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Peace Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 29, 2012

Peace is one of the most illusive qualities in human life, but God wants His people to experience peace. This sermon explains the 3 kinds of peace in the Bible and how to experience each one.

…And Peace Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh January 29, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by mailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 1:2 – “Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Unjust Steward

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Sep 19, 2016

A puzzling parable which is actually explains itself when we read it carefully. The contrast between the children of the world and Christians in the way they manage what is entrusted to them. Our accountability to God.

TITLE: Parable of the Unjust Steward TEXT: Luke 16:1-13 INTRO: A farmer discovered that his favorite cow had given birth to twin calves. He said to his wife, "You know, dear, I think we ought to give one of these calves to the Lord. We will raise one for ourselves and give one to the Lord who has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of A Story

Contributed by John Tung on Jan 5, 2015

We reflect on major news stories of 2014. Then we explain how the Bible is a story. We finish by drawing implications that God has a story for us, for the world, and for our church in 2015.

THE GLORY OF A STORY Deut. 6:4-25 John Tung, 1-4-15 I. Introduction: The Story of the World in 2014 Happy New Year, everyone! As we say goodbye to 2014, we can say that it was quite a year. On the international front, we had the Ebola crisis, the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight 370, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be In The Presence Of Jesus; The Fundamental Part Of Christianity

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 19, 2015

To be in the presence of Jesus is all we need. Yet simple message gets so distorted and confused. People need to return to what is important and that is Jesus. This sermon explains why. Read and enjoy!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 18th January 2015 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Welcome Today we shall return to our Gospel readings and the theme for today is to meet with, or be in the presence of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Episcopal

Glory Of God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 11, 2015

Glory of God is difficult to define or explain, one has to experience it! I pray this devotion would take you into the glorious presence of God and you feel His tangible presence!

Glory! 2 Chronicles 7:1”As soon as Solomon finished his prayer, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple.” “I repeat the glory of the LORD filled the temple!” Glory! This word is so often ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 Old People

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 18, 2013

Solomon explains that, youth is too brief and precious to be squandered in foolishness or evil, and that a person should live well in the fullness of each day before God, and acknowledge Him early in life.

Ecclesiastes 12:1-7 OLD PEOPLE 10-5-13 In this last chapter of Ecclesiastes the wisest man to ever live, Solomon, according to; 1 Kings 4:31 For he was wiser than all men; - -- urges young people to consider God, and to realize ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

After Camping, We Should Shut Up About The Rapture, Right?

Contributed by Jim Bennett on May 22, 2011

A May 22, 2011 response to the false teachings of Harold Camping with regard to May 21, 2011 explaining that Christians need to declare the truths of Christ's return more enthusiastically than ever.

Because of the intense scrutiny brought upon the person and people of Jesus Christ by a false prophecy, I believe the Spirit of God has led me to give address the truth of Jesus Christ’s promised return for His bride. Jesus Christ didn’t return yesterday. There was no rapture. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Magi’s Prescient Gifts

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 12, 2011

A brief sermon after giving gifts to all our workers, explaining the meaning behind the gifts of the Magi, using both Scripture and the well known Christmas carol, We Three Kings.

The Magi’s Prescient Gifts Chuck Sligh December 11, 2011 A PowerPoint presentation for this message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 2:11 – “And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Living Like An Alien

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

Using Judah in the Old Testament as an example, this message explains how God's people are to live as "aliens" in this world while we await the return of Christ and eternity in our true, eternal kingdom.

INTRODUCTION * A hot topic in politics: illegal immigration = “aliens” - a resident born in or belonging to another country - a foreigner; unlike one’s own / strange or difference * We, as God’s people, are aliens in a spiritual sense (not new: the people of God in the OT ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Incarnate Tented Among Us Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 13, 2014

"The Word became flesh and dwelt among us" explains the very essence of God in His plan of salvation for sinful man: God took on human nature and "tabernacled" among us.

The Word Incarnate Tented Among Us John 1:14 John 1:1-14 (nas)The Infinite character and person of the Word before Creation and His Work at Creation: 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Philippians Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 25, 2020

This message launches as expository teaching of Philippians. The history in Acts 16 is explored laying a foundation for understanding Paul's relationship with the church. Philippians 1:1-2 are then analyzed and explained.

Today we begin a brief study of the book of Philippians, entitled Joyful Living. I. PAUL'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THIS CHURCH: Began in Acts 15 while on his 2nd missionary journey. Prior to that, he and Barnabas have gone their separate ways because of the disagreement over John Mark.i Paul took ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-6, Acts 20:28

Denomination: Charismatic

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! Stanzas 3-4: Healing In His Wings Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2020

Jesus was born to heal our spiritual ills, both delivering us from hell and transforming us into godly men and women. Let’s look at two “hows” that explain these blessings.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! Part 2 Healing in His Wings (Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! stanzas 3-4) 1. One woman writes: Our fourth grader celebrated his birthday on crutches, so he couldn’t carry the cupcakes into school without help. I asked our sixth-grader, Noah, to help his brother carry ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:2, Mark 6:56, Revelation 2:11, Revelation 21:8, Ephesians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Must Be Born Again!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 22, 2020

This sermon focuses on Being Born Again. It explains why we need to be born again and what God has done so that we could be rescued, redeemed and restored into His Image.

Scripture: Acts 16:31 Theme: Salvation Title: You Must Be Born Again! This sermon focuses on Being Born Again. It explains why we need to be born again and what God has done so that we could be rescued, redeemed and restored into His Image. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:31, John 1:1-4, John 3:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

An Outline Of Acts 12:1-17

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 17, 2022

Acts 12:1-17 has the story how Peter was condemned to death, but an angel saw to it that he was made free! Peter then found a group of believers, explained the situation, and then left the area.

An outline of Acts 12:1-17 1 Peter was a marked man Text, Acts 12:1-5, KJV: 1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. 2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Submission Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 29, 2022

Father's Day Message- Pastor John explains how biblical submission to authority is both protective and necessary to live productive lives filled with Christ's power.

Father’s Day 2022 Ephesians Series CCCAG, Father’s Day 2022 Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-6:4 Early in my military career I had a guy in my unit named Ross. Ross was always in trouble with the NCO’s and other leadership in the unit. He would always question orders, be disrespectful, and try to dodge ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God