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Churches Without Love

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 31, 2020

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Reihold Niebuhr compared the church to Noah’s Ark, “If it were not for the storm on the outside, you could not stand the stink on the inside.

As Paul peeped through the window of the church at Corinth, he saw quarreling, jealousy, anger, selfishness, slander, gossip, conceit, and disorder. And it broke his heart. You might expect to hear of. 1. Places of employment without love. a. Just a number b. Just a tool to accomplish a task c. You ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:20

Denomination: Baptist

A Joyous Church

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 10, 2018

based on 3 ratings

| 6,501 views

This sermon compares what people see in the church today, and its overall lack of joy, to that of the first church is how is was filled with joy.

A Joyous Church Acts 2:46-47 One look at human history and what we see a story of humanity’s endeavor to solve its own problems, from food to famines, from violence and war, to who’s got what and how can we get more. And seeing that there are more problems facing the world today than ever before, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47, Philippians 4:4, 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Foursquare

The Church: The Salt Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 21, 2019

based on 1 rating

| 6,526 views

SALT WAS A VERY SPECIAL COMMODITY DURING JESUS' LIFETIME. TO BE COMPARED TO IT MAKES THE CHURCH VERY SPECIAL AS WELL, AND WITH A GREAT RESPONSIBILITY.

THE CHURCH: THE SALT OF THE EARTH MATTHEW 5:1-13 TODAY WE COME TO THE END OF A SERIES ON THE SIGNIFICANCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHURCH. JESUS USED A NUMBER OF SYMBOLS TO DESCRIBE THE CHURCH AND THE LAST ONE WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT IS SALT. SALT IS SOMETHING THAT IS READILY AVAILABLE IN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Visionary View: Seek God's Kingdom Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023

based on 1 rating

| 934 views

Our journey in this life can be compared to a voyage with a destination, and seeking God's Kingdom should be our ultimate goal.

"Visionary View: Seek God's Kingdom" Today, I want to delve into a profound topic – seeking God's Kingdom. Our journey in this life can be compared to a voyage with a destination, and seeking God's Kingdom should be our ultimate goal. Let's turn to the New Living ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

are We Truly The Salt Of The Earth Or Have We Become Bland?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 28, 2023

| 1,160 views

What does it mean to be good for nothing? Does it mean that a person is of little worth? How does the concept of salt compare with the Christian?

What is salt used for and for what is it good for? In Matthew 5:13, assuming a seasoning has no flavor, it has no worth. On the off chance that Christians put forth no attempt to influence their general surroundings, they are of little worth to God. If we are like the world in an excessive amount, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13, Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is There Hope?

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020

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Is our God a God of deliverance? Let’s look at history, & compare our current situation with a dire time in history.

Sermon- Is there Hope? - Think with me, it has been over 4 months & going on 5 since we closed our church, & went online. I never thought there would be a time that I would be away from the church building. Now it’s been almost 5 months, & it seems that the virus knows no ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of Heaven As A Treasure

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jun 26, 2022

based on 1 rating

| 4,421 views

The Kingdom of God is of great value, and nothing in this world can compare with it, and no sacrifice is too great to make in order to possess the Kingdom.

The Kingdom of Heaven as a Treasure Study Text: Matthew 13: 44 - 46 Introduction: - The Kingdom of Heaven is a Treasure. But it does you no good if you do not know its Value and benefit from the blessings it affords. - Whether we know or see its Value or not, Jesus reveals to us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Implications From Jesus’ Burial & Resurrection-4(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 23, 2024

| 196 views

4 of 4. Luke lays out the historicity of Jesus’ burial & resurrection. Jesus was dead, buried, & resurrected. But What details surround His burial & resurrection? 13 implications from the details surrounding Jesus’ burial & resurrection.

IMPLICATIONS From JESUS’ BURIAL & RESURRECTION-IV—Luke 24:12(Luke 23:50--24:12) Attention: Police Harassment(Implicate/Implications): The Campbell River, British Columbia, Royal Canadian Mounted Police station received this question from a resident through the feedback section of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:12, Luke 24:1-12, Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Baptist

Improving Your Serve Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 7, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 8,572 views

Playing Tennis is compared to practicing the fundatmentals found in Proverbs 3:5-6 to find God’s purpose and plan for your life.

Improving Your Serve -Find God’s Plan for Your Life- Proverbs 3:5-6 Playing tennis has a lot in common with finding God’s plan for your life. I first started playing tennis in High School. I enjoyed getting out and hitting the ball as hard as I could with a wood racquet. I would try spinning ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Olympic Sport

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

based on 25 ratings

| 12,376 views

Paul often compared our living the Christian life to the athletes who participated in the ancient Olympic games. This lesson examines those similarities.

Do you have the fever yet? No, not the flu! Do you have Olympic fever, yet? August 13th marks the beginning of Olympic competitions in Athens, Greece! 10,500 athletes from 202 nations will be gathering for the games. Upwards of a couple million will travel to watch the contests. Amazingly, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bumblebees, Cockroaches, Bats, And People

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 4,984 views

We look at some lessons from nature and compare to how God desires us to build people!Nevr give up on people!

BUMBLE BEES, COCKROACHS, AND PEOPLE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DID YOU KNOW IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE BUMBLE BEE TO FLY? THERE IS A BRANCH OF DYNAMICS THAT DEALS WITH THE MOTION OF THE AIR and the forces that act and can cause flight. The aerodynamics of the bumble bee ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Proverbs 19:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Horizontal And Vertical Thanks

Contributed by Rex S. Wignall on Nov 28, 2002

based on 31 ratings

| 5,048 views

We must move beyond "comparative gratitude" and an awareness of our good fortune, to "vertical thanks to God who is the source of all blessings.

Introduction: Comparative Gratitude Thanksgiving, like Christmas, is firmly woven into the American fabric as a tradition. I don’t mean this in a critical way – it is a wonderful occasion to gather families and to share a meal together (something rarer and rarer in this day). Just as we cannot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Let The Dogs Out Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 31, 2001

based on 290 ratings

| 15,174 views

This is the fifth sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". This sermon compares those who are living in sin and those who are following God.

Sunday Morning September 2, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #5 WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? 1 Kings 21 Introduction: 1. There is a popular song amongst our youth and children titled “Who Let The Dogs Out?” The lyrics go like this, “Who let the dogs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Theproblemwiththephariseeswhopouted,whinedaboutthepeoplewhopraisedwithpalms Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 11, 2003

based on 135 ratings

| 7,401 views

This sermon compares and contrasts the Pharisees and the palm worshippers and encourages us all to not be like the Pharisees but to worship Jesus with enthusiasm like the palm worshippers.

The Problem With the Pharisees Who Pouted and Whined About the People Who Praised With Palms Luke 19:28-48 April 13, 2003 (Palm Sunday) Intro: A. [Enthusiastic Worship, Citation: Per Nilsen, Burnsville, Minnesota] Per Nilson tells the story of Nisswa, Minnesota, where they hold the popular ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Country In Need

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 29, 2008

based on 10 ratings

| 12,574 views

This message compares Judah under King Asa to the USA today. (Actually, the audio came out much different than did this manuscript)

A COUNTRY IN NEED 2 Chronicles 15:1-15 * Psalms 33:12 says this, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen for His own possession.” Of all the nations which have ever been established, conceived, or made, the USA is without a doubt the greatest Nation to ever grace ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

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