godly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Peacemaking, I Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012

Let’s take an honest look at conflict in the church.

Introduction It is time for peacemaking, time for us to consider how to have peace in our lives and how to be instruments of peace for others. I daresay that if I set aside sixty seconds for us to list the names of people with whom we do not feel at peace with, everyone in this sanctuary could ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eternal Truth From Esther’s Trouble Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 23, 2012

1. A lesson from the urgent pardon (vs. 1-3). 2. A lesson from the unexpected plan (vs. 3-8). 3. A lesson from the uncontrolled pride (vs. 9-13). 4. A lesson from the ungodly plot (vs. 14).

For Such a Time as This Part 5: Eternal Truth from Esther’s Trouble Esther 5:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 17, 2012 *Four weeks ago, we began to look at this story that took place almost 500 years before Jesus was born. The Jews had begun to go home after 70 ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Excel In The Christian Life?

Contributed by David Cook on Sep 26, 2012

Peter writes about the need to excel in the Christian life. We can excel by 1 - Remembering Where We Are; 2 - Submitting to God’s Authority; 3 - Entrusting Our Lives to God.

How can we excel in the Christian life? 1 - Remembering Where We Are 11 - "Beloved, I urge you as aliens/strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul." "Beloved," "Friends," - it’s so important who you keep company with. "I urge you" - like a Father in the faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Victory Continues Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2012

1. Mordecai’s new reward (vs. 1-2 & 10:1-3). 2. Esther’s new request (vs. 3-6). 3. The King’s new ruling (vs. 7-10). 4. The Jews’ resistance (vs. 11-14). 5. The Jews’ rejoicing (vs. 15-18).

For Such a Time as This Part 8: The Victory Continues Esther 8:1-17 & 10:1-3 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 15, 2012 BACKGROUND: *About 500 years before Christ, Esther the secret Jew was chosen to be queen of the Persian Empire. Esther was put there by the invisible Hand of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

For The Sake Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 1, 2012

Here is the mission statement for all preachers and churches.

1 Corinthians 9:19-27 For the Sake of the Gospel 1/11/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Why do you act the way you do? Why are your priorities what they are? Businesses, corporations, and even churches have mission statements to explain their reason for existing and why they do business or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Remembrance Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012

What the Lord's Supper is about.

Introduction We could have titled last week’s sermon, “Christians Behaving Badly.” It was bad enough that the Corinth “saints” were treating one another badly, but, as if to add insult to injury, they were doing so at the Lord’s Table. At the very meal which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary Visits Elizabeth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 6, 2012

An analysis of the account regarding the visit of Mary to Elizabeth will show us how God confirms our faith.

Scripture A few weeks ago I began a new series of sermons in the Gospel of Luke in a study that I am calling “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” Today I would like to study the passage in which Mary visits Elizabeth. Theologians sometimes call this meeting “The Visitation.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Name Change Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 11, 2012

For the most part, names don’t mean much today; they are chosen because the parents like the way they sound, and many names are picked out of books that list every conceivable name. But that’s not how it was in the Old Testament. Names were significant i

4-7-03 Title: A Name Change Text: “Then the man said, ‘Your name will no linger be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with god and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist