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What Commit-Ment

Contributed by Jason Winters on Sep 15, 2007

Sermon on commitment from Proverbs 16:3

What Commit-ment?! Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Illustration: Video Clip from Mr. Holland’s Opus – The scene is at the end of the movie when he has been let go because of budget cuts. He wonders if he made a difference. He is escorted into the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Body Building

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 27, 2009

Did you know that God has a building code? Christ will inspect our buildings using the ultimate test - the fire of His holiness. I am challenging each individual in the ’Body of Christ’ today to prepare for a building inspection. If we ignore God’s codes

Opening illustration: We must use the right building materials if we want our ministries to stand in the day of His visitation. Every state in this country has strict building codes. You can’t just buy a piece of land and throw up a structure any way you choose. Local governments have standards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Habakkuk, America, And The Middle East

Contributed by Jack Martin on Aug 4, 2014

Was this prophecy of old searching forward to our day. Are we about to see Gods Word brought to bear both in America and in the Middle East.

Turn with me in your Bibles: Habakkuk 1 AND just put your finger there. The Title for this morning’s message is - Habakkuk, America, and the middle east. Habakkuk is one of the books of the bible that are referred to as the minor prophets, not because of their importance but rather the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 9 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 9 in our exploration of a future focus specifically dealing with the admonition to address bitterness.

“Uprooting Bitter Roots” Hebrews 12 addresses three specific life goals to consider as individuals and as a church family. It is my hope that they will guide the direction of our church family throughout the year. a) Promote Healing among the body b) Pursue peace with ALL men ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Daniel, Man With Courageous Consecration

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 6, 2017

Sermon examines Daniel's life from childhood to old age, taking lesson on his source of courage and consecration to the Lord.

Daniel 1:1-8 12/28/14 I want to talk with you a few minutes this morning about a man named Daniel. First, come with me to his childhood days. Daniel was born into a princely family; he was in the linage of the great King David. I’m sure he grew up hearing stories about his great ancestor David. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Charismatic

Uprooting Bitter Roots 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018

This message addresses the second deadly virus in the family - Bitterness. These messages were also part of a series on Future Focus Present Faithfulness.

“Uprooting Bitter Roots” Hebrews 12 addresses three specific life goals to consider as individuals and as a church family. It is my hope that they will guide the direction of our church family throughout the year. a) Promote Healing among the body b) Pursue peace with ALL men c) Pursue purity ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18, James 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Healthy Christian Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 12, 2023

Jude shows us what it means to be a healthy Christian

Title: A Healthy Christian Theme: To show that there are false teachers, but we must keep out self-healthy NJ and willing to help others. Text: Jude 1:17 - 23 Transition: You might say all of this one way or another is spiritually sick and theologically wrongheaded, and you would be right. So, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Heart Complications

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Nov 30, 2023

How a Christian heart should look.

If you have your Bible, please open it to Luke Chapter 16. A little girl from Alabama went to church for the first time ever when she was visiting her grandparents in Michigan. When the pastor announced it was time for the Lord’s Supper, she was excited–and hungry. The congregation filed up to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:13-15

What About Holiness?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Jun 9, 2002

Even believers are confused about this important subject. True holiness and delight go hand in hand.

Holiness is an Essential (Message and Handout) Don’t team up(be yoked) with those who are unbelievers. How can goodness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? 15 What harmony can there be between Christ and the Devil? How can a believer be a partner with an unbeliever? 16 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring God's Name Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

Praying the Lord’s Prayer and honoring God’s name must be more than lip service. It must be heart service.

HONORING GOD’S NAME (Mal 1:6-2:2) Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: We are in the midst of a study of the Lord’s Prayer and the principles that we can learn about our praying from the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples to pray. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From Sin

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Aug 15, 2001

JOSEPH TEACHES US HOW TO OVERCOME SIN IN OUR LIVES

FREEDOM FROM SIN Rom 6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. Dominion means something that has supreme authority; or control over us. God does not intend for sin to be our supreme authority in life, nor does He allow that sin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Today God Is First Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

Putting God first results in reaping His blessings.

Last Sunday, we saw the command to put God first. One way of showing that the Lord is first in our lives, that we are dependent on Him, is through our prayers. One time, a pastor found himself seated beside a Muslim during a plane ride. He then shared the Good News to him. To his pleasant ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Re-Learning Relationships Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 6, 2009

If you think you do pretty well with relationships, you might want to take a listen at Jesus’ words in this portion of the Sermon on the Mount. We think it is about lust and divorce and promises - but it’s really about making, keeping, and fixing broken r

Inbred in the deepest part of our souls is a notion that was born in the Garden of Eden that defines love for us. Love is whatever satisfies our needs. When Eve took a look at the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, she saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Defense Of Marriage: What Is God's View?

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Apr 27, 2013

America is the midst of a major culture war and a big battle in this war is occurring over marriage: traditional marriage Vs. alternative definitions of marriage such as same sex marriage. What does God have to say about marriage and what its definition s

The Defense Of Marriage: What Is God’s View? Traditional marriage is under attack like never before. People not only in America but all over the world are debating and arguing over what a marriage is and what a marriage isn’t. As Christians it doesn’t really matter what our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Fringe Benefits Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 18, 2011

Exposition of Hebrews 9 regarding four benefits of Good Friday on those who believe

Text: Heb 9:11-14, Title: More Than Fringe Benefits, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/17/11, AM 1. Opening illustration: “The cross of Christ, once respected, if not reverenced, as a significant religious symbol, has undergone a transmutation. For example, on a Holy Week cover of The New Yorker ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14

Denomination: Baptist