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"Knowledge Of God" Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on May 30, 2015

The Book of 2 Peter opens up with a statement to indentify to the reader who is the author of the book. Peter uses the term "bond servant" thus implying that he, Peter is a slave to no man but by his own choice he has chosen to serve and summit to Jesus.

"Knowledge of God" Introduction : The Book of 2 Peter opens up with a statement to indentify to the reader who is the author of the book. Peter uses the term "bond-servant" thus implying that he, Peter is a slave to no man but by his own choice he has chosen to serve and summit to Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Blacklist - Pt. 2 - Tongue Tangled Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 18, 2015

We are familiar with lists. To Do Lists, shopping lists, Santa's Naughty List. We know God has lists. The 10 Commandments, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit. . . but are we familiar with God's "Blacklist"?

The Blacklist Pt. 2 - Tongue Tangled I. Introduction Lists are a part of life. Lists on paper. Lists on your phone. Lists are supposed to keep us ordered. "To Do Lists" and "Honey Do Lists". They are supposed to keep us on track . . . "Shopping Lists". There are lists you want to have . . . ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watch What You See

Contributed by John Ong on Aug 26, 2015

Today, we are posed with the question of seeing. If for example God will remove 4 out 5 of your senses and will keep your sight, what are the things that you will see? Who would you continue pleasing?

“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” –Antoine de Saint-Exupery Our discussion is very much close to the quote of Antoine de Saint-Exupery on his book The Little Prince. Today, we are posed with the question of seeing. If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can A Christian Use Marijuana?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 28, 2015

With the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana, the Christian must evaluate if using pot is an acceptable practice or a sin.

In those States where the use and sell of Marijuana is illegal, the answer is straightforward. The Christian must abide by the laws of secular government (Romans 13:1-2, 5) which means that the use and sell of Marijuana is clearly prohibited. As our Nation moves closer to the legalization of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mcbuttons And Mczippers

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Friends have you had your buttons pushed lately? Is there a lesson about patience or disappointment that the Lord is trying to teach you?

McButtons and McZippers James 3 James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. In the title of the sermon you will notice two words that are not found in the bible. I checked 14 different ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Weak Can You Get? The Case Against Samson, God’s Strongman

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jul 21, 2014

What was the reason for Samson's downfall? What caused him to loos the anointing on his life? Can the same happen to us, today?

Sermon Outline Pr. Paddick Van Zyl Laus Deo Minsitries Int. Title: How Weak Can You Get? The Case Against Samson, God’s Strongman Intro: Who, lately, has been to the airport and asked the person in charge of the apron, where the airplanes are parked, if they may please help out and move ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tongue Waggers Anonymous

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An Expositional Series on the Book of James

James 3:1-12 Tongue Wagers’ Anonymous Read Chapter 3:1-12 Pastor James, Bishop of Jerusalem, half brother of Jesus continues addressing issues that are dividing his congregation. These issues keep the congregation from reaching the potential he sees in them. God has given James great ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bad 'tudes, Dark Moods, And Soul Food

Contributed by Chris Beam on Sep 18, 2014

Our attitudes are really truly under our control, ad through them we can greatly influence others for good or bad.

Tonight we are going to talk about attitude, mood swings, and positive influence. Our attitudes are really truly under our control, and through them we can greatly influence others for good or bad. By show of hands, how many of you have ever had a bad day? I want you to think about the worst day ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Providence?

Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on Mar 2, 2012

Most Christians believe that God is sovereign, however when it comes to the bad and ugly things we face in life we seem to think that God is not in control of those. A honest look at God

PROVIDENCE Matthew 6:25-34; 10:29-30 It has been in the back of my mind for quite some time now that something is wrong with our general perception of God – generally speaking of course. You only need to open the newspapers, or read the comments of friends and acquaintances to realise that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

God Causes It All Series

Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on Mar 8, 2012

God is incomplete control of His creation. The lies of a natural force or of 'mother nature' not only contradict Scripture but take away from God the fact that He, and He alone is sovereign.

Psalm 139: 1-18 Last time we had a look at the idea that many have, in which the universe is run according to a mechanistic system, and that God is not in control over the things that happen in the world. There are many who believe that any ‘intrusion’ from outside, including that of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 18, 2011

I. EXORDIUM: Who can control his tongue? Please raise your hands. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya/Villa Luisa Homes 1, Arcontica and Cardinal III. OBJECTIVES: To prove once tongue is submitted to the Holy Spirit will yield good results.

I. EXORDIUM: Who can control his tongue? Please raise your hands. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya/Villa Luisa Homes 1, Arcontica and Cardinal III. OBJECTIVES: To prove once tongue is submitted to the Holy Spirit will yield good results. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gentleness - Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 14, 2012

This message is one of the fruits of the Spirit. A fruit that all believers should manifest in their lives.

GENTLENESS – FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Galatians 5:22 In this message I would like to talk about one of the fruit of the Spirit. I would like to ask you this question. Do you know any VDPs. “Very Draining People?” They’re the kind who says things that set you on edge, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: *other

The Overseer’s Fitness-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 14, 2012

2 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-II—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: This election year, Americans will decide generally whether they want more Federal control or more State control. We want our country to remain the powerhouse for freedom which it has always been since its founding. We want it to maintain its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

(Jesus Is Lord!) Revelation- The Last Half

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 29, 2012

Verse upon verse teaching on Revelation 12:1NLT Then I witnessed in heaven an event of great significance. I saw a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet, and a crown of twelve stars on her head. Not an actual woman, but a symbolic

(JESUS IS LORD!) Revelation- the Last Half Revelation 12:1-17NKJ Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars. 2 Then being with child, she cried out in labor and in pain to give birth. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wholesome Talk

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermon says that Christians should be careful in the way they talk to and about others.

WHOLESOME TALK Ephesians 4:29-30 ILLUSTRATION Harry hosted a dinner party. One of his guests was a surgeon. While skillfully carving the roast, Harry kept up a running commentary: "How am I doing, Doc? How do you like that technique? I'd make a pretty good surgeon, don't you think?" When Harry had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-30

Denomination: Baptist