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Marks Of The True Church: Joy Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 3, 2024

Christ promised joy for those who follow Him. One sure mark of the redeemed is joy.

“Now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.” Suppose you are on holiday. Now imagine it is a Sunday morning, and you want to find a church where you can join fellow Christians in worship of the Risen Saviour. (You do attend ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13

Denomination: Baptist

The "Rapid Growth" Towards Christ-Likeness!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012

I learned that DISCIPLESHIP is not MANDATORY! DISCIPLESHIP should not be MOTIVATED by FEAR. Let me ILLUSTRATE my LIFE, when I was in the ENGINEERING, I was DOMINATED by FEAR! I wasn’t STUDYING to LEARN, rather I was STUDYING because of FEAR of FAILING,

INTRODUCTION: It’s about 2 yrs. have passed when I DENIED myself, CARRIED my OWN CROSS and FOLLOWED Jesus CHRIST! I encountered a lot of TRIALS that TESTED my FAITH, endurance, patience, self-control, humility & forgiveness. I learned to FOCUS in PURSUING my CALLING and not to ENTERTAIN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-34

Denomination: *other

Three Great Homes

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

In Luke 15, Christ tells three ‘lost and found’ stories about three homes – the three great homes.

In Luke 15, Christ tells three ‘lost and found’ stories about three homes – the three great homes. The first parable (v4-7), about a lost sheep, records Jesus as the Great Shepherd of our souls, searching for the one, lonely, wandering sheep. The second parable (v8-10), about a lost coin, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Fight Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009

What is the things we should be fighting for? Nehemiah teaches us that we need to be reminded what we are fighting for...

THE RIGHT FIGHT More than 400 years before Christ… the people of Israel found themselves in a hard moment. After over 100 years of exile… separation from their home and scattered abroad… they struggle to keep their heritage, their faith, their history. Nehemiah is one ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Along With Each Other Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". Christians need to get along with one another.

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#6] GET ALONG WITH EACH OTHER 1 Peter 3:8-12 Introduction: I remember when I was growing up, that my brother and I fought all of the time. I know my parents got tired of it because I got tired of my kids fighting all of the time too. Especially on trips, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fidelidad A Dios, Un Proposito A Mantener Siempre.

Contributed by Luis Marquez on Jan 5, 2019

Un Año Nuevo es oportunidad de establecer objetivos, metas y planear como ejecutarlas con exito. Hoy te propongo que comiences este Año comprometido a ser FIEL.

FIDELIDAD A DIOS, UN PROPOSITO A MANTENER SIEMPRE. 1 Corintios 4:2 (TLA) 2 Los que están encargados de alguna tarea deben demostrar que se puede confiar en ellos. Apocalipsis 3:11 11 He aquí, yo vengo pronto; retén lo que tienes, para que ninguno tome tu corona. Lucas 16:10 10 El ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2, Revelation 3:11, Luke 16:10

Denomination: Baptist

Unity Of The Body

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 5, 2019

1) United in God's Kingdom (Ephesians 2:19a) 2) God’s Family (Ephesians 2:19b) and 3) God's Temple (Ephesians 2:20–22).

Ephesians 2:19-22 [19] So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God [20] built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, [21]in whom the whole structure, being joined ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Other

We Believe In God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives Beliefs in and around churches go by various names such as doctrine or articles of faith. No matter the name, beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives.

Series Overview Today, I begin a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. Why Is This Series Relevant? The reason for this series is that beliefs matter. Beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives Beliefs in and around churches go by various names such as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Kindred Spirits

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Jan 13, 2021

God has designed the created order with the foundational communities of the family and church. They reflect his gracious providential care, especially through the blessings of love, grace and a sense of belonging.

Matthew 12:46-50 [Read text] The cover photo from the Mother’s Day issue of a Christian magazine showed a neatly groomed and well dressed little brother and sister serving their mother an artistically arranged breakfast in bed on a silver platter. In a subsequent letter to the editor, a mother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Respecting And Rebuking The Saints Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 12, 2022

In 1 Timothy 5, Paul focused Timothy's attention on specific groups in the church and how to minister to them. In today's section, Paul shared with Timothy how to rebuke specific individuals, how to honor elders, and how to deal with elders who sin.

Introduction: A. One day a man passed by an enclosure at the zoo and noticed that in the enclosure was both a large lion and an active monkey. 1. The man said to the zoo keeper, “How well does that work having both a lion and a monkey in the same cage? The zoo keeper said, “It works ok for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2, 1 Timothy 5:17-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saving The Nation (America)

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jan 6, 2023

As the Family goes, so goes the church; as the church goes, so goes the Nation!

I want to start my message with an Introduction from the book of Daniel. But, then I want to quickly move on to Solomons discussion with God. It’s hard for anyone to talk about the “coming kingdom of heaven” and not discuss Daniel. It’s a prophetic book that goes into detail of what the coming ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Daniel 9:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Become Unified

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 21, 2025

The church can be unified because the Trinity is unified and it is a direction that Jesus' wants for us.

Let’s Become Unified Luke 8:19-21 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:19 Now His mother and brothers came to Him, and they were unable to get to Him because of the crowd. 20 And it was reported to Him, “Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, wishing to see You.” 21 But He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Love God’s Church & Love God’s Word Series

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jul 6, 2019

Being part of a living, growing, & loving family is amazing. The church is that Family. It is & will forever be, because God is our Father who cares for us, & unites us, by His Word.

Sermon series- 6 qualities for spiritual health part 4 4) I love God’s Church and God’s Word. - Today I’m picking back up with the fourth part of my series about 6 qualities for spiritual health. - With the turmoil we’ve had in recent days. I don’t know how closely everyone else ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Foundation For Missions

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Oct 2, 2006

The purpose of this sermon was to increase missions awareness and concern within the church.

Introduction I. As I was preparing this weeks message, a thought came to me. II. I cannot remember hearing very many, if any sermons preached from 2nd Corinthians. A. I have heard verses quoted here and there. B. I am sure, I must have heard at least one or two messages based on some text, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Methodist

Both/And Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 17, 2022

Based on Acts 2:42-47 - Reminds hearers that both discipleship & evangelism are the work of the Church.

“BOTH/AND” Acts 2:42-47 FBCF – 1/16/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lot of messages going out to the world today: - Deepak Chopra – Start a pandemic of joy - Jewish rabbi at Bob Saget’s funeral: "Just about how heartbroken everybody is in the world … One of the things that's so amazing about Bob ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist