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Fly High - Acts Part 15 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 10, 2006

The three missionary campaigns of Paul and his associates teach us some valuable spiritual lessons: Our faith drives us to labors of love which give us eternal hope through trials for the future. The Christian must know His Bible and develop a Biblical wo

“Fly High” Acts part 15 On the Lighter Side of Life: Funny pictures from aha.com Thesis: The three missionary campaigns of Paul and his associates teach us some valuable spiritual lessons: Our faith drives us to labors of love which give us eternal hope through trials for the future. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Tragedy

Contributed by Clyde White on Sep 21, 2005

At the four year anniversary of “9/11”, we still have that lingering question, “WHY?” Over the past few weeks, MANY are asking, “Why?”, again. “Why would God allow such a tragedy as a hurricane to devastate so much and so many?” The question is a rou

At the four year anniversary of "9/11", we still have that lingering question, "WHY?" Over the past few weeks, MANY are asking, "Why?", again. "Why would God allow such a tragedy as a hurricane to devastate so much and so many?" You hear the question at church, on the street, on TV and just about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Galatians Part 4 - "Be Heirs Not Slaves!" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 25, 2005

Paul challenged the Galatians to not go back to being slaves and being trapped in the bondage of sin but instead become and heir of God and be free from sin by the Spirit.

Galatians part 4 – Be heirs not slaves! Thesis: Paul challenged the Galatians to not go back to being slaves and being trapped in the bondage of sin but instead become and heir of God and be free from sin by the Spirit. Introduction: As we have been progressing through the book of Galatians we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Obeying God's Law Working For Salvation?

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 21, 2007

This study seeks to examine the confusion between walking in obedience and working to earn righteousness.

Is Obeying God’s Law Working for Salvation? I have seen that there is a common misunderstanding among Christians as we struggle to reconcile God’s grace with obeying God’s commands. A few years back I read a book that stated that if you teach grace the way you should, it will almost sound like a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Revive In 2005 (Part 1)

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 8, 2005

The Body of Christ in America needs to be revived in the New Year of 2005. They need to follow the example of King Hezekiah and do the two crucial steps common to all revivals.

Revive In 2005 (part 1) Thesis: The Body of Christ in America needs to be revived in the New Year of 2005. They need to follow the example of King Hezekiah and do the two crucial steps common to all revivals. Opening Illustration: I am the New Year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time. I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Will Build His Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 12, 2008

Jesus points to seven features & characteristics of the church that He builds. He speaks of its 1) Foundation, its 2) Certainty, its 3) Intimacy, its 4) Identity and Continuity, its 5) Invincibility, its 6) Authority, & its 7) Spirituality.

Two Anglican parishes and the Diocese of Niagara have been in court recently to try to sort out the messy business of who ultimately owns church property. The two Niagara churches, along with eight more across the country, have recently voted to leave the Anglican Church of Canada and put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-20

Denomination: Other

The Tragedy Of Unrepentance-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 29, 2011

1 of 4. Cain’s lack of repentance & subsequent grudge, ended in his brother’s murder. Willful unrepentance opens the door to tragedy. But What are its losses? The tragedy of unrepentance is a Lost...

THE TRAGEDY OF UNREPENTANCE—Genesis 4:1-24 Attention: There was a painter named Jack, who was very interested in making a dollar where he could. So he often would thin down his paint to make it go a wee bit further. As it happened, he got away with this for some time. Eventually the Presbyterian ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Devotion - The Seed Of Growth Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 15, 2010

Believers get really excited about the passages in Acts where a great number of people came to Christ and the church grew in miraculous leaps and bounds, however, what many beleivers miss in these passages are the previous verses that reveal what the chur

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 13, 2010 Date Preached: October 17, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Reaching Our Community Sermon Title: Devotion – The Seed of Growth! Sermon Text: Acts 2:44-47 [ESV] 42 And they devoted themselves to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

This Is God’s Will

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 13, 2012

The message explores the area of sanctification, expected of all who name the Name of Christ.

“Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Christian Be Lost Again?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 7, 2012

Eternal life means unending life; this is what Christ offers. Some, however, are convinced that His gift is probationary. The life He offers is meant to encourage us, and not to intimidate us.

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. I and the Father ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Old School Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 6, 2011

A review of chapter 3 verse 16 through chapter 4 verse 16

Ecclesiastes 3: 16 – 4: 16 Old School 16 And I saw something else under the sun: In the place of judgment—wickedness was there, in the place of justice—wickedness was there. 17 I said to myself, “God will bring into judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Diversity In The Church

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 11, 2012

Leadership in the congregation is to reflect the Lord’s choice rather than seeking diversity as defined in the world.

“The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jabez Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 28, 2014

As I explored our two line story today – which is a short message with a big idea - I paid attention to the meaning of Jabez’s name which to me became important to get a little background on this man’s life. So let’s look for a moment at the meaning of his name.

Series: Unsung Heroes Sermon: Jabez Scripture Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10: 9Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Foretaste Of Glory Divine Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

God says, “Upon the fabric of human suffering, I have superimposed my Biblical pattern, and if you will understand what I am trying to do, the result will be something beautiful if you just don’t mess it up.”

INTRODUCTION Today I want to talk about, “A Foretaste of Glory Divine.” Romans, 5:1-5 is really like a breath of fresh air. Many of you know Paul Long. His wife, Teddy, was buried just one week ago. She learned she had cancer last August. She was quite a fighter, but she went downhill ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Appointing Elders Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 15, 2013

What is entailed in appointing elders? What rights and authority is conferred in the appointment process?

“When they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.” [1] The New Testament model for a church of the Lord Jesus differs significantly from what has been commonly accepted among the churches of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:23

Denomination: Baptist