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Honoring Your Parents Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

The Bible teaches us that there are two truths to consider when we read the 5th commandment: (1. The call to honor our earthly parents… (2. And the call to be honorable as earthly parents! It is not just a call to the children, but also to the dad an

TEXT: Ex. 20:12; Luke 2:41-52; Eph. 6:1-4 INTRO: When God gave Moses the 10 commandments they came on 2 tablets of stone. Tablet #1 had the first 4 commandments on them and dealt exclusively with man’s relationship with God; tablet #2 had the last 6 commandments and they dealt with man’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making The World's Best Or Worst Decisions- The Choice Is Yours Series

Contributed by Bob Reccord on Aug 7, 2006

God reveals His mission through His Word, His Spirit, wise counsel, and His work in circumstances around you. (Principle 5 from MADE TO COUNT)

THEME: God reveals His mission through His Word, His Spirit, wise counsel, and His work in circumstances around you. (Principle 5 from MADE TO COUNT) Introduction: Have you ever made a lousy decision? As you’re laughing, you’re probably really thinking, “What do you mean?” A bad decision. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communication: Building A Foundation Of Trust (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

It is through the language we speak in our homes that we shape and mold our family into what God desires it to be or into what God gets disappointed by.

Communication: Building a Foundation of Trust (Part 1, Building a Stronger Family) Text: Proverbs 3:1-6 (READ) This morning I want to issue you a challenge. I want to challenge you to put what we are going to talk about this month into practice. We will be looking at biblical foundations for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming A Barnabas Or A Barnacle

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Encouragement

Becoming a Barnabas or a Barnacle, Acts 4:36-37 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ September 8, 2002 A man interviews some people for a secretary job. First enters a very beautiful woman and the boss asks her: - "What’s your name?" - "Lily", says the woman. - "Why Lilac?" asks ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Appeared: ‘his Purpose’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 29, 2019

The God Who Appeared: His purpose - Hebrews chapter 10 verses 1-14 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request: email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Perfect Body (vs 5). (2). A Perfect Sacrifice (vs 5-9). (3). A Perfect Desire (vs 7-9). (4). A Perfect Conclusion (vs 11-12). SERMON BODY: Question: • Did Santa bring you the present you wanted? • How many of you received a book as a gift? Ill: • One popular book ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Memorial Stones

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 27, 2018

Memorial Day Message: On Memorial Day we remember those who gave their lives for us, for our freedoms, for the values we hold today? Do we know what our freedoms are and the values on which our country is founded? Do we remember or did they die in vain

Memorial Day, the official start of the summer season. A day for family outings, a gathering of friends, BBQs and cookouts. It is also a day of remembering. We remember those who have gone before, especially those who have served in the military and died on foreign fields of battle. We need ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 16, 2014

A sermon examining our responsibility to the fallen Brethren.

The Ministry Of Restoration Galatians 6:1-5 (Companion sermon: "The Ministry Of Reconciliation" 2 Corinthians 5:18-21) James Merritt says in his sermon (Help, I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up) that "you can sum up the function of the church in two words: reconciliation and restoration." ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 13, 2022

The purpose of the church is to be the catalyst that will ignite change in the sinner through and with the unadulterated word of God convicting sinners of their sin, convincing them that God loves them and died for their sins, and converting them.

The Purpose of the Church By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Last week I spoke on how the Spirit of the Nicolaitans is operating in the church today. In that message I dealt with what I called superfluous fluff when I spoke on so-called Ecclesiastical Attire, Clerical Vestments, Robes, ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

How To Unclog Your Prayer Pipes Series

Contributed by E. Venn on Aug 13, 2004

Many have problems in their prayer life: • I don’t feel like praying. What’s wrong? • I feel like my prayers go down the drain. • I have no power in prayer. What’s clogging my prayer life? The Bible outlines three things that clog God’s flow of

Introduction: Prayer is supposed to be conversation with God. Talking with a friend. So why is it so hard? Many experience a clog in their communication with Jesus Christ. “I feel like my prayers go down the drain. I have no prayer power. What’s clogging my prayer life?” Others may say, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Will Pave The Way Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 16, 2003

Advice for Christians in stressful fearful times

GOD WILL PAVE THE WAY JOSHUA 3:1-17 INTRODUCTION READ JOSHUA 3:1-17 I. THE SITUATION Joshua and the Israelites find themselves in an interesting situation. They had just come out of a set of circumstances where their old leader had died; Moses was gone. Now, they have seen the Lord work and He ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Stay Afloat In The Midst Of A Storm Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

These are stormy days, but the saints can stay afloat. We have all that it takes to make the last mile of the trip home.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Staying Afloat In The Storm Genesis 7:17-8:1 Intro: We are reading of the time when God sent the Great Flood which destroyed all living creatures on the face of the earth with the exception of Noah, his family, and the animals ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Mysteries Of The Kingdom” Series

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004

Part two of a series of messages on the 7 parables of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven. (power points available by email)

“Mysteries of the Kingdom” Part 2 Matthew 13:24-30 Matthew 13:24-30 Jesus presented another parable to them, saying, “the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went away. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds, Part Ii: The Use Of Compost In The Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2013

The seed that needs to die to bear much fruit needs nutrients; these come from composting the great temptations in our lives.

Tuesday of Holy Week 2013 Seeds 2 “Unless a grain of wheat fall to the ground and die, it remains alone; but if it die, it yields much fruit.” As we continue our Holy Week contemplation of the death of Jesus, we encounter the prophecy of Isaiah about the Messiah. This is a later ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Prayed For Complete Unity!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 19, 2010

A short talk for a midweek Communion calling upon local believers to pray for, work for and live for the complete unity that Jesus prayed for. Not uniformity (because we're all different) but UNITY, in Jesus.

Jesus prayed to his Heavenly Father for you. On the night he was betrayed and arrested (John 18:2), after he had washed his disciples’ feet (13:5), Jesus prayed an important prayer for you as individuals, for us together, and for the worldwide body of believers. He prayed for future ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Anglican

When A Nation Divorces God

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Nov 8, 2008

Using the time when God’s people rejected Samuel as their leader and demanded a king to lead them as an example of how our nation is ever turning away from Godly principles.

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Title: “When A Nation Divorces God” Introduction: Here in 1 Sam. 8 we see a great change taking place. Because of the aging of Samuel and the failure of Samuel’s sons in their positions of leadership the leaders of the people request a king, not a judge, to rule over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal