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The Defense Of The Word Of God - Part One. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010

Contending for the faith.

Intro: 1. Paul wrote to Timothy, "Now you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance," 2 Timothy 3:10 (NASB) 2. "In the Greek text, the definite article precedes each of the descriptive nouns in verses 10 and 11, grammatically connecting each to the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Focused Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 21, 2011

In this lesson, we explore what it means to have a rightly or wrongly focused heart. Jesus had a rightly focused heart, and we can have a heart like His.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was out golfing with a few friends. 1. As they stood on the tee box looking toward the next green, the man said, “Sure seems like a long way off.” No one responded. a. As he teed up his ball, the man said, “Sure is a narrow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recycling Our Pain Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015

Listen. God never wastes a hurt. What good is a trial if something good doesn’t come from it? Let’s look at the first of two questions I want us to try to answer.

“Recycling our Pain” Matthew 5:10 In my personal study of the gospels one of the things I have noticed is that some of the teachings of Jesus are just very difficult for us to follow. At times when we read them they don’t even make sense. For instance, Jesus said: • If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is In The House

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on May 27, 2013

God's Presence During Worship

Inspired by Elvis Burrows "When Jesus Shows Up" But only a little snip herre and there may remain. TITLE: When Jesus is In the House 05-27-2013 TEXT: Mark 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT, JESUS MOVES IN THE CHURCH A. Is Church a celebration of historical facts, a recitation of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Music In Worship Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007

This is a tour-de-force of the changes in music styles down through the ages that helps the congregation embrace musical changes in worship.

THE POWER OF MUSIC IN WORSHIP BTCC 10/15/06 Prelude Welcome to our August series on Life-Change! • Two weeks ago: “Life-changing Words” o Last week: “Life-changing Events” • Today: “Life-changing Music” IMAG: MUSIC TESTIMONIES VIDEO Prayer • Thank You for the gift of music! o Please help ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recycling Our Pain Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2014

Our scripture for today falls into this category of verses I don’t understand when I first read them. Here it is. Happy are those who are persecuted.

“Recycling our Pain” Matthew 5:10 In my personal study of the gospels one of the things I have noticed is that some of the teachings of Jesus are just very difficult for us to follow. At times when we read them they don’t even make sense. For instance, Jesus said: • If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

This World Is Not My Own Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023

Message 6 in an overview series through Philippians focusing on the theme that joy is not based on circumstances.

[BUMPER: Clip of Dorothy from Wizard of Oz] There’s no place like home! How many of you have NOT seen that clip before from the Wizard of Oz? Even if you haven’t seen this movie clip before, can we all agree with Dorothy that there’s just no place like home? Listen, you can go on your fancy ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mental Health In The Psalms: 69 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 26, 2023

God can completely heal mental illness, but even if He does not He still is steadfast in His love and a firm saving grace to us. He gives power to us in our weaknesses and struggles.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 69 PSALM 69:1-36 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION 1 … POOR BISHOP HOOPER PSALM 69 (EVERY PSALM) youtube.com/watch?v=BRE6-mBWkc8 [3:50] INTRODUCTION 2… Tremper Longman III, How to Read the Psalms. IVP Academic; Inter-Varsity Press, 1988, 76–85. [adapted] We are in a series ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-36, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Under The Sun: Monotony Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 30, 2022

The focus of this sermon is on King Solomon's view that life lived apart from God can be totally meaningless and monotonous

How many of you have ever had a job that is just really monotonous and boring? Some of you have a job like that now. I had a job back in the 80s that actually was a well-paying job, but I didn’t even make it through the training because it was so boring and monotonous. It was a job as a letter ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-11, Romans 8:20, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 19:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Baby Battle Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 13, 2021

If you want to find peace, don’t look down on some with disdain; don’t look up on others with jealousy; don’t look within at your own schemes. Instead, look to the Lord.

A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her class of five and six-year-olds. After explaining the commandment to honor thy father and thy mother, she asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?” Without missing a beat, one little ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-24, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, James 4:1-2, Ephesians 2:14-15, Genesis 29:31-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Must Be Born Again? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024

When you see Nicodemus before you, it is difficult to imagine a person more qualified to be a good human being. Yet, he was a moral and spiritual failure. The Bible wants you to be asking yourself this question, “If Nicodemus’ faith enough?” If I have the faith of Nicodemus, is that enough?

Find John 3, and thank you for joining us in a series entitled “Let’s Get Real: Answers to Life’s Biggest Questions.” I read about a young man in 6th grade who was so good at his particular sport that former professionals came to his games. This young man was soon playing varsity when everyone ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, John 2:11, John 20:30, John 19:39, John 2:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Be Wise About Alcohol Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 10, 2024

Proverbs has a lot to say about the dangers of alcohol abuse and the need for wisdom to avoid the dangers.

Introduction: A. The story is told about a preacher who decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. 1. So, he placed four jars on a table in front of the congregation and put one worm into each jar. a. The first worm was put into a jar of alcohol. b. The second worm ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1, Proverbs 23:29-35, Proverbs 31:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'2: ‘the Wife Every Church Should Marry!’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2024

The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'2: '‘The WIFE Every Church should Marry!’ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: WIFE Acrostic for... Worship. Instruction. Fellowship. Evangelism. "Making sense of the ministry", by Warren Wiersbe, Statement #1: The foundation of ministry is character. statement #2: The nature of ministry is service. statement #3: The motive for ministry is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Brethren

Christmas According To Matthew 2023 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Dec 4, 2023

Matthew tells the story of the Messiah's birth

Immanuel - God with Us Matthew 1:18-25 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 12-03-2023 Losing Baby Jesus Churches that have a nativity have been finding that it is hard to keep up with baby Jesus. It has been given an official name, “Baby Jesus Theft.” In 2012, a church in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Dangerous Christian Pt 4

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 19, 2025

In part 4 of becoming a dangerous Christian we are faced with the inescapable fact that to be a threat to the kingdom of darkness we have to live a life of prayer.

Luke 18:1-8 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, "that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" [2] Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: [3] And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal