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The Sign Of Wine Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 27, 2017

What was the purpose of "signs" in Jesus ministry? And what did this particular sign have to say to us?

OPEN: The Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn had a problem - motorists weren't coming to a complete stop at stop signs. So in 2007 the Mayor came up with a creative solution. He added a second, smaller octagonal sign the town's 50 or so stop signs that read: “STOP And smell the roses” "STOP No really, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Army Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2016

The role of the Church is central to the story of Revelation. How does God portray in this book, and what can this mean to us about our part in God's eternal plan?

OPEN: Harry Emerson Fosdick told the tale of a little church on the coast of England that was ruined in a hurricane. The congregation was poor and didn’t have the money to rebuild. Then one day a representative of the British Admiralty came to the preacher and asked if they intended to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven Can't Wait Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 30, 2016

Heaven is a wonderful promise. But there are those who think it will be boring and tedious. They're wrong - but do you know why?

OPEN: This is the last in our 9 part sermon series from Revelation. A lot of preachers won’t preach through the whole book of Revelation (it me took me 30 years to believe I could do it) because they feel it is a confusing book - and they fear they’ll get things wrong and mess something ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Song Of Solomon - Chapter 5 – The Bride Searches For Her Beloved Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 28, 2024

This is the turning point in the Brides progression of maturity

V.5:1 - “I came to my garden, my sister, my bride, I gathered my myrrh with my spice, I ate my honeycomb with my honey, I drank my wine with my milk. Others Eat, friends, drink, and be drunk with love! She 2 I slept, but my heart was awake. A sound! My beloved is knocking. “Open to me, my sister, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Personal Growth For Christian Living

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 18, 2020

Material created when I was an Adjunct Professor for a small seminary. There should be something in here a Pentecostal can find helpful. ;-)

Personal Growth for Christian Living Course Material Presented By Dr. Ronald E. Shultz Trinity Valley Baptist Seminary and College June 17, 18, 2013 Table of Contents Seclusion – Fellowship/Meditation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37, 1 Samuel 3:3-10, Acts 13:46-47, Acts 6:2-4, Acts 4:31, Luke 11:27-30, Luke 4:4, Proverbs 30:5-6, Joshua 1:7-8, Psalm 22:22-26, Genesis 6:13-14, 2 Chronicles 20:21-22, 1 Chronicles 16:34-35, Judges 5:2-3, Acts 9:3-7, Matthew 14:22-23, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Kings 17:1-6, Psalm 63:5-7, 1 Chronicles 23:30, Psalm 32:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

Follow-up especially for new Christians.

Eternal Security Intro: Notice that Assurance of Salvation is not the same as Eternal Security. Every believer is eternally secure, but not all have assurance that they are eternally secure. Eternal Security means that once a person is truly saved, they will remain saved eternally. I. First, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

A New Purpose In Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2015

In the kingdom of God, it is no longer true that "whoever dies with the most toys wins.

Matthew 6:7-21 “A New Purpose in Life” INTRODUCTION In Greek mythology Narcissus was a hunter from a territory in Central Greece who was renowned for his beauty. He was the son of a river god and a nymph. He was exceptionally proud, in that he disdained those who loved him. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Cleansing The Temple Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Jesus Cleansing the Temple

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Jesus Cleansing the Temple Luke 19:45-20:10 June 6, 2010 Big idea –Jesus will always act in ways that gets our attention. Jesus is cleansing the temple because something was fundamentally wrong with the way worship was being facilitated. There was a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Song In Your Heart This Christmas Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

This is an Advent season sermon. Three types of songs you can have in your heart.

How To Have A Song In Your Heart She was a very young girl – when the angle Gabriel came to her. No one would have paid any attention to her because she wasn’t wealthy or important. She was a simple peasant girl living in a small insignificant village. Had she died, probably few would have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helpful And Harmful Hypocrisy

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Man is the most clever creature when it comes to figuring out how to get his own way. Hypocrisy, or pretending something that isn't so, is one of his best methods.

Every able bodied man in Russia must serve in the army, but Abe managed to remain quietly on his farm year after year. One day his neighbor asked him, "Abe, how does a strong young man like you manage to get by without being drafted for the Red Army?" "That is what I am asking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

The Divine Potter And His Clay SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Sometimes He has to break our worldly vessels and make us over again

Today, I want to talk about the beautiful analogy of God being the Potter and us being the clay. Sometimes, God needs to break our worldly vessels and reshape us for His purpose and glory. This process of transformation is necessary and beneficial for us as believers. Just like in the creation of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Topics: Reform

Is Your Lord Large Enough? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 18, 2008

Wholeheartedly follow and worship God.

IS YOUR LORD LARGE ENOUGH? Revelation 4.1-11 S: Change C: Worship Th: Choose the Fire Pr: WHOLEHEARTEDLY FOLLOW AND WORSHIP GOD. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Revelation 4 three reasons why we should follow and worship God. Type: Propositional The ____ reason is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Got Rhythm? Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 16, 2009

While there are basic competancies that promote an emotionally healthy spirituality, there are also competancies that help us move outside of ourselves. Without getting outside of ourselves we will stunt our growth emotionally and spiritually.

Back to School Whose Got Rhythm? Psalm 119:161-168 November 22, 2009 Who has rhythm? Rhythm is a part of life. It is literally in our hearts. In our last sermon of this series, I want to leave you with the encouragement to intentionally develop a spiritual rhythm in your life. This is where you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:161-168

Denomination: Church Of God

Knowing, Learning & Rejoicing In God's Word Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 25, 2013

After the wall was rebuilt, the people gathered together to offer up praise and worship through the reading of God's Word.

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 21, 2013 Date Preached: February 24, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Knowing/Learning God’s Word? Sermon Text: Nehemiah 8 [ESV] 1And all the people gathered as one man into the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Part Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

This message focuses on the story of Mary and Martha and how moms are called on to make the right choices in raising children and in their own spiritual walk. This message affirms the role of motherhood and is preached in a very positive way.

The Best Part Luke 10:38-42 Desperate Households Series I think we would all agree that the role of Moms today has greatly changed. Expectations have changed....focus has changed and for some Moms today, fulfilling this role can be difficult at best. Many more appliances and conveniences ave ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist