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The Passion Behind Good Friday

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 9, 2004

Good Friday Sermon - looks at Christs Passion - descriptive went well in Easter service.

It is finished. the passion behind Good Friday The rooster had crowed three times. The guilt of Peter and the scattered disciples including the treacherous Judas left a void. In this void - Jesus had stood alone before his accusers. Alone to face their sneering lies and brutal blows. Cruel ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is A Man To Do?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Jun 15, 2002

The book of Deuteronomy gives father’s a get set of guidelines concerning their "job description".

What is a Man to do? Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Real Love Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001

How the Bible’s description of love debunks three popular myths about love.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with the Susan Ashton song "Call of the Wild"). The song says, "The freedom he loved, he was now a prisoner of, because he answered the call of the wild." We see examples of that reality all around us, as we live in a culture that urges us to answer that call. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Active, But Not Alive

Contributed by John Butler on Feb 28, 2009

Larn from Jesus’ description of the church at Sardis what makes a church a DEAD CHURCH...

Active But Not Alive I. Glad To Be Here... Praise the Lord!!! How many in here this morning are glad to be in the house of the Lord? In Psa 122:1 David said... I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. I don’t know about you, but I’m glad to be here this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

What Is Hell Really Like

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 5, 2008

A description of what hell is really like according the blessed 1611 King James Bible

WHAT IS HELL REALLY LIKE! Luke 16:20-31 Intro: Some people ask why Bible believing preachers are so dogmatic about the preaching of Hell. This place called Hell is made reference to in the Bible 116 times as a place of torment, separation, fire, grave and an eternal home of the lost. As great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:20-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Calling Of Work Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 10, 2007

What woulf happen if we made Philippians 4:8 our job description?

The High Calling of Work Philippians 4:8 An employee bulletin board contained the following memo: “In case of fire, flee the building with the same reckless abandon that occurs each day at quitting time!” From Marketing Daily 5/7/07: 64% of U.S. workers enjoy their work a great deal, and 29% ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Table Servers And Bible Servers Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 21, 2007

Exposition of Acts 6:1-7 specifically as it relates to the job descriptions of pastors and deacons

Text: Acts 6:1-7, Title: Table Servers and Bible Servers, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/23/07, PM A. Opening illustration: select a few jokes from the Pastoral Search Committee thing B. Background to passage: If you were here this morning you know the context of the growing church carrying out the mission of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Part 1 of a series using popular slogans or bumper stickers that are erroneous descriptions of the faith

Introduction The question came up about sanctification. This is such a pivotal issue in the life of every believer that we will deal with it over the next few weeks. Each week we will look at some aspect of the work of God’s grace in bringing people back to himself in the image of Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Man’s Fickleness And God’s Faithfulness - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 7, 2009

Isaiah’s description of the "Day of the Lord" reveals God’s Faithfulness to His people.

Although I am going to return to the book of Isaiah over the next few weeks for some other purposes, we’re going to wrap up our look at the “Day of the Lord” in Isaiah this morning in chapters 65 and 66. This is the continuation of the message that I began last week, so I’ll begin by briefly ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Risen King: A Global Savior Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 15, 2016

John's Revelation reveals our Risen King to us in various word picture descriptions!

Our Risen King: A Global Savior Revelation 7:9-17 Introduction The International Space Station posted a picture of Cuba, Florida and the Bahamas a few days ago. Stunning images - a view of the Earth that we could never have from our perspective with feet on the ground. Our text today ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Consequences Of A Prayerless Life Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 4, 2025

In the Bible, there are numerous warnings and descriptions of individuals who have turned away from God...

In the Bible, there are numerous warnings and descriptions of individuals who have turned away from God, refusing to acknowledge His sovereignty and majesty. These individuals are often characterized as proud, unbelieving, godless, and immoral. One common trait among them is their lack of prayer or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:2, John 3:19

Shepherd The Flock Part 2 - 1 Peter 5:2a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 11, 2025

Is there any job description more important than for pastors? Peter lays it down for us.

1 Peter 5:1-10 Therefore to the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Shepherd God's flock that is under your care, overseeing--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2

Thrones In Heaven Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 17, 2003

God’s description of who is great in the kingdom of God is a servant. Our rewards in heaven will be great

Thrones in Heaven Matthew 20:20-28 Primary Purpose: To discuss who is great in the kingdom of God. One of the characteristics of most of the disciples including James and John was that they were seekers. They studied and sought out the kingdom of God. They sought to make themselves disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Game Plan For Church Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Aug 26, 2003

A description of the strategy of a church committed to these three purposes: love God, love the church, love the Lost.

BE052503 WHAT AM I HERE FOR? 4. GAME PLAN FOR A PURPOSE DRIVEN When more than a million Allied soldiers gathered on British soil at the beginning of 1944, their mission was clear: Beat the Nazis. But how was that going to happen? Churchill’s idea was to storm the beaches of ITALY, not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Kinds Of Hearts

Contributed by Steven Cook on Mar 29, 2003

Taken from Jeremiah 17, the prophet gives description of four kinds of hearts found in mankind.

“How’s Your Heart?” Jeremiah 17:1-11 I. Introduction A. Read Jeremiah 17:1-11 B. In the 1930’s people would ask, “How’s your back?” C. Folks in those days worked so hard, that such a question was common D. Today, the question that folks ask is, “How’s your heart?” E. So many folks are dying of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist