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Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 22, 2010

A reminder of 3 truths taken from Paul's letter to the Ephesians: 1- we are in a Battle, 2- It's Invisible, and 3- we must Make a Stand. We are reminded that God's Armor is available for the believer but it must be fitted - fitted by spiritual growth and

INTRODUCTION Chip Ingram developed a new DVD Teaching series called “The Invisible War”. Many thoughts began to run over situations in MY LIFE & the LIVES OF OTHERS recently. - Questions asked recently (sickness, death, constant struggle, financial) - Battles Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Have Faith

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 29, 2009

Strong faith can become weakened by doubt, but life can be restored by Jesus.

Text: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Story: “Show Much Have You?” A friend tells of overhearing two little girls, playmates, who were counting over their pennies. One said, “I have five pennies.” The other said, “I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Christian Church

One Bread, One Body, Many Idols

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 27, 2010

Independence Sunday 1987: We are called to be a distinctive people within American culture, not to follow popular self-centered idolatries.

The trouble with going to Ridgecrest conference center for a week is that you tend to forget how diverse a nation we are. If you were to spend too long at a place like Ridgecrest, you would get to thinking that everybody was Baptist, and Baptist of the southern variety, that everybody gobbled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-31

Denomination: Baptist

"God Among Humankind"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 24, 2012

A sermon about trust.

“God Among Humankind” Mark 1:21-28 A couple years ago there was a pretty bad disaster out at sea. A tourist boat, loaded with cars and partiers, had not shut its doors properly; water began pouring in; the boat started to sink, and panic set in!!! People were screaming as the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 3) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

Today, we are in part 3 of a series titled “The Miracles of Jesus”. The purpose is firstly, to learn about the miracles and secondly, to discover what they mean to us today.

The plan is to spend a few weeks in the miracles, shift to the parables, and finish up with the miracles. We are chronologically studying these miracles. There are several things I’d like to unwrap during this study series. Types of miracles Who was present Purpose of the miracles Which gospels ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-33

Dodgeball

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

A message on how to stay in when life tries to knock you out.

DODGEBALL How To Stay In When Life Tries to Knock You Out 7/7/04 I. Introduction Twentieth Century Fox has just recently released the movie DODGEBALL. The story is about a small local gym that is threatened with extinction by a gleaming sports and fitness palace unless a group of social rejects ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed By Simple Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 4, 2014

Notice the simple responses our Lord noted in the actions of the righteous. Giving someone a drink of cold water, something to eat, clothes to wear a visit. These are simple and basic acts of kindness. No pomp, no plaque, no prestige.

Michael Jordan ......is considered by some ......to be the greatest basketball player... of all time. For most of us, ...... the scenes we remember ....... are the slam-dunks ....... while taking off ......from the free-throw line. The fame, ... the popularity, ... the commercials, ... the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Anglican

The Risks Of The Rich (Amos) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 16, 2025

If you want to avoid the hazards of wealth, realize your need for salvation, your need for God, your risks, and God's promise of restoration.

Over the years, Milton Bradley’s Game of Life has gone through some interesting variations, which reflect the change in cultural values over the last couple of centuries. In 1798, before Milton Bradley, a board game from England arrived in the United States and became popular. It was called The ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-5, Amos 2:4-8, Amos 3:1-3, Amos 3:13-15, Amos 4:1, Amos 4:6-13, Amos 5:1-7, Amos 5:14-15, Amos 5:18-20, Amos 6:1, Amos 6:4-7, Amos 7:1-9, Amos 7:14-17, Amos 9:1-10, Amos 9:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Rulers Disarmed Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009

God disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame by triumphing over them in Christ’s work at the cross.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians chapter 2. We’ll read verse 15 this morning as we continue in the letter to the Colossians. This verse completes Paul’s paragraph in which he is helping the Colossian believers and us to understand all that we have in Christ; all that is true ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Denomination: *other

Interrupted Respite In Phoenicia: Syrophenician Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 18, 2017

A mother’s heart is one of the most potent motivators known. A Syro-Phoenician (or Canaanite) woman exhibited this during one of Jesus’ teaching tours. We do not know her name, but we do know this mother had insight, courage, persistence, and initiative

-AD 29- Phoenicia Lesson: Interrupted Respite in Phoenicia: Syrophenician Healed Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-30 -Matthew- A mother’s heart is one of the most potent motivators known. A Syro-Phoenician (or Canaanite) woman exhibited this during one of Jesus’ teaching tours. We do not know her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Man’s Escape From Death Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 20, 2011

Jesus makes an astounding claim—a person doesn’t have to die. We can all escape death. We, as Christians, know what Jesus meant by this, but the world does not understand. It’s up to us to show them what Jesus meant

In v. 51 of our passage tonight, Jesus makes an astounding claim—a person doesn’t have to die. We can all escape death. We, as Christians, know what Jesus meant by this, but the world does not understand. It’s up to us to show them what Jesus meant. READ v. 48-50. I guess since Jesus has just ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Escape From Death Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 19, 2023

There is a sure way to escape death. Jesus makes it clear how.

In v. 51 of our passage tonight, Jesus makes an astounding claim—a person doesn’t have to die. We can all escape death. We, as Christians, know what Jesus meant by this, but the world doesn’t understand. It’s up to us to show them what Jesus meant. READ v. 48-50. I guess since Jesus has just ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Baptist

To Follow Jesus, We Must Make Down Time Introduction: Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 16, 2021

If machines need some down time to reconnect properly, maybe you and I need some down time to recorrect properly with Jesus.

Introduction: On Thursday, a week ago, our washing machine broke, so I called Southern Appliances and the lady told me to unplug the machine from the wall outlet for sixty seconds then re-plug-it back in. She went on to say that in those electronic machines sometimes a reboot is all it takes. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Asking, Seeking, Knocking (Luke 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2024

What is the importance of asking, seeking and knocking in prayer? Let's look at Luke 11.

What does prayer have to do with asking, seeking and knocking? Do we gather with Jesus or scatter? What woes can religious leaders face? Let’s look at Luke 11. What are the important topics to pray about that Jesus addressed? It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, when He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beginning Of The Gospel (Mark 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 30, 2024

How did Jesus first preach? How did John point to Him? Let's discuss this in Mark 1.

Did John prepare the way for the Lord? Were Father, Son and Holy Spirit involved in Jesus’ baptism? How did Mark summarize the Good News that Jesus preached? What did Jesus tell his first disciples? Did Jesus heal many? Did people come to Him from everywhere? Let’s find out in Mark 1. Serving as a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist