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  • Whitewashed Tomb Christians Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 520 views

    This metaphor reveals the contrast between outward appearances and inner reality, exposing the hypocrisy that plagues many who claim to follow God.

    In Matthew 23:27-28, Jesus unleashes a scathing critique on the Pharisees, calling them "whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness." This metaphor reveals the contrast between outward appearances and inner reality, ...read more

  • How Wise Are You? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 971 views

    This sermon explores the true nature of wisdom, emphasizing its source in God and its application in our lives, contrasting it with worldly wisdom.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? It's a privilege, a blessing, a divine appointment, to come together as one body, one church, one family, united in our shared love for Christ. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a ...read more

  • Rejection Of The Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 25, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 552 views

    This sermon explores the contrasting responses to suffering in Luke 23:39-42, emphasizing the importance of faith, humility, and perseverance on the path to salvation.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds. We come together today, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in our pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and spiritual nourishment. We are all sojourners on this path of faith, each step we take bringing us ...read more

  • Rejection Of The Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 25, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 486 views

    This sermon explores the contrasting responses to suffering in Luke 23:39-42, emphasizing the importance of faith, humility, and perseverance on the path to salvation.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds. We come together today, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in our pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and spiritual nourishment. We are all sojourners on this path of faith, each step we take bringing us ...read more

  • Sheep Vs. Goats PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 862 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' judgment, the contrast between the righteous and unrighteous, and the reasons for their eternal destinies based on their actions towards the needy. Key

    Good morning, dear beloved. Isn't it a wonderful day that the Lord has made? A day filled to the brim with His grace and mercy, a day in which we can gather together, in His name, to bask in His word. Today, we are here to ponder upon a passage that brings to light the profound teachings of our ...read more

  • 26. Romans Chapter 6 Verses 6-21 - Messages In Romans – Contrasts – If You Are Dead To Sin Why Is Sin Still Ruling You? – Message 26 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 2, 2025
     | 375 views

    Having died in Christ means to be alive in a new life, but the old nature tries for dominance and will not stay dead. Consider yourselves dead to sin and alive in Christ. The great victory is that we have died to sin in Christ and now walk in resurrection freedom.

    26. ROMANS CHAPTER 6 VERSES 6-21 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS – CONTRASTS – IF YOU ARE DEAD TO SIN WHY IS SIN STILL RULING YOU? – MESSAGE 26 We continue this important Chapter 6 carefully looking at the great doctrines of sin and deliverance, and living the Christian life in the freedom won for us at ...read more

  • The Cream Rises To The To Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,270 views

    For most of us, the idea that the Messiah will judge each of us and the idea that God does not change -- and therefore we must adapt to Him and not He to us -- motivates us to surface as His followers. We recognize the wisdom of aligning ourselves to Him

    The Cream Rises to the Top (Malachi 3:1-7) 1. Sometimes people say, "It doesn’t matter what we believe, as long as we all believe there is one God?" 2. We were shocked to hear about the polygamous sect in Texas this past week. 3. According to the Associated Press, "Authorities searching the ...read more

  • Our Father In Heaven

    Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,875 views

    This sermon describes the responsibilities and the honour of fathers using ideas developed from the Lord’s prayer.

    Our Father in Heaven Matthew 6:9-15 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "’Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And ...read more

  • The Image Of God In Us

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,671 views

    Sermons explains "becoming saved" and "being saved" using the idea that God’s image is in us.

    THE IMAGE OF GOD IN US Tony Compalo is a sociology professor. He is also an ordained Baptist minister. One day he takes a late-night flight, and the passenger next to him wants to talk. He brags about how important he is, and goes on for what seems to be an eternity. Finally, the ...read more

  • Wrestling With God Series

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 18, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 12,376 views

    This sermon embraces the uncomfortable ideas of wrestling with God, God self-limitation in the struggle, and change that occurs.

    Genesis 32:22-32 Our Bible story needs a little prefacing this evening. Its kind of like the original Star Wars Triliogy - we’re coming in to the story at Episode VI. In recent days we’ve been taking a look at some Old Testament characters, and tonight we turn our attention towards Jacob - the ...read more

  • Is Your Faith Alive Or Dead? Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 10,396 views

    How can you know for sure if you are a Christian? James has a pretty good idea . . .

    Is Your Faith Alive or Dead? James 2:14-26 Suppose I were to stand before you today and hold up this object (in this case, a piece of chewing gum) and tell you that it is a piece of gum. How would you know that what I am saying is true? You could assume that I am telling the truth because you ...read more

  • The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 1: Trust Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 19,325 views

    The foundational idea for this series came from Everyday Light - Daily Devotions from Selwyn Hughes.

    5, October 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week one: Trust Proverbs 1:1-4 1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2 for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; 3 for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is ...read more

  • "Preparing For A New Season"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 34,969 views

    We must prepare for new seasons in our life when God gives us ideas.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches September 8, 2002 Preparing for a New Season Joshua 1:1-12 Introduction: Most of us rush through the seasons without giving much thought to where we’ve been or where we’re going. When we finally do look back, we wonder where the time went. It will soon be a year ...read more

  • Faithful Followers

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,803 views

    Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H.

    Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H. Gordon Selfridge built up one of the world's larges department stores in London. He achieved success by being a leader, not a boss. Here is his own comparison of the two types of executives: The boss drives ...read more

  • Shaken, But Safe In God's Unshakable Kingdom

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 24,005 views

    Big Idea: The child of God may be shaken but remains safe in God’s unshakable kingdom.

    SHAKEN, BUT SAFE IN GOD’S UNSHAKABLE KINGDOM Hebrews 12:25-29 SHAKEN, BUT SAFE IN GOD’S UNSHAKABLE KINGDOM Hebrews 12:25-29 Big Idea: The child of God may be shaken but remains safe in God’s unshakable kingdom. Introduction: Are you being shaken these days? If so, take comfort, you are one ...read more