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Live By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 3, 2009

Success or victory in living the Christian life is to follow the Holy Spirit’s guidance & receive His empowering. This leads to an inner & outer transformation of life that a code of ethics cannot even touch. Paul’s understanding & deep conviction is to

GALATIANS 5:16-18 LIVE BY THE SPIRIT [Romans 7:14- 8:4] What principle should one follow to live the Christian life? If a group of average church members were asked that question what answers would they give? Some would likely emphasis Bible reading and prayer. Some would stress faithful ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18, Romans 8:1-17, Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Know Thyself Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 26, 2009

This week we turn the focus on understanding ourselves and gaining emotional awareness so that we may know God. Four competancies will be shared to help us become emotionally aware so that we might be emotionally healthy spiritually.

Back to School Know Thyself Psalm 55:1-5, 16-17 October 25, 2009 This week and next week we are going to look at several emotional health competencies. These are qualities that emotionally healthy people cultivate and display. These give us plenty of things to work because none of us have all of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Heart Of Christmas

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 17, 2008

A simple message to help us understand the incredible depth of the love of God in the birth of Jesus and his purpose in sending him so we might have a real and personal relationship with him (rather than knowing about him).

As I was praying and preparing for this message, I knew what God had placed on my heart to share, but I couldn’t come up with any clever, cute, funny stories like I’ve had in the past. Tonight, I’m just going to shoot straight with you if I may. It’s like on those rare occasions when I do drink ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Sharing The Divine Plan Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 31, 2008

Part of our Christian Stewardship of God’s word is learning to share our faith as commanded in Acts 1, in a permissive, pluralistic culture where people beleive in "God" but may not have the same understanding of "God" as do Christians.

In Jesus Holy Name February 3, 2008 Transfiguration Redeemer “Stewardship: Managing the Things of God” 4th in the series: “Sharing the Divine Plan” There are those who leave their mark on the world by doing great deeds. They lead victorious armies, write classic novels. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Let's Turn The World Over To Mothers

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 15, 2008

Dated 1988. Part dialogue, part conversation, between the preacher and his wife. Pain is caused by absenting ourselves from those against whom we have a grievance. Mothers understand compassion and challenge the rest of us to reconcile.

It is very appropriate that Margaret join me in bringing the message today… appropriate not only because she is a mother, but also because today’s message was inspired by both of our mothers … both hers and mine. Several years ago my mother was sitting in her living room reading the newspaper with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Significance Of The Sabbath

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 25, 2007

Many often associate the Sabbath with the Old Testament covenant and don’t think much of it because Christians today are not under the Old Testament. Many as a result miss out in understanding its true and rich value for us today.

Significance of the Sabbath Theme: How the Sabbath rest affects Christians today INTRODUCTION A. Many Christians have a good working knowledge of the Sabbath. 1. The seventh day of the week, which was a commanded day of rest. 2. This commandment was given only to the house of Israel. 3. Thus, we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 28, 2007

WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE? This Mothers Day sermon is geared to both men and women, and can be used anytime for understanding our purpose in life. Based on the Life of Esther, who was not shown as a mother. See the Sermon Outline at the end.

For Such a Time as This. You are here…right now…for a purpose KEY VERSES: Esther 4:14 and Ephesians 1:11-12 Other Scriptures Used Proverbs 31:16b …with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. Ecclesiastes 3:1 Ecclesiastes 3:17 Romans 8:28 Ephesians 1:11-12 WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE? ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Challenges Of Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

True worship presents a challenge to everyone who comes in the presence of God. Our Scripture today is one of the most difficult to understand in the entire Bible because the insinuations of the story can be unsettling. It presents a view of God which mak

The Challenge of Worship Genesis 22:1-19 Camp Leach tells the story of some friends who took their 5 year-old grandson to church one Sunday. Bettie took her place with the choir while Christopher, their grandson sat in the congregation with his grandfather. During the service, Bettie motioned to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Knowing Who You Are 2 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011

It is essential for every believer to understand and know who they are in Christ. So far, in this series, we have determined that the only person who determines who we are is us. The majority of Christians feel unworthy to be used of the Lord for one r

Title: Who Am I – 4 “Knowing Who You Are – 2” Text I Peter 2:9 It is essential for every believer to understand and know who they are in Christ. So far, in this series, we have determined that the only person who determines who we are is us. The majority of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013

The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages. Tonight we will examine the 5th chapter of Revelation and try to understand what Worship i

Prelude Tonight we will examine the 5th chapter of Revelation and try to understand what Worship is. Turn with me to our passage this evening and follow along as we take a look at Revelation 5:9-14. Scripture 9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by James Linders on Apr 30, 2015

What IS a Christian? Can we be born from our mother as a Christian, or is there MORE to Christianity? The meaning of baptism and the difference between the Greek words "Bapto" and " Baptizo" We must understand that we can never EARN God's grace.

Matthew28:19 "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, BAPTIZING them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to His disciples: "If ANY of you want to be MY followers,you must forget about yourself. You must take up your cross and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace: It’s So Much More Than God’s Favor

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 8, 2017

In 2 Corinthians 12:9 the Lord tells Paul "My grace is sufficient." If God's grace is all Paul needed to deal with the messenger from Satan, perhaps there's more about grace that we need to know and understand.

I have been reading 2 Corinthians 12 about the Apostle Paul and his pleading with God three times to handle “a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan” sent to stop him from preaching the gospel. The Lord’s response gives me goosebumps. “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come To Jesus To Overcome Anxiety Series

Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Aug 1, 2017

This message is the introduction and chapter one of my book entitled, "How To Overcome Anxiety In Life: Understanding the Will of God Through the Word of God." Take a look now@ http://tinyurl.com/y9ex4wt7

ANXIETY WEIGHTS DOWN THE HEART Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. Proverbs 12:25 I have always warned ministers in training to be careful about what they preach. Often God authenticates your message by letting you experience the circumstances of the message you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Story Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 16, 2017

In understanding the Salvation Story we can see: The People of Salvation (Romans 8:28), 2) The Purpose of Salvation (Romans 8:29c-d), and 3) The Process of Salvation (Romans 8:29a-b, 30)

There has been a common thread in listening to the survivors of the recent hurricanes and tropical storms. Although many are still without power, having their workplaces and homes destroyed with all their earthly possessions, many are still thankful for what remained. Through shelter and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Other

Be The Church

Contributed by Francis Balla on Sep 20, 2017

We have many church shoppers and hoppers these days, who do not have full understanding of what church really is or perhaps they are looking for a perfect Church. Let me assure you, there are no perfect churches, because there are no perfect people.

BE THE CHURCH! Romans 12:3-13 Introduction: When I ask you what is a Church, you may answer in one or two ways: A church is a building where Christians go to worship. Or a group of committed believers of Christ, figuring out how best to live out their faith. When people come to church, they come ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:3-13

Denomination: Baptist