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Simply A Sanctified Saint Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 12, 2021

Series #1, An introductory message to 1 Corinthians.

I. Introduction A. There are many issues of concern or interest to the church today. -Issues of curiosity or issues that can unite or divide a church. -Issues of theology or issues of faith and practice. -Issues such as: -Divorce and remarriage. -Role of women in ministry. -Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Colossians Introduction Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 23, 2022

A detailed study on each verse in the book of Colossians.

Colossians Introduction INTRODUCTION I. THE TOWNS OF THE LYCUS VALLEY About one hundred miles inland (Med. Sea) from Ephesus in the valley of the River Lycus, near where it joins the Maeander, there once stood three important cities: (1) Laodicaea (remember 30 years later the 7 letters in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Handling Marital Incompatibility Series

Contributed by Yewande Olowookere on Mar 5, 2022

Can two work together except they agree?

MARITAL DIFFERENCES It’s hard to guess how many arguments could be prevented if couples would simply pray about their differences and let them go. This is hard to do, since most of us want to be “right” and justify our behavior. Differences are usually what attract partners to one another. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Evaluate Your Life

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 10, 2016

OUR LIVES MUST BE CHECKED AND EVALUATED DAILY

EVALUATE YOUR LIFE MAIN TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 13:5 “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Christ Jesus is in you, except ye be reprobate? JOB 13:23 “How many are my iniquities and sin? Make me to know my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Apr 15, 2021

Fact-checking rates claims as true or false. Someone cannot determine what is true unless they claim to hold the keys to truth. Civil unrest often stems from a clash of truths. It's important to know the "real" source of truth.

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “What Is Truth?” based on a question posed by Pontius Pilate toward the end of our text. In the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “truth” is defined as, “the body of real things, events, and facts.” It is also defined as “a transcendent fundamental or spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Sermon At Athens: The Historical Background

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 31, 2021

This is the first of a series of messages centering on the sermon that the Apostle Paul gave before the groups of philosophers in Athens, and how it is a perfect model for Biblical apologetics and evangelism.

People today tend to sidestep, ignore, deter, apologize for and question the concept of reality in a world which gladly embraces the concept that reality, truth, and fact are not absolute but just a matter of opinion, experience, or personal interpretation. We have become terrified of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-21, 1 Peter 3:15, Luke 12:12-15, John 16:8-15, Acts 4:12, John 14:6, Colossians 2:1-3, 1 Corinthians 1:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Galatians – Background And Chapter 1 - Message 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 27, 2023

God used Paul mightily to bring the gospel to the Galatians, but later on, the false teachers of the Law were trying to make these converts keep some of the Law and the Sabbath. Paul had to counteract their evil plans and chastises the Galatians, then teaches them.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – BACKGROUND AND CHAPTER 1 - Message 1 SERMON CENTRAL We are going to begin a series in the book of Galatians. Paul was upset with the churches of Galatia because they had departed from the pure truth of the gospel and turned to teachings of man. The purpose of Galatians is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4, Acts 13:13-14, Acts 13:44-52, Acts 14:1-7, Acts 14:19-23, Acts 16:6, Acts 18:23, Acts 15:1-5, Galatians 1:1, John 15:16, Acts 26:15-18, Ecclesiastes 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Creator God Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 4, 2014

Intro to and theme of Genesis chapter 1. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Learning about the book: • The Name • The Key • The Author • The Language Learning about God: • God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Brethren

How To Check Your Vital Signs

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Apr 28, 2002

This message is designed to assist Christians in assessing our spiritual health, while challenging the seeker to become spiritually healthy as well.

(Elab) = Elaborate (Trans) = Transition * = Strong Emphasis Romans 6:11-14 (NKJV) 11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. 13 And do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

When God Offers A Blank Check

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message on how to live a Christian life in today’s world.

WHEN GOD OFFERS A BLANK CHECK 1 Kings 3:3-15 INTRO: ILLUS: When I was an adolescent, my family would go to Daytona Beach, Florida for vacation. We would have a convoy of cars making the trek. When we reached the Florida state line, we would begin to see Orange Juice stands along the highway. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Check-Up From The Heart Up!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 27, 2006

Have you heard that saying, " there’s gold in them there pews." Well, every potential leader in your church needs these words of warning.

A Check Up from the Heart Up! Text: Matthew 15: 1-3, 8-14 1 Then the scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus, saying, 2 “Why do Your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.”3 He answered and said to them, “Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

"When Prayer Is Not Working" Things To Check Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 18, 2005

Do you feel the heavens are brass and your prayers don’t get any higher than the ceiling? Here are some things that hinder our prayers. We need to check to see if they are causing us problems in getting answers.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 7, 2005 “When Prayer is Not Working--Some things to Check” Mark 11:22-26 INTRODUCTION: A father and his 10 year old son were looking at books one day at WalMart. His father said, “Here’s an interesting book,” ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Prayer.’” The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Healing - Check It Out Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 8, 2003

I believe you may be healed by standing on God? s Word; check it out for yourself starting by analysing Isaiah 53 and 1 Peter 2: 24.

A very important scripture in healing has to be Isaiah 53. These words were prophesied about 2,700 years ago. Verse 1 " Who hath believed our report and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? " According to a person I know who reads Hebrew and understands the same, he says Isaiah 53: 1 sets the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing - Check It Out Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Aug 15, 2003

Part 2 of an article on divine healing. Two simple illustrations are presented to aid the analysis.

ILLUSTRATION #1 Phew, it was hot. Recently we were sitting on a train and over the PA system the announcement was made that cars outside were overheating in the high ambient temperature. The train was moving slowly, then stopping for several minutes then moving forward slowly... At this time I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heart Health: A Spiritual Heart Check Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 26, 2009

A heart for God beats with God’s heart.

Title: Heart Health: A Spiritual Heart Check Text: I Samuel 16:1-13 (II Samuel 7:1-2; 12:1-13; 15:23-26; and I Samuel 18:6-7 and 14 and Psalm 115:1) Thesis: A heart for God beats with God’s heart. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Our story today takes place during what we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational