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God’s Purpose In Government Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 1, 2012

Contrary to popular Christian belief, God intends for us to be involved in the process of government and to exert Christian influence there. He created governments for the good of man. When Christian neglect their stewardship responsibilities they remove

1. Cartoon: Two men on a park bench; one lets out a loud SIGH; the second man stands and says, “Well, if you are gonna’ talk politics, I’m outta’ here!” 2. Three Great Institutions of God: a. Family b. Church c. Government 3. Mixed reviews on how we look at government a. Support (blindly? – Acts ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dangers Of Surety

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a co-maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove the dangers of being a surety. Avoid it. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 6:1-5 (New King James Version) My son, if you become surety for your friend, If

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a co-maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove the dangers of being a surety. Avoid it. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 6:1-5 (New King James Version) My son, if you become surety for your friend, If you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, You are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dangers Of Surety

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 25, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a co-maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove the dangers of being a surety. Avoid it. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 6:1-5 (New King James Version) My son, if you become surety for your friend, If

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a co-maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove the dangers of being a surety. Avoid it. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 6:1-5 (New King James Version) My son, if you become surety for your friend, If you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, You are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day After Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 2, 2012

New Birth, god's Love, Life in Christ

THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS John 3:1-21 Introduction: I’m not sure what your house looks like this morning, but my living room is filled with toys, open boxes of clothes, cast aside ribbons and wrapping paper. Yesterday morning the Burdette house was filled with excited screams, laughter and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Investing: Can Mentoring Mold A Man? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 3, 2015

Investing can change one's financial portfolio. Investing in other people can impact them for eternity.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we will begin a new seven-week series entitled “Learning To Lead.” • For some, when the subject of leadership is mentioned, they check out because they think, “I AM NOT A LEADER.” • MY contention is that everyone is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gifted For A Purpose

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 30, 2015

In Paul's opening remarks to the Corinthian Christians, he reminds them that they have been given spiritual gifts for a purpose.

Gifted For A Purpose 1 Corinthians 1: 4-9 Intro: During the depression there was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage, so he was in danger of losing his ranch. With little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 10) Young Earth And Arguments Against Gap-Theory Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 20, 2018

Henry Morris, a young earth believer debates the PreAdam and Prehistoric Earth

IX. Why The Gap Theory Won't Work by Henry M. Morris A. Those who advocate the gap theory agree that the six days of the creation week were literal days, but they interpret them only as days of recreation, with God creating again many of the kinds of animals and plants ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day After Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 22, 2016

The Good News, Surrender, Unity, Spiritual Birth

THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORY - The Day After Christmas John 3:1-21 December 25, 2022 Introduction: i was sitting in a staff meeting one year and our worship minister Tony asked “What day is Christmas on this year?” And I laughed and said, “Tony, Christmas is always on ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Sealed Believers In Their Personal Past

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 15, 2017

The “gift” of the Spirit is to be distinguished from the “gifts” of the Spirit. The latter are special endowments given to men by the Spirit; but the former is the Spirit himself, given by the Father through Christ.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/9/17 Title: The Spirit Sealed Believers in their Personal Past (1:13-14) Series: Paul's Letter to the Ephesians Ephesians 1:13-14 (NIV) 13 And you also were included ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Shameless Neighbor

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 25, 2019

Luke packs into these thirteen verses: The Lord's prayer, a parable on prayer, and then reminder that the disciple can be “shameless in prayer, trusting in a God of love and mercy. “ Self discipline. Fancy words not needed.

In Jesus Holy Name July 27, 2019 Text: Luke 11:5-8,13b Pentecost VII - Redeemer “The Shameless Neighbor” Over the past 4 weeks we have been reading the parables and teachings of Jesus as written by Luke in His Gospel. Luke collected these stories and parables to answer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-14, 1 Peter 3:12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Guarded Inheritance (April 23, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

We have a living hope, a guaranteed inheritance and the understanding that we are studying for what some call “finals” --- their final exam when they will receive the goal of their faith namely their salvation.

THE GUARDED INHERITANCE Text: I Peter 1:3 – 9 The story is told about three unlikely men who guarded a missionaries home . “Tears glistened in the eyes of the Salvation Army officer Shaw who was a medical missionary who had just arrived in India, as he saw three shackled lepers. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Never Abandoned

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 4, 2016

Many people have feelings of abandonment. Perhaps this feeling comes from a childhood event or a traumatic event in our adult years, but the Bible reminds us God will never abandon us! Four reasons.

NEVER ABANDONED Neh. 9:19,31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ALONE 1. In the operating room of a large hospital, a young nurse was completing her first full day of responsibilities. 2. "You've only removed 11 sponges, doctor," she said to the surgeon. "We used 12." "I removed them all," the doctor ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:19-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 4: The Spirit Sealed Believers In Their Personal Past Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 11, 2018

The “gift” of the Spirit is to be distinguished from the “gifts” of the Spirit. The latter are special endowments given to men by the Spirit; but the former is the Spirit himself, given by the Father through Christ.

Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/9/17 Lesson 4: The Spirit Sealed Believers in their Personal Past (1:13-14) Ephesians 1:13-14 (NIV) 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Christian?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 3, 2022

What does it mean to call yourself a Christian?

What does it mean to be a Christian? 2 Peter 1:3-11 Introduction- Good morning – Welcome to service, I pray that the Lord will bless our time together and that you receive His precious anointing and wisdom for your life. Can you believe that we are in the last Sunday of the year and moving into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Hard Waiting

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 1, 2022

No matter where you are in your life, facing a challenge, depressed, discouraged, feeling like you’re without hope, sick, lacking, or alone, Jesus says today trust me wholeheartedly.

HARD WAITING! Small church but Big God! God works wonders for those who wait for him! . Isaiah 64:4 “For since the world began, no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for him! " First of the Month, early morning service was being conducted in a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:4

Denomination: Pentecostal