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What A Christian Does

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 2, 2009

What a Christian Does

Dean Michael seemed to be a precious, happy and healthy 18 month old. Yet when he tried to walk he seemed to experience a great deal of pain. He often limped and cried out when he tried to totter across the floor. Other times the pain upon his little face was overwhelming his parents would ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2

Denomination: United Methodist

Cutting Through The Fog

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 2, 2004

How important is it that we believe that Jesus Christ was incarnated? Why?

This week in Phoenix, on Wednesday night, after I got home from AWANA, I turned on the news and there were people lined up for gas. Anybody see that? They were lined up for gas in a couple different places in Phoenix, lined up onto the street just like earlier this summer. And they were out ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Value Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 28, 2005

Do not murder has to do with the value we place on every life.

It was in the Fall that he brought his gift, when the leaves turn and the days grow shorter and the wind begins to blow just a little colder in the evenings. It was his favorite time of year. The winter was horrible. Nothing grew. Even if he could have plowed a trough the seeds would be wasted. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Faith Worth Fighting For - Part One Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Apr 26, 2023

The short and often neglected letter of Jude is a challenge to believers to stand strong in the faith in the face of false teaching. A valuable lesson to Christians in all ages.

Open up your Bibles to Jude. When is the last time you heard that? Jude is the next to the last book of the New Testament, right before Revelation. It doesn’t rank up there on the list of most popular books in the Bible. Not many quotes from Jude are on your refrigerator or being cross stitched for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Avoid Partiality (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 25, 2001

This morning we’re going to look at the third reason in James’ argument against partiality. Partiality violates the Law of God.

How To Avoid Partiality (Part 2) James 2:8-13 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 25, 2001 Introduction: “A deplorable incident occurred in the life of Mahatma Gandhi. He said in his autobiography that during his student days he was interested in the Bible. Deeply ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Denomination: *other

The Replacements Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 22, 2020

Continuing the series on Romans, we talk about some of the things people use to dilute or replace the simplicity of the Gospel.

The Replacements Romans Series CCCAG June 14th, 2020 Scripture- Romans 2 (Melanie Reading) Good morning everybody. Last week we had a really difficult sermon that looked at that deadly slide that will happen as people turn their backs on genuine faith. If you were not hear, I’d strongly ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mothers - A Gift From God

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Mother’s how special they are!

INTRO: A small boy invaded the lingerie section of a large department store and shyly presented his problem to a woman clerk in the lingerie department. “I want to buy a slip as a present for my mom, but I don’t know what size she wears.” “Is she tall or short, lit or skinny?” asked the clerk. “She ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guardian Angels

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Nov 25, 2000

This message deals with the reality of, and the skepticism surrounding, guardian angels.

GUARDIAN ANGELS based on Acts 12:1-11 By Pastor Glenn Pease There are few stories more exciting than escape stories. One of my favorite kinds of movie when I was a kid was prison escape movies. They are so full of suspense, and the obstacles to overcome are enormous. There is a great need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Guardian Angels Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Guardian angels are real, and there can be no doubt of that, but they are not our business. We have no control over their activities, and no claim on their protection.

There are few stories more exciting than escape stories. One of my favorite kinds of movie when I was a kid was prison escape movies. They are so full of suspense, and the obstacles to overcome are enormous. There is a great need to be clever, and best of all, they are not fiction, but are based ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Overcoming Pessimistic And Complacent Opinions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2006

A little girl had just finished her first week of school. "I’m just wasting my time," she said to her mother. "I can’t read, I can’t write and they won’t let me talk!"

Overcoming Pessimistic and Complacent Opinions (Zeph. 3:16,17) "The Lord your God in the midst of you is mighty. He will save. He will rejoice over you with love. He will rest in His love. He will shout over you with singing." OPINIONS On the first day of school, a first-grader handed his ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Family Squabbles Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

A family will fight that never talks together

A. A FAMILY WILL FIGHT THAT NEVER TALKS TOGETHER 1. Jacob schemes to get the birthright, i.e., to be the spiritual head. 2. Isaac, Rebekah and children didn’t communicate. a. Isaac didn’t talk to wife about pregnancy (25:21). b. Rebekah didn’t talk about physical problems (25:26). c. Did parents ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Dec 15, 2003

He wants to change our lives heal our hearts and give us the Crown of Life. Do you want this Crown?

Background Material James Biographical Info: • The author was James, Jesus’ half-brother; James and Christ had different Fathers (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James, also called James the Just, (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James was not a believer (John 7:3-5) until after the resurrection (Acts ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

I Don't Want To Die

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

The cost of following Christ, by dying daily to the Old Man.

You ever think about death? Specifically I mean your death? I’ve been following the news concerning the Russion Submarine that went down in the Berent Sea. What a horrible way to die, If I were to make a list of the top ten worse ways to die that would likely be in the top two or three. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:30-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Thirst Series

Contributed by Alan Scott on Apr 2, 2004

Creative exposition on Christ’s words "I thirst" from John 19:28.

The 6 Last Phrases of the Christ “I Thirst” 4/4/04 ACC Alan Scott C.T. – Jesus words of “I thirst” point to different levels of spiritual levels of thirst we all have. Text – John 19:28; Psalm 69:21; Hebrews 4:14-16; John 4:13-14; Rev. 3:20 INTRO: Seeing “The Passion Of The Christ” again on ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Should You Be The Judge?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

Just what does the Bible teach about judging other people? Let’s look to the Scriptures for the answer.

MATT. 7:1-6 "SHOULD YOU BE THE JUDGE?" * We are going to study, what I believe is the most misunderstood, misused, and misapplied verse in all of the Bible ... In fact, it is probably the world’s favorite verse. * People who normally scoff at the Bible, reject its teachings, and ridicule its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist