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Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2020

In these difficult days before Jesus comes, to encourage your church family to excel, appreciate your leaders, one another, God’s plan, and God’s Spirit at work in each other.

A loaded [SUV] pulled into the only remaining campsite. Four teenagers leaped from the vehicle and began feverishly unloading gear and setting up a tent. The boys then rushed off to gather firewood, while the girls and their mother set up the camp stove and cooking utensils. A nearby camper watched ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-24, Romans 12:21, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Lukewarm Christian

Contributed by James Pless on May 2, 2006

To live as a Lukewarm Christian is a dangerous place.

The Lukewarm Christian Revelation 3:16 (KJV) 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Introduction The city of Laodicea was located roughly 45 miles south of Philadelphia. It occupied an almost square plateau several hundred ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Making Holidays, Holy Days

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006

4 principles that can make holidays something special.

MAKING HOLIDAYS, HOLY DAYS November 20, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee Matthew 25:31-46 Video Introduction, “Be Thankful” from Sermonspice Video scene is set in a kitchen where people come and go by themselves and we hear their thoughts. Each one is complaining about something someone has done or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Break The Cycle Of Spiritual Osmosis

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jun 4, 2011

Don't let anyone deceive you. Associating with bad people will ruin decent people. The Bible gives us a good indication about the effects of associating with what is called “bad people”. Some kind of Osmosis happens.

1 Corinthians 15:33 (God’s Word Translation) Don't let anyone deceive you. Associating with bad people will ruin decent people. (New Living Translation) Don't be fooled by those who say such things, for "bad company corrupts good character.” (International Standard Version) Stop being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: Baptist

Difference Makers Are Different Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 6, 2013

To make a difference, one must be different. Such is a real possibility as we become salt and light before a decaying and dark world.

You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I'll Go Where You Want Me To Go" Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 30, 2002

How and where is God leading you? Are you ready to follow Him?

“I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go” On Wednesday the story of Maria Grasso, the nanny who won the lottery millions, caused a lot of us to play the fantasy game “what if it were me?” The quiet, Chilean immigrant was the single winner of the Big Game lottery. About an hour before the press ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Praying To A Sovereign God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2006

God’s sovereignty is an incentive to prayer because it assures us that when we pray for things that accord with his will, he’ll gladly do them.

Let me ask you something. Did you notice who’s at the centre of Paul’s thinking as he begins this letter to the Ephesians? Who is it who takes centre stage in the life of the Church? Who is it that the church is entirely dependant on for their very existence? There’s the answer in the first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-23

Denomination: Anglican

Let The Peace Of Christ Rule

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 23, 2010

What actually rules in our hearts? If you let worry, anger, bitterness, hatred or fear rule – there will be no peace! Let Jesus rule your life & His peace will rule your heart, your words, your relationships, & your attitudes.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) Text: Colossians 3:15-17; John 14:27; Romans 12:18 It is interesting to visit other congregations & observe how they do some things differently than we do. For example, the way in which congregations close their worship ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17, John 14:27, Romans 12:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ordinary Heroes Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

This sermon is part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 3 March 4, 2001 ¡§Ordinary Heroes¡¨ Back when it was still a novelty to sing choruses; back when we youth thought that ¡§Pass It On¡¨ and ¡§I Wish We¡¦d All Been Ready¡¨ was the height of Christian cool; back when bell bottoms were in for the first time, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fat, Faint, Or Fit? Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010

Emulating the life of Christ.

Fat, Faint, or Fit? (Matthew 10:8) Introduction: “A young man had finished his first semester in college, and was spending the weekend at home. Somewhat bored with the old place, he was regaling his father with the wonders of his campus and the enlightened people there. After getting up a head ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8

Denomination: Church Of God

When Do Religious People Whoop It Up?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 15, 2007

God invites us to share his joy when someone who was lost, is found.

Title: When Do Religious People Whoop It Up? Text: Luke 15:1-10 Thesis: God invites us to share his joy when someone who was lost, is found. Introduction Have you ever lost something you really treasured… something you would really like to find? After reading the text for today, I thought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

Hope. It’s absolutely essential to life.The hope the world offers is based on our wants, desires and conjectures, but the hope Scripture talks about is different. This hope is as an expectation based on the truth and promises of God.

The Power of the Resurrection: Hope 1 Peter 1:3-9 The school system in a large city had a program to help children keep up with their schoolwork during stays in the city's hospitals. One day, a teacher who was assigned to the program received a call asking her to visit a child. She took the child's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Methodist

Showcase For Saints Or Hospital For Sinners?

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 19, 2022

There is a temptation for us to put on our best front in church, a false front, and to especially welcome those who looked really good. But Jesus saw the church as especially for those who don't have it together and we will be wise to follow him.

When I was a boy, my mother used to tell us to be careful about the friends we picked. If you pick a study partner at school who doesn’t want to do school work, you won’t get much done. If you start going out at night and roving the town with kids who like to make trouble, it won’t be long before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32, Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17

The Message To The Church At Laodicea Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 24, 2003

A strong message to encourage Christians to find their resources in Christ alone. Structure: 1) rebuke 2) Resources 3) Request 4) Remedy

The message to the church at Laodicea. Rev 3:14-22 WBC 27/3/03am Quick science lesson, this morning! Can anyone tell me what the second law of thermodynamics is? (1st = conservation of energy. 2nd = entropy, equilibrium 3rd- has to do with 0 deg K) - things tend towards randomness, sameness, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Carry Your Cross

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Apr 25, 2004

Many would say they are committed Christians but what is their level of service?

Carry Your Cross Mark 8:34-38 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Mark 8: 34 When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. NKJ Need: Every believer needs to make a conscious ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist