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The Value Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 16, 2012

What if I told you that for you to suffer and be uncomfortable was an important part of God’s will for your life? The more that we avoid it, build barriers to protect ourselves from it and invent theology to condemn it the more we miss out on becoming us

1972: Former pastor of mine stood at airport waiting for an evangelist to arrive. It was Tuesday and the revival had begun the past Sunday morning. The evangelist had been too sick to make the trip but now was arriving. Two flight attendants helped him that the music evangelist and pastor Tom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Where Do You Fit In

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 19, 2012

Paul teache in 1 Co 12:12-26 that we are all part of the body of Christ and the body must be Inclusive, and that each part is Important, Interdependent and Interconnect to each other.

Where Do You Fit In 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Intro: In the comic strip Peanuts, Charles Shultz created many memorable characters like Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and many more. One of the cartoons featured Lucy and Linus. It shows Linus sitting around watching TV and Lucy comes in and sits ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

I've Got What It Takes Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 5, 2007

Investigating the use of Spiritual Gifts

I’ve Got What It Takes 7-22-07 New Series: The New Me – Pt. 3 1 Cor. 12:7 Intro. How do you think you’d react if you found out this morning that you have super powers? Maybe you could fly, or one of you could become invisible or somebody else was super strong. That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Baptist

An Accepting Christian Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 3, 2005

the importance of buildng bridges over the divides that separate us

Triple AAA Church and Christian. I want to speak to about being an Accepting Christian! Prayer - Bridges and walls are both necessary and both serve very different purposes. Walls divide. Bridges unite! In 1964, our family lived on Staten Island, NY. It was an exciting time for that borough ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Culture Shifts: Good Vs Evil

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jan 13, 2016

Does your church have the culture of Jesus? Our modern culture is shifting but to adapt too much destroys the mission of winning souls to Jesus..

Culture Shifts: Good vs Evil Kelly Durant I Corinthians1:22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks[b] foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

Baptism As It Is Seen In The Bible And Church History

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 26, 2014

This sermon looks at Baptism in the Bible compared withthe changes that have taken place in the church over the past 2,000 years.

BAPTISM AS IT IS SEEN IN THE BIBLE AND CHURCH HISTORY Acts 2:37-38; Eph. 4:1-6 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Though I may often refer to Baptism, and briefly speak of its significance, it is not so often that I actually would have a sermon specifically dealing with this Biblical doctrine. 2.) It is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Such A Time Like This Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015

For a while everything looks fine. Job, family, TV, money... Until one day when the life fragile balance is going to be disrupted by one of the same gods we used to worship during the week… Bam! a crisis around worship. Who/what is going to be my savior

ILL. It was another year of drought for Himba, a tribe from Namibia Africa. Kuneni, a young man, went out as he did every day, to look for something to eat. No deer or other game, no fruits, no mushrooms, only a scorching sun… That day he discovered a bee hive in an unusual place, in a tree ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"All Hands On Deck!"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 29, 2016

God by His grace through the Holy Spirit gives a spiritual gift to every believer. Every gift is important. Even the quiet unseen gifts! Every church body needs "All Hands on Deck!"

Cornerstone Church June 26, 2016 “ALL HANDS ON DECK” 1 Corinthians 12:4-7; 14-26 “All hands on deck” – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Is There Only One Way?

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 24, 2017

A message detailing the dangers of pluralism.

"Is There Only One Way?" John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

That Old Time Gospel Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 2, 2018

Message one in our series on Galatians introducing the series.

Chico Alliance Church “That Old-Time Gospel” The early church had a strong commitment, a passion, an all-consuming fervor for the apostle teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and a wide variety of Prayer. This consuming commitment was based on a basic understanding of the freedom found ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Truth Or Consequences For Truth Tellers

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 13, 2018

When John told the truth against political power (Herod) there were consequences. The same was true for Jesus, his followers. The 'values" of the world does not always appreciate the "truth" God offers in Jesus, "the way, the truth, and the life."

In Jesus Holy Name July 15, 2018 Text: Mark 6:14 ff & Luke 3:19-20 Pentecost VIII Redeemer “Truth or Consequences” Truth or Consequences was the long-running wild & wacky game show (1941 on the radio) 1951-1988 off and on with different game hosts). ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-22, Luke 3:19-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Why We Are Here

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 10, 2021

I read an article recently about church planting and the author talked about all of the humanitarian things that result from doing so. It got me to thinking: is church planting what Jesus really wants if it’s going to following the humanitarian model?

The message today is titled “Why we are here.” I’m not asking a question, as you can see, but making a statement of purpose. Now I’m not talking about why we are here at this church. Well, at least not directly. I’m talking about why those of us who call ourselves Christian, who are born again and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 4:17-25, Mark 1:17, 1 Timothy 2:4, 1 Corinthians 2:4, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom From The Craft Room Series

Contributed by Jackie Shergold on Jan 27, 2021

Following on from the wisdom of God we can find from our garden and shed, we now look at the wisdom we can find from God in our Craft Room.

Wisdom of the craft room 1. Pattern Many craft projects require a pattern. My parchment craft usually has a border around it made of embossed dots or holes pierced and cut. To achieve this I have to follow the pattern very carefully. The most frustrating thing is when you have spent hours on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, John 15:1-8

Gifts For The Common Good Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The reason the church has survived the changes of the centuries, and will continue to do so till the end of history is because it is designed to be adaptable to all of the cultures of the world.

Back in the mid 1800's a light-colored moth was very common in the industrial city of Manchester, England. When these moths landed on the bark of the trees they blended in so well that the moth eating birds could not see them, and the result was that they multiplied rapidly. Some of the moths ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Christ Derangement Syndrome: An Exposition Of John 10:22-42

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 4, 2019

It isn't Trump Derangement Syndrome that has gripped the world.

Christ Derangement Syndrome: An Exposition of John 10:22-42 Jesus Christ is without question the most controversial person who has ever lived. He has been a source of conflict and division. But Jesus even said this about Himself. The result of His ministry would be that two would divide against ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30, John 10:22-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible