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Civil Wars - Pt. 2 - The Art Of War Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 15, 2015

Brother against brother. Father against son. Son against father. It was a war that was anything but “civil”. Wars are inevitable.What if we could learn to fight fair? What if we could wage civil wars?

Civil Wars
Pt. 2 - The Art of War I. Introduction
The most costly war in our history in loss of life was the Civil War. Estimates put the death toll of the Civil War somewhere between 650-850,000 men. These were not soldiers from a foreign invader. These were not troops from some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revealing Jesus’ Mission-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2012

1 of 6. Luke recorded the public assignment of Messiah’s mission to Jesus. Jesus’ mission is publicized/revealed. But for whom is it publicized/revealed? Jesus’ mission is revealed for the...

REVEALING JESUS’ MISSION-I—Luke 4:16-21 Attention: My having to introduce myself to the people I worked with UPS hub in Raleigh, NC(seminary 1991-1994). Need: We all are searching for truth. Some knowingly & others appearing oblivious, resigning themselves to believing, ’it’ll all come out in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Perverting Grace Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 11, 2012

Titus teaches the debilitating effect of perverting the grace of God.

Introduction There is a problem that has plagued mankind as old as the story of Adam and Eve; indeed, is traced to what took place in the Garden. Why is it that all good movements end up as Camelots – destined to decline and fail? How is it that even the best births come with their own seeds for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 0:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel Of Christ Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 30, 2016

What do you think the cross is about? Why do we think Jesus died? We must answer that question. It is the cross that tells us that we are not playing a game of religion. It is the cross that tells us that the stakes are real.

7/21/13 The Gospel of Christ 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 D. Marion Clark Introduction We have spent two Sundays exploring the gospel of man in its two forms. There is the gospel of law-keeping, which tells us that if we do our part in meeting the requirements of God, he will do his part in accepting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Breaking The Law...for God's Sake

Contributed by David E. Watters on Aug 14, 2011

Matthew 15: 10-20 - Barclay stated that this Scripture was 'one of the supreme contests in history'. Two religious viewpoints clash with what Jesus says. Jesus again points to what is really important.

Good morning. Laws are important in any society in order to keep peace and order. But there are laws and then there are laws. Here are some laws that are still on the books in our state of Kansas. • In Derby, it is illegal to hit a vending machine that stole your money. • In Dodge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20, Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

A Countercultural Mission Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

This sermon looks at four elements to a counter culture mission

A Countercultural Mission Acts 9:1-22 In Dayton, Ohio, attorney Derrick Farmer gave a motivational talk to at-risk teens. Derrick is 48 years old, and has been an attorney since 1999. Now, what was unusual about this event was that it was picketed by 30 Dayton police officers. Why? When Derrick was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Shun Worldly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 20, 2011

In today's lesson we learn that God's wisdom is superior to the world's wisdom.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is a clear understanding that God’s wisdom is superior to the world’s wisdom. Let’s learn about this in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Is There So Much Suffering In The World? Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 31, 2012

It is a question that many people ask. This sermon helps us to explore the issues.

Why is there so much suffering in the world? It’s a question that many people have asked, and as I’ve gone door to door visiting in various places it has been a question that people would want to ask God. Some people say to me, “Everything happens for a reason”; and whilst ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Anglican

It's A Man's World Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 24, 2012

It may be a man's world but we need our happy wives in it. Ten steps to making sure that you have that happy wife.

My subject today can be very uncomfortable to us men. The subject is our roles as husbands and how we sometimes fail. Many of you today have been or are now divorced. I am included in that number of having a marriage that failed. Reality is that often a man can do all he can to save a marriage but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Foursquare

A Beautiful Exchange

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 25, 2011

Jesus gave His life to save us. Now He offers us His attitude to transform us.

There once was a sculptor who was working hard with his hammer and chisel on a large block of marble. A little boy who was watching him saw nothing more than large and small pieces of stones falling away left and right. He had no idea what was happening. But when the boy returned to the studio a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stuck Between Two Altars: The Problem Of Indecision

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 30, 2017

The people of Israel are standing between two altars during the time of Elijah. We are also facing the same choices today. Different forms but the same spirit. Like the Jews, are you still stuck in the middle?

STUCK BETWEEN TWO ALTARS The Problem of Indecision 1Kings 18:20-40 The people of Israel are standing between two altars during the time of Elijah. We are also facing the same choices today. Different forms but the same spirit. Like the Jews, are you still stuck in the middle? THERE ARE TWO ALTARS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Search Me---Am I That Brave?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 23, 2019

One of the bravest thing a believer can do is pray the prayer, "search me oh God and see if there is anything offensive within me.

—Search Me--- Am I That Brave? Psalm 139 13-24 2 Timothy 2:1-4 When you think of someone doing something brave. What comes to your mind? A father lost his life, swimming for his kids. An uncle was severely burned running into a burning building to save his niece. What would give you the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-24, 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Jesus Light Of Mine Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 8, 2020

What did Jesus mean when he declared "I am the light of the world?"

Back in the Old Testament, we read that the Israelites had been in Egypt for 400 years, much of that time as slaves. Finally, when the time was right, God sent Moses to lead the people out of their slavery… into freedom. And for the next 40 years, the Israelites wandered in the desert, being led ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Credentials

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 20, 2019

A study in the book of Matthew 21: 23 – 27

Matthew 21: 23 – 27 What are your credentials 23 Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” 24 But Jesus answered and said to them, “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Joseph-The Waiting Room Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Nov 20, 2017

The wait for God is worth it.

Title: Joseph-The Waiting Room Date: 11/26/17 Place: BLCC Text: Genesis 39-41 CT: The wait for God is worth it. Dan McConchie, vice president of government affairs at Americans United for Life, was riding his motorcycle through a suburban intersection when a car came into his lane and pushed ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church