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Where Our Debts Really Lie

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 12, 2004

Wednesday Evening Message dealing with identifying debt, dealing with our material debts and our spiritual debts.

WHERE OUR DEBTS REALLY LIE Just to get us thinking …. What sorts of actions communicate love to you? Romans 13:8-9 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. 9The commandments, "Do not commit adultery," ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking The Truth In Love

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 21, 2009

A sermon on Ephesians 4:15 (Some material adapted from Bible.org from Richard Strauss)

Sermon for 9/20/2009 Ephesians 4:15- Speaking the Truth in Love Introduction: Jacqueline Bay- My son Zachary, 4, came screaming out of the bathroom to tell me he’d dropped his toothbrush in the toilet. So I fished it out and threw it in the garbage. Zachary stood there thinking for a moment, then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Commitment Is Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

This sermon emphasizes what commitment is all about. Some materials are taken from sermon central. com

Theme: What Commitment Is Text: Exodus 19: 1-6 Introduction A. Today is the first Sunday of 2008. We’re so privileged to be in this beautiful place of worship, enjoying fellowship with God’s Presence and His people. We know that there are millions of people out there who do not know the freedom we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bound With Them Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 8, 2006

Using material from Voice of the Martyrs to help Christians in America look beyond themselves to thepersecuted church.

World View Christianity “Bound With Them” International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church November 12, 2006 Today is a little different of a subject matter for us. For the next two weeks we will be looking at the Christian life from the view of what is happening in places around the world ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I've Got To Get Married! Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 15, 2015

4 benefits of remaining single (Outline and material adapted from a booklet by Chuck Swindoll entitled, "Singleness")

HoHum: Cherry Hill, NJ- It’s been 20 years since a group of friends made a bet among themselves, going so far as to have a written charter and start a savings account to hold the pot. The pot has grown to several thousand dollars and John Cheney is the winner- because he’s the groups ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 21, 2009

A sermon on Ephesians 3:8. (Material adapted from Charles Spurgeon’s Sermon with the same title)

Sermon for 4/19/2009 on Ephesians 3:2-9 The Unsearchable Riches of Christ- Ephesians 3:8 Introduction: When asked if I was a preacher (pastor) I would say, “That’s what they tell me.” Or “Unfortunately, Yes.” I don’t say that anymore WBTU: A. I feel it is a great privilege to be allowed to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life In The Spirit.

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on May 14, 2019

There is a realm of eternity where time and space hold little significance, and physical and material things do not matter.

There is a realm of eternity where time and space hold little significance, and physical and material things do not matter. It is a realm of the spirit—so bright and peaceful—a place where life takes on new meaning and purpose. It is a little bit of heaven on earth. Revelation 11:12 says, And ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16, Proverbs 25:2

Denomination: Charismatic

Wives Of Deacons

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 17, 2014

A sermon on church leaders wives (Material adapted from Alexander Strauch's book, The New Testament Deacon)

HoHum: There is a story about 4 preachers discussing the merits of the various translations of the Bible. One liked the KJV best because of its simple, beautiful English. Another liked the American Revised Version best because it was closer to the original Hebrew and Greek. Still another like the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Be Thankful

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2019

Contentment is the key to overcoming consumerism and materialism. Contentment comes from learning to be thankful, thrifty, generous, and focused.

A. I hope that everyone had a happy Thanksgiving Day! We surely did. 1. We all have so much to be thankful for, don’t we? 2. One teacher asked her students to write a composition entitled “What I’m thankful for on Thanksgiving.” 3. One boy wrote, “On Thanksgiving, I’m thankful that I’m not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

With God, It's Possible

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 23, 2001

This sermon looks at the call on Gideon’s Life to do the impossible. Pastor Toby and I preached this sermon together as part of our campaign to build a new building.

With God It’s Possible GNLCC 11/18/2001 Judges 6:1-10 Hebrews 10:19-31 Judges 6 & 7 Toby When was the last time in your life in which you wanted to try something or accomplish something, but you were afraid that you might not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:10-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

School Of Rock

Contributed by Jeremiah Stingl on Jul 12, 2004

Without a doubt, Jesus is the only sure foundation you can build your life on and we need help to learn to build our lives His way.

I. We not only need to hear Jesus, but do what He says. a. It is so important to note that this invitation to hear and obey Jesus is open to everyone. It is inclusive and not exclusive. b. There is an essential element of your foundation you need to turn your sand into rock (concrete mix) and that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peacemaking Owns The Future

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 16, 2010

Our dedication to arms-building reflects our personal insecurity and our lack of faith. God is Lord of History and efforts to make peace build His Kingdom.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC May 3, 1987 It’s a great gift to be self-contained, to be so secure within your own person that whatever is happening around you just does not get to you and shake you. It's a great gift to have the presence of mind to focus on what you need ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Relationships

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 11, 2013

The writer of Hebrews tells the Jewish people and us that we need to first build a relationship with Jesus then build relationships with each other through ministry, wirship and fellowship.

Developing Relationships Hebrews 10:19-25 Intro:I found a story about relationships this week that I want to share with you. 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. That’s where the confusion began, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Built To Last

Contributed by John Lindell on Mar 11, 2014

What principles did Nehemiah use when he was building the wall? We will learn about those principles that will help us to build and advance the Kingdom of God.

In 2002, Jim Collins & Jerry Porras wrote a book that rocked the corporate world, Built to Last. In it they laid out what makes truly exceptional companies different from comparison companies. In Nehemiah 4, we meet a man who lived 2500 years ago and built a wall that still stands to this day. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love And Marriage

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 24, 2023

4 essential truths about the afterlife (Material adapted from a Bible study from Insight for Living, Chuck Swindoll)

This is a complex question. What about this teaching that brothers must marry their brother’s widow? This is the concept of the kinsman redeemer. “If brothers are living together and one of them dies without a son, his widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother shall take her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-39, Deuteronomy 25:5-10, Ephesians 5:31-32, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Genesis 1:27-28, Exodus 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ