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3 John: Church Politics 101 Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

3 John is a reality check for the church. It is about church politics, problem people, and the problems they cause.

Through the New Testament 06 Church Politics 101 3 John Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO 3 John is a reality check for the church. It is about church politics, problem people, and the problems they cause. A lot of us would like to think that church ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hesitant Warrior Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 27, 2006

3 of 4 on becoming Mighty Men of God. This message focuses on the call to service. It involves asking the men and women to respond to a survey taken during the message.

Mighty Men of God We as men of God have been called to serve But our greatest fear is… failure. Our greatest desire is for significance. How we get that is different for men and women. For men it comes down to a very simple question. “Do you respect, admire and believe in me?” When I was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of Msalc

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 29, 2007

Shares how we discovered our purpose as a church.

“The Purpose of Abundant Life Church” April 29, 2007 For the last six months many of us have studied, in-depth, Rick Warrens “Purpose Driven Church”. I have tremendous respect for Rick and believe him to be a wise man of God. He has a unique way of simplifying and communicating the process of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Holiness

Stupid Statements Series

Contributed by John Chisham on Dec 10, 2006

Stupid statements: Proof we cannot earn righteousness

Stupid Statements made by famous people. ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` "Whenever I watch TV and see those poor starving kids all over the world, I can’t help but cry. I mean I’d love to be skinny like that, but not with all those flies and death and stuff." ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be It Resolved...

Contributed by Kent Wise on Dec 31, 2006

This message outlines three things that we can do to draw us closer to God.

Be It Resolved… 1st Corinthians 6:8-12, 10:16-24 December 31, 2006 Last Monday we celebrated the birth of Jesus our Lord and Savior. This was a day to celebrate and recognize what God is doing in our lives. However, for many people Christmas marks the day when depression and anxiety begin. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:8-12

Denomination: Methodist

My Goals, By God's Grace

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 17, 2008

As pastors, there are certain tasks to which we must be committed. This message lists three vitally important tasks to which every pastor should commit himself.

My Goals, By God’s Grace Text: I Cor.9: 16; Eph.6: 18-19 Intro: All of us need goals to which we aspire. Goals in our lives are extremely helpful, in that they endow us with a sense of direction and purpose; give us a mark at which to aim; and a level of accomplishment for which to strive. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Glimpse Of The Glorified Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 25, 2007

His eyes: Penetrating. His feet: Pursuing. His voice: Powerful. His glory: Praiseworthy. The LAMB is now the LION! Link included to entire series in formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint formats.

A GLIMPSE OF THE GLORIFIED CHRIST, PT. 2 REV. 1:4-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GlimpseGlorifiedChristPartTwo.html Last week we began our glimpse and we saw Christ the Human, the High Priest (making Intercession/Intervention/Inspection), and Christ the Holy One. (pouring in the oil/trimming ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Daryl Brown on Jan 29, 2007

A look at God’s Amazing Grace

God’s Amazing Grace! Titus 2:11-14, For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men. Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world. Looking for that blessed hope, and that glorious ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Leadership In The Suffering Church Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 4:1-4

Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Title: Leadership in the Suffering Church, Date/Place: LSCC, 3/5/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Quoted from Pastoral Life magazine: One Sunday morning a pastor got up in the pulpit and apologized for the Band-aid on his face. He said "I was thinking about my sermon while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

To Forgive Is Divine

Contributed by Frank Martin on Jan 10, 2008

To forgive is divine

To forgive is divine by f. martin Matthew 6:14-15 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. If you have been a Christian for more than an hour, you most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank God For The Preacher

Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 11, 2008

Thank God for the men and women of God, Pastors Anniversary

James Thomas September 14, 2007 Pastor’s anniversary Napoleon Bryant THANK GOD FOR THE PREACHER Eph 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

All Scripture

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

Scripture provides every spiritual truth and moral principle that we need for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness; to be equipped to live righteously and to hear one day “Well done, good and faithful servant,…"

All Scripture 07/13/08 AM Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” Introduction The books of the Bible. Called: Book of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming An M & M Church

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010

How do we become the type of church where people see the evidence of God's Grace on Us

Becoming an M & M Church INTRODUCTION: God has called his church to reach a lost world for Him Matthew 28:19 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,. In the first century as at other times in history, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believing Is No Mystery

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2010

Epiphany 5(A) - Believing is not a mystery. Man’s wisdom falters while God’s wisdom alters.

James Thomas September 14, 2007 Pastor’s anniversary Napoleon Bryant THANK GOD FOR THE PREACHER Eph 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Found Faithful To Jesus In Our Waiting

Contributed by David Cook on Mar 21, 2010

While we wait on the return of the Lord, we can be comforted, consistent, courageous.

There is an overwhelming sense of discouragement that is pervading in people’s lives today. Just this week, I met a check-out lady at CVS and asked her how things were going. “Awful,” was her reply. “My husband and I have one child, I’m pregnant with child # two, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist