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Laodiciea: God's Shopping List Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

Are you poor, wretched, and blind? Then you have some shopping to do.

Title: Laodicea: For the Man who has everything Text: Rev 3:14-22 (The Church @ Laodicea) FCF: Eternal things are not purchased with gold and silver, but rather with the tribulation that is the gift of God. SO: Ideally, my congregation would come to realize that relying on Christ isn’t something ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Threshing Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 13, 2015

Sometimes things that hurt are those things that cause the most good in our lives.

Last week we started our new series on baking bread with the harvest. We learned that in order to make bread, we need to follow four steps: harvest , threshing, grinding into flour, and finally combining with other ingredients to bake into bread. We also learned, more importantly, that the time for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16-17, Matthew 7:16-20, Romans 5:6-8, Romans 3:23-24, Proverbs 27:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stop Play Acting! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 19, 2014

Psalm 50 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Holy Judge (vs 1-6) (2). The Heartless Worshippers (vs 7-15). (3). The Hypocritical Worshippers (vs 16-22) (4). The Honest Worshippers (vs 23) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Chambers • Criminal Justice • Crown Court • Garrows Law • Judge John ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Brethren

Children Of The Light Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 24, 2014

WE are called to live a life that is in agreement with who we say we are.

October 26, 2014 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 4:17-32 Subject: Christian Living Title: Children of the Light – Ephesians Part 9 As we continue in our study through Ephesians I need to begin this morning by asking you a question. How is it that so many people believe that you can have a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Answering The Skeptics Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 5, 2016

This sermon outlines five ways in which Christians can present the Gospel message to unbelievers in a God-fearing manner.

ANSWERING THE SKEPTICS So far we have answered some really difficult questions that are often posed by non-believers. First, how can God be just when he allows the innocent to suffer and second, is our faith blind. Today we are going to look at the third difficult question: Question #3: How ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Hurts And Healing In Leadership

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

Healers will often experience hurt and must deal with it appropriately.

2Co 4:7 But we have this treasure (wealth) in earthen vessels, (frail clay) that the excellency (going beyond) of the power may be of God, and not of us. 2Co 4:8 We are troubled (crowed afflicted) on every side, yet not distressed; (extreme anxiety sorrow and pain) we are perplexed, (be at a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A King’s Reception

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 3, 2012

Those who receive Jesus the King must learn to honor Him for who He is and seek to be like Him.

A King’s Reception Text: Matthew 21:1-17 Intro: The account of what is often called the Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday is found in all four Gospels. It is in Matt. 21, Mark 11, Luke 19, and John 12. It is a very important event because Jesus gives a vivid picture of Himself as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Should We Pray?

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

Prayer is one of the most important activities of a Christian’s life. It is our lifeline! We won’t get far without it. We tend to complicate it sometimes, so I wanted to give some attention to it today with the hope that we will all engage in talking with

How Should We Pray? Matthew 6:5-15 5 "And now about prayer. When you pray, don't be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I assure you, that is all the reward they will ever get. 6 But when you pray, go away by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Let God Change You

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 7, 2013

Practical ways to let God's transformation and change take place in your life.

How to Let God Change You “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 Intro: Do you know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Overcomes Doubt Series

Contributed by Jon Rohr on Jun 12, 2013

It takes outrageous faith to trust God in the midst of a world gone wrong. But only outrageous faith will bring us the peace we need. Only through Outrageous Faith can we build Homes, Families and even Churches that will weather the storms.

Sermon: Faith that Overcomes Doubt Series: 40 Days of Extraordinary Faith Text: John 20:24-31 April 7, 2013 AM John 20:24–31 (NIV84) 24 Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of The Resurrection - The Scriptures (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 9, 2013

A Sermon examining the reality that the Scriptures prove that Jesus is alive.

EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION EXHIBIT B: THE SCRIPTURES (PART 1) I Corinthians 15:1-2 The Bible was written over a period of about 1,500 years by some forty different authors. Some were Prophets, some were Apostles, and some were faithful servants who served the Lord in various other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Top Models Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 20, 2012

There are lots of bad role models in this world . But Jesus called us to be role models of His way of life for others. So, how do I become the kind of role model he wants me to be and how can I make a difference in the lives of others?

OPEN: We played a youtube video that gave a lighthearted view of fashion since 1911: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JxfgId3XTs That video displayed the changes of style and fashion that have taken place over the years. ILLUS: I remember looking back at some of my high school pictures… and I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking On Our Tongue Trouble Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 24, 2012

1. The peril (vs. 1-2). 2. The power (vs. 3-8). 3. The poison (vs. 8). 4. God’s push (vs. 9-12). 5. God’s power (vs. 8-9).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 7: Taking on Our Tongue Trouble James 3:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 25, 2012 *Have you had any trouble with your tongue this week? -Did you say some things you just shouldn’t have said? -What about the things you ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012

A look at what it takes to be saved/ become a Christian.

WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? - Acts 16:25-34 Many of you are familiar with this account. Paul and Silas, two early believers and missionaries, had upset some folks. They had cast a demon out of a slave, who used to tell people’s fortunes. When the woman’s owners saw that she ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Lie Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 26, 2013

Do we hate what God hates, do we love what God loves, do we want what God wants? That’s the question today, please take time to consider it in your own heart.

One of the great things about the early community of believers is the open practice of love and unity. ALL the believers were united in heart and mind. What that means is that they all had the same agenda. They weren’t clones, but they all wanted the same things and thought the same way about ...read more