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Rescued Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 25, 2007

The opening of Paul’s letter to the Galatian churches reminds us that we have been rescued from the snares of sin.

Rescued Galatians 1:1-5 April 25, 2007 Background • Paul and Barnabas had just completed their first missionary journey • Visited cities in Galatia (modern day Turkey) • Paul had been accused of diluting the gospel to make it more appealing to Gentiles • Galatians was written to respond to these ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Jesus Christ To Us On Valnetine's Day?

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Feb 10, 2007

When you look at the letters of Valentine’s Day, we will discover who is Jesus Christ to us on that special day.

Jeremiah 31:3 John 3:16 Romans5:8 I John 4:7-10 Topic- What can we learn about Jesus Christ on Valentine’s Day Subtopic- What is Jesus Christ to us on Valentine’s Day? On Wednesday which will be February 14th, many of us will be celebrating this holiday that is called Valentine’s Day. On ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

True Purpose Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

How do you view your wealth, Paul gave the true purpose of wealth in his first letter to Timothy

Introduction: This past Spring, our church was involved in a spiritual campaign called 40 Days of Purpose. The jest of the campaign asked the question, “What on Earth am I here for?” Each of us has a purpose; God did not design us to drift through life having little or no impact on others. Rather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is This Christ?

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 18, 2003

Who is this Christ that was born and given to us? The author of the Letter to the Hebrews unwraps this precious gift God has given us.

Who is this Christ? Hebrews 1:1-14 Jeff Armbrester Introduction Christmas gifts are exciting to open. As soon as we see the gift wrapped in its beautiful wrapping, we begin trying to figure out what’s inside. First, we notice the size of the gift. “Is it the right size to be the special gift ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Cherish Is The Word I Use To Describe

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 20, 2009

A sermon for husbands from Ephesians 5:28-33. (Outline taken from Gary Kusunoki on Blue Letter Bible)

Sermon for 6/14/2009 Ephesians 5:28-33 Introduction: A. A husband was told by the marriage counselor to try and be more considerate of his wife. So one day he came home from work. He looked real nice, he put on some cologne on, and he had a bouquet of flowers and a box of candy in his hands. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:28-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authentic Life Part 4 - James 2: Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James is a no nonsense leader of the early church. His letter speaks to specific issues, and those issues are still in the church today.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living JAMES 1: 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Authentic Life Part 5 - James 2: 16-26 Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James is a no nonsense leader in the early church. His letter speaks to specific issues in the church, those issues still exist.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James ...read more

Scripture: James 2:15-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Right Living Demands Right Theology

Contributed by Ricki Lee Brooks on Feb 18, 2012

A demonstration from the Apostle Paul’s Letter to the Colossian Church that Christ centered living starts with Christ centered theology.

At the University of Southern California the list of great running backs for the Trojan football team is legendary: John Arnett, Frank Gifford, Mike Garret, OJ Simpson, Anthony Davis, Ricky Bell, Charles White, Marcus Allen, Sam Cunningham, LenDale White, Reggie Bush. No other college comes close ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Dangers In The Church Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 8, 2020

Jude wanted to write a joyous letter, but instead he had to write a warning. Certain ones had crept in unnoticed.

Jude wanted to write a joyous letter, but instead he had to write a warning. Certain ones had crept in unnoticed. We are to contend for the faith. The Christian life is not unopposed. There is a spiritual attack directed against us, there is a warfare. There is a hassling from the devil. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:15, Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Careful Construction Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 9 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians continuing a discussion of partnering with others in the building of God's kingdom.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving in Partnership with Each other” Careful Construction I Corinthians 3:8-16 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning divisions 1-4 1. Opening appeal for unity 1:10-17 2. The Biblical foundation for Unity 1:18-4:5 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Rewards Part Two Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018

Message 13 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message finishes the exploration or rewards began in message 12.

See notes provided in Message 12 -- Rewards Part One. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lesson 26: Slaves And Masters Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 2, 2018

Paul continues the general teaching of this section of the letter: The Christian is different—a new man—and therefore behaves differently.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/31/18 Lesson 26: Slaves and Masters (Ephesians 6:5-9) Ephesians 6:5-9 (KJV) 5 Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ; 6 not by way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Driven Prayer Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Introduction: “Purpose” seems to be the buzz word today, wouldn’t you say? This text is the first of two prayers in the letter.

Introduction: “Purpose” seems to be the buzz word today, wouldn’t you say? This text is the first of two prayers in the letter. Its very position drives home its purpose. “For this reason” could look back to God’s blessings (1:3-14), or it could look forward to the news Paul had received about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Day In The Life Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 23, 2019

We continue our "Red Letter Series" through the Gospel of Luke by looking at a day in the life of Jesus!

INTRODUCTION: • Jesus had just talked with the disciples and the people that were gathered around Him about prioritizing God’s work. • He had also explained the necessities of being good ground for the seeds of God’s Word to fall upon. • He encouraged us to “Let our light shine” and then He went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:25, John 14:12-14, Luke 8:52, Luke 8:54, Luke 8:46, Luke 8:45, Luke 8:48, Romans 4:16, Revelation 12:11, Luke 8:33, Luke 8:28, Luke 8:39, Hebrews 4:14, Galatians 5:6, Romans 10:17, John 8:35, Mark 11:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Complete In Christ

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 15, 2016

Introduction to the letter to the Ephesians. What does it mean if I say that if you’re a Christian you’re “in Christ”?

I wonder how good your theology is. How well thought out are you? Have you worked out the answers to those difficult questions about God that arise from time to time? Or are you like me and are still thinking some things through? Of course those who are well educated theologically have probably ...read more

Denomination: Anglican