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Faith That Functions In Christ

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011

In Acts 27, Paul shows us practically how to have faith in the midst of a crisis.

I want to talk about the faith that functions in a crisis and happens because of Christ. James Jeffries was an All-American at Baylor University, and he was the founder of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. One day he stood before the Fellowship of Christian Athletes annual meeting, not as the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 7, 2009

Each of us will face storms in our lives from this story we discover ways to survive those storms.

Facing the Storms of Life (That video I think was taken off the coast of New Zealand, sometimes on you tube it is identified as being off of Newfoundland or Grand Manan, it’s not.) Have you ever been in a really great storm? I mean a doozy of a storm? Do you remember when Juan swept through in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Torture And Humiliation Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

When we think of the flogging of Jesus, it is hard for us to understand what really happened. The Gospels only give one line to it. So what really happened when one was flogged?

The Torture and Humiliation of the King Mark 15:15b-23 Video from The Passion of the Christ” Chapter 16 0:00-1:30 Scripture reading When we think of the flogging of Jesus, it is hard for us to understand what really happened. The Gospels only give one line to it. So what really happened when one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

What Does It Take To Be Ready? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

We need to be watchful and ready for Christ’s return

“What does it take to be ready? - Luke 12:35-59” Gladstone Baptist Church - 21/1/07 am It is embarrassing when we are caught off guard by our bosses. Do you remember that TV commercial that was airing a couple of years ago about 2 young guys who were playing a computer game across their work ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-59

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Be Born Again Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Feb 4, 2008

Jesus Christ, the Great Shepherd of the sheep was struck down on the cross, and on that day a Roman soldier pierced his side, and in so doing opened a fountain of cleansing. We now can go to the cross, we can go and see Him dying in our place and be forgi

You Must Be Born Again - John 3:1-10 Let’s open our Bibles to John 3 I want to begin this morning by telling you about a man who lived some time ago. He was a very religious person, very concerned about the Law of God. He was a Hebrew, a very educated man, a man well respected by others, a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fighting Above Your Weight Class

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A sermon about going the extra mile.

1 Corinthians 9:26-27 KJV I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: [27] But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. I. INTRODUCTION—FIGHTING ABOVE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding "My" Spot

Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007

Finding our nitche in Christ

Finding “My Spot” 1 Corinthians 12:1-12:31 Imagine the Master Carpenter’s tools holding a conference: Brother Hammer presides, but several suggest he leave the meeting because he is too noisy. Brother Hammer replies, “If I have to leave this shop, Brother Screw must go also. You have to turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Etiquette For Edification

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 2, 2018

Here are some things we can do to make church worship gatherings more up-building.

Introduction: A. We are taking a break this week from our sermon series on the life of Peter. 1. Today’s sermon is going to be one of the more unique sermons I have ever shared with you. 2. This sermon is going to be very topical and practical. 3. Rather than preaching on a chapter or paragraph, I ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope Is Alive

Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Apr 6, 2016

Hope is so much more than crossed fingers and waiting for the unknown to happen or not happen. Hope in the resurrected Jesus means that although your world is shaken, your soul will not be. Pastor Jarrod shares this hope in today’s message.

In an ESPN interview last month, a reporter shared what NBA super-star, Steph Curry, said regarding his “killer instinct” in playing opposing teams. He said, “I want to make them lose all hope.” That’s a zinger. And Curry does an exceptional job doing that. Ponder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Travels With Jesus… Bethany – With Grieving Friends Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 19, 2017

Travels with Jesus…Bethany – with grieving friends - John chapter 11 verses 17-44 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Comfort of Knowing God Cares. (2). The Comfort of Knowing God’s Presence. (3). The Comfort of Knowing God’s Promise. (4). The Comfort of Knowing That God Has a Plan. SERMON BODY: Ill: • Neil Thomas Douglas, is a photographer; • Who was travelling to Galway from Glasgow ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Brethren

Master Of The Wind Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 26, 2014

Every day at the beach isn't a day at the beach, this message looks at how Jesus wants to be the master of our lives

It was a dark and stormy night. I’ve always wanted to start a story like that. The wind howled blowing the top off the breakers before they crashed back into the troughs below. The darkness was broken by momentary streaks of light as the clouds raced across the face of the full moon. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of Praise Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 15, 2018

if you want to overcome the forces of evil in your own life, by faith praise the Lord, obey the Lord, give to the Lord, and pay your vows to the Lord.

Jennifer Breeding, from the Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, was visiting her parents with her two young daughters. They watched from the breakfast table as a man came to the back door. When the visitor left, Grandpa explained that he was an appraiser. “What's an appraiser?” the younger ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Praying Like You Mean It Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 14, 2019

God says that we need to pray like Elijah did. But Elijah seems so far above me I'm not sure I could pray with the same power as he did. But apparently I can. Do you know why?

I read the true story of a couple of men from Alberta, Canada who were driving home late one night. The weather was freezing - well below zero. Somehow, they ran off the road and got stuck in a ditch. And – as far as they could see – there was no one around for miles. They knew they were in danger ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18, 1 Kings 18:41-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Handwriting On The Wall Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 4, 2021

Belshazzar arrogantly tested the Lord by converting the use of the most holy vessels from God's temple into vessels for the most unholy of purposes--worshiping idols and drunken immorality. He thus discovered a recipe for spiritual disaster. Learn from him how to avoid spiritual disaster!

This morning, we have the privilege of consider the actual historical and Scriptural event that resulted in our proverbial saying, “And I saw the handwriting on the wall.” Obviously, the biblical story has made such an impression on people of our culture that 2600 hundred years later we still use ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Bible Church

The Seed Of The Woman Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 27, 2019

To recover from a fall, confess your sins to the Lord, accept the consequences of your own actions, and put your confidence in Him.

A Sunday school was putting on a Christmas pageant which included the story of Mary and Joseph coming to the inn. One boy wanted very much to be Joseph; but when the parts were handed out, a boy he didn’t like was given the part, and he was assigned to be the innkeeper instead. He was pretty upset ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free