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Sermon # 37 - Which Side Are You On? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 2, 2023

Are we growing in spiritual maturity? Have we put off our childish ways, and are we able to discern the right ways of God and live accordingly? Let’s examine ourselves to see where we stand.

I want to begin by sharing a testimony from last week. For the past two years, a family from another district have been regularly listening to the messages that were shared on social media. They called in to tell me that as result of this, their entire family had committed their lives to Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:11, 1 Corinthians 13:11, Matthew 12:36, Ecclesiastes 10:2, Proverbs 14:16, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 27:38, Luke 23:39, Luke 23:42, Matthew 25:31-34, Matthew 25:41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Guarding The Truth: A Call To Faithful Living 1 Timothy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 15, 2024

In the book of 1 Timothy, the Apostle Paul provides profound guidance on guarding and living out the truth of God's Word. Today, we embark on a transformative journey through key passages from 1 Timothy, discovering the power of truth in shaping our lives.

Guarding the Truth: A Call to Faithful Living Introduction: In the book of 1 Timothy, the Apostle Paul provides profound guidance on guarding and living out the truth of God's Word. Today, we embark on a transformative journey through key passages from 1 Timothy, discovering the power of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7, Titus 1:9, 1 Timothy 1:15-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Timothy 2:1-7, James 5:16, 1 Timothy 3:14-16, Colossians 2:9, 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 1 Timothy 4:7-11, 1 Corinthians 9:25, 1 Timothy 4:12, Matthew 5:16, 1 Timothy 4:16, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Timothy 6:3-8, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2018

A sermon on the tongue. James says the tongue controls, destroys, and cannot be tamed, but fortunately there is one Perfect Man, Jesus Christ, and he points us to Him.

Can you figure out this riddle? “I am often held, but never touched. I am always wet, but never rust. I often bite, but I am seldom bit. To use me well, you must have wit. What am I?” Can you figure it out? Ready for the answer? It is…the tongue! The tongue can be held without being ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Super Judge Of Israel Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 7, 2014

Samson is often seen as the example of how NOT to be a man of God. But Hebrews 11 lists him in the chapter of faith. So what is it about Samson and his faith that we need to learn?

"Faster than a locomotive. More powerful than a speeding bullet. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look! Up in the air! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Superman. Superman. Visitor from a strange planet endowed with powers and abilities beyond those of mortal men. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persecution - Are You Ready For It?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 9, 2021

We in America do not have any real experience with religious persecution like we find in other countries. However, over the past decades we have seen reverence for the name of Jesus become mockery. What will we do when proclaiming Jesus becomes outlawed?

Persecution - Are You Ready For It? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12, Numbers 32:23, John 3:17, 2 Timothy 2:11-13, Acts 5:41, Revelation 1:9, Matthew 10:39, John 14:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Let This Be The Year That Your Heart Beats With God’s Heart

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 8, 2019

In the Bible their are “little” words that we oftentimes read past. The word “let” is one of them. This message looks at many of the verses that contain the word “let” to demonstrate how “letting” God will bring us closer to Him.

In the Bible there are “little” words that we oftentimes read past. And. But. If. Or. Much more. Wherefore. Therefore. We. It is often in these seemingly insignificant words, and the context in which they are found, that the nuisances of truth that lead to spiritual maturity are found. We must ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5, Proverbs 3:1, Luke 9:23, John 14:1, John 14:27, Romans 6:12, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Galatians 6:9, Galatians 6:10, Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 4:31, Ephesians 5:3, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Human Heart (Mark 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 7, 2024

Do we add human traditions that overshadow or even disobey Jesus? Let's look at Mark 7.

What did Jesus say about using man-made traditions to disobey God’s commandments? Do evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, and foolishness defile us? Does Jesus still make the deaf to hear and give ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marriage, Divorce, And Remarriage

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 10, 2015

To present sound teaching on marriage, divorce, and remarriage. Marriage is honorable in all, and he that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing. This lesson refutes the notion that a baptized believer must return to their former spouse as fruits of repentance.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Christ’s Discourse on “Marriage” 2. Christ’s Discourse on “Divorce” 3. Christ’s Discourse on “Remarriage” Introductory Remarks. 1. This lesson will discuss “marriage, divorce, and remarriage." This topic is among the most misunderstood and debated in the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28, Matthew 5:31-32, Luke 16:18, Matthew 19:1-9, 1 Corinthians 7:10-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stewardship Of Our Words Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 17, 2009

Stewardship is not only about how we manage our money; but we are also stewards of how we manage our tongues. The powerful influence of our words is examined in the light of James’ exhortation.

Stewardship of Our Words James 3:1-12 6-29-08 Intro When I was about 8 years old my friends were joining the Cub Scouts. I wanted to be with them so I asked my mother if I could join too. I didn’t know why at the time; but she tried to talk me out of it. But then I would see my friends at school ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Dealing With Conflict Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

4 keys for dealing with conflict

This morning we looked in Acts 15 at the conflict that Paul & Barnabas faced. Tonight we want to look at four keys for handling conflict. Let’s review what we saw this morning. • Conflict is neutral - neither bad nor good - but an opportunity for us • We can agree with the issue/goal but ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Have A Filthy Mouth"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 7, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that in the presence of God, all believers are humbled and realize they have "unclean lips".

7 June 2009 Trinity Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: When believers are in the presence of God, they are humbled and realize their “lips are unclean”. REFERENCES: Isaiah 6:1-7 (ESV); Job 42:5-6 (ESV) I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Word To The Wise On Your Tongue Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2013

James says the tongue is a filthy and foul organ of the body. But Proverbs 15 tells us that that very tongue has ability to do mighty things for God. What does Proverbs tell us are the good things we can use this muscle to do?

OPEN: The tongue. The tongue is considered a very important part of our culture. So much so that it is central to many of our common sayings. Sayings like: • I just said that “Tongue-in-cheek” • Or “are you tongue tied? • “Will you quit sticking your tongue out. • Or “That’s a real tongue ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit Gives Us The Gift Of Goodness Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 15, 2004

A sermon on perceiving what is good and evil, and how that perception enables us to fulfill God’s call to "be good."

July 18, 2004 Fruit of the SPIRIT is goodness. The fruit of the Spirit is goodness. This single statement of Scripture makes some people cringe today. Why? Because when you talk about the “Spirit”, “good”, and “evil” you are using spiritual terms. When President Bush used the term “axis of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

An Evil Report

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Feb 4, 2005

God’s people must guard themselves from an evil report... (Credit is given to Rev Kelsey Griffin former instructor at Texas Bible College, Lufkin, TX for this Bible study is a result of notes taken while in his class. Thanks Brother Griffin!)

AN EVIL REPORT "God’s people must guard against an evil report" Num 13:29-33 29The Amalekites dwell in the land of the south: and the Hittites, and the Jebusites, and the Amorites, dwell in the mountains: and the Canaanites dwell by the sea, and by the coast of Jordan. 30And Caleb stilled the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:29-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Adult Language Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

This sermon expounds the truths from this passage of scripture. It shoots an arrow at the use of our tongues. It speaks to the professor’s tongue, the tongue of the populace, and the problem tongue.

ADULT LANGUAGE James 3:1-12 {1} Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we shall incur a stricter judgment. {2} For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. {3} Now ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: *other