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Be Humble Be Hopeful

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 20, 2012

After God convicts us of our pride and humbles us, he fills us with hope and equips us to live lives that glorify him.

What is the number one sin that can bring you down? What is the number one sin that can destroy a pastor's ministry? This sin can destroy your relationships with your members, with your fellow called workers. This sin can destroy your relationship with your wife and children. Ultimately, this sin ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Human Government - God's Restraint For A Sinful World Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 5, 2011

Genesis 9 is an important “FIRST” in the Bible. In this chapter, God ordains the second sphere of oversight for controlling human behavior. The first sphere that God ordained was in Genesis 1. It is the Family. The second sphere is found here in Genes

Sermon Notes November 6, 2011 Human Government - God’s Restraint for a Sinful World Genesis 9:4-11 There is a great debate in the U.S. concerning the role of Government. It is seen in slogans being promoted such as, “Everyone must pay their fair share...” “Universal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin Is To Blame

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

SIN IS TO BLAME

Psalm 51: 1-19 SIN IS TO BLAME A little boy went to a grocery store to buy some detergent. (Strong) I don't think it was the soap that did it. Dog dead. I think it was the rinse cycle that got ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Holiness

“deceitful Heart”

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

“DECEITFUL HEART”

Jeremiah 17:5-14 “DECEITFUL HEART” 1. The Question Of The Heart “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?” ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-14

Denomination: Holiness

The Constant Conflict Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 5, 2011

A sermon on Romans 7:7-25 talking about the battle within (Outline and seed thoughts came from Charles Spurgeon "The Fainting Warrior" http://www.sermoncentral.com/outsideurl.asp?outsideurl=http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/0235.htm and notes from Dr. Jack

HoHum: Joni Ericson Toda describes her first realization of the grim reality of her paralysis. Joni was only 15 when she was permanently paralyzed from the neck down as the result of a diving accident. She was rushed to the hospital for tests and x-rays to determine the extent of her injury. As she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Laughter Is Not The Best Medicine

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 15, 2010

James urges us to turn our laughter over sin into mourning.

“Knock, knock.” Who’s there? “Sadie.” Sadie who? “Say de magic word and I’ll let you out!” “Knock, knock.” Who’s there? “Nobel.” Nobel who? “No bell so I knocked!” “Knock, knock.” Who’s ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Real Beggar

Contributed by Esther Collins on Aug 15, 2020

This message will help us have a Godly perspective of riches and wealth. It will encourage us to use our resources the way God intended for us to.

The Real ‘Beggar’ We live in a world where a majority of people gain their identity from their economic status. Their status in society is strangely directly proportional to the riches they possess. We do not undermine the value of money, as we are aware that this is essential for our day to day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, 1 Timothy 6:10, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 12:15, Ecclesiastes 5:10, 1 Timothy 6:6, Proverbs 23:4-5, 1 Timothy 6:18-19, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 19:16-26, Matthew 19:23-24, Luke 16:19-31, Luke 16:24, Luke 16:27, Luke 12:21  (view more)  (view less)

Unnatural Retrogression Of Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 29, 2018

The suppression of the truth which God gave to the heathen became the basis for their idolatry and as a result they worshiped and served the creature more than the Creator.

Unnatural Retrogression of Man Romans 1:24-32 Now we see the results of man’s revolution against God. In the remainder of this chapter it says three times that God gave them up. 24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

Call On God For Guidance Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 5, 2023

The Bible tells us in many ways that we need God to make it in this life. So many people try to make it without God's guidance and help, but it usually ends up in a mess when we just try to do things our own way.

Call On God For Guidance Deuteronomy 5:1-21;6:4-9 Introduction The Bible tells us in many ways that we need God to make it in this life. So many people try to make it without God's guidance and help, but it usually ends up in a mess when we just try to do things our own way. There are ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-21, Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desire Than Gold Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 15, 2022

The word of God is more desirable than Gold, Sweeter than Honey, and more profitable than any rewards. It is perfect, holy, righteous, and good. The word of God was inspired by the holy spirit and spoken to us for our enlightenment.

Desired than Gold, Honey - Psalm 19:10-11 Greetings: “The Lord is good and his love endures forever.” The story is told by a college professor who visited the Fiji Islands. He critically remarked to an elderly chief, "You're a great leader, but it's a pity you've been taken in by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:10-11

Denomination: Methodist

Purpose Of The Law

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 11, 2016

To show that GOD never meant to save us by Law but He meant to save us by His Grace through faith.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you under the Law? No. I'm saved by grace. Galatians 5:4 (Amplified Bible) If you seek to be justified and declared righteous and to be given a right standing with God through the Law, you are brought to nothing and so separated (severed) from Christ. You have fallen away from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fornication As Was Not Named

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jun 4, 2024

The ages old sin; fornication. The lust of the flesh tends to lead to fornication by two willing participants. But, this instance (in Corinth) spoken of is more revolting, disgusting, than common fornication.

The ages old sin; fornication. To illicit sexual intercourse is fornication. This sin has occurred since near the beginning of mankind upon the earth. One who participates in this filthy occupation is known as a prostitute; one who participates in this lewd act for money. However, it is not always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, Leviticus 18:6-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problem Of Lawsuits Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 14, 2018

The main purpose of this chapter is to administer what amounts to a slap on the wrist to the Corinthians for their practice of taking other believers to court (vv. 1-7), instead of settling their differences among themselves.

November 13, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 4.0: The Problem of Lawsuits Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6.1-6.11 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Blinded

Contributed by Ric Veal on May 20, 2022

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Blinded 2 Corinthians 4:4 Introduction: Some are blinded with… 1. Self-will, as Saul (1 Samuel 15:22-23) 2. Pride, as Naaman (2 Kings 5:11, 13) 3. Self-righteousness, as the Pharisee (Luke 18:11) 4. Riches, as the Rich Ruler ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Be Content (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 6, 2021

To establish we must learn: to be content in all life’s situations; to genuinely commend others for their communications (financial support); and, to be contingent (dependent) upon God’s supplying all of our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Learning to be Content Remarks. 1. This is the first lesson, in this sermon-series theme: "Learning to be Content.” The apostle Paul now in prison, in the city of Rome: imprisoned for his work in Christ among the Gentiles. We will consider the blessings of contentment, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 4:11-13, Philippians 4:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ