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Single And Blessed Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 17, 2022

Singlehood can be an option for some who are gifted by God to remain unmarried. Paul highlights the reasons for staying single - the present distress, the passing world and the pressures of life.

Paul has been addressing issues regarding marriage and divorce. Today he ends the chapter with the last question about marriage – what about singlehood? • Is it good to remain unmarried? Is staying single alright? 1 Cor 7:25-40 ESV 25Now concerning the betrothed, I have no command from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40, Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hope That Comes From Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017

This is the 23rd sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#23] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM FAITHFULNESS Daniel 3:16 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, our text comes from a very familiar story. Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar made a gold statue. It was 90 feet tall and 9 feet wide. He had it declared that when the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Influencing People

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 4, 2001

Christians must somehow influence others for Christ in a positive way.

INFLUENCING PEOPLE Col. 4:2-6 Prov. 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” I Cor. 15:33 “Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character.” INTRO.- ILL.- A mother took her young son shopping. After shopping in one store, a clerk handed the little boy a lollipop. "What ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Response To The Word Of Christ Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 19, 2021

How do you respond to the Word of Jesus? Is following Jesus an obedience-optional exercise for you? If it is, you stand to lose a great blessing--the freedom that only being a true follower of Jesus can provide.

Last week I asked you a critical question: What must a person believe, in particular about Christ, to be sure of going to heaven The answer, of course, is that person must believe He is God, very God of very God, the God-Man. This morning I’m going to ask you another compelling question: What ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Bible Church

Healthy Church Part 1 (Study) Series

Contributed by James Parker on May 5, 2011

"42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."

"The Healthy Church" Part 1 "Study" Acts 2:42 Last week we began to look at what a healthy church should look like. We had noted that there are many books about growing the church available out there. Many written by pastors of huge churches, so obviously they must know something about growing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

“be Whole-Hearted” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 1, 2012

Malachi calls the priests of his day to whole-heartedly commit to representing the Lord to the people.

Malachi castigates the priests of Israel for their lack of whole-hearted devotion. While there is truth here to benefit those who serve as leaders among God’s people today, I want us to consider a broader application. Let’s consider how what was said to these priests applies to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Church As Community Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Aug 31, 2016

We all have our standards for what should happen as a church. What were the standards of the first church? How did they live them out?

A man once joined a monastery in which he had to take a vow of silence. Each year he was summonsed before the Abbot and allowed to speak two words. After the first year, the man said, “Bed hard.” The second year, he said, “Food bad.” Upon the third year, the man said, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Open Door Of Revival

Contributed by J. Ritter Jr on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction If you had a chance to read the Pentecostal Evangel last week you read the powerful testimonies of multiple dozens of churches experiencing the fanning of revival's fire.

Introduction If you had a chance to read the Pentecostal Evangel last week you read the powerful testimonies of multiple dozens of churches experiencing the fanning of revival's fire. From Maryville, WA to Cedar Rapids, IA, from Pensacola, FL to Salt Lake City, UT, millions of souls have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-36

Can I Get My Offering Back?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 27: 1 – 34

Leviticus 27: 1 – 34 Can I get my offering back? 27 Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When a man consecrates by a vow certain persons to the LORD, according to your valuation, 3 if your valuation is of a male from twenty years old up to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Keep Your Hand On Me! Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Feb 23, 2001

We cannot manage the bigness of life without God’s hand upon us.

1 Chronicles 4:10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" So God granted him what he requested. If you are a parent you probably ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Year Round Christmas

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

Christmas is over, now we begin a new year, but let's not forget the Christmas joy and spirit through the new year.

Year Round Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 January 6, 2013 It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up the Christmas mess and putting everything away. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Body Building Program Part 3

Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 26, 2013

A look at why the church in the first century grew.

Last week I gave you a little history lesson on the church and we looked at 2 very important promises. Promise number one is that Jesus is going to build the church. He is the Rock, that the church is built up and secondly we learned that Jesus gave us the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. He has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Back To The Basics Introduction Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

This message is the first of a sermon series called Back to the Basics.

Back to the Basics - Intro ME I really enjoy preaching books of the Bible. I like going verse by verse through a book and bringing out of those verses what was originally written to Christians in the first century. I like bring out out what it meant to them, in their time and in their culture ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Quest For Meaning Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 16, 2010

What will make you happy?

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] LIFE UNDER THE SUN I have seen everything that is done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind (1:14). The Hebrew word for “vanity” is hebel. It literally ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Disconnect

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 26, 2015

The importance of prayer

synchronizing (do not disconnect) “Nothing is well done without prayer for the simple reason that it leaves God out of the account.” 
― E.M. Bounds This past week, I completed The 40 Day Journey with Dietrich Bonheoffer. I found his devotional while I was on the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational