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The Other Guy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To explore the profound lessons of love, grace, and mercy from the parable of the Good Samaritan, urging us to embody these virtues in our daily lives.

Good morning, church family. Today we're diving deep into a familiar, yet profoundly challenging passage from the Book of Luke. We’ll be looking at the narrative of the Good Samaritan, exploring "The Power of Love, The Obligation of Love, and The Challenge of Love." In the words of the great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:20-37

Topics: Love, Neighbor

How To Avoid Extremist's Perspectives

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

It is not uncommon for some well meaning Christians to lose his or her sense of balance in one of two directions: legalistically or traditionally.

It is not uncommon for some well meaning Christians to lose his or her sense of balance in one of two directions: legalistically or traditionally. Being very concerned about their ability to follow the scriptures down to the last letter of its truth, these conservatives insist on a strict ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing The Spirit's Filling Series

Contributed by Sam Greene on Dec 1, 2004

This sermon seeks to dispel misunderstandings surrounding the filling of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

The filling of the Spirit is not to be confused with the indwelling of the Spirit. These are two distinct and different aspects of the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The filling of the Spirit always has to do with His control in our lives. While the indwelling is a once for all act in which He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

If My People

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

If My People

2 Chronicles 7:12-16 If My People 1. THE PROBLEM (a) Spiritual Barreness - 13 If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, (b) Spiritual Blindness - or if I command the locusts to devour the land, (c) Spiritual Brokeness - or if I send pestilence among my people; 2. THE PEOPLE - 14 If my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-16

Denomination: Holiness

The Unmovable Mountain Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

The Unmovable Mountain

Psalm 125 The Unmovable Mountain I. The Stability of God’s People - Their Distinction - 1 They that trust in the Lord (and rely on the Lord) Their Description - shall be as mount Zion, Their Dominion - which cannot be removed, Their Duration - but abideth for ever. II. The Strength of ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Transformed By Renewal Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 19, 2024

As followers of Christ, we are called to live different in the world.

"Do not conform to the present age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect." - Romans 12:2 As followers of Christ, we are called to live counter-culturally, resisting the pressure to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Woe To Us!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 30, 2019

God does judge nations, cities, churches, families. If we refuse to pursue His glory, there is nothing left for God but to hold us accountable.

The news is particularly dark today—disrespect among the youth of the nation; increasing sexual assault in which even infants and toddlers are violated; violent crime increasing; external threats to national economic security; rising social unrest centring around linguistic and racial issues. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Living For? Series

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2001

We must all choose if we will live for ourselves or live for Christ.

"WHO ARE YOU LIVING FOR" JOHN 21:1-12 I. THE SORROW OF THE SELF-INDULGENT LIFE (JOHN 21:1-5) A. The Self-Indulgent Life Examined (21:1-4) 1. It begins by an act of the will (v. 3) 2. It will lead others astray (v. 3; see 1 Cor 15:33) 3. It results in ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Know God Must Not Love The World Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001

If we say we know God, our affections will be toward Him and what He loves.

I. Family Distinctions (verses 12-14) Written in a poetic, repetitive form; probably for emphasis A. Little Children - teknion (tek-nee’-on) - An infant, that is, (plural figurative) darlings (Christian converts):—little children. 1. Denotes young converts 2. Also can be young children B. Fathers ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Defrosting Your Spiritual Assets Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003

In order to serve according to our giftedness, we must make sure that we not only understand spiritual gifts, we must discover, develop and deploy our gift mix. Since ignorance about this topic may be a chief cause of retarded spiritual growth, it’s impe

Defrosting Your Spiritual Assets A man from Illinois decided to travel to Wisconsin to go duck hunting. He shot and dropped a bird, but it fell into a farmer’s field on the other side of the fence. As the flatlander climbed over the fence, a dairy farmer drove up on his tractor and asked what was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

God In Three Persons - Part One Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 19, 2011

an exposition of the Trinity, in two parts - this being part one

God In Three Persons, Blessed Trinity Part 1 TCF Sermon October 16, 2011 Sometimes the view younger children have of God is fairly insightful. Sometimes it’s confused. Sometimes it’s funny. Sometimes it’s all of the above. Here are some examples in children’s letters to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Proper And Improper Way Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 24, 2016

Ministry should be the heart and soul of every Christian. When we minister, we must always find ways to keep on improving because at the end, God will is our judge. In this message we will learn how to do ministry the right way.

Let me start with a quote from Rick Warren. He said, "Faithful servants never retire. You can retire from your career, but you will never retire from serving God." That is true. If you are a faithful servant of the Lord, there is no retirement here on earth because our retirement is in heaven ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-36

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ebionites Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 19, 2022

The Ebionites existed during the early centuries of the Common Era and believed Jesus became the Messiah because he obeyed the Jewish Law.

The Ebionites The Ebionites were early followers of Jesus who believed He was the Messiah the Jewish people had expected to come. Ebionites (Greek: Ebionaioi, derived from a Hebrew word meaning 'the poor' or 'poor ones') as a term refers to a Jewish Christian sect who were ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15

Denomination: Baptist

Certain Widows Are The Church's Responsibility Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS

BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS I. (:1-2) HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO THE YOUNG AND THE OLD IN THE CHURCH (based on age and sex distinctions) A. Men 1. Older a. Negative -- "Do not sharply rebuke an older ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-16, 1 Timothy 5:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why We Observe Christmas

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002

A Christmas Sermon.

ROM.14:5-6 "WHY WE OBSERVE CHRISTMAS" * Some Christians are touchy, sensitive, and full of objections about Christmas. A) To you I say (in the Words of Scripture), if you regard the day, regard it unto the Lord! * If you do not regard the day, then be sure you are Christian about it! * Do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5-6

Denomination: Baptist