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The Blessings Of Belonging To A Church Family

Contributed by Greg Addison on Apr 14, 2011

Why should one belong to a church? The characteristics that define a church are also the attributes that make it a wonderful family. What are those attributes? Here they are.

THE BLESSINGS OF BELONGING TO A CHURCH In church life, you will often hear people refer to their “church family.” Why? Well, it is because the characteristics of belonging to a good church family are like the characteristics of belonging to a good, loving family. A family loves, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 5, 2011

When there are no other options we have use creativity to get God’s attention.

Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures Mark 2: 1-5 1) After a few days, Jesus returned to Capernaum, and word got around that he was back home. 2) A crowd gathered, jamming the entrance so no one could get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit And The Cross

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 15, 2016

A hitherto hidden wisdom revealed in the Apostolic preaching of the Cross.

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE CROSS. 1 Corinthians 2:1-16. Paul is at pains to stress the very different manner in which he teaches when compared with the peddlers of the wisdom of this age. This does not mean that he lacks wisdom, nor that he is any less capable than the rhetoricians: but that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help My Unbelief

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 27, 2012

Don’t doubt; just believe.

Help My Unbelief October 5, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t doubt; just believe. Focus Passage: Mark 9:14-24 Introduction: I. IT IS A STATEMENT OF SHEER HONESTY a. This man was being as honest with the Lord as he possibly could. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Love

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jun 4, 2011

You may have heard folks saying the "the Bible" opposes anything but the "straight" narrow path.

Thank you for having me on the program today. I am Daniel Haas with Provo Community United Church of Christ. When you ask a German Evangelical minister like me to speak at a Pride Festival you are gonna get a biblical lecture. So here it goes - the Greek New Testament knows two kinds of love: agape ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: Congregational

The Christians And Oaths Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 13, 2019

Oaths and swearing are as common as food and clothing in our life today. This should not be so.

Oaths and swearing are as common as food and clothing in our life today. This should not be so. As Christ rebuked the hard hearts of the Jews of old so the Bible still rebukes those of us who would use the things of God lightly and treat them with disrespect. I. Do Not Swear Beyond your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37, Leviticus 19:12, Deuteronomy 23:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Else Do You Need To Shed? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jun 27, 2019

Holding on to our comfort zone can have serious consequences; especially if it's hindering our works within the body of Christ. Either we're in or we're not. There are no half-officers in the army of God.

Many different types of people walk through the gates into boot camp. Rich and poor; fat and skinny; bully and timid; smart and stupid; agile and clumsy; capable and ignorant. The first task that the military has to accomplish is to make them all "equal." That's called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62, James 4:17

Vengeance Is The Lord's

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Apr 6, 2020

The scripture made us to know that as human beings living together in a community or a society we cannot do without offending each other.

Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you.” (Proverbs 20:22). The dictionary defines vengeance as the punishing of someone for harming you, your friend or your family. It is an action against someone to punish them for hurting you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:22, Luke 17:3, Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

By Passion And Cross, Not Just Resurrection Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 12, 2021

Jesus tells us that he will not miss the pain and suffering, because that is an integral part of our fallen human nature, and he was like us in all things except sin.

Monday of 11th Week in Course Church from Eucharist Today’s reading from Matthew makes me squirm a bit. Maybe you, too. In modern English, we might say, if someone takes your shirt, go to your closet and give him your sport coat as well. That’s not to mention the radical call to nonviolence we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Psalm 98:1-4, Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Catholic

Jerked Back Into Reality

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2022

The disciples were whipsawed into reality, that Christ was risen from death.

Easter Tuesday One of the realities of life is that our little minds are quite capable of self-delusion, and on a grand scale. Most of the time we fool ourselves into thinking we understand what is going on around us–way more than we actually do understand. We kid ourselves that we are in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-39

Denomination: Catholic

Good Friday

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 30, 2021

What was promised to us at Christmas has been fulfilled to us on Good Friday.

Good Friday 2021 What was promised to us at Christmas has been fulfilled to us on Good Friday. Isaiah 9:2 NIV The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Jesus promised to come into our dark world and bring us the hope ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, 1 Corinthians 1:17-18, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Steadfast Belief SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The disciples asked for faith but what they really needed was faithfulness.

In our daily lives, we often engage in small talk to break the ice with strangers. One common topic for small talk is the weather. However, it seems that gas prices have now taken over as the new popular small talk topic. People are more concerned about their gas tanks than anything else. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Topics: Faith, Faithfulness

Known By God Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God fully knows and loves us, and He knows what's best for us.

Let's start with a little object lesson. I want you to think about your favorite pair of shoes. You know, the ones that are perfectly worn in, super comfy, and you feel like you can conquer the world in them. Now, imagine if someone tried to tell you that those shoes are uncomfortable and not your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-9, Proverbs 19:21

Topics: Divine Love, Unconditional Acceptance, Omniscience, Spiritual Knowledge

The Chastening Of The Lord

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Dec 21, 2002

The Chastening Of The Lord

The Chastening Of The Lord "Blessed is the man whom thou chasteneth, O Lord, and teachest him out of thy law." (Psalm 94:12). 1. Christians must realize what it means to "chasten" (Eph. 6:4). A. The word "nurture" in the King James version is the same Greek word used in other New Testament ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:12

The Sunset Of Evil

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Feb 8, 2003

If the source of our sicknesses is located in the false gods we worship, we need the help of the true God to replace them with the beliefs, ideas, values and goals that offer us healing and new life.

Mk 1.29-39 presents a scene of healing. He heals Simon’s mother-in-law and she begins to serve them. Good health is a necessary condition to be at the service of God and neighbour. God grants it to those who are eager to enter into this service. At sunset, he heals all the sick and the possessed, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Catholic