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The Lord's Prayer - His Preeminence Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018

An 8 week series examining the Lord's Prayer

Bent into Shape – His Preeminence 6/10/18 Matthew 6:5-13 Sunday AM Explain Haircut When you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, so they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Five Ways To Stand In The Way Of Kingdom Growth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 22, 2019

Paul tells us where the false teachers were off-track. These aren't theological matters - so what are they doing that Paul rebukes?

- As we begin, let me give a little context to the situation Paul is addressing. Paul has been to Corinth but during his absence there were some false teachers who came in and began to move the Corinthian church in another direction. - This is an extension of the earlier part of this chapter, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of One Series

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

Become spiritually healthy by uniting together through the power of one.

Becoming Spiritually Healthy through the Power of One I Corinthians 1-4 By Pastor Fernando Cabrera 1. Concentrate on what is going right (v.4) a. Thank God for your church i. Never take for granted the church that builds you up 1. It is through the church that you are enriched! b. Thank God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Four Soils

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Nov 10, 2002

A look at the Parable of the Four Soils using contemporary illustrations.

I. Seeds fell along the Path (v. 4) EXPLANATION: The Soil on the Path will not grow a seed. Or that part of the gospel message that can be sowed in us. This first seed falls by the wayside or on beaten path bordering the garden. This is sun-baked hard ground, completely useless for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Love

Contributed by Charles Worth on May 16, 2009

Learning to Love as Christ loved.

LOVE Matthew 22:34-40 But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus said to him, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Best Friends With God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 19, 2007

Great up-lifting teaching for everyone.

3 Ways to Become Best Friends with God Romans 5:6-11 6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiritual Identity Theft Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 3, 2008

Are you the victim of Spiritual Identity Theft? Once we have been robbed of our ID, we fall prey to losing who we are in Christ! here’s ho to protect yourself!

Identity Theft Galatians 2:20 A heavily booked commercial flight out of Denver was canceled, and a single agent was rebooking a long line of inconvenienced travelers. Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the front and slapped his ticket down on the counter. "I have to be on this flight ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Art Of Encouragement

Contributed by W. Alderman on May 27, 2007

This is a sermon that shows how Barnabas was an encourager and how we also can be encouragers...

THE ART OF ENCOURAGEMENT TEXT: Acts 11:19-26 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: I certainly hope that I am not in error when I call encouragement an art. If this be so, then perhaps the one who encourages is an artist. If his encouragement was a painting, it would be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Grace In Jude Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 21, 2015

The praise and exaltation that Jude shows us in his doxology ought to be what drives us every day to share Christ with others. His love is never-ending, which means His grace is always available in abundant form!

God’s Grace in Jude Grace Sermon Series, Part 8 Jude 24-25 Introduction - Turn to the book of Jude (right before Revelation) - God’s grace produces tangible results in our lives -- It gives us peace for the future and hope to stand firm during trials -- God has given us His grace ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Love Our Enemies

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 16, 2022

Christians are to love their enemies. What does that mean? Let’s examine what Jesus says in Luke 6:27-38.

Prelude Christians are to love their enemies. Purpose: What does that mean? Plan: Let’s examine what Jesus says in Luke 6:27-38. Do Good, Bless, Pray “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Faith Brings Salvation Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 29, 2023

This part of Paul's argument gets into what exactly Jesus does for us.

- [Don’t read the whole passage to open the sermon.] - Review of the sermons up to this point: a. Overview. b. We are all sinners. - Having established the problem, we are now starting to get into the answer and how exactly God is working in that. WHAT'S THE PLAN FOR SALVATION? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus: Love Your Enemies Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 6, 2020

It is the most unnatural thing in the world to love someone who has hurt you - someone who is an enemy in some respect - but that is what Jesus calls us to in our text.

Following Jesus: Love Your Enemies Luke 6:27-35 Introduction Following Jesus requires us to accept his invitation and to hear his teachings and ways. But not just to hear - to act. Many of the teachings of Jesus are uncomfortable and feel unnatural - He is calling us to live the Jesus life. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sin Of Partiality

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note that Christians are to love all peoples.

The Sin of Partiality Text: James 2.1-13 Thesis: To note that Christians are to love all peoples. Introduction: (1) There was a problem with favoritism/prejudice in the 1st century and there still is today in the 21st century. (2) Story: Behind the line in World War I, rest homes were operated ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bringing People To Jesus

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Nov 3, 2003

We often make excuses for not bringing people to Jesus. We look at all the obstacles and give up. These men in Mark 2 didn’t allow circumstances to become an obstacle in bringing this man to Jesus.

Bringing People to Jesus Mark 2:1-12 Introduction Vs.1 1. There were four cities that were prominent in the life of Jesus. Bethlehem – Birth Nazareth – Grew up there Jerusalem – Crucifixion and resurrection Capernaum – Called His city (Matt 9:1) – Jesus did much of his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want? Remain In Me, And I Will Remain In You Series

Contributed by Carl Benge on May 27, 2009

About being faithful to what God wants for our lives

Later today many of us will be attending commencement ceremonies for high school and college graduates. When I read today’s scripture I was reminded of the sermon I gave at the Baccalaureate last Sunday evening. I explained to the students that what ever they do in life reflects back on their ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14

Denomination: Methodist