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The Dangers Of Religion

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 9, 2017

Paul addresses the dangers of hiding behind religion to avoid a relationship with God.

Last week, from Romans 1, we saw how people get so far from God, God gives them up to their vile choices and futile minds. That is the most tragic story in the Bible. We pointed out that all of us are susceptible to the same spiral stairway. Even believers, even Churches, can become cold towards ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Reconciliation Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 23, 2017

The cross makes us right with God again.

The Reconciliation Of The Cross Text: Col. 1:19-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Civil War was carnage. Then Jefferson Davis of the Confederacy died. And Ulysses S. Grant of the Union died. Their widows, Varina Davis and Julia Grant, settled near each other. They became the closest of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Methodist

Mystery Babylon, Rome's Response To The Mass Exit Of Believers. Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 16, 2015

The counter-reformation, the Renaissance, John Calvin, and more...

THIRTY-EIGHT: TRENT AND BEYOND In the midst of all this reforming, the Roman church decides on a counter-attack. It will bring all its people together in Trent, Italy, and discuss the reforms, perhaps suggest a few of its own, but at any event, make a very specific statement to all present and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 8) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

If you have never received Him as your Savior, then you are lost and must be born again. If, however, there has been a time in your life when you bowed as a sinner and called on Jesus by faith, confessed your sins and received Him into your life ...

Opening illustration: There was a much lesser wedding couple of years ago. William and Kate have invited 40 kings and queens, 50 members of the royal family (Not Fergie), 60 governors general and Commonwealth prime-ministers, 200 members of the government, Parliament and diplomatic corps. But also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:2-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 10) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

Jesus is coming again. You can’t avoid standing before Him in judgment. Well if Jesus were to return today, and if it was your time to give an account to the Lord, what would be the outcome? Would you hear commendation or rebuke?

Opening illustration: Several years ago, Donald Trump said this in an interview: "I'll be 36 next year and I've done everything I can do. Sometimes I think it was a mistake to have raced through it all so fast. What's the next level up? The grass isn't always greener … I work, and I don't ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing God's Will

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 29, 2022

The following sermon is going to review Romans 12:1-2 and suggest knowing God's will for our individual lives is dependent on knowing, obeying His word and drawing nearer to Him as He draws nearer to us!

Knowing God’s Will Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 If Jesus Christ appeared in the flesh before your eyes and you could ask Him any question that you would like what would your question be? For example, you might ask Him why so many tragic events happened in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Two Facts The Bible Teaches About Faith

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 4, 2022

Faith is probably preached about more than any subject of the Bible, yet it seems to be something that most Christians know very little about.

This may explain why many Christians are not growing in the Lord, and why their lives are void when it comes to the blessings of God. We cannot read about a single individual in the Bible, and not see how his/her faith affected him/her in a positive way, or how the lack of faith affected him/her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

#63 The Crucifixion Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 27, 2022

Crucifixion was the most awful and inhumane punishment the Romans could mete out. This sermon is on the crucifixion of Jesus and what it means to us.

#63 The Crucifixion of Jesus Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 27, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 15:20-32 - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Christmas Peace

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 21, 2020

This message is written to help people distinguish the difference between Peace WITH God and the Peace OF God.

“Behold, church family, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:10 –11). What good news! And don’t we need some good news for a change? The message today is about peace. I ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2, Micah 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Presidents' Days Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 29, 2020

While all of our Presidents have not been devout Christians, many have. Many of these deserve our respect and attention. They teach us about God through their words and actions.

We have to admit that our Founding Fathers were brilliant men. They have given us a Constitution that is second to none and capable of lasting as long as the earth stands. One reason for this is that these men understood human nature. Within the Constitution and other American documents these men ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A. B. C. 2nd Sunday After Christmas. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 15, 2021

JANUARY 4th, 2026.

Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:1-18. A). A SONG OF CONSOLATION. Jeremiah 31:7-14. Jeremiah envisages a time of rebuilding for all Israel (Jeremiah 31:4). Mentioning the mountains of Samaria (Jeremiah 31:5), he speaks of a day when the watchmen of Ephraim will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-14, Psalm 147:12-20, Ephesians 1:3-14, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Great Love

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 18, 2021

Let me ask you TWO questions: (1) WHY DOES GOD LOVE MANKIND? Why? Because the Bible says GOD IS LOVE! He can’t help Himself - GOD IS LOVE! (2) WHY DIDN’T GOD MAKE US AS ROBOTS AND CREATE US WHERE WE ALL WOULD HAVE TO LOVE HIM?

Let me tell you why… Illus: Most of us, have seen some of these little doll babies that the toy companies make. As these young girls hold these dolls in their arms, these words come from the play doll baby; “I love you!” God could have created us to be like that if He chose to do so! HE IS THE ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 26, 2021

Psalm 46:1-11 shows us God's supremacy over all things.

Scripture Today is the First Sunday of Advent in 2021. The word “advent” means “coming” in Latin. In Christian theology, it refers to the Coming of Christ. Christ’s First Advent took place almost 2,000 years ago. And he will come again for his Second Advent in the not-too-distant future. This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Us Free

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Mar 15, 2021

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Give us Free John 8:32 “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. On July 4th 1776, America declared independence from 156 years of British rule. IN the CONGRESS of JULY 4, 1776 the founding ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, John 8:36

Denomination: Church Of God

The Greatest Paradox Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 15, 2021

Jesus was a paradoxical person. How could He not be when He was both God and man? He was the most unique being that has ever been, and the result is we see Him exhibiting opposite characteristics at the same time.

Jesus was a paradoxical person. How could He not be when He was both God and man? He was the most unique being that has ever been, and the result is we see Him exhibiting opposite characteristics at the same time. He was a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief as He went through the experience ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2