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Counting The Costs And Benefits Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 18, 2006

Our involvement in reaching lost people will involve numerous costs, but the benefits outweigh the costs.

Introduction: A. Life is full of choices, isn’t it? 1. I read a story about a family who was moving cross-country and decided to drive both of their cars in the move. 2. Their 8 year-old son became very worried about this. 3. He asked his father, “How will we keep from getting separated?” 4. His ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejoice In Suffering!? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023

This sermon explores how suffering is an integral part of Christian life, serving as a tool for spiritual growth and deepening our relationship with Christ.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ! It's a joy to be with you all today, standing together in the house of the Lord, united by our shared faith and love for our Savior. You know, it's not always sunny skies and smooth sailing on this voyage of faith we're all embarked upon. There ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Topics: Growing In Christ, Suffering

The Spirit Of Burning

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

God is speaking to a people who had become disassociated and disconnected. He is inviting us to participate in what He is about to do in our day.

The Spirit of Burning - Malachi 3:1-4 Intro.: God, through the prophet Malachi, is speaking to a people who had become disassociated and disconnected. These verses are God’s thunderous response and, in essence, they are saying, “Get Ready!” It’s the message of preparation. Did you notice where the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Seeds That Survive Pt 2 - Softening The Soil Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 5, 2012

In an age when the church is becoming increasingly irrelevant to the daily life of people, when the message of the church seems to increasingly fall on deaf ears, and when the truth is mocked as meaningless and unattainable, Jesus speaks to us these words

Seeds that Survive Pt 2 – Softening the Soil Luke 8:4-15 We started last week talking about seeds that survive. We talked about the sower and the seed last week but this week I want to start sharing with you about the soil. If the soil represents our hearts I want us to take a look at what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:4-15

Denomination: *other

Communicating The Biblical Author's Message Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 1, 2015

How should we prepare to preach, either to ourselves or to a group?

Thursday of 18th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel We have for a whole year been considering the Holy Father’s first “solo” encyclical, The Joy of the Gospel. From it, we have gleaned Pope Francis’s understanding of the new evangelization, or at least some of that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Catholic

Healthy Congregations Are Diverse Congregations Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

a church must have diversity to be a healthy church

The Episcopal Church prides itself in the acceptance of all people – those of diverse cultures, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual identity, and abilities. This allows congregations that share the wonderful uniqueness of each person, celebrate their varied differences, and promote stronger ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Episcopal

Jesus Picks Up The Tab

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 10, 2018

After the feeding of the five thousand, Jesus offers a spiritual feeding: The Bread of Life and the Cup of Salvation

Weekend Message/Devotion John 6:35, 41-51 August 12, 2018 Jesus Picks Up the Tab Today’s gospel reading begins with Our Lord introducing Himself to the throngs that have followed Him, seeking more food – loaves and fishes that is. As we talked about last Sunday, Jesus recognized right away ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Truth: Reigning In Life Through Jesus Christ Romans 5:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 21, 2024

Romans 5:17 beautifully encapsulates the gospel's power.

Transformed by Truth: Reigning in Life Through Jesus Christ Romans 5:17 Introduction: Today, we will explore a powerful and transformative passage from the book of Romans. Let’s turn to Romans 5:17 in the New Living Translation: "For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17, Romans 5:12, Genesis 2:17, Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:57, 2 Corinthians 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shadows Of The Divine: What Batman Can Teach Us About God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 29, 2024

Though he is a fictional character, the themes in Batman's story can provide us with profound insights into our relationship with God and our understanding of His nature.

Shadows of the Divine: What Batman Can Teach Us About God Introduction Today, we are diving into a unique topic: What Batman can teach us about God. Batman, the Dark Knight, is a beloved superhero known for his unwavering dedication to justice, his moral code, and his dual identity. Though he is ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, John 15:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: What Spider-Man Can Teach Us About God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 29, 2024

Spider-Man - this iconic superhero teaches us profound lessons about power, responsibility, and our relationship with God. By examining Spider-Man's story, we can gain deeper insights into our Christian walk and how we are called to live out our faith.

With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: What Spider-Man Can Teach Us About God Introduction Today, we’re diving into an unexpected source for our spiritual growth: Spider-Man. This iconic superhero teaches us profound lessons about power, responsibility, and our relationship with God. By ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:48, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 15:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Character Traits Of The Believer Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

The church is under intense scrutiny in our modern culture. Many believe it is filled with hypocrites. As part of the body of Christ, we have an obligation to bear fruit consistent with our calling, while being an effective witness among the world.

Character Traits of the Believer 1 John 2: 7-11 Luke 6:43-45 – For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. [44] For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Confrontation About Resurrection Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 20, 2018

The Sadducees came to Jesus with a question regarding resurrection. This is quite interesting since they did not believe in resurrection. His response revealed much about God's provision for us and life after death for the saved.

A Confrontation about Resurrection Mark 12: 18-27 Those who embrace Jesus as the Christ, having received Him as Lord and Savior, all agree on an essential element of His existence – His glorious resurrection. Had He not risen from the grave, He would have been like all who came before Him. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Love The Children Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 7, 2018

While the disciples viewed children as trivial, Jesus welcomed them. He revealed that child-like faith was essential to salvation. May we emphasize children's ministry and continue to possess child-like faith!

Jesus Loves the Children Mark 10: 13-16 Immediately following His teaching on divorce and the expectations of marriage Jesus is met by parents who brought their children unto Him, desiring that He touch them. They were literally seeking a blessing from the Lord for their children. This was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Roller Coaster Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Nichol Burris on Dec 17, 2023

Life, much like a roller coaster, is filled with exhilarating highs, challenging lows, unexpected twists, and heart-stopping turns. Just as a roller coaster demands courage to face its peaks and valleys, so too does life require resilience, faith, and a steadfast spirit.

The Roller Coaster Ride of Life Great afternoon, Beloved of the Most High. Today I want to discuss exploring the thrilling and sometimes perplexing roller coaster ride of life. Life, much like a roller coaster, is filled with ups and downs, twists and turns. As we navigate this ride, let us find ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

All In PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the call, cost, and commitment of discipleship in order to live a life fully surrendered to Jesus and focused on making a difference in the world for His Kingdom.

Hey Church family, Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Matthew that speaks directly to our life as followers of Christ. This passage is often referred to as the Great Commission, and it's a call to discipleship that comes with a cost, but also with a deep commitment. Dietrich ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Topics: Discipleship