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Thanks-Giving

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013

Everyone has something to be thankful for and as Christians we should be Thanks-Givers!

Quotes: "The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest." ~ William Blake "We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is good, because it is good; if bad, because it works in us patience, humility." ~C. S. Lewis "Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope For The Lost World

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 6, 2013

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope” Rom 15:13.

Theme: Hope for the lost world Text: Is. 11:1-10; Rom. 15:4-13; Matt. 3:1-12 Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent, a time when most Christians are preparing to celebrate the coming of Christ. It is a time when many people are confronted with various problems that result from the pressure to please ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Reason Some People Are Offended By Christ

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 14, 2012

The Bible tells us about the reason some people are offended by Christ. People often say that they are offended by the message of Jesus Christ. There are four things in particular that we will look at tonight, four things in particular that offend peopl

Well it looks like we are going to finish chapter 6 of John before the end of the year. Tonight we see what the Bible tells us about the reason some people are offended by Christ. People often say that they are offended by the message of Jesus Christ. There are four things in particular that we ...read more

Scripture: John 6:59-71

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is My Neighbor To Love? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 11, 2012

A neighbor is anyone we encounter who has a need we can help with.

Ever wonder why there are so many religions in the world? Let me ask this question: Would there be religion if there aren’t any people?? Religion is based on people. Only people do religion! People create religion! Now, how many people are there in the world?? There are over 6 billion people in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wisdom Of The Spirit

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 12, 2012

Reliance on the Holy Spirit to lead and guide our lives.

Wisdom from the Spirit 1Corinthians 2:6-2:16 Introduction- We are in 1 Corinthians 2 and Paul is speaking to the church that he does not come with eloquence of words or superior wisdom. He says that he comes to them with the fear of the Lord and with his weaknesses and that his messages and his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Joseph The Holy Man Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 9, 2013

Not much is said about Joseph the husband of Mary in the Holy Bible. But the simplicity of his story in Matthew 1 can lead to some conclusions indicating that he was a man who loved God and had amazing character traits! PTL!!

How do you react when something totally unexpected and earth shattering happens in your life? We can learn a lot from how Joseph responded to Mary’s unexpected pregnancy. Matthew 1:18-25 “This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The Holy One Of God In Your Midst

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 21, 2013

“She will bear a son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins” Matt. 1:21.

Theme: The holy One of God in your midst Text: Isaiah 7:10-16; Rom. 1:1-7; Matt. 1:18-25 Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent. Advent simply means the coming of Christ and is a time to reflect on Christ, the anointed One, the holy One of God, coming to live in our midst. God the Creator coming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Covenant Of Grace

Contributed by Festus Adeyeye on Jun 28, 2013

Grace as the focal point of salvation and the message of Easter.

John 1:16-17 And of his fullness have all we received, and grace for grace. 17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. There are principally two major covenants in the Bible: the old and the new. The old was between God and the Israelites, the physical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 11, 2011

This question haunts many of us, especially as Christians. We think that things should go well if we are blessed of the Lord. When bad things happen, even seemingly disconnected things like losing a job or getting into an accident, we wonder why? Paul won

Finally here in the latter half of Chapter 11, Paul defends himself to the super-apostles by listing his accomplishments. He does it very reluctantly as he should. Taking credit for what you’ve done was normative for the false teachers in Corinth but is “this age” thinking. God is ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Are You A Little Drummer Boy? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011

THIS PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY LOOKS AT THE RESULT OF AN UNEXPECTED GIFT GIVEN TO SOMEONE WHO WAS, QUITE FRANKLY, LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE! We often miss opportunities God has for us, because we are looking for something else other than what God wants

ARE YOU A “LITTLE DRUMMER BOY”? ACTS 3:1-10 ONE DAY PETER AND JOHN WERE GOING UP TO THE TEMPLE AT THE TIME OF PRAYER--AT THREE IN THE AFTERNOON. 2 NOW A MAN CRIPPLED FROM BIRTH WAS BEING CARRIED TO THE TEMPLE GATE CALLED BEAUTIFUL, WHERE HE WAS PUT EVERY DAY TO BEG FROM THOSE GOING INTO THE TEMPLE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Objections And Criticism

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 27, 2013

Peter might be riding high on the cloud of joy and excitement as he is reporting to the Church of Jerusalem the advancement of God’s Kingdom to the Gentile. But instead of appreciation and recognition, what he received is objection and criticism. Let's se

HANDLING OBJECTIONS AND CRITICISMS Acts 11:1-18 Act 11:1 Soon the news reached the apostles and other believers in Judea that the Gentiles had received the word of God. Act 11:2 But when Peter arrived back in Jerusalem, some of the Jewish believers criticized him. Act 11:3 "You entered the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts Of Prophecy And Tongues Series

Contributed by Richard S Cussons M.a. on Aug 1, 2010

Paul instructs us to value all gifts of the Spirit equally to build up the body of Christ and to create diversity in unity

Sermon on 1 Corinthians 14.1 – 14.19 : Gifts of prophecy and tongues. We continue this evening looking at Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, and as you will have discovered last week, the letter revolves around the theme of problems in Christian conduct in the church, and the continuing development ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

180 Degrees - A Complete Turnaround

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon focuses on the complete turnaround of Jonah in Chapter 3 of the Prophet’s story and applies it to our own lives. Are we ready for a complete turnaround?

Jonah 3:1-10 NIV Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you." 3 Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important city-- a visit required three days. 4 On the first ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sucession Planning In Ministry

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Apr 3, 2010

Outline the importance and the elements of succession planning

Succession Planning in Ministry Prov. 27:23ff; Eph. 4:11ff. Essence of Succession  Succession in ministry rests on the principles of Continuity and Progression.  It must be planned – it doesn’t just happen.  Success without a successor is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:23-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Much More

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 29, 2008

Prayer is the divinely ordained channel through which God gives His children all the good things He designs for our benefit and blessing. God is far more willing to give than we are to ask.

HOW MUCH MORE Matt. 7:9-11 Often we develop the mistaken attitude that prayer and particularly persistent prayer is the means by which we wrest from God the things which He does not really want us to have. Quite the contrary is true. Prayer is the divinely ordained channel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Baptist