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Tempted? Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 24, 2003

tired of temptations, looking for a way out?

There is not a one of us in the room who has not been tempted to do something we know we shouldn’t. From sneaking a cookie to sneaking cash. Children instinctively respond to temptation at a young age and older people seem never to shake it. From birth to death we will always be hounded by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Hiding Place

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 15, 2005

In times of hardship and disaster, our mighty God provides a safe and secure hiding placed--a place of refuge.

Our Hiding Place Psalm 57:1-3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Pastors get asked questions all the time. Here are a few actual letters that kids have sent to ministers: Č Dear Pastor, does God like everybody? If so, He never met my sister. (Arnold, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God's Will Through Counsel Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

How to know God’s will through godly counsel of others

SBC Philippi 6/5/05 am Rev.Jeff Simms Knowing God’s Will: Godly Counsel Exodus 18:7-26 Primary Purpose: To discuss how to understand God’s will from God’s counsel. For the last three weeks we have been talking about how to know God’s will. We have said that some of the ways that we know God’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:7-26

Denomination: Baptist

Praying In The New Year

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 1, 2006

If we fail to pray we fail to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. We miss out on one the greatest privileges of our life. Connecting with the creator of the Universe! So we know prayer is a privilege but I also want to look at it’s purpose, pattern, an

Intro: Is our church looking to have a purposeful, powerful year for the Lord Jesus Christ in 2006? As your pastor I am expecting great things from this New Year. Shall we go to seminars to find out how to be purposeful and powerful for the Lord? Shall we have guest speakers that will encourage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Imprudence

Contributed by William Meakin on May 21, 2022

Imprudence is defined as the quality of being unwise, because you fail to consider the possible results of your actions.

Matshona Dhliwayo, a Zimbabwean-born and Canadian based philosopher, entrepreneur and author once remarked: “Making money is intelligence; saving money is wisdom. Squandering money is imprudence. Sharing money is virtue.” Proverbs 14:8-10 confirms: ”The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, 1 Timothy 6:10, Proverbs 13:11, Deuteronomy 8:18

Sharing The Glory (January 2016)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022

When you think of the disciples who do you think of first? Some would say Peter. Others might some of the names of the other disciples. How many would say Andrew? Did Andrew live in the shadow of his brother Peter?

SHARING THE GLORY Text: John 1:40-42 As someone has said, “God did not save you to be a sensation; He saved you to be a servant”. (James S. Hewett. ed. Illustrations Unlimited. Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers,1988, p, 452). A sensation leaves an impression, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: United Methodist

No Short Cuts To Glory Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

An examination of the real path to spiritual victory (in Christ)rather than promised short cuts.

True Spirituality Series No Shortcuts to Glory Colossians 2:6-23 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO I start with some assumptions today. Number one: every one of you wants to know and experience the reality of God in your life. You don’t just want to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Imitators Of God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2008

According to this text, in what ways should we imitate God? 1- Imitate His love 2- Imitate His holiness 3- Imitate His wisdom

INTRO.- Who’s your favorite Hollywood actor? Actress? Would you want to be like him or her? Today, I wouldn’t want to be like any Hollywood actor, but when I was a kid I wanted to be like Leonard Slye. Who’s that? The king of the cowboys, Roy Rogers. He was one of the good guys, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Society Or Community

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Dec 4, 2008

The description of Community (neighborhood) Community, or Neighborhood, as I use the word today, is a segment within society that transcends self-interest and becomes intentionally intertwined collective of individuals that form a need-meeting, life-chang

It seems like while I was growing up, the words “neighbor” and “neighborhood” were pretty important. Mom and Dad would always talk about the other “kids in our neighborhood.” We’d have over friends, “from the neighborhood.” The church would get excited if a new family moved “into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Christianity: Fruit Of Kindness

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 30, 2015

The Lord wants to make a difference in our world today through our acts of kindness.

Mamie Adams always went to a certain branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were always friendly. One day, she went there to buy stamps and the lines were very long. Someone told her that there was no need to wait in line...because there was a stamp machine in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Meek, Not Weak Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 23, 2007

A meek person is Christlike, humble, gentle and patient.

People tend to equate “meekness” with “weakness.” We see a meek person as more of a gaunt man rather than a muscleman. In fact, in MS Word, when I right-clicked the word “meek” and searched for its synonyms, one of them is “timid.” When Jesus declared, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Eulogy

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

A funeral focusing on love with a strong opening and closing illustration

Walter Harris In his book, “The Case for Christ,” Lee Strobel tells of interviewing Professor of Theology and Philosophy Gary Habermas. He asked about the importance of the resurrection for Christians. Professor Habermas began answering the question theologically, but then turned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Dancing With Wolves

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 17, 2023

The false prophets dance around the cost of discipleship, but dancing slippers don’t suit the hard road that leads to the narrow gate, and the wolves never warn their people that they need hiking boots instead

I am trying to navigate the theological tsunami that is threatening to permanently alter the face of our denomination. The amendments to the constitution regarding ordination standards, diversity, inclusiveness, interpretation of Scripture, and so on, are incredibly important to our identity as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-19, Revelation 22:18-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Inked By Satan.

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 14, 2023

The strategy of Satan can be summed up in this approach… he is a master in drawing us into SIN, and once he manages to do that, then he labels that person and makes them accept inwardly the failure, the shame etc. and tattoo these images into their brain...

2 Timothy 1:7 says, “For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind!” If you’ve got a tattoo, relax it’s not that kind of sermon! A lot of people have gotten tattoos and some have wished that they wouldn’t have! Somebody said that a tattoo is permanent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Deep Is Your Valley? Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024

Psalm 23 is not just a still-life image of peace and tranquility--our Shepherd guides us through life’s darkest valleys, too. But no matter how deep or dark the valley, we are never alone. We have an all-sufficient Shepherd who walks with us every step of the way.

What Is in Your Valley? Psalm 23:4 Introduction: Ps. 23 = is not a still life scene; it is not a stationary picture in a storybook. It is a journey… reminder that life is not stationary…. always moving. Journey of life the Shepherd takes us into the green pastures of His peace and contentment… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist