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Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 14, 2015

2 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Fully Realized is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

FULLY REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE/Trust-II—Luke 7:36-50 Attention: HITLER’s REALIZATION? The following is presented as true yet many doubt its truth. On September 28, 1918, during WW-I a Private Henry Tandey, a British soldier serving near the French village of Marcoing, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

We Serve A Risen Savior

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 17, 2010

We all need Jesus. We need Him because all of us have sinned and we fall short of the glory of God.

We Serve a Risen Savior 04/12/09 AM Text: Luke 24:13-35 Introduction These two disciples learned a great deal when they were on the road with Jesus, and if you’ll walk with Jesus, you’ll learn a lot as well. They experienced the full range of human emotions. They had broken hearts, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counting The Cost

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 19, 2022

On the Fox news Channel, September 2, 1999, on the Hannity and Colmes television program,

they were talking about a youth march sponsored by the Muslim religion that was to take place on the following Labor Day Week-end. The Mayor of the city had some great concerns, and did not want to grant them a permit to march, because these are some violent people. On the program, they had a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Leaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

Today, we more likely use the term “yeast” instead of “leaven” WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF LEAVEN? • It causes bread to rise. • It makes bread spongy and soft

06. The Parable Of The Leaven SERIES; The Parables Of Jesus INTRODUCTION Jesus presented some of His most memorable lessons as parables. One reason He used parables is for the helpful way they connected abstract spiritual truths with regular everyday activities. These stories empowered simple, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6

Pivotal Decisions

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 20, 2023

Where will we go to get the wisdom we need for life? Where will these decisions lead me?

Solomon was writing to his son because like every parent, it was his responsibility to prepare his child or children to face life. For every parent it means spending a lot of time guiding them through different stages of growth and helping them to develop life skills so one day they can handle the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extraordinary Love Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 2, 2021

A disciple of Jesus has extraordinary love for others.

Discipleship Matters: Extravagant Love for Others Luke 7:36-50 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-02-2021 Pride vs. Promiscuity When I picked up the phone, I knew it was serious. My friend Andy knew Maxine and I were home in Memphis and he asked if he and his fiancée ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Get For Following Jesus? - Mark 6:14-30 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 19, 2023

Herod liked to listen to John but remained perplexed instead of repenting. The great “king” became powerless before a little girl because of his bondage to lust, pride, and the idol of human approval.

Mark 6:14 King Herod heard about this, for Jesus’ name had become well known. Some were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” 15 Others said, “He is Elijah.” And still others claimed, “He is a prophet, like one of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-30, Matthew 14:1-12, Luke 9:7

A Heart Full Of Grace Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2012

Because God has made us righteous in Christ, He expects us to live righteously or with right behavior. Such behavior is the outward manifestation of the inward transformation, & the only sure proof that such inner transformation has taken place.

Matters of the Heart Series COLOSSIANS 3: 12-17 “A HEART FULL OF GRACE” In our text the Bible describes what God expects of the believer in response to what He has done for us by His Amazing Grace. Because God has made us righteous in Christ, He expects us to live righteously or with right ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Value Guilt

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 11, 2012

Guilt just flows from the verses of this particular passage. It describes functional guilt and value guilt and shows us in the end how to use value guilt in our lives.

VALUE GUILT LUKE 7:36-50 INTRODUCTION… Baby in the Bouncy Seat (p) When Abigail was about six months old (if I remember correctly), I worked overnight from 10:00pm to 8:00am at a children’s home. Kelly worked as a teacher during the day and took care of Abigail during the evenings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking God Seriously Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 31, 2017

This sermon covers Genesis 19 - the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and challenges us to take God seriously.

Introduction: A. Once there was a man who grew watermelons to supplement his meager income. 1. He was doing pretty well, until some local kids began sneaking into his watermelon patch at night to eat his watermelons. 2. After some careful thought, he came up with a clever idea that he thought ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Demonstrating Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2020

Serve one another, even your enemies, and so demonstrate that you follow Jesus.

Robert Holmes, in his book God’s Man, describes a man who went home with his friend for dinner. The man was impressed by the way his friend entered the house, asked his wife how her day went, and told her she looked pretty. Then, after they embraced, she served dinner. After they ate, the husband ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mango Of Meekness Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Mar 30, 2002

This is what Biblical meekness is all about: "Strength under control," "being unoccupied with self and genuinely concerned for God and others." It is the exact opposite of "self-assertiveness" and "self-interest."

THE MANGO OF MEEKNESS Intro: A mango is a tropical fruit which hasn’t really "caught on" like the orange, the pineapple or the banana. For those who have acquired a taste for it, it’s sweet and delicious. But for those who haven’t, it’s "different" enough to taste "funny." ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Matthew 11:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Taming The Tube"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

A strategy for controling TV in your home

"Taming the Tube" Colossians 3:1-10 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus I found out, too late to inform you, that this past week was National Turn Off TV Week. You probably didn’t hear about it on the 6 O’Clock Evening News! I heard about it from Fr Joe Hennessey of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

A Beginning Or An End Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Jul 26, 2002

An application of the miracle of the water being turned to wine. New beginnings with Christ.

READ On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does your concern ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Bride's Not Ready

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001

The Church, Jesus Christ

TEXT: Revelation 19:6-9 INTRO: We know from studying Scripture that one of the analogies given to describe the relationship of Jesus Christ to His church is that of a bride and groom, with Jesus portrayed as the coming groom and the church as his expectant bride. This theme/idea is repeated in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal