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Purity Exam Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 6, 2009

1)The deed of adultery, 2) The desire behind it, and 3)The deliverance from it.

A common back to school ritual is the wardrobe selection. For some it means the latest fashions and for others it means the school uniform. Ironically, the latest fashions are the uniform. There has been a unique development this year in the elimination for many schools of the tartan skirt. Meant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Other

Solid Investments

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 25, 2008

With our economy in turmoil the stock market crashing and finacial companies filling bankruptcy we must make Solid Investments that will produce a positive return.

“SOLID INVESTMENTS” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 6:19-21 “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Apostolic

Your Internal Conflict Just Spilled Over Into The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 27, 2008

The disastrous reign of our own desires threatens the health of Christ’s people. James confronts us with the need to address this dreadful malady that contaminates the work of God.

JAMES 4:1-3 YOUR INTERNAL CONFLICT JUST SPILLED OVER INTO THE CHURCH “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Friendship With The World Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2008

Friendship with the world is enmity with God. Can any Christian truly afford the price demanded so that we can be friends with the world?

JAMES 4:4 THE HIGH COST OF FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD “You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.” Ouch! James is not nice! He calls fellow Christians harsh names ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Least Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 17, 2010

We're to love all life without limits.

Loving the Least Romans 13:8-10 Rev. Brian Bill 1/17/10 How many of you watch infomercials? Afraid to admit it, aren’t you? In their current issue (February 2010) Consumer Reports tested 15 different products to find out which ones deceived, delivered or landed somewhere in between. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Iron Or Clay

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010

Some people lose their miracles after they have prayed and the Lord has laid hands on them because they do not know that they would be challenged and then problem comes.

IRON OR CLAY Dr. D. K. Olukoya The topic of our message this week is entitled, “Iron or Clay.” Luke 4:1- 7: “And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-7, 2 Timothy 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Urban Legend: What Happens In Vegas, Stays In Vegas Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 24, 2010

Discusses the fact sin has effects and consequences beyond what we anticipate.

What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas Slide We have been talking about Urban legends these past several weeks and we have been examining urban legends in the culture even as we talk about Spiritual Urban Legends. One that we started to look at that looked too unbelievable at first has really ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Jesus Comes Again Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

Thinking of the return of the Saviour encourages those who believe.

REVELATION 19:11-16 WHEN JESUS COMES AGAIN “Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Dining With Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

The grave danger of familiar traditions is that they will become routine; and thus, the power of the symbol is diluted, if not destroyed. The Lord’s Supper is the continuing ordinance given to believers by our Saviour.

MATTHEW 26:26-29 DINING WITH JESUS “Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, ‘Take, eat; this is my body.’ And He took a cup, and when He had given thanks He gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink of it, all of you, for this is My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Responsibility We Dare Not Neglect Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2009

“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.”

*James 5:19, 20* *A Responsibility we Dare not Neglect* “My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.”[1] No sheep ever ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Straight Talk About Crooked Teachers Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 12, 2010

Paul presents several pictures of how we can be deceived by false teaching. Just as Eve was deceived, so may we be deceived. Don’t expect to see Satan as some hideous monster, he and his servants may fool you with their masquerade, stay connected to those

INTRODUCTION We all know sometimes people don’t always get along together in church. A man was shipwrecked on a deserted island for several years. He was finally rescued and as he was leaving, one of the rescuers asked him about the three grass huts he had built. He said, “The first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Relate To Politics? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008

Governmental structures and laws cannot render ultimate righteousness, but they can help reflect and uphold it.

From the Word… Series: You Asked For It How Should We Relate to Politics? Brad Bailey – May 18, 2008 Continuing is our series entitled “You Asked For It… in which we are focusing on topics which were drawn from a survey of the entire community. Today… How should we relate to the roles of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of Justification Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 23, 2008

The superiority of the covenant of promise in seen in 1) ITS CONFIRMATION2) ITS CHRIST-CENTEREDNESS 3) ITS CHRONOLOGY & 4) ITS COMPLETENESS

The transition of terms between US President Bush and president elect Obama has an interesting ping pong of promises. Bush has to decide what he can do now that won’t be overturned in two months by Obama. A traditional end of term practice is Presidential pardons, where the president is allowed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-18

Denomination: Other

The Best Hope For America's Future

Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Nov 25, 2008

Looking at government, politics and elections from a Biblical perspective.

THE BEST HOPE FOR AMERICA’S FUTURE 11-2-08 1. A politician died and was met by St. Peter. Peter said, “I was told to offer you something you are very familiar with. You will be allowed to vote for where you will spend eternity; heaven or hell. You will spend a day in each place and then cast ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Steps To A Great Life

Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Nov 25, 2008

Here are three steps we can take to have a great life in 2009.

THREE STEPS TO A GREAT LIFE First Christian Church 12-30-0 1. In a Charlie Brown cartoon, Lucy was talking to Linus. Pointing to a mountain, she said, “On the other side of that hill is happiness. When I get old enough to climb that hill, I will go all the way over to the other side where the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ