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The Dangers Of A Fast Food Faith

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 24, 2003

We are to be disciples not converts.

This is the season of Lent. Lent is the 40 period prior to Easter in which Christians have been encouraged to remember the sacrifice of Christ on the cross for our salvation by giving up something for the entire 40 days. For some persons some type of food, like chocolate, is given up. Speaking of ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Temple Dedication Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jun 2, 2003

Sometimes what is missing is full dedication to our God. We are called to be committed disciples of Christ, and the dedication of the temple reminds of this fact.

Lessons in Temple Building Lesson #4 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On May 25, 2003 The concept of building is nothing new. Seeing a structure begin with the foundation and rise to become a building is commonplace. A short drive of ten minutes would show an immense amount of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do We Serve God Only To Reach Heaven?

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

This sermon challenges people to examine their motivations for being Christian. Is it just to avoid hell? Or is it a natural response to the Love of God?

I want to talk with you today about a man named Moses. I don’t know, but you may have heard of him before, I’m not sure. Moses is a man who follows the Lord. Moses is a man who works hard, and who tries to help others follow God. I had the chance to met Moses about a year and a half ago. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-18

Denomination: Holiness

The Christian Trump Card Series

Contributed by Scott Brooks on Nov 10, 2007

An exegetical approach to the narrative story of chapter 23 highlighting how Saul throws God’s name around while David simply inquires of God and the results are telling

INTRODUCTION: ILL: When I was leading worship in Denver there were two sisters on the worship team. One day one of the sisters was in a car accident and suffered minor injuries like on a Thursday. She was a shaken up really bad and had looked death in the face and wrote a poem about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eight Ways To Be An Effective Witness

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 10, 2004

Eight Ways To Be An Effective Witness

Acts 1:8 Eight Ways To Be An Effective Witness Woodlawn Baptist Church September 12, 2004 Introduction Tonight I want to share with you a message that I have preached before on the subject of witnessing. I preached it about two and a half years ago, after hearing Pastor Charlie Ellison preach it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Lead Others To Know God

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 31, 2006

The Apostle Paul’s message to the men of Athens at the Areopagus gives us a model for sharing Christ with others. We start with their natural knowledge of God and transition to the revealed knowledge of God.

What is the “natural knowledge” of God? Since our “examination / confirmation Sunday” is just over a month away I hope that one of our confirmands can answer that question. What is the “natural knowledge” of God? The “natural knowledge” of God is what all people know about God from nature and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Who's The Boss?

Contributed by Joel Preston on Nov 15, 2002

If there is one subject that believers need to hear about than any other it is this matter of the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

WHO’S THE BOSS Romans 14:7-12 INTRODUCTION: 1. If there is one subject that Christians need to hear about more than any other, it is this matter of the Lordship of Jesus Christ. 2. ILL: Who’s the Boss? Last Christmas my wife and I went home to the Philadelphia – South Jersey area where I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Family Hurdles! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 12, 2001

I believe the three top family hurdles we face today is proper training within the home, correct attitudes of the family members, and communications.

"Conquering Family Hurdles!" "More than a SURVIVOR" series part 3 of 4 Text: Prov. 31:26-28 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - May 13, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Happy Mother’s Day! We are in a series entitled "More ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:26-28

Denomination: Bible Church

The Questions Of Grace Series

Contributed by John Chisham on Dec 7, 2006

Paul asks and answers questions about grace

The questions of Grace: Are we saved by Grace or by works of the law? Galatians 3:1-14 Faith or Observance of the Law 3 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. In the previous chapters, we have seen the problem: The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Unsafe Savior Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 26, 2005

Why is Christmas seemingly under attack? Why would a seemingly harmless story of a baby in a manger stall elicit such anger and opposition?

OPEN: James Martin (in an article in the devotional "The Upper Room") wrote the following: On a trip to the Holy Land, I bought a nativity set for my Sunday School. It was carved out of olive wood in Bethlehem itself, and had all the traditional figures - sheep and oxen, wise men and shepherds. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Spirit Weeps Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008

Exposition of Ephesians 4:29-32 in light of the passage in the covenant that deals with gossip, feuding, and grudges

Text: Eph 4:29-32, Title: When the Spirit Weeps, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, PM A. Opening illustration: The fine line between keeping Mackenzie from being a little mama and being a tattletale B. Background to passage: We now continue in the covenant series with tonight’s message related to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

They've Righted All The Wrongs

Contributed by Richard Overman on Sep 24, 2011

Taking a Biblical Stand For Christ. Not "What Would Jesus Do" rather What Has Jesus Said!

“They’ve righted all the wrongs,” An honors student in Fort Worth, Texas, was sent to the principal’s office and punished for telling a classmate that he believes homosexuality is wrong. Holly Pope said she was “absolutely stunned” when she received a telephone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-32

Denomination: Baptist

Fitting In Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 7, 2012

It’s hard fitting in, yet it is critical to our well-being. Motivational speaker, Simon Sinek says it well. “Our desire to feel like we belong is so strong that we seek it out...What a dreadful realization if we are to learn that people had to “join a gan

THE W5 OF LIFE GROUPS “Fitting In” Scripture / Text: Luke 19:1-10 INTRO One of the more awkward experiences of my life as a kid were the times we played sports, whether organized in a school gym-class or the field across from our house. Everyone lined out single file and two team ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Explosive Growth

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013

In the Book of Acts, we see nothing short of explosive, exponential growth. The church is wired for growth. The explosive growth of the early church is testimony to the nature of the church to grow. So what do we have to do to see explosive growth in our

Explosive Growth Acts 2:42-47 In the Book of Acts, we see nothing short of explosive, exponential growth. In Acts Chapter 1, there are 12 disciples and 120 believers. Jesus is no longer physically with them. They are bewildered and frightened but all that changes on the day of Pentecost. The Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

A Formula For Evangelism

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2013

Help in learning how to talk to others about Christ.

First Baptist Church A Formula for Evangelism Matthew 28:18-20 April 8, 2001 Have you ever been given a difficult job to do, but were not told how to do it? You were left to figure it out on your own. It is an overwhelming feeling. Before coming to Ashland, I worked in 2 churches and 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist