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God's Condemnation Of All Men

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD'S CONDEMNATION OF ALL MEN (EVEN THE MOST RELIGIOUS) DOES NOT CONTRADICT THE VALUE OF SPIRITUAL PRIVILEGES OR THE CONSISTENCY OF GOD'S OWN CHARACTER (HIS FAITHFULNESS AND JUSTICE) 1.

GOD'S CONDEMNATION OF ALL MEN (EVEN THE MOST RELIGIOUS) DOES NOT CONTRADICT THE VALUE OF SPIRITUAL PRIVILEGES OR THE CONSISTENCY OF GOD'S OWN CHARACTER (HIS FAITHFULNESS AND JUSTICE) 1. Spiritual Privileges Do Have Value (:1-2) Question: What advantage is there in being a Jew? Restated: What value ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Be Made Clean

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 21, 2001

To be made clean requires a correct...

TO BE MADE CLEAN—Luke 5:12-16 Shun/Outcast/Heal/Untouchable Need: ...You feel Shame/Guilty/Dirty/Unclean/Filthy in their presence? Is there something in your Past, Present, Future(still involved in it now) ?Do others Sense that shame with their spirit? ?Does it Repel others or cause others to Shun ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Rapture Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Aug 8, 2023

Study #3: This study looks at the two most prominent views on the Rapture. Ultimately, however, no one knows the exact day or the specifics of when it will occur. What matters is that we are prepared for that Day by knowing Jesus Christ.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. In our last study we looked at the Seven Churches of Asia to arrive at the conclusion that we are now entering the last days. There is a succession of events that must take place during the last ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Growing In Your Garden?

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Aug 27, 2006

Christian life is like a garden. What you plant and cultivate you harvest. A sermon on the age old tactic of the serpent in sowing tares amongst the wheat of the Word of God.

What is growing in Your Garden? 2 Cor. 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will What A Christian Has Done Be Judged Publicly Before Everyone?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 17, 2014

For the Christian, will our sins "be shown on a big screen for everyone to see"? I argue that while we are forgiven and saved by grace, our sins will be brought up at the Bema Judgment because they impact our fruitfulness.

The Big Screen Question: Will what a Christian has done (including their sins) be judged publicly on a big screen? - John MacArthur says no. He says that our sins will not be mentioned at all. I disagree. - The issue, of course, is not the big screen, but rather whether in the process of being ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Dirty Fighting Techniques Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

In marriage, we are going to encounter conflict, and at some point, we’re going to fight dirty. And sometimes we will be on the receiving end of these dirty tactics.

Eventually, you’re going to fight In marriage, we are going to encounter conflict, and at some point we’re going to fight dirty. And sometimes we will be on the receiving end of these dirty tactics. Perhaps we don’t consciously choose to fight in this way. But consciously or unconsciously, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

Where Displeasure Meets Grace—part Iii

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002

A prophet’s displeasure with God’s actions was met by God’s grace. Part 3 of a 3 part sermon—4 positive aspects.

WHERE DISPLEASURE MEETS GRACE-III—Jonah 4:1-11 Need: God’s people can become disappointed/displeased with the direction God takes or the way God does things. Jonah’s displeasure with God’s actions was met by God’s grace. Displeasure is met by God’s grace. What is present where displeasure meets ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Where's The Kingdom

Contributed by Shane Hart on Apr 27, 2006

A look at the Kingdom of God and what and where it is.

Tonight we will continue our series on “What, Where, Why, When?”, while I attempt to answer your questions about God, the Bible, and the church. Let’s go straight to our email question for this evening Email: Hi Pastor Shane, Luke 17:20-21 specifically, can you expound on verse 21b (For indeed, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing At The Edge Of The Promised Land

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 30, 2005

This message looks at three key choices we need to make (where’s our vision, our heart, and our confidence?) and the choice God has to make in response.

Three Choices For Us As We Stand At The Edge Of The Promised Land: 1. OUR VISION: Objective or Obstacles? A. Objective. - 13:1-2. - note the balance of “spy out” (what Israel did) and “giving” (what God did). - also: 13:17-20 - careful investigation. B. Obstacles. - 13:28-29. - not that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Now We Are The Children Of God Series

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Series on 1 John: call to really know who we are in Christ, and in knowing, persevere.

Now We are the Children of God — 1 Jn 3:1-3 An ancient Greek philosopher once said “Man, know thyself.” That may be easier said than done. How many of us really know who we are? How many are willing to look deeply within? Even among Christians, do we really understand who we are? Do we live like ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Apologetics #10: Naturalism & The Supernatural

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Oct 14, 2013

Lessons In Apologetics #10: Naturalism & The Supernatural

In the third section of his book, Geisler examines the matter of distinctively Christian apologetics more closely. In a technologically advanced age, many of the attacks against the faith center around doubts as to the extent to which God can intervene in the world and to what degree can we trust ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let's Quarrel About Quarreling Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 24, 2019

James asks: “What causes fights and quarrels among you?” (verse 1). As usual, James asks a question and does not leave us hanging, but gives us an answer to help direct our minds and hearts. James pinpoints the seeds of quarrels as wrong desires inside us.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES Let’s Quarrel About Quarreling JAMES 4:1-6 #JAMESatCCC INTRODUCTION… The Pig War (1859) https://www.cracked.com/article_17123_the-5-most-retarded-wars-ever-fought.html The Americans and British had a long, awkward relationship in the century after the American ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding Spiritual Emptiness Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 10, 2006

In part three of series Jesus, Post-Resurrection, Dave looks closely at Colossians 2:1-10. We learn how to identify an empty belief system, and how to avoid spiritual emptiness.

In 1996 I was a graduate student at Oakland University. I was doing an internship at a counseling center in Flint to finish up my Master’s degree in Counseling. I was new and very inexperienced, and was working in my office one day when the phone rang. All the “real” therapists were busy, so I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Justification By Faith Alone! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2005

The question before Paul, Peter, and indeed us is, "How can a condemned sinner be justified?" Paul’s answer to this crucial question is before us in this sermon.

Scripture Charlie Chaplin was a huge movie star in the silent-picture era. One of the by-products of his popularity was the look-alike contests that sprung up around the country. Contestants attempted to imitate Chaplin dressed as the “tramp” character he made popular in his films. Even the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 49: Preach With Balance Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 9, 2018

How can we teach our congregations to balance Christian essentials with non-essentials? How can we overcome bigotry on non-essential doctrines, while still maintaining our preference.

Lesson Goal Introduce some basic elements of balanced preaching. Lesson Intro In Acts 20:27 Paul informs the the church of God in Ephesus that he had preached to them the whole counsel of God. Most preachers that do not have a structured annual preaching plan are guilty of over-preaching their ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible