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Christian Giving Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

2 principles of Biblical giving: We should be giving generously in response to god’s generosity towards us and we should give according to our means.

I want to talk today about one of those taboo subjects of our age. Money. Well, money itself isn’t a taboo. We’re all happy to talk about money as a general concept, usually related to how little we have or how much more we need. But try asking someone how much they earn, or how much they have in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Christian Fatigue

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 6, 2016

Paul writes that we should guard ourselves from growing weary of doing God's work. He reminds that we will reap what we sow.

God’s Truth Stays the Same, Our Understanding Changes (Isaiah 45:22-25) 1. The English language began as Anglo Saxon, a Germanic language similar to Friesen. When the Vikings conquered England, they brought in their words and grammar. Then the French Normans conquered England and mixed in French. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 18, 2021

What is a Christian? I guarantee I get a number of different answers. What I find the bible says about being a Christian

Acts 11:26-And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. 1 Peter 4:16-Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

"Releasing Your Destiny” Pt.8 Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 3, 2022

We have to share and write the vision in clear and simple ways so that the believers can see it and run with it. We have to get them to see what we are seeing from the Lord.

This message marks the end of the Vision series. I know that it has felt like the eternal series, but I pray that you have been inspired and blessed by this series. For several weeks now I have been writing out the vision of this house so that when you read it and hear it you may run with it. The ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3, Mark 16:15-18

Augmenting Reality

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 22, 2013

God's Word augments the way we see and experience the realities of life.

Title: Augmenting Reality Text: II Timothy 3:14-4:5 Thesis: God’s Word augments the way we see and experience the realities of life. Introduction Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-simulated environment that can simulate physical presence in places in the real world or imagined worlds. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Need A Boost?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2012

We could all use a little boost every now and then. Some synonyms for “boost” are: improve, make better, advance. Sound refreshing? Sound invigorating?

NEED A BOOST? INTRODUCTION: We could all use a little more encouragement in our lives, don’t you think? We get run-down, we get disheartened. We wonder if what we’re doing really matters to anyone. We could all use a little boost every now and then. No, not the energy drink, although ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Fellowship Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 23, 2003

The nature and enemies of Christian felloship and the traits that characterize "fellow Christians."

Christian Fellowship I Jn. 1:3 INTRO.: Once at an area meeting, I invited a choir from a congregation of another Church to sing. They did a very good job, but a fellow preacher who attended took exception to bringing in "outsiders" to sing. He felt moved to write me a very strong letter, soundly ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authenticy Of Christianity

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

Christianity is the real thing

Intro: in the midst of great personal tragedies and conflict, it is recorded that John the Baptist had a faith lapse. He asks, are you he, or should we look for another? After ministering to the multitudes and declaring Jesus to be the Christ, he wondered if he had really found the answer. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cowardly Christians

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 23, 2003

Being called a "coward" can be quite the insult...but being a "cowardly Christian" has consequences that are eternal!

April 23, 2003 Wednesday Evening Title: "They Would Not Confess Their Faith" or "Cowardly Christians" or "No Fear" Text: John 12:42-43 Introduction "Yer Yellow"!! That was one of the most devastating insults in the Old West. If you told someone, "you have a yellow stripe ...read more

Scripture: John 12:42-43

Denomination: Nazarene

Christian Science Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 2, 2003

A metaphysical worldview that is neither Christian nor scientific

Christian Science, a contradiction in terms...Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I was about to fly from Germany to Saugus to be interviewed by the Pulpit Committee, my supervisory Chaplain from V Corps HQ in Heidelberg told me to be sure to see the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Congregational

Orthodox Christianity Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 4, 2003

The Eastern Orthodox Church has been described as an “unknown world” for most Americans, yet it represents a major segment of Christianity.

World Religions>>Orthodox Christianity -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The Christian world can be divided into 3 main branches: Catholics, Protestants, and the Orthodox. This 3rd stream has been described as an “unknown world.” It is foreign and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10, 1 Corinthians 15:49

Denomination: Congregational

Can I Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Message as COVID 19 lockdowns began. In answer to the question: It seems like we put an awful lot of weight on what the Bible says. What makes it different from any other religious writings? It’s so old, and there are so many different ones, how can I even be sure that it’s worth trusting?

Question to be asked: It seems like we put an awful lot of weight on what the Bible says. What makes it different from any other religious writings? It’s so old, and there are so many different ones, how can I even be sure that it’s worth trusting? What a week this has been! We came back from a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dangerously Christian Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 12, 2003

This sermon was preached on Pentecost Sunday and challenges the church to become "Dangerously Christian!" (Len’s Sweet’s phrase).

Who would have ever thought that going to church would be dangerous? But it has become exactly that in some places. Simon Loh, a pastor at Faith Assembly of God in Singapore, visited a hospital to pray with a church member who had contracted SARS. Soon thereafter, Loh discovered that he, too, had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Methodist

"Christian Baptism"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 24, 2010

What does the Bible teach about Christian baptism?

A story is told of a preacher who liked to preach on water baptism. Week after week he preached about it. Finally, the deacons asked him to preach a sermon on Genesis 1:1. They said, “Let’s see him get a sermon on baptism out of that.” When he got up to preach, he said, “In the beginning God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Unity

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 28, 2008

This sermon was given at a Presbyterian Church when they invited the Church of Christ to visit and share about our community wide 90 Day Bible reading adventure.

Thank-you so much for welcoming us here as guests and for your generous hospitality. Having been in this community for 10 years, I have crossed paths with many of you, followed a bit of your churches narrative, and have been deeply moved by the courage God has bestowed on you to stand for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ