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How Good Is The Dirt In Your Life?

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 30, 2007

Jesus teaches in this parable about the SOWER, the SEED, the SOIL, and the STATE you are in. Is the soil of your heart prepared?

Matthew 13:1-9 How Good is the Dirt in Your Life? Introduction - My wife and were enjoying a cruise on a recent vacation. At the dinner table that second evening, that dreaded question came up regarding my occupation. (Now I am not ashamed of being a minister, but telling people I am a minister ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Big Deal About Purity In The Church? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 6, 2005

we come to this passage where Paul has to deal with questions arising from an outrageous sin in the midst of the church. Paul directs his response to how the church should deal with the sin itself, and how the church should deal with sin in its midst

WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL ABOUT PURITY IN THE CHURCH? 1 CORINTHIANS 5:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Whenever I think of the value of the church, one verse comes to mind. Now it may not be the verse that comes to mind when you think about the church, but it is the verse that comes to mind when I think about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part Two Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005

What character qualities have to do with my relationship with the world about me?

Today we are going to continue our consideration of the particulars of Christian character development. We note that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are going to progress toward Christ-likeness (vs. 5-7). He seems to list ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Protect Yourself From Sin's Charge And Sin's Control

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 8, 2005

Protect Yourself from Sin’s Charge and Sin’s Control 1) Inside Christ 2) With Christ inside

Some time ago when we were cleaning out our laundry room we found a number of iron rods like this. I don’t know where they came from or what they were used for but how do you think we could use them now? We could use them to bar our windows if we had a problem with robbers, or if I wanted to swim ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"Suddenly" "Without Warning"

Contributed by Pastor Ben F Corley on Nov 26, 2006

To many, the coming of the Lord is a confussing subject, and we had had two thousand years to study it. Can you imagine the many quetions the early believers must have had concerning the coming of the lord. They believed that He couold come at any moment,

“Suddenly” “Without Warning” Text; Mark 13: 3-10; & 28-37 (v. 36) 1 Corinthians 15:51-52a Introduction: The year was 1963, the place, Dallas Texas. It was a hot and sunny day and thousands of people were gathered hoping to just get a glimpse ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 24, 2006

We are in the middle of a battlefield in a war being fought without guns and bombs. It is a battle that is being fought for the souls of men and women – and for your very soul. In this war there are three formidable foes pitted against us – the Devil, the

Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-13 Introduction: We are in the middle of a battlefield this morning. The war being fought on this battlefield is not being fought with guns and bombs. It is a battle that often cannot be seen though it rages continually. It is being fought for the souls of men and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Punishment Of The Wicked - Job Chapter Eighteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 4, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter eighteen.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #18 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: Job 18:1 (NKJV) THE PURPOSE OF BILDAD’S DEBATE Bildad is about to go for the second round in the debate. He is to respond to Job. He is to give an answer to what Job has just said. Most of this chapter deals with ...read more

Scripture: Job 18:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Answer To Despair Series

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on May 3, 2009

Let me introduce you to an old friend you’ve know for a long time. A friend is someone that makes you a better person. That friend is trouble...

Jesus Answer to Despair: Jesse Bennett Let me introduce you to an old friend you’ve know for a long time. A friend is someone that makes you a better person. Sometimes a friend loves you so much he will even hurt you to help you. Proverbs says the wounds of a friend can be trusted, but the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Various And Sundry Ramblings Of A Known "Heretic"

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 2, 2009

A presentation of intervening events necessary for the return of the Lord Jesus Christ

“ Various and Sundry Ramblings of A Known ‘Heretic’ The theory of an imminent ‘at any moment’ Second Coming of Christ will be discussed in the following paragraphs. First of all, the promise of the re-gathering of the people of God, the Jews, is found to be necessary before the Lord returns. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Attacks Of Satan

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 24, 2009

This message looks at the different areas in which Satan attacked Job.

The Attacks Of Satan Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Job 1:1-5 Introduction: Two worldy men saw an elderly churchgoer coming down the street. One man pointed toward her. “I’ll bet you can’t mention anybody that old Miss Thompson can’t find something good to say about” The ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: A Lion's Tale

Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Dec 2, 2005

A sermon about Aslan from CS Lewis’ The Lion,The Witch and the Wardrobe

A Lion’s Tale He was the most unlikely person to write a children’s novel. He was a 50 year old professor who had not married and had no children. He determined he would write a kind of fairy tale. Yet he had never even read a fairy tale until he was an adult. It was really unlikely he knew how ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do With Your Burdens

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 26, 2005

When a burden is placed upon you, you need to know what to do with it. This sermon helps identify what kind of burden it is and what you are to do with it.

Burdens Galatians 6:1-5 INTRO.- ILL.- An airline company was disturbed over a high percentage of accidents so they decided to eliminate human errors by building a completely computerized plane. "Ladies and gentlemen," came a voice over the PA during the initial flight, "It may interest you to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Should I Do Now?

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jan 5, 2010

Some of us find ourselves in positions that are seperated from God and we ask two questions 1. How did I get here? and 2. What should I do now?

What Should I Do Now? How did I get here? Scripture Reference: Jonah 1:1-5 (KJV) 1 Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. 3 But Jonah rose up to flee unto ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Communion In A Tree

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 25, 2010

What a very old oak tree can teach us about communion in the church

Galatians 5:1, 13-25 1 For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. ----------------- 13 For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Radical Trust Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 2, 2012

Mark wrote nothing by accident in his gospel. Just prior to the arrest of Jesus, he presents a stark contrast between those who think they have it all and those who have nothing. Which group is which? The answer may surprise you.

As we begin this portion of Mark 12, Jesus has just finished his series of debates with the religious leaders. They’re done, but Jesus isn’t. He came to Jerusalem to first proclaim His hostile takeover—retaking for God the thing man had conformed to his own image. He proclaimed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Calvary Chapel