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Our Respone To Sin (In The Church) Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

What does the Bible say we shoudl do when sin comes in the church? How should we handle a public, un-repented sin? Perhaps one of the most neglected doctrines of the church is the doctrine of church discipline!

What Does the Bible Say About Sin How Do We Respond to Sin? Introduction: Willie Nelson apparently at one time owned a golf course. He said the great thing about owning a golf course was that he could decide what par for each hole was. He pointed at one hole and said, “See that hole there? It’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conditions Of Salvation

Contributed by James May on Mar 10, 2007

Salvation has conditions but they are easy to meet if we will just do it God’s way.

Conditions of Salvation By Pastor Jim May Numbers 21:4-9, "And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. And the people spake against God, and against Moses, Wherefore have ye brought ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Me Lord?

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Mar 12, 2007

Where are you, Lord? Why can’t I find you when I need you? I’ve looked for you in my past, in my future, in my present; I’ve looked into the sky, in the bright lights, in the darkness; I can’t find you anywhere, God.

Job 1:1(Read) 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job, and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God, and turning away from evil. (NAS) There is not a soul here today who has not at some point asked, Why? Why, Lord? Why me, Lord? Why did I lose my job? Why did I lose my loved ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Apples Of Gold

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The words we use to communicate can be very powerful. So we need to be very careful how we use them. Words can make us happy, or sad, they can make us angry or fill us with joy, they can make us laugh or cry. They can heal or they can hurt. Words are an i

Apples Of Gold; Proverbs 25:11 I want to start of today by asking some thought provoking questions. Why is it that doctors call what they do “A practice”? Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker? Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour? Why do they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11

Christian Optimism

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003

Using quotes from sailors who survived the sinking of USS Indianapolis this sermon demonstrates how perspecive and point of reference impact our state of happiness. Several reasons for Christian Optimism are discussed.

Christian Optimism II Tim. 1:12 6-23-02 On July 16, 1945 the USS Indianapolis left the San Francisco Bay carrying mysterious box to Tinian, a small island in the west Pacific. Nobody knew that in the box was the Atomic Bomb that the Enola Gay would soon drop on Hiroshima. After making the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11-12, 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Christian Optimism

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003

Using quotes from sailors who survived the sinking of USS Indianapolis this sermon demonstrates how perspecive and point of reference impacts our state of happiness. Several reasons for Christian Optimism are discussed.

Christian Optimism II Tim. 1:12 6-23-02 On July 16, 1945 the USS Indianapolis left the San Francisco Bay carrying mysterious box to Tinian, a small island in the west Pacific. Nobody knew that in the box was the Atomic Bomb that the Enola Gay would soon drop on Hiroshima. After making the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11-12, 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Charismatic

The King And The Kingdom

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 19, 2003

Our King and Kingdom are not impressive in the eyes of the world because they aren’t physical. Yet they are still powerful.

November 23, 2003 John 18:33-37 Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” 34 “Is that your own idea,” Jesus asked, “or did others talk to you about me?” 35 “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “It was your people and your chief priests who ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Sudden Impact 3

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2003

The "I Am" proclamations of Jesus in John’s gospel reveal that Jesus was the Messiah and that He was the same God who spoke to Moses from the burning bush. When Jesus said he was the gate for the sheep and the Good Shepherd it became a sudden Impact momen

Sudden Impact Part III – “I AM” Series Thesis: The "I Am" proclamations of Jesus in John’s gospel reveal that Jesus was the Messiah and that He was the same God who spoke to Moses from the burning bush. When Jesus said he was the gate for the sheep and the Good Shepherd it became a sudden Impact ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-9, Luke 10:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soon Is Sooner Than It Was Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 22, 2003

In light of the soon coming of Christ, we need to give ourselves to things that are urgent and important; and to things that are important before they become urgent. For the Festival of Christ the King

I like shortcuts. I like to find a road that gets me there in less time and less distance. I love shortcuts, even when they are complicated. You may have to be a trained navigator to follow my shortcuts, but I like them. Years ago, in order to take my son to sports events, I worked out the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Am An Optimist

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 23, 2003

1. I serve a God who is in control. 2. I stand on the promises of God. 3. I will outlive this world.

There have been several things in the news lately that have caused concern for Christians and other people who have a sense of morality and values. One has been the alarming victories the radical homosexual cause has had in our courts and the effect it is sure to have on our families. It now ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Forget About Heaven

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

This sermon encourages believers to live in a joyful expectation of heaven. The daily challenges and trials of life should be viewed from an eternal perspective. Some exciting reasons for this expectation are explored.

Don’t Forget About Heaven Matthew 6:19-21 7-7-02 I. Importance of Anticipating Heaven 1. Ever notice in the Bible when people get visions of Heaven? a. Ezekiel saw the heavens when he was at the banks of the river Chebar. He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, John 3:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

The Future Doesn't Look So Good Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 28, 2003

We can be confident about the future.

STANDING TALL: THE FUTURE DOESN’T LOOK SO GOOD Matthew 6:25-34 S: Courage Th: Fear of the Future Pr: WE CAN BE CONFIDENT ABOUT THE FUTURE. ?: How? How can we do it? KW: Reminders TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 6:25-34 three reminders about worry that will enable us to be confident ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

It's Off To Work I Go - I Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

Work is a significant part of our lives. If I am to see my work the way God wants me to see it, how will I view it? As we nurture a biblical view of work we are not only more successful but also happier.

It’s Off to Work I Go (I) 2Thes. 3:6-15 1-05-03 The holidays are coming to a conclusion. Some people are glad. They are looking forward to letting their children go back to school. Some are sad. They are not looking forward to going back to work. The reality is that almost everyone here will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Denomination: Charismatic

The Church That Lost Its First Love

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 24, 2003

The aim of this year end sermon is to get us to rexamine ourselves as to the intensity of our first love.

The Church that Lost its First Love December 28, 2003 Revelation 2:1-7 INTRO: A. 2003 was certainly an eventful year; let me briefly take you through it… 1. January began with a month of news talk about the disappearance of Laci Peterson who was last seen on Christmas Eve, 2002. 2. On ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Canned Christianity Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 6, 2004

Few purposes of the church create more tension in a local body than worship. Churches are struggling to avoid the land mines associated with the Worship Wars. This happens because churches often have an erroneous perception of what God-pleasing worship re

1In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. 3And they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal