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Building Faith We Can Use Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Apr 27, 2001

Understanding God’s words and gifts helps the Spirit strengthen our faith to withstand things we may not understand.

We must strengthen our faith with God’s truths. Strong faith rests on understanding God’s words and works. 1. Understand what God Did when He Saved Us (18a) Gave us the best future we could have Gave us hope we could live as other “saints” do Freed from bondage to the past 2. Understand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Fellowship Of The Mystery Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on May 30, 2001

Paul wrote part of his prayer journal for these believers to read, so they would know he believed God could work in them to do His wishes. God can make them able; they need to be ready to act, not just talk and agree.

Martin Luther wrote a short letter to his barber in response to his desire to learn more about prayer. Paul too records part of his prayer journal for these Ephesian believers to read, so they can see how firm his confidence is that they can overcome the natural tendencies self pushes us to, with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

Be faithful in light of Jesus' return.

Be Faithful! Matthew 25:14-30 I. Distribution to the Servants (14-18) A. Investment by the Master 1. According to ability 2. According to Master’s discretion B. Investment by the Servants 1. 1st Two invested wisely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Stnding Up For Those Who Are Persecuted

Contributed by John Crowe on Oct 29, 2015

A short outline by Randel Everett, founder and President of the Wilberforce Alliance

Why should churches in the West defend fellow Christians who are being persecuted? 1. We are commanded to do so (Hebrews 13:3). 2. We are following in the ministry example of Jesus (Luke 4:18). 3. Because the proclamation of the good news of Jesus is hindered in closed societies (Romans ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Three Prophet Testimonies

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020

Will these testimonies indict or inspire you?

Proposition: You MUST judge the evidence! Deuteronomy 17:6 and refer to Matthew 18:16 Prophecy is the greatest evidence of the truth of the Bible! I. First testimony: the prophet Daniel! Daniel 9:24-27 A. The time of the Messiah! 24-26 B. The mission of the Messiah! 26,27 II. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:9-11, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 24:5, John 10:37-38, John 8:12-19, Daniel 9:24-27, Matthew 18:16, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, Deuteronomy 17:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Temptation

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 11, 2004

There is an old saying that goes “Opportunity knocks once, but temptation beats on the door everyday.” What a true statement, for we live our lives constantly surrounded by temptations. There is no place on earth that we are able to go and escape tempta

“Fighting Temptation” By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. INTRODUCTION: There is an old saying that goes “Opportunity knocks once, but temptation beats on the door everyday.” What a true statement, for we live our lives constantly surrounded by temptations. There is no place on earth that we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Keep The Siblings, Lose The Rivalry Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 2, 2010

A look at sibling rivalry from a biblical perspective.

Keep the Siblings, Lose the Rivalry Genesis 4-50 Rev. Brian Bill 5/2/10 Most of you know that I have four sisters and no brothers. Do you feel my pain? The only good thing about this arrangement is that I’m the oldest. Being a brother, I was always on the lookout for ways to torment my sisters. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus Part 4 " Finding Strenght In Our Discouragement" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 15, 2016

Part 4 , looks at chapters 5 and 6 and Moses discouragement

Exodus “The story of God’s presence” Part 4 “Finding strength in our discouragement” I believe I can safely say Like last week we all offer Excuses from time to time in our lives Especially in our Christian walk We all also face discouragement in our lives I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Love Others Because

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is about our love for others.

We love others because…. Why do we love others? Has that thought ever crossed you mind? Do we love others because they are attractive, like me? Do we love others because they make us laugh? Do we love others because they make us feel good? Do we love others because they are good cooks? Why ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Parable Of Potential

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 24, 2005

There is absolutely ONE essential truth the local church must receive if the church is to fulfill her mission. Christians MUST use their gifts and talents in the body to build and glorify His Church. This message challenges the listener to act in obedienc

Imagine Series: Part Two The Parable of Potential Matt. 25:14-25 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Webster defines ‘potential’ as, “something that has the promise to develop and become real!” Today, I want you to imagine YOUR POTENTIAL your personal responsibility in serving in His church and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Talanted Mr. Ripley

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003

Parable of the talants. reaching potential

The Talented Mr. Ripley, Matthew 25:14-30 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 5, 2003 “Novelist H.G. Wells said that wealth, notoriety, place, and power are no measures of success whatsoever. The only true measure of success is the ratio between what we might have been and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Amazing Grace Giving

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2004

A message on giving by grace.

2 CORINTHIANS 8:1-15 “AMAZING GRACE GIVING” A) You may not have put the word, “grace,” and the word, “giving,” together before! * It may come as a surprise to you that the word, grace and giving, are connected together, but surprised or not, they are. * We normally think in terms of grace and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming A Painful Past Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 23, 2003

50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE (Week) 1)

The Academy Award winning film, A Beautiful Mind tells the life story of John Forbes Nash. Nash was a brilliant mathematician attending Prinston University; on his way toward receiving world acclaim, he became involved in a mysterious conspiracy against the US. Nash worked to break Russian codes ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dead Sticks Make A Good Fire

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

We must remain connected to the Living Branch if we are not to become "dead sticks" only fit for building a bigger fire.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Selective Hearing

Contributed by James May on Feb 19, 2003

Ahab only wanted to hear positive prophecies but we can’t always hear only what we want to. We must hear the whole counsel of God even when it isn’t pleasant to the ears.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible