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Pigs And Dogs Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 26, 2010

The correlation between evil and a bent to destroy is demonstrated in the sinister nature of false teachers within the church.

Pigs and Dogs (2 Peter 2:17-22) 1. Our daughter Hannah loved animals. At the age of 12 or so, she began helping out Polly at her exotic animal farm. 2. We had some strange pets because of this: a Pantagonian cavvy, also known as a Marah. Luke had a small possum that never even got as large as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preflight Instructions

Contributed by Brad Froese on Oct 4, 2011

I call it my "Preparation H" Sermon: Preparing for Heaven. I hope you enjoy it! :)

March 6th 2011 Sermon, “Preflight Instructions” 1Thes 4:16-17, For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Rewards The Seeker

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 19, 2006

God rewards those who earnestly seek Him. God gave Uzziah success when he sought Him. When he turned away and disobeyed God because of his pride, he lost everything.

Heb 11:6 “...anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” God have given us a promise, that if we seek Him earnestly, we shall be rewarded. • This is an offer with a guarantee returns The question is not whether you attend church or how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Judgment Is Coming

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 29, 2010

Judgment Is Coming 1) Get ready; 2) Stay focused

“There’s a hurricane coming.” For homeowners in places like the Gulf Coast, those are not words you take lightly. You’ll board up your windows, stock up on food and water, and if possible, leave town. Those who don’t will suffer the consequences of 250 km per hour ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"I Will" Worship With Others Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 5, 2015

Worship, The Heart, Priorities, Preferences

I WILL – “I Will” Worship with Others Acts 2:46-47 (pg. 759) October 11, 2015 Introduction: We have a rule at the Burdette household that my daughter and wife continue to break and disregard...Here’s the rule: If you’re playing “Phase 10” with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disagreeing Agreeably

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 8, 2001

An inductive message using biblical narrative to call Christians to learn how to focus on God’s purpose even when we disagree on how to work it out.

Intro: "It’s easy to see why people like the sea gull. I’ve sat overlooking a craggy harbor and watched one. He exults in freedom. He thrusts his wings backward with powerful strokes, climbing higher and higher until he’s above all the other gulls, then coasts downward in majestic loops and ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Back To The Future Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 17, 2015

Daniel chapter 7 moves from the historical to the prophetic. The entire chapter moves us to ask the question, Have I invited Jesus to set up His throne in my life.

Intro: Theoretically, television may be feasible, but I consider it an impossibility--a development which we should waste little time dreaming about. Lee de Forest, 1926, inventor of the cathode ray tube. I think there is a world market for about five computers. Thomas J. Watson, 1943, Chairman ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Four-Ds In Jonah

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Feb 10, 2015

A look at the results of sin in our lives and the desire of God to forgive sin when we repent

INTRODUCTION 1. Where I grew up there were stories about men scuba diving near a dam a. They would come up scared vowing never to return b. They claimed catfish down deep that were large enough to swallow a man c. Most of us listened with doubt to these stories always told second-hand 2. One story ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Jonah Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

What’s the BIG IDEA of the book? God is a God of extravagant grace, especially to the ones who seem less deserving of His grace.

I am Jonah Jonah 1:1-3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-01-19 You Think you Know Jonah? If you have grown up in church at all, you know the story of Jonah. It’s probably the best know prophetic book of the Old Testament. Or you think you do. Even if you didn’t grow up in ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Living Bricks

Contributed by David Anderson on May 5, 2001

God builds His people together for their benefit and to show His Kingdom in the world.

 Sermon: "Living Bricks" Anderson Isaiah 62:1-5; I Cor. 12:1-11; John 2:1-11 + + + In the light of Epiphany, as it shines in the words, hearts and hands of God’s people, I would like to share two texts from today’s readings. First from the prophet Isaiah, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:2, 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Caging And Killing The Beast Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Final sermon in series on temptation. This deals with the work and grace of God to help us resist and overcome besetting sin.

KILL OR BE KILLED Part 4-Caging and Killing the Beast October 28, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Did you hear about this one? National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern announced this week that an internal investigation into the gambling of NBA referees found that all 56 officials had ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Communion As A Symbol

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2005

Communion message about how the symbols of the Lord’s supper point to Christ’s redemption.

Communion as a Symbol 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 December 4, 2005 Introduction I mentioned a couple weeks ago that the church board decided to begin having communion, or the Lord’s Supper, on the first Sunday of each month. I think it’s a great idea, and we’re going to do that today. Why do this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rebuilt, Not Remodeled

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 24, 2011

God never meant for the flesh to be rehabilitated, it needs to be sacrificed. The work of the Lord in our lives is not remodeling, but renewing.

REBUILT NOT REMODELED You can take a hog and wash him up, put ribbons on his tail and sprinkle perfume on his body; but you still have a hog, and in short order, he will be wallowing again in the smelly mud and muck. IL.: A young boy was standing on the porch, trying to reach the doorbell. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul’s Trust Despite Facing Life’s Trials Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 18, 2024

Each of us has a story – a testimony – a powerful truth of God’s abilities, and the fact that it is personal to YOU ought to empower you to share it! What is keeping us from telling others who He is in our lives?

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 41 Paul’s trust despite facing life’s trials Acts 28:1-15 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week we completed a two-part message focused on: • A picture of man’s way vs. God’s way of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-15, 2 Timothy 4:18, Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"for The Love Of God.."

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 3, 2002

To ponder the love of God is to ponder that which is inconceivable, yet so many of us underestimate this, the most powerful of all forces....

“For the Love of God!” How many mothers do we have here this morning? You know, it takes a special kind of person to be a good mother doesn’t it? I mean, the world is full of “mothers”-- just about anyone can be a mother. But to be a truly “good” mother.....that seems to be a different ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist