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Make Disciples! Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 24, 2010

In the Great Commission in Matthew 28, there are many imperatival participles, but Jesus’ only direct imperative to His disciples was, ’Make Disciples!’ What do we do with this?

Make DISCIPLES! Sterling C. Franklin February 2008 Text: Matthew 28:16-20 Matthew 28:16-20 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Kinds Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 19, 2009

What is the difference between human and Godly wisdom?

Wisdom is not the same as intelligence. Wisdom, biblical wisdom, is practical application of the truth of God’s salvation into the work of touching others for the sake of Jesus. Kenton just did that yesterday with lunches for those on the streets. But we’re not alone. Five families in Brandon ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing The Will Of God #5 - Through Council Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 20, 2008

Be caerful where you turn to for advice concerning God’s will for your life.

Knowing the Will of God #5 – Through Council 17th February 2008 am Proverbs 24:6 a. Council should come from a godly source – Proverbs 25:19 When seeking God’s will for your life who do you turn to? I can tell you that there are certain people you should avoid like the plague. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of The Dead

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 8, 2007

An encouraging look at the reality of the coming Resurrection and its nature.

The Resurrection of the Dead John 20:19-20, 24-29 In our text, we see that Thomas had a difficulty in believing in the resurrection of the dead. Until he obtained proof (could see the Jesus with his own eyes and feel Him with his own hands), he would not believe. Jesus provided Doubting Thomas ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going The Second Mile Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

It is one thing to go the first mile but what about the second (extra) mile.

Title: Going the second mile Theme: Showing the importance of taking the extra step. Text: Matthew 5:41 Listen to this: A loud commanding voice rang out. Thirteen men looked to their left side to see what all the ruckus was all about. There stood a Roman solider yelling at a young Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:41

Denomination: Church Of God

Keep It Simple Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 23, 2007

This message focuses on the need for the church and the pastor to have a clear vision of where they are headed. Isreal was in a state of decline when the vision was given and this message offers hope for the church that may be in a state of decline as we

“Keep it Simple!” Habakkuk 1:5, 2:2-3, 3:19 In the OT we find a tiny book there called Habakkuk. In my Bible it only consists of 3 pages, but they are powerful pages. I want you to meet this man Habakkuk so I want to share with you several verses from this book that have great meaning for us ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

One True Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 4, 2008

Discover it, define it and defend it according to the scriptures! The gospel of Jesus Christ, the power of God for salvation, does not change.

How do you handle a clash between the truth of the gospel and the unity of Christian fellowship? What we saw last week in Acts 15 seems to contrast what we see in the first verses of chapter 16. Did you notice? Paul and Barnabus argue very hard against the need for circumcision in Acts 15, but ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Music

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Dec 8, 2007

Music is one of God’s greatest gifts to His people. It has the power to touch our hearts, lift our spirit, bring us closer together and closer to God’s glorious presence. A Christmas sermon.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, can you imagine what life would be like without music? Think about it for a moment: No song humming through your head after hearing it at church. No M-TV. No CDs. No bands, no concerts. Radio? Limited only to stations airing the news, weather and road conditions ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7, Psalm 95:1-95

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Lose The Cross In Christmas Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 3, 2013

Distractions are often times intentional. They are created in order to get you to focus on the unimportant in order to prevent you from seeing what is really important. Can that happen at Christmas time? Do you really have to ask???

John 3:16-18 “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. “Whoever believes in Him is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Defeating Intolerance Series

Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013

In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things charity.

At first glance, you might wonder just what all this writing about eating has to do with your Christian faith. After all, the text was penned with Jewish and Gentile Christians in mind and specifically written for the church at Rome. The Jewish converts had a problem with the rigid Jewish laws. To ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Why Jesus Did Not React To Cultural Issues But Focused On Principles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2004

Instead of going into a long explanation on subjects, Jesus taught in principles saying, "When you pray, say, . . ." and He gave them a pattern that also included prayer principles.

Why Jesus Chose to Not React to Cultural or Temperaments but Focused on Principles John 4:23-34 - "Yet, a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is Spirit and his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Prayer Warrior

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 25, 2004

to teach the people the importance of being a intercessor

How To Be A Prayer Warrior Ephesians 3:16-19 Primary Purpose: To teach the people the importance of being a intercessor Back in 1993, I got sick with pneumonia. I was so wore out I would get short of breath talking on the phone. I remember a lady named Ruth who called me. She asked me how I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

How Not To Be A Fool

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 1, 2005

An exposition of Psalm 53 with particular emphasis on verses 1-3

Islington Baptist Church September 11, 2005 Psalm 53:1-3 Scriptures: 1 Samuel 25, Romans 1:18-32, Psalm 1 How not to be a fool Webster’s dictionary defines a fool as “a person who lacks good judgment”. Brainstorm with me for a moment. What examples can you think of that illustrate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Moral Compass

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Oct 4, 2014

What it takes to find the Moral Compass in our world in the only place that it can be truly found!

INTRODUCTION: How would you like to have the NFL as your moral compass? Last week, we were hammered by reports about Ray Rice and Adrian Peterson and how the NFL was responding (or not responding) to the allegations of abuse. Tabloids, Social Media, and ESPN have been overloaded with their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Curious Case Of The Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 2, 2015

It is not about God grading on a curve, it is about being accepted because we have believed in and follow Jesus.

The Curious Case of the Rich Young Ruler Mark 10:17-31 1. Those of us with little hair cannot have bad hair days. But many equivalents. 2. One blogger wrote: “Today, I was at work, nonchalantly spinning my keys around my finger when they flew off and hit a glass cabinet. Broken glass ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible