Sermons on Elders Discipline:

#6: God In A Box Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

I’ve already mentioned to several people that I grew up in Southern California. Now Don and the elders know that I have since repented of my ways and have been in Tennessee for a total of about 15 years. I attended Loma Vista Elementary School. Friend Dav

I. INTRODUCTION I’ve already mentioned to several people that I grew up in Southern California. Now Don and the elders know that I have since repented of my ways and have been in Tennessee for a total of about 15 years. I attended Loma Vista Elementary School. Friend David Minasian. Birthday. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If I Lead Will Anyone Follow? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2015

Every church needs to be led. How does someone with the gift of leadership lead the church the way God wants them to? How can leaders avoid hurting God's church? And how can a leader be sure they're leading the church the way they should?

OPEN: I once talked with a friend of mine who told about the new preacher his congregation had hired. In the type of church my friend attends they have “pastors” who are placed in the position of running the church. And my friend was talking about the great respect he had for his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Women In The Pulpit - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 4, 2018

Does the Bible prohibit women from being pastors and teachers in the church? Does the Bible say that women can only teach other women and children? Let's try to figure it out.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:5, 1 Corinthians 14:15, 1 Timothy 2:12, 1 Corinthians 14:34, Acts 2:17-18, Acts 10:9-48, John 18:28, Acts 18:18-28, 1 Corinthians 11:1-15, Matthew 22:37-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Are The 144,000 In Heaven? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 14, 2023

Imagine: A terrible tragedy coming upon the Earth, and there’s still hope. There is still salvation - and celebration and rejoicing in Heaven for being saved! If we are truly to show others the way, we must be devoted to Him now!

Alpha and Omega, Part 31, Revelation Part 8 Who are the 144,000 in Heaven? Revelation 7:1-17 Introduction - Taking this a part, chapter by chapter, to understand God’s plan for creation - Last week, we discussed the unleashing of the Four Horseman: • White: Antichrist • Red: War • Black: ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17, Romans 11:25-36, Daniel 12:1, Matthew 24:21-22, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Be Threatened?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 4, 2018

Many in the Body of Christ are living in compromise. They are allowing the world to dictate what they will and will not believe about the Bible. How does this happen? Peter and John's confrontation with the religious leaders in Acts 4 shows us how.

I was thinking about Bro. Alain’s message this morning and what saddens me so much is how much of the Body of Christ is living in compromise and we don’t even realize it. And I thought about a Republican senator here in Ohio who came out strong and hard against homosexuality. He came out strong and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-30, Mark 16:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Play The Harmonica Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2001

Just how do we "disciple" people?

OPEN: A young American engineer was sent to Ireland for a year. When he left, his fiancé gave him a harmonica. She said, "I want you to learn to play this: it will help to keep your mind off those Irish girls." He wrote to her often and told he her that he was practicing his harmonica every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch And Pray

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 23, 2008

Prayer gives us the strength to face the challenges of life in the last days. It is our reliance on God that grants the victory. We need that resolve today.

Let’s look at the theme verse for the last Retreat. • 1 Peter 4:7 says, “The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.” • There is an end to this world. And we are now nearer its end than before. • And therefore, Peter says, there are some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go For The Gold!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 8, 2008

It’s that time that rolls around every four years, when Olympians remind us all of just how out of shape we all are! Link inc. to text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Go For The Gold! I Cor. 9:24-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoForGold.html It’s that time that rolls around every four years, when Olympians remind us all of just how out of shape we all are! Eight badminton players were swatted from the Olympics this week for not trying to win. They were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Training For Christians, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008

Soldier training for Christians

Basic Training for Christians Part 3 Review from last week: 1. Last week we learned, its all about the group, its not about us. It is all about being strong in the grace that is in Christ, not our own strength Text: 2 Tim. 2:1-4 A. A soldier endures hardness. Vs. 3 1. Endure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Mennonite

Expectations: Are You Swimming Or Sinking?

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 13, 2008

Sometimes our EXPECTATION of something is due to our frantic pace, we don’t notice sin creeping into the back seat of our lives, putting us at great risk. Thank God that he’s always on the lookout for us, and that at times he uses setbacks to rescue us f

Expectations: Are You Swimming or Sinking? Jonah1:1 – 4:7 OPENER: Get a roll of toilet paper (individual is better) that is pre-wrapped. Carefully undo the wrapping and tape a $10 bill inside the roll and close the packaging. Tell teens that inside the paper bag is: Something that is very useful ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Source Of Our Strength

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

Learning to wait on God. In this day of extreme busyness and stress – it is imperative we learn to expectantly wait on God

The source of thy strength Lets read our text verses: Isaiah 40:28-31 Opening… 1. Read text verses and have folks define in their own words the word “wait” Hebrew 6960- wait for, look for, i.e., look forward with confidence to that which is good and beneficial, often with a focus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Mennonite

The Freedom Of Submission Series

Contributed by Larry Vinson on Jun 17, 2008

This sermon deals with Paul’s conclusion to the Galatian church that teaches us to stand firm in Christ.

Seeking Out Truth The Freedom of the Gospel Galatians 5-6 Lawrence D Vinson Forest Lake Christian Church If there was one thing that you could say to a person you cared about what would it be? What if you knew, deep-down inside that you were never going to see or hear from them again? ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God And Our Expectations Don't Meet

Contributed by Eric Schall on Oct 23, 2006

This message is from 2 Samuel 6 where David tries to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The day ends in disaster and David is left feeling angry, afraid and withdraws from the Presence of God. In life God will not always meet our expectations of

Intro A lot of us are focused on the future right now. With everything happening in the middle east and the focus upon Israel, the rise of Islamic terrorists and their anticipation of the Muslim Messiah (the Maha-di) coming on the scene, the constant wars and rumors of more wars… It is creating a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disciple Dna Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Jun 23, 2009

Part 3 of 4 in the teaching series, "SENT" which explores Jesus’ commission to his disciples. This message asks the questions: 1) What is your message? 2) To whom have you been sent?

:: Sent [Landing Graphic] Through this series we hope to: o help you understand how your life is becoming part of God’s story o challenge you to communicate that story to others :: Matthew 28:18-19 [S2] Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

What Is The Bible?

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 8, 2009

Without the Bible there is no Christianity. We need to give it the credit it deserves.

What is the Bible? (2 Peter 1:12-21) Emperor Menelik II was an African ruler who defeated the Italian army at Adwa in 1896 and established the nation of Ethiopia. He believed that the Bible had the power to cure illness, and he would eat a few pages of it anytime he got sick. He suffered a stroke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21