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The Stage Is Set Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Nov 26, 2008

Part 2 on a series studying the prophecy of Psalm 83 and the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict

A Coalition of Hate Part 2: The Stage Is Set (Obadiah and Jeremiah 49) Last week we began a new sermon series based on some of the less studied and misunderstood prophecies of the Old Testament. I shared with you my belief that we are living in the final days before the return of Christ. As ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 26, 2008

The Bible does plainly teach that it is possible to know for sure you are a Christian, but that assurance is to be built on facts. This introduces a series of three tests by which anyone can know beyond a shadow of a doubt whether or not they are a child

A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 4 “The Test of Fellowship” 1 John 2:3-11 John states the purpose of writing his letter in 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dedication-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 28, 2019

4 of ? The children of Israel were to dedicate the city of Jericho to the LORD. God’s people are to wholly devote themselves & their world to the Lord. But how are we to do that? Dedicating you & your world to the Lord recalls/demands...

DEDICATING/DEDICATION-IV—Joshua 6:15-27 The Task Of Dedication Need: We must remember that what we do, we do by & for the Lord God who has graced us with salvation by faith in Christ... ...We DEDICATE our lives & our surroundings to Him! 2Cor. 10:3-6—“For though we walk in the flesh, we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Deliberate Church Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

One law professor said that without lying and bragging, half the pickup lines in bars across the country wouldn’t exist. Churches are deliberately places where bragging is non-existent (about ourselves) and where grace is paramount.

Today is Super Bowl Sunday. CBS is hoping for more than 100 million people watch the game today. The Super Bowl represents the best two teams and the best 106 players competing for bragging rights. There is little humility on the field today. They’ll talk about thankfulness and offer moderate words ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

King Asa … His Faithfulness And Foolishness

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 3, 2022

Many make the mistake of thinking that all the things in the Old Testament no longer apply to our modern age.

Even some preachers in their sermon preparation choose to preach out of the New Testament, because they feel that the New Testament is more applicable to today’s congregations. While much of the Old Testament did deal with Israel and the ceremonial laws that were given to them, a great deal of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:9-10, 2 Chronicles 14:2

Denomination: Baptist

Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 16, 2022

We truly are better together.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Speak on the goodness of our being together this morning - This series called “We Are Better Together” - Intentional in pointing our minds to unity as a church family and as part of the churches of Christ. LOVE THY NEIGHBOR The offense: A 24-year-old man Filo ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of Two Sons And The Authority Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 26, 2024

Many talk about Jesus or celebrate Jesus, and they like to believe that it assures them of a spot in Heaven. What did Jesus say about this?

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org As we continue through the parables, I realize that this is one of those parables that has always confounded me. It confounds me not because of the application but because of the theology. Most tried to impose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Brethren

99 44/100 % Purity Is No Accident Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 2, 2001

Just as federal agencies work to ensure our food and medicines are held to high standards of purity, God wants us to hold ourselves to His high standards of purity in living.

The creation of what we now call Ivory Soap was an accident; more air was beat into the vats than anticipated when a worker forgot to turn off the mixing machine. Later, calls for this mystery floating soap created tremendous orders. Its creation was an accident. Holy living for us is no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24, Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Total Access

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

opportunities to talk with God

Intro: one of the most important things to remember is your password to your computer. If you don’t use the right password than access to your computer is denied. Accessing God is very simple, and here are some easy ways to access God. TOTAL ACCESS 1. Ask, Seek and Knock—Matthew 7:7-8 God is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Duty Of Churches To Their Pastors

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008

We usually hear messages about the responsibility that a pastor has to his church. This is a message about the responsibility a church has to her pastor!

THE DUTY OF CHURCHES TO THEIR PASTORS 1 Corinthians 16:10 INTRO: The Word of God is a perfect rule of faith and practice. It is not only profitable for doctrine, reproof and correction, but for perfection instruction in righteousness, that the man of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayin’ Like A Pagan - Matthew 6:7-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 30, 2024

How would you naturally finish this sentence: “God already knows what you need before you ask him, therefore ____.” The conclusion Jesus finishes that sentence gives us great insight into how to pray in a way that truly communes with God, rather than just saying dry words.

Matthew 6:5-8 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

The Cross Of Suffering... See Through It! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 5, 2012

We are invited to willingly take up our crosses and follow Christ completely, fully aware that eternal gains far out weigh earthly suffering and loss.

Lenten Series: The Crosses of Lent Series Key Verse: I want to know Christ and experience the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His suffering, becoming like Him in His death, and so somehow, to attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 Title: The Cross ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meeting At High Noon

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 6, 2018

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Theme: Meeting at High Noon Subject: We see how the Holy Spirit is orchestrating the outward movements of the Early Church. We see how the Holy Spirit is bring into reality the New Age of Salvation for everyone.

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 (Call to Worship - Psalm 23) Theme: Meeting at High Noon Subject: We see how the Holy Spirit is orchestrating the outward movements of the Early Church. We see how the Holy Spirit is bring into reality the New Age of Salvation for everyone. I. The Holy Spirit Must be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Nazarene

Finances: Building A Stable Future (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001

Building a foundation by monetary means is useless and futile without Godly wisdom. Honoring the Lord with our finances is the key to a stable future.

Finances: Building a Stable Future (Part 2, Building a Stronger Family) Text: Proverbs 3:7-18 (page 450 in pew Bible) TOP 10 SIGNS YOU ARE BROKE 10. American Express calls and says: "Leave home without it!" 9. You’re formulating a plan to rob the food bank. 8. Long distance companies don’t ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership Lessons

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

leadership

Leadership Lessons Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Exodus 18: 13-26 July 15, 2001 A small boy was asked by his teacher, "What is the size of the Democratic Party?" "About 5 feet 2 inches," he replied promptly. "NO!" exploded the teacher" I mean, how MANY members does it have? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ