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The Christian's Responsibility In Society Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2021

1) Our duties as Christians (Titus 3: 1–2), 2) to our former condition of unbelief and sin (Titus 3: 3), 3) To our salvation through Jesus Christ (Titus 3: 4–7), and finally 4) To our mission to an unbelieving, lost world (Titus 3: 8).

Titus 3:1–8. Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. 3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Other

Fasting 101 Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 16, 2013

1) A Critical Accusation (Mark 2:18), 2) A Corrective Answer (Mark 2:19-20), 3) The Clarifying Analogies (Mark 2:21-22)

The Jewish New Year 5774 began this year on the evening of September 4th. Ten days later, just before sundown on September 13th, Jews worldwide gather in their homes to eat a final meal together before they embark upon a 25-hour period of fasting and prayer on the holiest, most solemn day of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Other

No Fear (The 3 Hebrew Children)

Contributed by Gregory Curtis on May 13, 2003

II Timothy 1:7 tells us that God does not give us a spirit of fear. How can we keep from fear and anxiety? Three teenagers show us in Daniel chapter 3...

NO FEAR II Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self discipline" Daniel 1:1-7 - Described as "young men" in verse 4. Probably 15-20 years old. - From wealthy, influential families. From stable, noble backgrounds. - Good looking, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-8, Daniel 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Blueprints: A Study In 2 Corinthians Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 1 of 5

“Blueprints: A Study in 2 Corinthians” Part 1 – Cleaning House NewSong Church – 08/03/08 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS ...read more

Denomination: *other

Walking Worthy Of Your Calling Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 31, 2015

In describing the believers walk we see its 1) Call (Ephesians 4:1), 2) Characteristics (Ephesians 4:2-3), and its 3) Cause (Ephesians 4:4-6).

For months, the world’s news crews have needed to cope with a bizarre Internet-inspired trend of bystanders screaming a vulgar phrase into live microphones. But on Tuesday, an Ontario power company employee was fired after he was seen championing the phrase during a live CityNews broadcast. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Other

Baptism: Buried With Him In Death, Raised To Walk In Newness Of Life

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 8, 2018

Baptism points to 1) The Antagonist (v.1), 2) The Answer (v.2), and 3) The Argument explaining and defending that Answer (vv.3–5) of the spiritual reality shown in the public act of baptism.

A bucket list, is a list of things that people write down that they want to do before they die, otherwise known as “kick the bucket”. It can be a desire to visit an exotic country, drive a particular car, see an entertainer or sports team that they always wanted, or any number of other activities. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5

Denomination: Other

The Blessed Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 16, 2017

1) The Source of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:3), 2) The Surety of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:4), and 3) The Salvation of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:5)

On Thursday, Dr. R.C. Sproul, one of this generations greatest theologians and teachers, went home to be with the Lord around 3 p.m. surrounded by his wife, Vesta, and family in his hospital room in Altamonte Springs, Fla. The audio that was scheduled months ago to be aired a few hours later was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Other

The Blessed Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 29, 2021

1) The Source of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:3), 2) The Surety of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:4), and 3) The Salvation of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:5).

1 Peter 1:3-5 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Other

Judgement Begins With The House Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 25, 2014

1) The Need (1 Corinthians 5:1–2a), 2) The Method (1 Corinthians 5:2b–5), and 3) The Reason (1 Corinthians 5:6–8) that the discipline should be imposed.

One of the common themes in modern news reporting is the "failure to act" story. Reporters mention attacks in places like Bagdad and Syria and how forces have failed to act to repel ISIS. We see how we must root out domestic forms of terrorism or face domestic terrorist attacks like the one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Other

Mission Possible Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 23, 2012

The correct 1) Message (Acts 1:1-2), 2) Manifestation (Acts 1:3), 3) Might (Acts 1:4-5, 8a), 4) Mystery (Acts 1:6-7), 5) Mission (Acts 1:8b), and 6) Motive (Acts 1:9-11).

As school ends, and summer begins, it means that kids have a change of pace. Instead of day to day studies and supervision, there tends to be more unscheduled time in new locations. If those new locations include a summer camp, it gives a testing opportunity to see if those lessons made a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Other

Kingdom And Chaos - Honoring Authority

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 21, 2019

God places people in authority. Most leaders have pure motives and are leading sincerely.

Kingdom and Chaos Honoring Authority March 24, 2017 1 Samuel 24:1-7 NIV After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, "David is in the Desert of En Gedi." 2 So Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel and set out to look for David and his men near the Crags ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, 1 Timothy 5:19-20, Hebrews 13:17, Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Samuel 24:12, 2 Samuel 23:14-16, Ephesians 4:30-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Year And A Day.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 5, 2021

The acceptable year of the LORD and the day of vengeance.

A YEAR AND A DAY. (1) The Acceptable Year of the Lord (Luke 4:16-21). This is thought to be earliest record which we have of a synagogue service. Perhaps Isaiah 61:1-2 was the reading of the day, but Jesus deliberately chose where to end the reading. Luke 4:18-19 stops short of ‘the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21, Isaiah 61:1-2, Isaiah 63:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Message #2: Principles Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Mar 31, 2025

This MESSAGE SERIES is focusing on the topic of stewardship. Today in Message #2, we are going to look at 3 foundational PRINCIPLES OF STEWARDSHIP that are found in the parable of the Talents found in Matthew 25:14-30.

Matthew 25:14-30- “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. 16 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:12, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Were You Chosen? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 1, 2015

1) Why God Chooses (Ephesians 1:3), 2) When God Chooses (Ephesians 1:4), 3) For What did God Choose (Ephesians 1:5-6)

There is a point in any group athletic competition when teams are chosen. Sometimes they are chosen by tryouts where coaches make the final selection. In impromptu games, there are often more casual methods. Sometimes captains are selected, and they pick the teams. Other times random numbers are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Other

Our Awesome God - Part 3

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 18, 2016

1. Behold the awesome strictness of our God (vs. 22-23). 2. Behold the awesome Scripture of our God (vs. 24-29). 3. Behold the awesome salvation of our God (vs. 30-32). 4. Behold the awesome supremacy of our God (vs. 33-36).

Our Awesome God - Part 3 Romans 11:22-36 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 2, 2016 BACKGROUND: *Tonight we get to the end of Romans 11, and all of you probably know that in the last three chapters Paul was led by God's Holy Spirit to discuss the Jews. The big question was: If ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:22-36

Denomination: Baptist