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See The Goodness Of The Law

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 18, 2014

The Law proclaims the character of God. It provides the definite of life the way God designs it to be. It presents man's need of salvation.

“I am going to implement some rules in ES. Everyone who attends the service must keep to these rules. Here are 10 rules you must abide by…” • What kind of feelings do you have when you hear that? Good feelings or bad? Positive ones or negative? • We don’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Religious Liberty, Your First Freedom

Contributed by John Crowe on Oct 13, 2014

a sermon on Religious Liberty

INTRO: This week I was moved as many of you were by the protesters in Hong Kong. Here’s a group of people trying to exercise freedom in order to get some type of representative government instead of an oppressive tyrannical government. As I watched video and pictures from the news, I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Other People's Money - Pt. 1 - Sacrifice And Trust Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2014

Your neighbor attends church wanting instruction and supernatural response in every important area of life . . . relationships, direction and success, but we they don't want anyone to talk about money.

Other People's Money Pt. 1 - Sacrifice & Trust I. Introduction I have learned there are certain things that just don't go well together. Some of this I learned in school and others just by observation. Oil and water. 26 inch rims on a $500 car. Vegetables and fruit on my plate. Skinny jeans on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Savior Of Souls

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Apr 14, 2014

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is able to save all to the uttermost. He saves from sin, condemnation, and death. We are saved to live with God eternally. Through His salvation believers will be citizens of the New Heaven and the New Earth.

THE SAVIOR OF SOULS Hebrews 7:25, "Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them." Job in chapter 42 and verse two said that he knew that the LORD could do everything. (Illustration) "In 1981, a Minnesota ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:25

Denomination: Church Of God

"God Rewards Diligence"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 23, 2014

Your job, your heritage, your circumstances and even the mess you've made with your life..have nothing to do with it, but your faith has everything to do with it!

"God Rewards Diligence" Illus. A Muslim in Africa became a Christian and some of his friends asked him, “Why have you done such a thing?” He answered, “Well, its like this: Suppose you were going down the road and suddenly the road forked in two directions. You didn’t know ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom From Broken Relationships: Make Peace Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on May 17, 2014

1 Offence is inevitable. but 2 Peace begins at home-with you. 3 Trust God. Leave vengeance/retribution in the LORD’s hands. 4 Relationship is more important than the Right, Power, Riches, Respect 5 Replace Anger with Love-Watch your Words.

Freedom from Broken Relationships –Make Peace The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: . . . hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy . . . and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: *other

You May Hear Someone Say Jesus, But How Do We Know Jesus?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Aug 27, 2015

John 6:68-69(CJB) Shim‘on Kefa answered him, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the word of eternal life. We have trusted, and we know that you are the Holy One of God.”

Do you know and trust Yeshua Hamashia (Jesus Christ)? Do you have a secure trust in your belief that nothing can exist outside of God? There are times I question if our English words correctly communicate the meaning of original language words as they suffer translation. Today please consider ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: United Methodist

The Compassion Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

A CHURCH MUST ALWAYS BE KNOWN TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD BY IT’S COMPASSION AND LOVE, BOTH FOR THE CHURCH COMMUNITY, AND FOR THE COMMUNITY AROUND IT

THE COMPASSION OF THE CHURCH ACTS 3:1-23 A CHURCH MUST ALWAYS BE KNOWN TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD BY IT’S COMPASSION AND LOVE, BOTH FOR THE CHURCH COMMUNITY, AND FOR THE COMMUNITY AROUND IT. THE AREA OF SOCIAL ISSUES IS A VERY TROUBLESOME ISSUE FOR THE CHURCH TODAY. EACH YEAR THERE IS LESS AND ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Is... An Imitator Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

Jesus is our example suggests 3 facts (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 8, pgs. 121- 131; Outline taken from Earl Kimbrough at: http://www.truthmagazine.com/archives/volume38/GOT038302.html)

HoHum: Have children come up front and do Children’s Minute with them: Have you ever watched the original Disney “Peter Pan” movie? In the movie, the children sing a song and play a game called "Following the Leader." Following the leader, the leader, the leader
We're ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promise Of Entering His Rest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013

To show that rest is offered to us today by JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you entered GOD's rest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that rest is offered to us today by JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:1 (Amplified Bible) 4:1 THEREFORE, WHILE the promise of entering His rest still holds and is offered [today], let us be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Faithful Nature

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

GOD IS FAITHFUL, UNCHANGING, ETERNAL AND TRUE IN PROMISE AND DEED

1 John 1:1-3 & 5:21 – The Nature of God -- Faithfulness 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 2 The life appeared; we have seen it and ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Characters Of Christmas: The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 9, 2014

What we learn about gifts from the Wise Men who visited Jesus.

The Characters of Christmas: The Wise (?) Men Matthew 2:1-12 We come to close our series on The Characters of Christmas today with a look at the most misunderstood, or at least most misinterpreted, cast of characters in the entire Christmas story. Like Buddy the Elf walking around New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Focus Of A Successful Church

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 11, 2014

To really succeed as a church, we must focus on God’s standards. First, we focus on one message. Second, we must focus on one ministry. Finally, we must focus on one mission.

I read about a guy who saw a building with a signboard “Church on a grill.” He got so curious that entered the building and, lo and behold, it was a steakhouse. He ordered premium steak and, in fairness, it was delicious. But he could not help but ask the waiter why the place is called ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

King Asa, Rely. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 24, 2014

The second of two sermons about King Asa, there are some interesting parallels in this about how we can seek after God's desire for us. Pride, fear, etc can take over and we end up not relying on what God wants for us. He desires to strengthen us.

King Asa, Rely. Last week, I talked about a King of Judah, by the name of? (Asa) Prior to him the nation of Israel had other kings three reasonably onto it Kings, being who? (Kings Saul, David and Solomon). Then came King Solomon’s son ?, (King Rehoboam who as I mentioned last week was a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1-14, Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Chronicles 15:1-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

The State Of Our Church

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 31, 2015

Our annual End of the Fiscal Year necessitates assessing where our church is and what we should be focusing on in the next year. Your congregation should hear something like this from you, too.

I truly thank God for His allowing me to pastor a congregation like you. It is my distinct pleasure to serve you as you serve the Lord. We are in a small “bedroom” community that serves the two larger cities. A bedroom community is one where people choose to live even though they ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16-17

Denomination: *other