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Psalm 7 - How To Endure A Grudge Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015

This message encourages that one deal with their personal grudges against others and work toward true reconciliation.

HOW TO ENDURE A GRUDGE TEXT: Psalm 7:1-10 Psalms 7:1-17 KJV Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite. O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: [2] Lest he tear my soul like a lion, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking A Stand Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

ESTHER: LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE Taking a Stand: Esther 2:19-3:15 Preached tag team style with Layperson Todd INTRODUCTION ERIK -Sunday morning Superman… -What did he stand for? -“Truth, justice and the American way.” -What do we stand for? Review: • Xerxes has ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Positively Not A Hireling

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 26, 2014

We are all commanded to learn to obey everything Jesus taught so that we can do our part in the ministry of reconciliation. We cannot do this if we feed our spirit distorted scripture and the wisdom of man.

Positively Not a Hireling Illustration Right after a young man graduated, with high honors, from a prestigious Bible College he was hired by a rather large church. His father, the pastor of a small rural church, was bursting with pride at his son’s accomplishment. “Son,” he said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian Church

A Devine Nature Planned By His Sovereignty Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 16, 2008

This is a series on the Book of Ephesians that will be in commemtary form.

IN THE HEAVENLIES Eph 1:1-6 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of New Life- Victory Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 2, 2008

Series in Romans

Text- Romans 8:28-39 Title- The Benefits of New Life- Victory Romans 8:28-39 28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. 29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Fall And Rise Of Humanity

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 17, 2021

Today's message looks at "The Fall of Humanity." But it moves beyond to look at humanity's rise once again. It also looks at the process of temptation, including questioning and denying God's word, and how that leads to misinterpreting God's motives in giving His word.

The Fall and Rise of Humanity Genesis 3:1-11 ** Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_D8NkKbwGI At the end of last year, the Lord laid on my heart the word, “remnant” and the “remnant church,” and began to show me what the remnant church was going to look like. It was that message that I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-11, Amos 8:11

Denomination: Foursquare

The Place And Purpose Of The Bible Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 18, 2019

In this sermon, we explore questions like: how and when was the canon of the Bible put together, what is biblical authority, and how do we know that the Bible is the Word of God?

Introduction: A. The story is told of a collector of rare books who encountered a man and began to talk about books. 1. The man told the collector that he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box and he mentioned that “Guten-somebody-or-other” had printed the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 119:72, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Determines How You Think?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 22, 2019

Over the years, the Body of Christ has allowed the world, instead of the Bible, determine how it talks about issues.

Good evening to the blessed of the Lord! Good evening to men and women and young people who are more than conquerors in every situation. Pro-Life, Pro-Choice I want to tell you up front that this is not a message about abortion. It’s a message about how we have come to the place of using terms ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1, Genesis 25:23, Judges 13:5, Psalm 139:13, Isaiah 49:1, Jeremiah 1:4-5, Romans 2:13-15, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Genesis 1:27-28, Genesis 2:25, John 14:1, John 14:27, Philippians 4:6-8, Colossians 3:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 20, 2021

Jesus + Nothing = Everything

Recently, Beth and I stopped by a grocery store to pick up a few items. To save time, we decided to use the self-checkout option [I normally go to a cashier as a way to support jobs]. When I tried to scan the first item, the machine sounded an alarm, and the screen showed an error. As I waited ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Infinite Greatness Of God - Part 3: Grace! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 28, 2021

Three results for everyone who receives God's grace by receiving Jesus as Lord and Savior: 1. We will never be abandoned by God (vs. 1-2a). 2. We will never be alone (vs. 2-5). 3. We will always be accepted by God (vs. 5-10).

The Infinite Greatness of God - Part 3: Grace! The Book of Romans Romans 11:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 18, 2016 (Revised April 28, 2021) BACKGROUND: *A few weeks ago in Romans 9, we began to study the infinite greatness of God. Tonight in Romans 11 we will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Answers The Divorce Question Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 11, 2023

When Jesus returned to His public ministry in Mark 10, the Pharisees tried to trap Him with a question about divorce. Jesus dealt with their question by directing them back to God's original design and intent in creation.

A. In the last two sermons in our sermon series on the Gospel of Mark, we have been watching Jesus privately teaching His disciples some very important lessons on discipleship. 1. The topics He discussed with them were about prayer, the passion of Jesus, pride and prejudice. 2. I trust that we have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12, Deuteronomy 24:1-4, Leviticus 20:13, Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Reasons To Rejoice In The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 6, 2022

1. Rejoice in the strength of our Savior (vs. 22-23, 29). 2. Rejoice in the mind of Christ (vs. 23-27). 3. Rejoice in the work of God's Holy Spirit (vs. 28).

Great Reasons to Rejoice in the Lord The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 12:22-29 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 6, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Remember that here in Matthew 12, Jesus was in the second year of His ministry. This chapter reveals the vicious hatred that had poisoned the minds of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of A Dollar Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 10 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

Three little girls are in the schoolyard bragging about their fathers. The first girl says, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, they give him $50.” The second girl says, “That’s nothing. My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a song, they ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6, Luke 12:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Living Generously Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Apr 16, 2023

Message 11 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

This morning, I want to engage in a little time travel. I want you to think about your fondest memories of attending church. Maybe it was a mission trip. Maybe it was a church experience participating in an exciting expansion project. Maybe it was a church cantata. Maybe it was a church context ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-13, Luke 11:42, Luke 6:38, Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Shepherd Are You Choosing? (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 14, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 11:1-6 deals with Israel's tragic choice to reject Messiah and the devastation that followed in 70 AD. Choices matter and the choices we are making will lead to tragic results or life everlasting.

Intro Our text today begins with a horrific military invasion. The first three verses of Zechariah 11 constitues a poem vividly picturing the destructive advance of Rome against the Jewish people. Because it is poetic, it has some symbolism in it. How much is symbolic and how much is literal is ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17, Nehemiah 5:1-15, Ezekiel 37:15-20, Psalm 133:1-3, 2 Kings 17:24-28, Luke 6:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic