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Witness: Integrity #8 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

Witness requires integrity before the world

We began a conversation a number of weeks ago with a question: what gives us meaning in this life? I suggested that the question is actually a mute point for those who call themselves Christian because if we believe that Christ came, died and rose again then we must also live out this reality. To ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson #15 [id1]: Our Compassionate High Priest Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 16, 2020

Jesus had to be made like His brothers and sisters in every respect so that He could become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, and so that He might make propitiation1 for the sins of the people.

12/8/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #15 [ID1]: Our Compassionate High Priest (HEBREWS 4:14-16) Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 (NIV) 14.Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15. For we do not have a high priest who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Humble King, The Happy Crowd, And The Hateful Leaders

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 27, 2021

There were different attitudes displayed when Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem.

“THE HUMBLE KING, THE HAPPY CROWD AND THE HATEFUL LEADERS” When I was a child about 6 years old, Dad would take me to Harvest Festival in Arvada, Colorado. He would pay the Attendant a dime for me to ride a pony around and around in a large circle along with 9 other buckaroos. That was 5 minutes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Should Christians Be Fighting A Culture War?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Have you ever heard the phrase "the culture war?" It's a blanket phrase that describes the various cultural "conflicts" between perhaps more conservative and more liberal beliefs in real world society.

Have you ever heard the phrase "the culture war?" It's a blanket phrase that describes the various cultural "conflicts" between perhaps more conservative and more liberal beliefs in real world society. Images come to mind of the the battle over Christmas, yard signs that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:21, 2 Kings 23:14, Daniel 6:24-28, Daniel 1:12, 2 Kings 23:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christmas - If Jesus Had Never Come!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 7, 2019

In essence, this story reminds us of God’s greatest gift – Jesus, His Son, whose birth we are celebrating. And the message that this story proclaims is still true - whoever has the Son gets it all!

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: 1 John 5:11-12; Colossians 1:15-16 ILL. Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his son, shared a passion for art. Together they ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12, Colossians 1:15-16, John 14:27, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Matthew 25:21, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Father Said "go" Jesus Went

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 15, 2019

We are often hesitant about launching out on new ventures even when we are sure God is saying "Go!"

Years ago, on a dangerous sea coast where shipwrecks often occurred prior to advanced navigation aids, there was a little life-saving station. The building was just a hut and they had only one boat, but the few devoted members kept a constant watch over the sea. When there was word of a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Friend

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2019

Happiness

GOD’S FRIEND (JAMES 4:1-10) A clergyman once met an old schoolmate of whose activities he had long been ignorant, and finding him a judge of good standing congratulated him upon his success in life. As they were parting, the clergyman said to him, “And best of all, Judge, I find you are a member of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sin Of Griping

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This discourse was originally delivered as a Thanksgiving Eve message. The reader is challenged to recognize that discontent is a sin, if for no other reason than because it is contrary to the thanksgiving that is due the Lord.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, we invite you to visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) This evening, we have gathered together to give thanks to God. Tomorrow we will share Thanksgiving Day with loved ones. This should be a truly glorious and happy time ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Different (Leviticus)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Aug 12, 2019

God did not want Israel to live or look like all the other nations around her. How should we look different from the culture around us?  

“Different” (Leviticus) Leviticus 18:1-5 Opening and Introduction For the past few weeks we’ve been looking at Israel and how God worked to bless them. We’ve looked at priests and sacrifices, the tabernacle and how it became the center of society. As we’ve gone through this journey, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:1-5, Leviticus 20:2

Denomination: Lutheran

Under New Management

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 25, 2019

Rebuilding you through Christ.

Close Your eyes and repeat after me. Lord you are welcome in this place. Now say it like you mean it. Let's put the bad things from our week at the door to His house John 4:24 "God Is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and Truth." Worship Him This is my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Army - The Church Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 13, 2020

We do not have to fight the spiritual battles of this life alone. Jesus gave us the church and we have one another as the earthly body of Christ and we have Jesus as our head.

This country is in a civil war. It’s not the north and south like the conflict that was fought 160 years ago. This civil war is for the hearts, minds, and for the very soul of America. And it would appear that America is losing its heart, mind, and soul to the dark forces of the world. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness And ... The Battle Against Sin Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 23, 2021

It seems that when we strive by the grace of God to live holy lives we can be challenged at every front. Is it possible to live a holy life in a sin saturated world?

Holiness - The Battle Against Sin Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6, John 14:23-24, John 3:19-20, Matthew 22:37-38, 1 Timothy 6:6, Exodus 20:8, Genesis 2:17, Leviticus 11:14, Romans 3:23, James 4:17, Romans 6:22, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 John 1:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

When Peace Seems So Elusive Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 4, 2021

It seems as if peace is so elusive for so many. In our nation and even here locally, so many are struggling to experience peace right now.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church January 24, 2021 David Simpson When Peace Seems So Elusive. Job 3:25-26 What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil. It seems as if peace is so elusive for so many. In our ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:25-26, Isaiah 26:3, Romans 15:13, Psalm 34:14, Isaiah 53:5, John 16:33, Romans 16:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Angry Jesus Is Scary But Necessary

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 3, 2021

Jesus overturns the tables in the temple with a good purpose.

3.7.21 John 2:13–22 13 The Jewish Passover was near, so Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and money changers sitting at tables. 15 He made a whip of cords and drove everyone out of the temple courts, along with the sheep ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Conversations With God: Listening To God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 4, 2016

Continuing in this series of prayer, focusing on listening to God in prayer.

Conversations with God: Listening to God John 10:4-5 May 22, 2016 They say silence is golden – but is it possible that too much silence is not such a good thing? You see there’s a room in the United States that’s so quiet it becomes unbearable after a short time. The longest ...read more

Scripture: John 10:4-5

Denomination: Baptist