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Following Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 22, 2009

When we consider what Christ desires from us we feel uneasy. Our relationship with Him affects all our other relationships ... For some of us these demands may seem too hard to achieve. We are afraid of whole-hearted obedience to Christ will cost us.

Opening illustration: S. I. McMillen, in his book None of These Diseases, tells a story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the question on the application blank that asked, "Are you a leader?" Being both honest and conscientious, she wrote, "No," and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Righteous Life

Contributed by Chris Norton on Jan 24, 2009

So many of us today go through our Christian walk not understanding why we never receive those blessings the preacher is always telling us about. I would like to help you solve that mystery today. The answer is simple yet complicated. Sin is the simple a

Today I want to speak to you from Proverbs 11. So many of us today go through our Christian walk not understanding why we never receive those blessings the preacher is always telling us about. I would like to help you solve that mystery today. The answer is simple yet complicated. Sin is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Refining Fire Of God

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 8, 2018

Is God refining you today?

Sermon Malachi 3:1-4 Someone once said that if you take the text out of its context, you are left with a con. So what is the context of our reading from the book of Malachi. The book of Malachi is one of the Old Testament books known as a minor prophets. He lived around the same time as ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Imagine Redemption

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 22, 2018

Note: This sermon is inspired and provided by "City On A Hill" which owns the rights to the movie, "I Can Only Imagine". Much of the sermon structure is theirs, and it's been edited toward my personal preaching style as well as the personal illustration

IMAGINE REDEMPTION MATTHEW 5:2-12 (Third and Final “Imagine” series) At the beginning of this series, we talked about how Jesus rooted his identity in being a loved son of God. Because Jesus lived out of the identity God gave him, he was propelled into the purpose God had for him. All of us, at ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love And Obey Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

to Love Jesus is to obey him

John 14:15-31 "If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever-- 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bc-Ad

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

A sermon on what we were like before Christ (BC) and after our decision (AD)

B. C. A. D. Ephesians 2:11-18 How many of you are still trying to figure out the title of the sermon? How many of you think you have it? BEAT CAROLINA ALL DAY BEAT CLEMSON AT DEATH VALLEY BROMENTHUS CANTHUS ALIGARTUS DEBACULUM “We hope they both lose” Actually none of those are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Donut Theology

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

A unique take on what it means to be "Perfect"

Donut Theology Matthew 5:38-5:48 In the last sentence of our passage today, Jesus says something that is very confusing… "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Doesn’t that make you scratch your head? How can we possibly be “PERFECT”? Or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Be Like... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015

This is the 8th sermon in the series "Are You Real?". Who are you like?

Series: Are You Real? [#8] BE LIKE… 1 John 3:11-24 Introduction: On this Mother’s Day, I want us to continue in our series in 1 John. When God put Adam to sleep and took a rib from him, He created a very different creature- Woman. The old saying, “Boys are made out of snips ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Be Perfect Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015

This is the 10th sermon in the series "Are You Real?". Through the power of Jesus Christ you can be perfect.

Series: Are You Real? [#10] BE PERFECT 1 John 4:7-21 Introduction: Have any of you after messing up, said this phrase- “I’m only human. I’m not perfect!”? Does the Bible ever excuse sin because we are human? 1 John 3:6 (NIV) “No one who lives in him keeps on ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

So What Now?

Contributed by Clinton L. Turek on Jun 27, 2015

A look at how we as Christians should react to the supreme courts ruling concerning same sex marriage.

So what now? This week has been a sad week for those who put their faith in God. The Supreme court passed as Law that same sex couples are now allowed to marry. Face book has once again lit up with propaganda on both sides of this issue. Some has been well thought out insightful comments others ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Life In Christ

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jun 8, 2021

Four characteristics of the ungodly, and four characteristics of the godly

Ephesians 4:17-24 17Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 18They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. 19They ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

A Biblical Strategy For Success In The New Year

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 10, 2022

Paul recognizing that the believers were facing great difficulties and knowing the problems created by a pandemic of persecution and present trials, he wanted to be an encouraging example for the church at Philippi. Here is His biblical strategy for success.

Subject: A Biblical Strategy For Success in the New Year Text: Philippians 3:7-14 Php 3:4 “Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:8-10, 2 Corinthians 11:5

Denomination: Methodist

Training Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 28, 2022

The focus of this sermon is to help the congregants get sold on the idea that training is a regular part of the Christian life. It is difficult to engage in any sort of intensive training activity unless you are convinced that there is a need for that.

Debbie and I were blessed to be able to end our vacation on a seven-day cruise through the western Caribbean. Here is a picture of us enjoying dinner in the ship. It was a very enjoyable time. We actually got to swim with stingrays. But, you know what, all that food and sun and swimming is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

Be A Copycat Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 14, 2021

What are the most tried and true teach methods? Imitation! Paul is a big advocate, if this passage is any indication. Let's use some children's games to help us learn how to live like Jesus--and cope with the consequences.

I. Introduction A. One of the more precious—and frustrating—parts of homeschooling (or educating young children in general) is teaching them how to write. Letter-forming does not come naturally to most of us, and it certainly doesn’t come by hearing a lecture on it. A child must see letters ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Be Imitators Of God - Living In The Light, Living By The Spirit’s Power, And Living In Spirit-Guided Relationships! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 13, 2023

Paul reminds us to give thanks for God in all things, the submit yourselves, your identity, your position in life and then submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Who you are in Christ supersedes and guides your actions in every area of life.

Sermon: Be Imitators of God - Living in the Light, Living by the Spirit’s Power, and living In Spirit-Guided Relationships! Scripture Ephesians 5:1-2 “Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-32, John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Methodist