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Healthy Bodies Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

Message 2 of 6 exploring the nature and health of the church.

“HEALTHY BODIES Part 2” One of the most expressive analogies to express the nature and function of the church of Jesus Christ is the human body. The scriptures refer often to the followers of Jesus as the “Body of Christ”. My focus into the summer will be to explore the implications of the church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21, John 15:12-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Still Behind The Veil

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Aug 13, 2002

Sometimes we throw a veil over God in our lives. Lifting it when we need Him…and covering Him when we don’t.He becomes a Spiritual Jack in the Box. We do this because we do not want God’s Glory reflected in our lives at inopportune times.

Still Behind the Veil Text: 2 Cor 3:12-18 (18) Date: Aug 4, 2002 INTRO I would like to bring you a message entitled “Still Behind the Veil” READ TEXT Now there are several veils that are mentioned in scripture. One is in the Old Testament tabernacle. It hung in the Holy of Holies and separated ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Trespassing

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 7, 2006

This sermon examines God’s Holy nature and the awe that His nature creates in believers lives.

All of us have seen "No Trespassing" signs. Those signs warn us to stay out. Those signs can also be a protection against harm. Our minds could run wild considering the implications of a "No Trespassing" sign. However, what if that "No Trespassing" sign stands between us and God. This is true in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Crucified Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 7, 2021

It was not Jews or Romans. It was you and me.

Fitting that I should find this with Passover coming up. I was saved in April 75 so I was saved less than three years when I gave this for class. If you want to use this for kid's church although it might work better with adults go for it. It is not copyrighted or whatever. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Baptist

Similarities And Differences Of Christ At Calvary And Sinners In Hell.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 13, 2018

The similarities and differences between Christs suffering at Calvary, and the suffering of sinners in hell.

SCRIPTURE TEXT: 1 Peter 3:18 "For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God..." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to show the similarities and differences between Christs suffering at Calvary, and the suffering of sinners in hell and ...read more

Seven Angels Prepare To Sound Their Trumpets Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 17, 2017

In Revelation, “trumpets” primarily announce impending judgment. The “trumpet judgments” are of greater intensity than the “seal judgments,” but not as destructive as the final “bowl judgments” will be (16:1-21).

By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/2/2016 Title: Seven Angels Prepare to Sound Their Trumpets (Revelation 8:2-6) Revelation 8:2-6 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid The Worst Woes In Life - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 3, 2023

1. Don't just care how you look. Care how you live (vs. 25-28). 2. Don't compare yourself to other people. Compare yourself to God (vs. 29-32). 3. Don't be condemned. Become a child of God (vs. 33). 4. Don't reject God's Word. Receive it! (vs. 34-36).

How to Avoid the Worst Woes in Life - Part 2 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:25-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 3, 2023) BACKGROUND: *In 1 John 4 the Bible tells us twice that "God is love." And thank God that's true! Our God is full of love, grace, and tender mercy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Words That Kill Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 4, 2010

Third in series Freedom From...this message examines angry words and empty words and how they are words that kill.

Freedom From Words That Kill Freedom From... prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 13, 2009 I want to talk to you about words this morning. Words are powerful. It is through words that we communicate our desires for ourselves and others and we pursue what we want in the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Let God Make The Most Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 28, 2021

God wants to help us make the most of our lives, so... 1. He tells us to wake-up (vs. 11-12). 2. He tells us how to walk (vs. 13). 3. He tells us what to wear (vs. 12, 14).

Let God Make the Most of Your Life The Book of Romans Romans 13:10-14; Ephesians 6:10-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 28, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Here in Romans 13, God's Word has been telling us how to live the Christian life. We have seen that God wants us to obey man-made laws, -- ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:10-14, Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Perceptive Art Of A Receptive Heart Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

What's the main difference between the people who have hard hearts, shallow hearts, crowded hearts, and the one who has an open heart? The person with the open heart hears it and does it.

INTRODUCTION Here’s Bob and here’s Jerry. They’re both in Celebration Worship at Green Acres listening to the Pastor. They’ve both been Christians for over twenty years. But there’s a big difference between Bob and Jerry. During the message, Bob has his Bible open and he’s taking notes. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Two Specific Requirements For Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2023

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to see and talk to the President of the United States?

This would be a great honor if you were Democrat, Republican or independent. But to see him this could prove to be a very difficult assignment, if not impossible! • You would have to first get through some of the tightest security in the U.S. • Even if you did get past them you would have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20, Matthew 17:21

Denomination: Baptist

Love Eclipses Liberty Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

Christian love is manifested through how we accept the weaker brother

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Gray Areas Of Life Series

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 16, 2003

Some sins the Bible says nothing about. How do you handle those sins?

1 Cor 8 1_13.doc GOOD ADVICE TO A GROWING CHURCH _____________________________________________ A Study In The Book Of 1 Corinthians Dealing With The Gray Areas Of Life - 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 The apostle Paul had two great desires in life… (1) To live his life totally for God and…, (2) to help ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Pursuing Holy Thoughts, Part One Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 30, 2007

Part One of Two-Part Message in Pursuing Holy Thoughts, distinguishing between that which is presented as truth and truth as Scripture accurately presents it.

PURSUING HOLY THOUGHTS (Part One of Two) *INTRO> In the Antarctic summer of 1908, Sir Ernest Shackleton and three companions, plus two ponies, attempted to travel to the South Pole. However, weeks after they set off, with their rations all but exhausted, they turned back toward their base, their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Gearing Down, Gearing Up

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 3, 2008

From our text, let’s think about some things we can do to improve our lives and our relationship to the Lord. 1- Wake up 2- Shape up 3- Dress up

INTRO.- ILL.- Do you remember those days when you had a manual transmission and had to downshift in order to help slow the car down? I remember back in 1968 I had purchased a new Pontiac Firebird with a 400 cubic inch engine with 330 horsepower. I drove it on the highway a lot because while I was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ