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Drop The Weight, The Tongue Series

Contributed by Art Good on Aug 14, 2007

If I were to ask you what the most powerful thing in the world is, what would you say? What if the most powerful thing in the world are our words? The words that we speak to each other.

Drop The Weight, The Tongue Hebrews 12:1 says “Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders, and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race set before us.” If I were to ask you what the most powerful ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Caged Or Uncaged

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2009

Have we become tamed and placed within a cage? Or are we willing to risk and move beyond our comfort zones?

February 15, 2009 Mark 10:17-22 Uncaged * Sermon inspired by Mark Batterson’s book, Wild Goose Chase. 17As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 18 Jesus answered, "Why do you call me good? No one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Is This True, "To Forgive Is To Forget?" Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009

Well here we go with another urban legend. Lets see what we can debunk today.

Urban Legends Part 4 “To forgive is to forget” I Cor 13:5, Heb 12:6, Psalm 99:8, II Sam 12:13-14 Introduction A. We have been doing a sermon series on Urban legends. It seems with the invention of the internet and emails urban legends get passed around much more quickly. The sad thing is that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Vineyard

There Is A Light: Christmas Eve Service

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

Christmas Eve Candle Light and Carols Service

There is a Light Christmas Eve Candlelight Service PREPARATIONS: The advent wreath with the Christ candle lit is in the center of the congregation. Candles for each section People come in the dark, candle-lit sanctuary as an instrumental prelude is playing. INSTRUMENTAL PRELUDE Piano plays ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Drink (And Eat) Responsibly

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 6, 2009

We examine the freedom of our country and the freedomt that we have in Christ. Paul is indicating that freedom also means responsibility. We’ll see how that impacts us.

Independence Day Drink (and Eat) Responsibly 1 Corinthians 10:14-33 July 5, 2009 As we celebrate Independence Day, I want to talk a little more about freedom. On Memorial weekend, we looked at a passage in 1 Corinthian 10 where Paul recounts the deliverance of Israel from slavery to freedom and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Three Guys Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 6, 2009

There is the natural man, the supernatural [Spirit filled] man, and the unnatural [carnal] man. Which guy are you? "6 Things the Bible says to do to the Flesh." Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

3 Guys 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/3Guys.html There is the natural man, the supernatural [Spirit filled] man, and the unnatural [carnal] man. The natural man is incomplete with a dead spirit. But when he gets saved he gets the Spirit of God, but does the Spirit have all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hebrews Medium Rare Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 7, 2009

Exposition of Daniel 3:1-30 about the three Hebrew children.

Text: Daniel 3-1:30, Title: Hebrews Medium Rare, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/3/09, AM A. Opening illustration: officers discussion about hot places B. Background to passage: In 2:47 N proclaims that the God of Daniel the God of gods and the Lord of kings, but then only a short while later, he sets himself ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

For Me To Live Is Christ

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 1, 2009

The Apostle Paul lived in the light of eternity. He made decisions based on eternity.

“For Me to Live is Christ” And to die is to Live Again Philippians 1:21 “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” One subject that we don’t enjoy talking about is death. We want to talk about life and having it more abundantly. The Apostle Paul had a different perspective on life and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Free Methodist

When Humans Don’t Make Sense To God

Contributed by Timothy Cooley, Sr. on Sep 9, 2010

"When the Son of Man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?" We talk about our disappointment with God, but is God ever puzzled by our lack of faith?

The parable of the widow and the unjust judge relates to our disappointment with God. Like the mistreated widow, we often wonder why God allows so much pain and injustice to go on. We pray and pray and yet no answer comes. The righteous perish and the wicked flourish. Sometimes we even wonder, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

How To Handle Your Neighbor's Reputation Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 4, 2009

God says that we must never be guilty of lying on our neighbor thereby causing him to suffer. We are exhorted to always be truthful and absolutely honest when dealing with another person.

How to Handle Your Neighbor’s Reputation Exodus 20:16 Introduction As we continue to go through the Ten Commandments, we find ourselves at the 9th Commandment which has to do with controlling One’s tongue. A very important, but extremely difficult task. James tells us that the tongue cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Consecration: A Committed Heart Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

ABC's of genuine thanksgiving to God.

Outline I. Introduction II. Transition III. Exposition a. Spiritual abundance is directly connected to God’s Word. (v.17) i. Spiritual abundance exceeds worldly prosperity. b. We are pilgrims in this life. (v.19) i. Remain committed on the journey ii. This “with-God” life is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Gods Love "Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 30, 2012

We all need love, idn’t that what the beatles said, “all you need is love”? What they should have sang about was, “all you need is God”’s Love! for God is Love and Love is God and more of God is truly what the whole world needs!

God’’s Love "Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing" Everyone is looking for love, as the old song says, in all the wrong places, its in the music we hear, the movies we watch, everyone just loves a good love story and the box office revenues prove it. Anyone ever seen the movie, the titanic?, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Evil Tongue Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 15, 2011

The idiom of the Evil Tongue reminds us of the deadly nature of gossip!

1. Words are important. A high School senior was asking his father's advice on how to woo the girl of his dreams. And his dad said "Well son, when you take her out for pizza tonight and you're sitting across the table from her, take her hand in yours gaze longingly into her eyes and softly say ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ingredient Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 20, 2012

Ingredient number 3! Repentance.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I want to give you some ingredients for a couple of products, which one sounds better or better for you? • Meat by-products, water sufficient for processing, chicken, poultry by-products, rice, artificial and natural flavors, calcium phosphate, guar gum, added color, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Protecting God's Gift Of Possessions Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 11, 2012

With the Seventh Commandment we show love to our neighbor and trust in God to provide.

Today’s Gospel Lesson (John 2:13-22) is jarring isn’t it? Instead of the meek and mild Jesus, we get one with whip in hand driving out cattle merchants and flipping over the moneychangers’ tables. But you can understand Jesus’ anger. After all, these crooked salesmen were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Lutheran