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What Is The Church, Anyway? Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009

The first part of a series based on Charles Swindoll’s Bible study of Acts. This message deals with the nature of the Church.

Stephen N. Collins 06/08/2008 Being the Church Part 1: What is the Church, Anyway? Icebreaker: (Strike a match) 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem, a small flame was lit. That small flame spread and became a little bigger, then a little bigger, then it started spreading quickly, consuming the minds ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Getting Into Shape

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

How much do you want to know God’s will?

In the opening pages of his autobiography, An American Life, Ronald Reagan writes, I was raised to believe that God had a plan for everyone and that seemingly random twists of fate are all a part of His plan. My mother - a small woman with auburn hair and a sense of optimism that ran as deep as the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Be Thankful!

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 24, 2021

What Characterizes a Christian more than ANYTHING ELSE? It is a THANKFUL SPIRIT!

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful -NIV If you’ve been a member of New Beginning Church for any amount of time, you know that I’m real eager to jump upon the latest “Christian Fad,” but am in fact, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Standing Firm In The Lord

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 3, 2002

Discover the six things that we must do in order to stand our ground on the spiritual battlefielf of life.

STANDING FIRM IN THE LORD Philippians 4:1-9 October 6, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Too many Christians are failing to stand their ground on the spiritual battlefield of life. We want our Christianity to be soft and easy. We want our spiritual development to be quick and painless. And so when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

What's The Big Deal About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 12, 2008

This sermon has been based upon the series Relying on the Holy Spirit, by Charles Stanley

TITLE: What’s the Big Deal About the Holy Spirit? TEXT: John 14:16-25 THEME: The Holy Spirit P.S. If you are a Born again follower of Jesus Christ, then you have been called to the Spirit filled life. INTRODUCTION Have you ever been alone? I mean felt totally alone with no one to talk too? Or ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 10, 2005

Christ-followers seek to model His character when others choose to harm or humiliate us.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: Living a Life of Integrity"0 SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:38-48 TITLE: “LOVE YOUR ENEMIES” INTRODUCTION: A. A truck driver is sitting in a crowded roadside diner ready to eat his lunch. It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom's Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 12, 2016

If you want to be a better person, don't depend on a list; depend on the Lord.

A couple of years ago (2014), Lowe's produced a commercial that shows a proud do-it-yourselfer installing a new ceiling fan in his family's living room. Take a look (show Lowe’s Commercial, Ceiling Fan, 2014) After he proudly gives the fan one last little turn, climbs off the aluminum ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Be Like Barnabas Not Like Annanias

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022

The New Testament church was an outstanding church.

But even though the membership of this church consisted of some of the greatest Christians that ever walked on this earth. They also had some of the worst. For example, this church had two kinds of people: (1)Dedicated Christians like Barnabas. Look at Acts 4:32-37 And the multitude of them that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32, Acts 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoy Life Together Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 5, 2008

Christ has set us free so we can serve one another in love through the power of the Spirit.

In the movie “Cast Away,” Tom Hanks played the role of Chuck Noland, a Fed Ex executive who was stranded in an uninhabited island because of a plane crash. During his 1,500 days in that lonely island, he made an imaginary friend out of volleyball. He named it “Wilson.” There was even a scene where ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Triune God Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on May 16, 2016

the first of the Church of the Nazarene's Article of Faith is "The Triune God." This it the first in my series showing where we get our Articles of Faith.

This morning, I begin a series of sermons on our Articles of Faith, which are found in the Manual for the Church of the Nazarene. As a Nazarene pastor, we are supposed to teach these to our congregations each year, but oddly enough, I have never heard a series based on them, so I felt it would be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Nazarene

"Sound The Trumpet!" (Joel) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

Heartfelt-repentance over empty ritual is needed

“Sound the Trumpet!” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Remember the sales slogan for Morton Salt? “When it rains, it pours.” Sometimes that’s true with blessings, and it’s often true with calamities. In Joel we see how God uses a devastating plague of ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

Compelled By Love

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Oct 16, 2002

This message takes a close look at our motives. It calls us to make Love and Gratitude the basis for everything we do.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Compelled by Love Pastor Jerry C. Vargo I. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace That Makes You Say Wow!

Contributed by Jeremy Herr on Oct 16, 2003

Exploring and applying the amazing grace of God.

Grace that makes you say, “WOW!” Illustration- Christian Conference in Britain, “oh that’s easy, its grace.”- C.S. Lewis What do you think of when you hear the word grace? In the Christian community we are surrounded by the word. I mean I go to a school named Grace Bible College, this church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Before You Give

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 29, 2004

Getting our motives right before we give our money.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ----------- March 28, 2004 ----------- 1“Be careful not to do your good works in public in order to attract attention. If you do, your Father in heaven will not reward you. So when you give to the poor, don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Surprise - Nothing Is Impossible With God

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 21, 2002

Fourth Sunday in Advent: God’s surprising announcement to Mary - why it is our surprise too. Nothing is impossible with God.

Surprises come in all shapes and sizes. Four birthdays ago, I thought that I was going to have a quiet dinner with Sofi and a couple of friends. It had been a tough several weeks. I was turning over the office where I worked because we were moving to San Antonio. At home – chaos – furniture all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran