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God Is Merciful Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Aug 18, 2011

God is so merciful that he is willing to forgive us even if we have fallen deeper to the point that we think that no one can save us.

God Is Merciful Robert F Collins When I grew up in the church, I remember having a basic understanding of what Christians believe and what I thought Christianity is all about: basically, that Jesus is the Son of God, that he died for us, and that he rose from the dead. But I did not understand ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Forsaking Ourselves For The Sake Of Others

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 14, 2017

Part 2 of a short series about the need and benefits of Community in the church.

Forsaking Ourselves For The Sake of Others Philippians 2:1-8 January 15, 2017 I’m not sure how it starts, but I know where it starts - - - we all like to think we know what’s best. We like to think we have most, if not all of the answers. We’re pretty free to give out advice and tell people ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

1 Corinthians: The Church Fully Equipped To Be Fully Unified

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 22, 2017

Jesus' blood knits us together.

On Friday, Donald Trump took the oath of office to become the 45th president of the United States. As you know, his election was not without controversy. After all, he lost the popular vote by 1.5 million votes! So why isn’t Hillary Clinton the new president? Because Trump won the votes where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

A View From The Pulpit

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 27, 2018

Vision, Purpose, Mission, The Word of God

A VIEW FROM THE INSIDE - A View from the Pulpit March 25, 2018 Nehemiah 8:1-12 (p. 338) Introduction: Life has a lot of disappointments. But I doubt if there is one any greater than the realization that you’ve been abused. Webster’s Dictionary defines abuse as “a deceitful ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does It Truly Mean When We Say That Jesus Is Our Good Shepherd?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 25, 2018

A very underestimate phrase is that Jesus is our Good Shepherd. What does this truly mean? The enemy’s policy by comparison is shocking?

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 22nd April 2018; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Acts 4:5-12 Psalm 23 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18 “Please be seated.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Episcopal

Declaring You Free

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jun 30, 2016

Psalm 33:12 says "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD." Our blessings in this nation do not come from freedom alone, but from the God who provides and protects us. This is what our Founding Fathers knew and declared more than 200 years ago.

Illustration- Tomorrow is the 4th of July! The 4th of July is a special day in our country. It is a day we celebrate patriotism, liberty, freedom, and what makes our nation great. Tomorrow marks 240 years since our Founding Fathers gave us our national birth certificate. It is day known as ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, Galatians 5:1, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Faith Preserves Our Soul Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 27, 2014

To show that only our faith can preserve our soul, stopping or quitting will not do us any good.

I. EXORDIUM: Will you leave JESUS when there are tough times? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only our faith can preserve our soul, stopping or quitting will not do us any good. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:39 (Amplified Bible) 10:39 But our way is not that of those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:39

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Archer And His Arrows Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 7, 2014

Using the illustration of an Archer taking gnarly wood to make a championship arrow, we discuss purpose in and for life. It is not the wood that matters, but the skill of the Master Arrow Maker.

The Archer and His Arrows PPT 1 Series Title Bow and Arrows PPT 2 Today's message title We are starting a series of messages on Bow and Arrows. We will look at several different archers: God, man, satan. We will talk about the arrow making process and the purpose of arrows, and we will use these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Must Know The Entreator Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2014

Do you really know yourself and why you are speading the message?

You must also know the entreater. While it is ultimately the work of the Holy Spirit to get people to listen and respond. We are the package for the message. This is why prosperity preachers must wear expensive suits, Rolexs and have jets and multi-million dollar homes. For them to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18

Denomination: Baptist

Lets Get This Straight - Am I Robbing God Or Is The Chruch Robbing Me?

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 18, 2014

We are constantly bombarded to give more. What is Gods opinion?

John 6:19-21 & :28-29, :28 When the diciples asked Jesus, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? John 6:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. Am I robbing God or is the church robbing me? This is the first sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Honors Mothers

Contributed by Jerry Smith on May 8, 2014

So often when we read similar texts, the father is named first. But, in this case perhaps the Lord placed the mother first to show her importance to the family unit.

MOTHER’S DAY EXHORTATION Leviticus 19:3 Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the LORD your God. 1. GOD HONORS MOTHERS In most places, when God speaks relating to parents in the Bible, we usually hear about the father first. However, God speaking to the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:3, Leviticus 19:1-3, 1 Timothy 5:4, 1 Timothy 5:8, John 19:25-27, 1 Timothy 5:2, 2 Timothy 3:15, 2 Timothy 1:5, Ephesians 6:1, Proverbs 23:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Human Priests' Sacrifices Can Never Take Sins Away Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 19, 2014

To show that CHRIST offered Himself once and for all that took away all our sins and He sat down at GOD's right hand.

I. EXORDIUM: Are your sins taken away? By whom? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST offered Himself once and for all that took away all our sins and He sat down at GOD's right hand. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:11 (Amplified Bible) 10:11 Furthermore, every [human] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The New Year 2018: Trim The Fat! Invest In Substance!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jan 7, 2018

We can live with less, but we must reduce the fat (sin, vanity), and increase the Word.

The New Year 2018: Trim the Fat! Invest in Substance! Capt. Kelly Durant Hebrews 12:1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Provides For His Own Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018

Genesis part 51. God's provision

God Provides for His Own (Genesis Pt. 51) Text: Genesis 30:25-43 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) So Jacob’s now served his uncle Laban for 14 years, and he’s ready to get out of there and go back home. And when we look at this passage, we can see that the relationship between Jacob and Laban has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:25-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgetting And Focusing Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 8, 2017

Release your past to Christ, both successes and failures. Reach toward your glorious future, living with one foot in eternity as you remember where you’re heading. And daily seek to grow closer to Christ. Make it your daily ambition to know Christ better.

Philippians 3:10-14 Forgetting and Focusing I noticed an odd phenomenon in the military. When people were drawing close to retirement or their discharge date, their whole demeanor changed. They started dragging to formation. Their PT efforts became weakened. Their work grew subpar, or average at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist