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Safe Harbor

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace.

Last week in looking at the importance of being a part of a local church, we read from Ephesians 4 where Paul speaks of the privilege and responsibilities of church membership. In our text today, we find Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace. Many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The War

Contributed by Ken Durham on Sep 10, 2005

We all hold different views on war and that’s O.K. ~ but we can learn some vital lessons for our Christian walk.

LESSONS FROM THE WAR Who Packs Your Parachute? Charles Plumb was a U.S. Navy jet pilot in Vietnam. After 75 combat missions, his plane was destroyed by a surface~to~air missile. Plumb ejected and parachuted into enemy hands. He was captured and spent six years in a communist Vietnamese ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

The Submission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006

This sermon spells out what our responsibility is to those who govern us.

Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction: Christians make good citizens. We really do! I believe that if America’s leaders understood that our faith obligates us to this, they would encourage men and women to follow Christ. Permit me to share just a few ways that we bless our country: 1. We pay our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Blesses The Little Guy!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 10, 2001

Some times it is great to be a nobody!

God Blesses the Little Guy! "No one ever looks out for the little guy!!" Ever hear that before? It usually comes after looking at a tax bill or listening to a politician, but the attitude affects a lot of areas. It is obvious that the big guy or the guy with the looks, talent, money or power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-48

Denomination: Baptist

A Shepherd's View Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

A first person sermon to start the series on Psalm 23 from a Shepherd’s view.

First Baptist Church August 6, 2006 Psalm 23:1-6 Shalom!! My name is Yoseph ben Benyamin. I am from the land of Palestine and I’m a shepherd. It is an honor for a man of my occupation to be allowed to stand here and speak with you today. You see in my nation shepherding is not looked upon with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Jesus' Take On Stewardship? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 16, 2007

We are called to be faithful & good stewards to our God.

Taking the "Stew" Out of Stewardship (Part 1 of 4) What is Jesus’ Take on Stewardship? Matt. 25:14-30 Jan. 7, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Introduction A Opening Story B Jesus knew of the human heart’s resistence concerning stewardship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Power Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 21, 2006

When we draw close to Jesus sometimes the aura of His power makes us feel powerful on our own. Luke 9 teaches us lessons on the real source of power and the real cost of discipleship.

What’s the famous line from American Express? Not Karl Malden saying "Don’t leave home without it" but this: "membership has its privileges." It was supposed to suggest that special things await you and only you if you get this card. The slogan is successful because it appeals to something in us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-62

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Facing Persecution Faithfully

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 26, 2006

Are you persecuted? If you seek to fit in with the world, probably not. But if you make a stand with Jesus - watch out!

Today we begin the second letter to the Thessalonians. This letter was written just weeks after the first letter. In that letter, Paul wrote about Jesus’ return to encourage them and to answer two questions about it. 1. What will happen to those that die before Jesus returns? 2. When will Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Am I A Religious Or A Christian Person

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 28, 2006

A sermon for the 13th Sunday after pentecost Proper 17

13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 "Am I a Religious or a Christian Person?" 7:1* ¶ Now when the Pharisees gathered together to him, with some of the scribes, who had come from Jerusalem, 2* they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands defiled, that is, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Helping Christians Rely On Grace

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as a healthy fear of God. Learning how to love, reverence and trust the Lord involves holding God in holy

Helping Christians Rely On Grace 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) HELPING CHRISTIANS RELY MORE ON GOD’S GRACE THAN ON LAW Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helping Christians Rely On Grace

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 22, 2006

Most people want to be treated in a kind, gracious and respectful way. When one learns how to appropriate the grace of God, interpersonal relationships are developed in a genuine spirit of love. Without a proper appropriation of God’s grace to our communi

Helping Christians Rely On Grace 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) HELPING CHRISTIANS RELY MORE ON GOD’S GRACE THAN ON LAW Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Conquer Temptation Series

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on May 11, 2006

This is the 2nd message in a series of Dealing with Temptation. This message is filled with practical suggestion on how to conquer temptation

Dealing with Temptation Sermon # 2 “How to Conquer Temptation” Joshua 7:1, 16-23 Last Sunday we talked about how to comprehend temptation. We showed you from God’s Word how Satan’s temptation strategy is predictable. We saw how he uses the same old methods and lies each time he tempts us ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code: What Does The Church Really Think About Women? (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 30, 2006

Now the question – was Mary really Jesus’ wife and mother of Sarah, the child Jesus supposedly fathered to establish a royal bloodline to rule the earth?

Many women were also there, looking on from a distance; they had followed Jesus from Galilee and had provided for him. Matthew 27:55 (NRSVA) The DaVinci Code movie will be released this week. The fact that it coincides with Mother’s Day does not surprise me. Part of the conspiracy theory of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55

Denomination: United Methodist

God Rewards The Seeker

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 19, 2006

God rewards those who earnestly seek Him. God gave Uzziah success when he sought Him. When he turned away and disobeyed God because of his pride, he lost everything.

Heb 11:6 “...anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” God have given us a promise, that if we seek Him earnestly, we shall be rewarded. • This is an offer with a guarantee returns The question is not whether you attend church or how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Reputation Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006

Today I want us to experience the obedience Christ demonstrated going to the cross. We must identify ourselves with Christ, and His crucifixion. This message will be an attempt to take us on that walk with Christ. A journey to the cross.

NO REPUTATION Opening: We serve the one and only risen Savior, Jesus Christ. The living King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. He is second only to the very throne of God. We have worshiped Him this morning in Spirit and in Truth. I am encouraged by what the Lord has been doing here in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God