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How To Avoid False Teachers Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 4, 2019

This sermon examines three key truths in avoiding false teachers.

THE FIGHT: The purity of the message and the church matter. - 2 Corinthians 11:1-2. a. The purity of the message matters. - This passage as a whole brings out the importance of believing the truth. It matters that the message is true. - Many today say that it doesn’t matter when you believe as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Identify The Root

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 11, 2020

It is sad a dandelion can have ten feet deep roots. Cut the yellow flower of and the plant still thrives. To mature we must identify the root of the problem. Our enemy will hide his true purposes. Get smart, go to the root system.

IDENTIFY THE ROOTS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com **Root: the underground part of a plant, absorption, aeration, food storage. The anchor, support, the origin, source, underlying, core, to help develop, to fix, essence. OFTEN SPIRITUAL PROBLEMS EXIST BECAUSE WE CAN NOT RECOGNIZE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15, Matthew 3:10, Matthew 13:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Is God's Team

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 11, 2019

United in Jesus Christ, all Christians are on the same team...God's team. We stand united in mission to the world through Jesus Christ regardless of what our denominational title may be or if we are Protestant, Orthodox or Catholic. We all proclaim and live out the commands of Jesus Christ.

WITHIN EVERY HUMAN HEART LIES THE YEARNING TO BE LOVED, AFFIRMED, UNDERSTOOD, AND USEFUL. I BELIEVE THERE IS NO OTHER PLACE IN WHICH TO HAVE THESE DESIRES FULFILLED THAN WITHIN THE BODY OF CHRIST, THE CHURCH. THERE IS NO SAFER PLACE ON EARTH IN WHICH TO USE ONE’S GIFTS, TALENTS AND ABILITIES THAN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-11, Galatians 6:10, Ephesians 4:4-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Don't Be Idle Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 10, 2019

This is the 7th sermon in the "Continued Encouragement" series from 2 Thessalonians.

Series: Continued Encouragement [#7] DON’T BE IDLE 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Introduction: As we have stated every week; both letters to the Thessalonians were letters of encouragement. While Paul continually was encouraging them and complimenting them, he did want them to remember why they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness Exalts A Nation Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 26, 2020

What criterion should be used in selecting government leaders? What does God say? “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34).

What criterion should be used in selecting government leaders? What does God say? “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34). Do right by God and He will do right by you. Honor the Lord God Almighty. Stay true to His standard of Righteousness—the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Romans 13:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hurry Up And Wait

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Dec 7, 2017

This is a sermon about the second coming of Christ. It asks the question, "if God somehow came to you and told you the world would end tomorrow, how would you change your life?"

Hurry Up and Wait! 2 Peter 3:8-15 Sunday 12/10/17 The Second Sunday in Advent One of the most frustrating things I know is to travel on an airplane. What I hate about it is that you find yourself in a helpless cycle of Hurry Up and Wait. You know what I mean? You must be at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer Hues 2 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 15, 2018

If we understand the different types, slants, and hues of prayer — and we incorporate them when appropriate — our prayer times will be more varied, more interesting, and more effective.

Prayer Hues 2 (topical) 1. There are a lot tricks when it comes to prayer. 2. The temporary Sunday School teacher was struggling to open a combination lock on the supply cabinet. She had been told the combination, but couldn't quite remember it. Finally she went to the pastor's study and asked ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of A Invitation

Contributed by Dr. Zack Sizemore on Jan 31, 2018

A sermon that shows the impact of personal soul winning

THE POWER OF AN INVITATION Isaiah 1:18 There is something about an invitation that makes us feel special, wanted and accepted. An invitation is a powerful way to reach out to others. a. A man invites a lady out for a date b. A business person invites a client out for lunch c. A housewife ...read more

Nothing To Everything

Contributed by Nishal Maharaj on Feb 3, 2018

You don't need anything else but Jesus in your life to get everything. In this sermon we'll see how can we get God into our life.

Genesis 1:1-2 1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. When we read this verse carefully we will notice it states that in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, John 1:1-3, Matthew 6:33, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 11:6, Genesis 1:4, James 2:17, John 9:31, Psalm 23:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You An Easy Target Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 4, 2018

This is the 6th sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

Series: Order [#6] ARE YOU AN EASY TARGET? 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Introduction: I can only speak for myself; but I have felt like I have had a target drawn on my back this week. It’s amazing to me how people who say they are Christians treat others. As I struggled through the week, I realized that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What’s Your Vision Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 27, 2018

The best resolution is to be able to say, “…we have the mind of Christ.”

What’s Your Vision Grasping God’s New Year’s Revelation The Bible says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish: But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Another translation says, “Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Song Of Loves

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 21, 2018

Both Psalm 45:6-7 and Hebrews 1:8-9 address Jesus as God, yet distinguish Jesus from God.

A SONG OF LOVES. Psalm 45:1-2; Psalm 45:6-9. The mysterious word in the title of this Psalm, ‘Shoshannim’, may refer to a six-stringed instrument, or to the scattering of roses or lilies around the nuptial bed: what we might call confetti today. The word ‘Maschil’ may be a musical reference, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1-2, Psalm 45:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tree Planted By The Waters

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 5, 2019

The two states of being, the two ways of life: confronting our own hearts.

A TREE PLANTED BY THE WATERS. Jeremiah 17:5-10. The prophet Jeremiah’s response to the political and international situation of his day was, “Thus says the LORD” (Jeremiah 17:5). And what does the LORD say? He says, in effect, that there are two states of being, and two ways of life: and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word Speaks To Our Condition

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Aug 16, 2014

A sermon on applying God's word to our lives and how we should listen when we hear His Word

God's Word Speaks To Our Condition Introduction: The apostle Paul declared, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” (2 Tim. 3:16). If we are to grow as God's childern, it is essential ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Appetites And Fears Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 15, 2015

david was hungry and scared which caused him to lie

Open your Bibles to 1 Samuel Chapter 21…. We have noted from Chapter 18 of 1 Samuel that David became a well-known hero in Israel after defeating Goliath and many Philistine armies. We also noted that King Saul was jealous of David. At the end of 1 Samuel chapter 20 David had to run away because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible