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A Plea For Unity

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 7, 2008

The apostle Paul instructs the Philippian church about the reason they have unity, what their response to that unity should be, and his recommendations for keeping that unity.

A PLEA FOR UNITY Text: Philippians 2:1 – 4 Introduction: • There are some churches with a problem o Arguing over which Bible, what kind of music, what to wear o Feelings hurt, people leaving, bad witness • Christians are supposed to exemplify unity • Unity doesn’t mean being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Sees You (He Walks Past Everyone).

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 9, 2009

Simply because you’re willing to wait Jesus will show up to walk past the inpotent, blind, halt and withered just to get to you.

When Jesus Sees You "He Walks Past Everyone" John 5: 1-8 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purity

Contributed by Mark Kang on Jan 20, 2006

Nothing will steal the joy of your Christianity like struggling with your purity.

"I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a girl" Job 31:1 Before I was a Christian I was an immoral, impure, club-hopping religious guy. I was enslaved to all kinds of sexual sin, relationships, pornography etc. Now I am a happily married man who has the privalage of working for ...read more

Scripture: Job 31:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Things Are Possible

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

There is nothing beyond the ability of God to accomplish

"Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you (Jeremiah 32:17 NIV) When I was in fourth grade, we had to learn the various symbols of the state of Ohio. One of the things that I some trouble with was memorizing ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Church Of God

Risk Is Right Part 2 Series

Contributed by Trae Durden on Nov 12, 2014

This sermon is meant to encourage our church to overcome fear of death, and embrace the struggles we facwe throughout life in the flesh. Based on chapter 5 in John Piper's Book, "Don't Waste Your Life"

RISK IS RIGHT 2 Mark 8:34-38 Risk defined is an action that exposes you to the possibility of loss or injury! Last week: O.T. examples of risk – Joab, Esther, Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego. Romans 8:37 – Reminds us that it is “IN” our struggles we become more than ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:34-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gaining Discernment From David Part 1 Series

Contributed by Trae Durden on Aug 29, 2014

Learning from the mistakes of others is the best way to learn. These two lessons consider David's great life and some of the roots behind his worst failures. Based on the book by Charles Swindoll, "David: A man of passion and destiny."

“A tree is best measured when it’s down.” David was a man after God’s own heart. And yet, he made tons of mistakes. As we learn from his mistakes, let’s also learn from his response to those mistakes! Not only did David leave us a lifetime of lessons about things ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Ask How You Are Doing, Tell Them About Jesus

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 25, 2013

Most know in their heart how they are doing in life. Those without Jesus know that there is an empty place in their heart that needs to be filled. But, most don’t realize what it takes to fill it.

Don’t ask how you are doing, tell them about Jesus. Luke 5:3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. 4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

What A Mighty God We Serve!

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Mar 30, 2010

Prayer inspired message outlining the almightiness of our God

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE! "The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing” Zephaniah 3:17 How often do we forget how mighty our God really is! Most times we allow situations we ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wind Of God's Mercy (3) Series

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 15, 2022

The wind of God's mercy blows wherever God wills. When God visits us with his mercy, we sometimes are lost for words.

TEXT: 2 Samuel 9:6-8 (KJV) "Now when Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, was come unto David, he fell on his face, and did reverence. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he answered, Behold thy servant! And David said unto him, Fear not: for I will surely shew thee kindness for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:6-13, James 4:10, Isaiah 41:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rich And Heartless, Or Rich And Generous?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 19, 2018

Fail to correct your evil addictions, and lose eternally.

Thursday of Pentecost Week 2018 Reformation/Revolution The epistle of St. James reads much like the preaching of an OT prophet like Isaiah or Jeremiah. Today James is directing his admonitions to those who are rich and heartless. One can with the grace of God be rich and humane, rich and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:41-50, James 5:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Conqueror (2 Samuel 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 4, 2025

Are we conquerors? Let's look at 2 Samuel 8.

Was David a conqueror? Are we meant to be conquerors, of our own sinful flesh through Christ? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 8. Did David conquer the Philistines and Moabites and as far as the Euphrates River? And after this it came to pass that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Poor In Spirit Or Just Spiritually Poor? Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 21, 2004

Who are the poor in spirit, why are they blessed, and the blessing they can expect.

Are You Poor in Spirit or Just Spiritually Poor? Matt. 5:3 INTRO.: The Sermon on the Mount, of which the Beatitudes are a part, is sometimes called "The Constitution of the Kingdom." it contrasts the true nature of the Kingdom of Heaven with popular expectations, Jewish ritualism, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kept From Falling

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

The strength of God’s grace can heal inner weaknesses that would otherwise cause you to crumble.

It was at 5:30 a.m. on March 13, 1933 that a giant, vigorous redwood tree crashed to the floor of a california forest. Its fall ended a life of more than 1200 years. A section of the stump was removed and studied through the science of tree ring chronology and the life of the tree was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Church Of God

What Are The Biblically Blessed Ways Of Having A Healing Ministry?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Only God gives the gifts of healing ministries to certain people.

1. Only God gives the gifts of healing ministries to certain people. Dr. Luke wrote, "Then Peter said to the crippled man, "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth walk." Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up and instantly the man' ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Name Is Wonderful

Contributed by David Carter on Dec 12, 2006

CHRISTMAS SERMON

HIS NAME IS WONDERFUL ISAIAH 9:6 – FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN, UNTO US A SON IS GIVEN, AND THE GOVERNMENT SHALL BE UPON HIS SHOULDERS: AND HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL, COUNSELOR, THE MIGHTY GOD, THE EVERLASTING FATHER, THE PRINCE OF PEACE. On July 21, 1969 President Nixon said that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational