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Church Leaders And Ethics

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013

Ministerial ethics are the standards, principles, and broad guidelines that Christian leaders must observe. Ethical practices are upright, honorable, moral, lawful, above-board, and full of integrity. The conduct and lifestyle of modern-day Christian

Church Leaders And Ethics 1 Timothy 3:14-15 - These things I write to you….so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. Ministerial ethics are the standards, principles, and broad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

What Jesus Said About Love Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 6, 2012

This message looks at: What is Love and how does Christ expect his followers to display it?

What Jesus said about Love Last month our focus was “What Jesus Said About Money” and money is something that affects all of us in one way or another. Some of us because we have it and others of us because we don’t. And last week at the end of the series we had Step Up Sunday ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

My Failure Isn't Final

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

The resurrection is my guarantee that failure isn’t final

ENGAGE Although I’m not one to look back a lot, there are certainly some things in my life that I would have done differently, knowing what I know now. • After nearly 41 years, I’m really grateful for my marriage and I can’t imagine ever being married to anyone else. But as I look back, I know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Unstoppable Invitation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 23, 2024

Jesus pops up to speak in the middle of everyone on a major holiday with seemingly nowhere to go. Why would He risk His life? Why would He place Himself in such a dangerous position? Jesus risks everything to give us a gift that changes everything.

Have you heard someone say, “I wouldn’t bet the farm on that if I were you?” There are many things in life we CANNOT count on. You CANNOT count on a politician’s promise. You CANNOT count on the weatherman’s forecast. And you cannot count on the pastor when he says, “I’ll be just one more minute.” ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-52

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Be Fruitful ? Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 24, 2001

Having discovered what God has gifted us to do we need to learn how to be fruitful ministers.

MAXIMIZING YOUR MINISTRY Part Four: How can I be fruitful ? GOD DESIRES FRUITFULNESS ! God has created a world that relies upon the principle of fruitfulness, not just for it’s survival but for it’s progress. We are a result of human fruitfulness as is every living human being and we need ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wash Away Your Sins

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

A sermon on forgiveness, that only can come by the blood of Jesus Christ.

(1) The Headlines on Jan 26th out of Jacksonville, FL read: "JACKSONVILLE, Florida (AP) -- When five dozen roses didn’t work, an estranged husband took out a full-page newspaper ad to ask his wife for forgiveness. "Please believe the words in my letter, they are true and from my heart," read the ad ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Closeness With The Father - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Bo Lane on Apr 19, 2005

This series urges believers to live a life of intimacy and relationship as God intended from the beginning.

For the last few weeks, we’ve been doing a series called “Closeness with the Father.” - We’ve been learning the importance of having a close, intimate relationship with God. - Our key verse for the series is James 4:8 which says, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.” Do you ever ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Touchstone (Or "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing")

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 18, 2004

A touchstone is a stone that tests the quality of gold and silver. Jesus is our Touchstone. He is the Genuine Article. He’s The Real Thing.

Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on June 6th. Title: The Touchstone (or, “Ain’t Nothin’ like the real thing, baby” Text: Mark 7:31-37 Introduction 1. A touchstone is a hard, black stone,… • It is used to test the quality of gold or silver… • When gold or silver is rubbed on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Relationship With God

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

There has never been a greater discourse on the subject of friendship than this one in John 15 because it speaks of a new intimacy and intimacy with God.

“OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 15:9-17 There has never been a greater discourse on the subject of friendship than this one in John 15 because it speaks of a new intimacy and intimacy with God. Pr 17:17 A friend loveth at all times, and a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

How To Begin And Build A Relationship With God

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

There has never been a greater discourse on the subject of friendship than this one in John 15 because it speaks of a new intimacy and intimacy with God.

“HOW TO BEGIN AND BUILD A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 15:9-17 There has never been a greater discourse on the subject of friendship than this one in John 15 because it speaks of a new intimacy and intimacy with God. Pr 17:17 A friend loveth at all ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Parable Of The Pearl Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 24, 2007

The church is God’s Pearl of Great Price. How the pearl was WROUGHT, how it was SOUGHT, and how it was BOUGHT. Link included to formatted text for entire series, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Pearl Matthew 13:45-46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Pearl.html This parable is going to sound a whole lot like the previous one we just studied on the hidden treasure, but with a great twist and special illustration that I know will be a blessing to you. Common misinterpretation: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Season Of The Harvest

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

Jesus’ disciples were so preoccupied with their dinner that they missed their destiny! Christ had to instruct them that they were in the season of harvest.

Season of the Harvest John 4:27-38 NLT 27Just then his disciples arrived. They were astonished to find him talking to a woman, but none of them asked him why he was doing it or what they had been discussing. 28The woman left her water jar beside the well and went back to the village and told ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lost Church.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 7, 2006

In todays world we see many, Members, Clergy and Ministers, who have lost their first love and have gone after strange spirits. Many have lied, manipulated and deceived their congregations and each other.

The Lost Church. In the Times of the End. In todays world we see many, Members, Clergy and Ministers, who have lost their first love and have gone after strange spirits. Many have lied, manipulated and deceived their congregations ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying Effectively Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007

Show how to pray effectively according to the book of James

Title: How to pray effectively Theme: To help people to understand how to pray effectively. Text: James 1:6 James 1:6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. As I read this verse I began to think about ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6

Denomination: Church Of God

"When Abram Heard From God" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2003

God initiates the call and it can be any time and any place.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches May 7, 2000 “When Abram Heard from God” Genesis 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture God chose an ordinary person to carry out His plan and purpose in the world. He was a person who lived in a world of responsibilities duties, temptations and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Denomination: Methodist