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A Life That Will Stand

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

Making it through the storms of life

Intro: in the story of the 3 little pigs we find that there were three types of building materials used to build their houses: straw, wood and brick. The only house that could withstand the wolf from blowing the house down was the brick house. Every day we build our lives, and Jesus gives us a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Life And Words Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Jan 14, 2009

An Introduction to the year long series, "Jesus Said."

The Life and Words of Christ Introduction to the series, “Jesus Said” Michael Wiley January 04, 2009 Introduction: Start of a new series that will last most of 2009—“Jesus Said” We spent 2007 in the book of Genesis, most 0f 2008 in the book of Exodus, now we break from the Old Testament to study ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Buried Treasure And A Pricy Pearl

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 15, 2017

The Church is seen as a treasure our Heavenly Father wants to present to His Son. To fill the treasure box Jesus came to buy us as pearls of great price. When the time is right to present the gift of the treasure it will be filled with pearls

A buried treasure and a pricy pearl Matthew 13:44-46 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord And His Name Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 4, 2020

The LORD's name involves his character and reputation. As we take (on) his name we represent him and determine his influence based on our words and actions.

1. I read that in China when young people would get out of line with public displays of affection they would take the young people to the police station along with their families and the authorities would berate the family for hours over how the incident brought shame on them and how the parents ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel: The Good News Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 7, 2024

Explore the essence of the Gospel—the good news that has transformed lives for centuries. This message encapsulates the heart of Christianity and reveals God's plan of redemption for humanity.

The Gospel: The Good News of Salvation Introduction: Today, we explore the essence of the Gospel—the good news that has transformed lives for centuries. This message encapsulates the heart of Christianity and reveals God's plan of redemption for humanity. Romans 1:16 (NLT): "For I am not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

America's Remedy

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 24, 2001

Find out how humbleness, prayer, and repentance in the life of a Christian can become the remedy for what ails our Nation and churches today.

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT CHRISTIANS ARE A LOT LIKE TEA BAGS. YOU’LL NEVER KNOW HOW STRONG THEY ARE UNTIL YOU PUT THEM IN HOT WATER! UNFORTUNATELY, WE MAY NEVER GET TO KNOW HOW STRONG SOME CHRISTIANS COULD ACTUALLY BE BECAUSE THEY WILL DO JUST ABOUT ANYTHING TO AVOID BEING PUT INTO HOT WATER. WHAT I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Three-Legged Stool

Contributed by John Beehler on May 27, 2002

Whether we understand the Trinity or not, God bellieves in us.

A Three-Legged Stool You may have heard the story about a little girl in Sunday school drawing with all her crayons. Her teacher asked her what she was drawing. “I’m drawing a picture of God,” the little girl responded. “But nobody knows what God looks like,” her teacher ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Prepaired

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 29, 2006

Some people are prepaired for Christmas in an automatic sence and others never seem to be ready.

Be Prepared Luke 21:25-36 Be prepared, the Boy Scout motto. When I was a scout, I took that motto seriously. It paid off several times. The time Doug Pine smacked into a pine tree and cut his eye. (coincidence not really, his life was full of unfortunate coincidences) I was right on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Congregational

In The Days Of Youth Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 5, 2006

God is opposed to anything that diminishes our joy. What many think is a "good time" is actually self-abuse. Life is fleeting, so fear and obey God, for your own good.

Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “In the Days of Youth” 11:9-12:14 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We conclude our study of Ecclesiastes, a book written to people who are struggling to find meaning and purpose in life. Solomon ends ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Law

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004

The Law cannot set you free. The Law cannot deliver us from the old nature. While the inward man may delight in the Law of God (Psalms 119:35) the old nature delights in breaking the Law of God.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A man is driving with his wife at his side and his mother-in-law in the back seat. The women just won’t leave him alone. His mother-in-law says, "You’re driving too fast!" His wife says, "Stay more to the left." After ten mixed orders, the man turns to his wife and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Sacrifice

Contributed by Gene Escoe on May 9, 2011

A Mother's Day sermon comparing the sacrifices a good Mother makes with the sacrifices that Jesus Christ made for each of us so that we may know Him.

A Mother’s Sacrifice Book of John INTRODUCTION: A mother was putting her son to bed on the eve of his fifth birthday. All year she had been working with him on holding up four fingers when people would ask him how old he was. On this night she was attempting to explain to him that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By Him

Contributed by Brandon Boyd on Sep 28, 2016

Christ Loves all, David proved that in his personal psalm

How Sweet it is to be Loved by Him!!! Psalm 23:1-6 I began looking at these verses a while back and Philip Keller certainly did a great job in the book he wrote explaining The Shepherds look at Psalm 23 where he explained how a Shepherd loves His sheep. And David here is reviewing how much the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Circumcision Of The Heart Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 13, 2021

One of the main examples that help us understand how the spirit of the law applies to the Christian is that of circumcision. It’s not a new concept but was introduced in the Hebrew Scriptures, what Christians call the Old Testament. Circumcision of the heart is more important to God than the flesh.

One of the main examples that help us understand how the spirit of the law applies to the Christian is that of circumcision. It’s not a new concept but was introduced in the Hebrew Scriptures, what Christians call the Old Testament. Circumcision of the heart is more important to God than the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:6, Romans 2:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Guidance: The Path To Joy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2023

God offers us guidance through His Word, His Spirit, and prayer.

"Divine Guidance: The Path to Joy" Introduction: Welcome the congregation and open with a brief explanation of the significance of divine guidance in our lives. Introduce the key verse: "When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 32:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guarding The Treasure Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

Guarding the Gospel is not an option but a sacred duty entrusted to us by God.

"Guarding the Treasure of Faith" Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and reading the key passage: 2 Timothy 1:13-14 (NLT) - "Hold on to the pattern of wholesome teaching you learned from me—a pattern shaped by the faith and love that you have in Christ Jesus. Through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal