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Time For Choice Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005

The daily choice whether we will open the door of our life or ignoring His request to fellowship with us is ours to make! God, in spite of his great love for us and his vast power, will never kick in the door to our hearts.

A Time for Choice! With this message, we close this series from Joshua, about possessing our Promised Land, moving into God’s provisions for your life. I pray that you have realized that God has prepared a phenomenal life that stretches from the ‘now’ into the ‘forever’ for each of us. And, I ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Steadfast In God's Word

Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001

A Confirmation sermon encouraging God’s people to let their faith be seen in deeds to God’s glory.

Confirmation Sunday Sermon: “Steadfast in God’s Word” Rev. David Anderson Daniel 6:26 Rev. 2:10 At both of our services today, we are looking at saints who are taking steps into a more steadfast walk with the Lord. To become confirmed members within a congregation leads to a deeper ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10, Daniel 6:26

Denomination: Lutheran

A Savior For The Guilty Series

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Mar 27, 2003

Every feel like God could never forgive you? Ever try to get rid of guilt by making up for it or adding to the guilt? Jesus is a Savior who does away with your guilt for good.

A Savior for the Guilty I know that many of you think that your pastor is perfect (ha,ha). But many years ago, at the Eagle grocery store, I lingered just a bit too long at the candy bar aisle. There it was, the snickers, like they knew it would be more tempting in the little “fun” size packet. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:41-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Servanthood

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008

Qualification for leadership is based on dependance on Christ.

Servanthood 2 Timothy 3:1-7 Paul is writing to his younger friend serving in ministry. Timothy is not serving directly as a Pastor of a church like today. He is a combination of missionary, envoy, evangelist, preacher, teacher, overseer and recruiter. He was selected as a traveling companion ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

He Fufilled The Law & The Prophets

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 18, 2007

C. H. Spurgeon – “We who believe have as yet failed to see much of the truth of God. We know enough to save us, to comfort us, and to help us on our way to heaven; but oh, how much of the glory of divine truth has never yet been revealed to our eyes! Some

Matthew 5:17 “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.” C. H. Spurgeon – “We who believe have as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Are These Letters Really Relevant? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the introductory message for series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message provides the background and examines the relevance of these letters.

In 1955, Assistant US Postmaster General Joseph Cooper introduced the concept of certified mail or letters. A certified letter is guaranteed by the postal service to be delivered to the recipient. A form is filled out at the post office that contains the name of the sender and the person and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trials Of Poverty & Riches Series

Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 16, 2005

Humility is one of the great keys of an effective Christian life. James points out some important aspects of living the humble Christian life.

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Trials of Poverty & Riches” (James 1:9-11) Introduction:  Keeping in our context we see that wisdom to understand our trials can be a very useful thing…it can also be useful as we consider our attitude in the world  No one likes a stuck up ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Fight (Funeral)

Contributed by Ron Kelly on Mar 22, 2012

WE TEND TO LOOK AT CANCER – AS THIS HUGE, INSURMOUNTABLE MONSTER (AND IN SOME WAYS…) THAT’S VERY TRUE!

I’D LIKE TO START OFF THIS SERVICE BY FIRST ACKNOWLEDGING THAT: A LOSS, IS THE DISAPPEARANCE OF SOMETHING CHERISHED! BEREAVEMENT, IS THE STATE OF BEING DEPRIVED OF SOMETHING! GRIEF, IS THE NORMAL RESPONSE TO A LOSS! AND THEN OF COURSE MOURNING – REFERS TO THE OUTWARD EXPRESSION OF GRIEF! NOW, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian Church

The Last Line Of Defense

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2010

The Anointed people of God are the Last Line of Defense in the great spiritual warfare.

Scripture: Matthew 11:1 – 15 Title: “The Last Line Of Defense” Subject: The Anointing of the Holy Spirit! Introduction: I believe the True Christians of God are under an all out attack by the power of darkness as never before. · It appears we are not winning the battle as we should and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Strong In The Grace Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 24, 2011

Let’s think about what it means to be strong in the grace of Christ. 1- Being strong means to impart the Word 2- Being strong means to endure hardship 3- Being strong means to please the commander 4- Being strong means to obey the rules 5- Being str

INTRO.- 1 You then, my son, be strong. I thought all sons were strong! I guess it depends on the son and the type of strength you’re talking about. But when I was a son at home with mom and dad I only thought of one kind of strength and that was physical. What about you men? Did you ever ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Deeper Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2024

We're at war with Satan, but too often churches ignore the conflict and avoid doing what has to be done to tear down the gates of Hell. What can we do to avoid going AWOL in this great battle for the souls of the lost?

When I went to Israel, I visited a place about 25 miles north of the Sea of Galilee called Caesarea Philippi. The area lays in the shadow of Mt. Hermon, whose ice caps (when they melt) supply clean fresh springs for the waters of the Jordan River. This abundant water supply made the area fertile ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

United, Divided, One In Christ: Part 2

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

Part one looks at the commonalities among believers; part two looks at the distinctions.

United, Divided, One In Christ Part 2 August 18, 2002 Romans 12: 4-5 "For as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another." Romans 12:4-5 (RSV) "For just as the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Holiness

Responses To The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 9, 2005

responding to the move of God’s Spirit in our lives

Intro: one of the symbols of the Holy Spirit in scripture is the dove. The dove is a symbol of gentleness, which means the Holy Spirit doesn’t force His way into our lives, but we must respond to the moving of the Spirit. Tonight, I would like to give you some of the responses found in the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All Who Fall Asleep In Christ Will Be Made Alive

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2002

funeral sermon

1 Corinthians 15:17-22 "And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. But Christ has indeed been raised from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17-22

Denomination: Lutheran

No More Excuses!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 9, 2024

Jesus shows us the importance of radical obedience through the encounter with three would-be disciples that offered excuses for not wanting to immediately go with Jesus.

IN THE WALT DISNEY MOVIE, “ALICE IN WONDERLAND,” ALICE FINDS HERSELF AT A FORK IN THE ROAD. AS SHE CONTEMPLATED HER DECISION, SHE NOTICES A CHESHIRE CAT UP IN THE TREE. UNDECIDED ON WHICH ROAD TO TAKE, ALICE THEN ASKS THE CHESHIRE CAT, “WHICH ROAD DO I TAKE?” THE CAT RESPONDS, “WHERE DO YOU WANT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Free Methodist