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A No Fail Recipe

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 16, 2005

A witness is someone who by explanation and demonstration gives audible and visible evidence of what he has seen and heard without being deterred by the consequences of his action. S. Briscoe

A No Fail Recipe - Acts 26:16-18 Acts 26:16 - But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; 17 Delivering thee from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Costly Habits Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 10, 2006

This is the second in the series subtitled "Costly Habits". It gives Biblical principles for Avoiding Costly Habits

Avoiding Costly Mistakes at All Costs - Costly Habits Part 2 I Kings 20:1-35 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church Last Sunday we looked at the costly mistake of costly and sometimes deadly habits. King Ben-Hadad was sitting in his tent drinking with his 32 kings instead of on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

If ... Then Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 2, 2007

Because you are raised in Christ, you are...

Pentecost 10 If…then Col 3:1-11, Eccl. 1:2,12-14 2:18-26, Luke 12:13-21 8/5 † In the Name of the Lord Jesus † Grace and peace are gifts to you, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! Basic@ Programming - Conditional Stattements If you have been raised with Christ See prior chapter ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Remarriage Is Adultery Series

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 27, 2009

Jesus said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery."

Every now and then you find yourself tacking a Bible passage that just doesn’t lend itself to starting your sermon with a joke. Today’s Gospel reading is one such passage. For divorce is no laughing matter, and of course I know that first-hand. Indeed, not only did I experience the divorce of my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Reward For My Enemies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 19, 2015

To show that GOD will reward evil to our enemies and will put an end to them.

I. EXORDIUM: Do I have to pray for my enemies? Yes. You have to pray for your enemies. The content of the prayer is in this verse: Psalms 54:5 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD will reward evil to our enemies and will put an end to them. IV. TEXT: Psalms 54:5 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 54:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Spirit Manifestation Gifts Of Power

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on Jun 10, 2015

The gifts of the Holy Spirit contribute to the orderliness of God’s design for the Church. As instruments of God, operating in the Body, we must be orderly. Only then can the Body be edified. When the Body is edified, God will be glorified!

1st Corinthians 12:7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Sacrifices Are No Longer Needed Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 1, 2014

To show that the blood of JESUS CHRIST gave us forgiveness from sins and we are now set free to do GOD's will.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wilful sinner? Did you volunteer to sin? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the blood of JESUS CHRIST gave us forgiveness from sins and we are now set free to do GOD's will. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:18 (Amplified Bible) 10:18 Now where there is ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 10:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"What Did Jesus Say About Marriage?" (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 9, 2014

This sermon looks at Jesus' teaching about marriage & divorce

“WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT MARRIAGE?” Matt. 19:1-12 INTRO – Annual life insurance policy notice – “Note: A change in marital status could necessitate a new beneficiary designation. Please contact your agent if your marital status has changed.” I think we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Companion Of Fools

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 12, 2013

To change a phrase, Bad company corrupts absolutely

Companion of Fools Proverbs 13: 10 God brings messages to me in different ways. Sometimes, like today, it is unmistakably. I heard this sermon and I knew you had to hear it. I had 4 options: Bring Bill in to preach it too expensive. Play the tape for you too boring Pantomime the tape ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:10

Denomination: Baptist

Example Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 3, 2011

Philippians gives us four examples of faithfulness to follow. Jesus, Timothy, Epaphroditus, and Paul. We all need leaders, fellow followers and others we lead to Christ.

How many of you know what a bear trap is? I looked on youtube and found several videos of bear traps. One actually showed a guy intentionally punch his fist into a set, toothed bear trap and it did what a bear trap will do when the trigger is hit, it clamped shut on his arm. There were some ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caught In The Very Act! --Call The Tabloids!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 9, 2013

Now what does Jesus write in the dust that causes all of the woman's accusers to leave?

Caught in the Very Act! --Call the Tabloids! John 7:53-8:11 Introduction This passage does not appear in many modern translations of the Bible, or it appears in the footnote which states that most ancient copies of the Scripture we have discovered does not contain it, or contains it with ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Unsearchable Riches Of Christ, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 14, 2012

All that we have or shall hereafter receive is the fruit of grace.

Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. CIT: Grace is the gift of God. b. CIS: All that we have, shall hereafter receive, is the fruit of grace. III. Exposition a. Grace Defined i. Three stages of God’s volition in salvation. ii. Foundational Grace – free love of God. iii. Free ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8

Denomination: Christian Church

Coming To America Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 27, 2012

A description of the sin that was in Rome and how it is reflected in our nation.

Video “Evidence of God’s Existence” Paul wrote the Book of Romans to the believers in Rome. He has praised them for their faithful living. He has encouraged them to remember their need for fellowship. He unlocked the mystery of the Gospel so that they could tap into the power to have authority ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Foursquare

Perverse People Spread Strife Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2011

The emphasis of the passage is on the dangers of perversity and the disastrous fate of its perpetrator. We here have a description of a person who deceives and stirs up strife & how to spot the scoundrel.

PROVERBS 6: 12-15 PERVERSE PEOPLE SPREAD STRIFE [Genesis 37:29-35] What and how we communicate is important to God. There are those who are skilled in the methods of communication but deceitfully use their skills to spread slander and strife. This description is not a picture of a real friend ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Firm In The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To show that the secret to standing firm in the faith is - FELLOWSHIP WITH THE BELIEVERS.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you love the company of believers? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the secret to standing firm in the faith is - FELLOWSHIP WITH THE BELIEVERS. IV. TEXT: Philippians 4:1 (Amplified Bible) THEREFORE, MY brethren, whom I love and yearn to see, my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal