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Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Consummation Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024

Jesus death and resurrection mark the end of life apart from God and the beginning of new life in Christ along with a future with God in the Eternal. Consummation: God will create a new heavens and a new earth.

Today we continue our series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last week, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:10-15, Revelation 21:6-8, Colossians 3:1-4, Colossians 3:12-15, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, Luke 23:38-42, Luke 24:6-7, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 3:10, 2 Timothy 1:10, Romans 8:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Talk About Love # 5 Series

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 26, 2022

Love is central to Christian living. Good deeds without love as the motivating factor do not impress God!

LET’S TALK ABOUT LOVE, Part 5 Warsaw Christian Church, Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 As we continue our study of that grand word, LOVE, we turn this morning to one of the best-known chapters in Scripture, 1 Corinthians 13, the love chapter. Our focus this morning will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

The Danger Of Isolation And The Delight Of Fellowship

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Mar 21, 2022

“Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” John made this statement partly because he was isolated. Isolation is one reason behind the increase in crime, domestic violence, suicide and mental health illnesses during COVID 19.

Theme: The Danger of Isolation and the Delight of Fellowship. Text: Matthew 11:1-3. Now it came to pass, when Jesus finished commanding His twelve disciples, that He departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities. 2 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Slewfoot And His Bag Of Tricke

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019

YOU HAVE AN ENEMY

Slewfoot and his bag of tricks Or the enemy’s tactics You have an enemy “the devil” 1 Pet 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Shepherd In Today’s World

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Apr 22, 2018

The mission serving the Good Shepherd faces 100s of millions of people worldwide who "have not sufficient exposure to make a decision for or against Christ." How will we reach them?

Marilyn Laszlo was a missionary in Papua New Guinea. She put the language of her village in written form and was teaching 200 people to read and write. One day, people from another village visited and saw the people from the first village going to church, singing, and being taught the Bible in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Married With Purpose Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 20 in our exposition of Exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message focuses on the purpose of marriage.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Married with Purpose” 1 Cor 7 Introduction It doesn’t take a great deal of research or study to realize that marriage in the world is in big trouble. Cohabitation has dramatically increased. People do not see a reason for getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

...who Is In Heaven... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2014

To what/whom was Jesus referring when He says, "...who is in heaven..." in this prayer He is teaching to His disciples? It is none other than the Sovereign Lord of all Creation!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 12, 2014 Date Preached: February 12, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Lord’s Prayer Sermon Title: Who is in Heaven… (Sermon 3) Sermon Text: Matthew 6:9-13 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Letter To The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Alan Hamilton-Messer on Jun 22, 2014

The seven churches described in Revelation 2-3 are seven literal churches at the time that John the apostle was writing Revelation. Though they were literal churches in that time, there is also spiritual significance for churches and believers today.

The letter to the Church at Ephesus Reading Revelation 1:9-11 & 2:1-7 Most Christians today will accept that we are approaching the time when Jesus will return to this Earth. Many prophecies concerning this event have happened, and the present state of the world confirms that something drastic ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Runaway Slave

Contributed by Jeff Riedel on Jun 30, 2014

This sermon is designed to inspire the reader to include others into our fellowship, regardless of what they once were. We must break down the walls that divide us and have a heart of "inclusion" with everyone we meet.

Illustration: Many years ago, my wife and I visited my parents in Florida, and we attended my Mother's church. She was relatively new to the congregation but she was proud to have us. As we entered the foyer, she began to introduce us saying, this is my son Jeff and daughter- in- law Rita. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

A Christian Is... A Servant Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2015

Two questions: 1) Who should be servants? 2) How are they to be servants? (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., chapter 3, pgs. 41-49; and Rick Warren's book, A Purpose Driven Life, Day 33, pgs. 257- 264)

Introduction: A minister was approached one Sunday by a man who expressed a desire to be a member of the church where he preached. In his conversation with the preacher he said: “I want you to understand that I am a very busy man and don’t want to be called on for any service such as ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter Proclamation Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 4, 2021

The Easter story proclaims Easter is an Ever-flowing life with meaning and Grace from God which enriches those who embrace Resurrection Sunday.

An Easter Proclamation Theme: Restoring Spiritual Life This Easter When Jesus was crucified on the Cross, and was raised again on the third day, He got victory over sin and death and that purchased the abundant life in Christ which is available to all who will but surrender to His Lordship. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Profitable Endeavor

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 23, 2017

Many today seek the latest method for spiritual renewal among the church, and church growth. There are countless new conferences, books, and blog articles annually. While I appreciate the hunger for growth, I fear we have over-complicated the matter.

A Profitable Endeavor Acts 8: 5-8 Our text today deals with a time of great excitement for the early church, and yet there was great uncertainty as well. Stephen had been stoned for preaching the Gospel. Saul continued to persecute the church, scattering them throughout the world, but they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Community Of Believers

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 23, 2017

Being able to live out your faith cannot be done without God and without being apart of a community of believers that help and fellowship with each other.

Community of Believers Romans 12:3-8 Hebrews 10:24-25 Introduction- We have for several weeks been looking at the “Acts of the Apostles” The 40 days after Jesus resurrection and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit that came at Pentecost which enabled them to live the lives that God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Remember Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 14, 2024

We are swiftly coming to the conclusion of Mark’s Gospel. In typical fashion, Mark is brief, but informative. We are entering into the last events of the earthly life of Jesus.

REMEMBER Mark 14:12-25 Introduction Powerful Words from the Last Week of the Life of Jesus: Rejection, Love, and today Remember. Mark 14:12-25, ESV And on the first day of Unleavened Bread, when they sacrificed the Passover lamb, his disciples said to him, “Where will you have us go and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Flow Of Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of God's grace, our spiritual inheritance, and the joy of generosity as revealed in Ephesians 3:5-12. Key

Good morning, beloved congregation. Today is a day filled with promise, a day where we come together in fellowship, united under the banner of our shared faith. We gather, not as strangers or acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound by His love and grace. We stand shoulder to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:5-12

Topics: Grace, Stewardship