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“thou Shall Tell The Truth (9) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Apr 25, 2011

"Hello Sister Tabitha, this is Ananias and Sapphira calling you; are you going to be tomorrow for the church? Just asking… we sold the property and we will give ALL the money to the church. I thing you qualify to be helped… so don’t miss the opportunity.

ILL. The story is told of Joe the Butcher who had crafty ways of selling his chickens. He had one chicken left, and he didn’t want to keep it over the weekend. The priest of his church came into the store. He said: “my wife sent me to buy a good size chicken to roast for dinner. ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Kind Of Pudding Does God Like? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 4, 2012

If you were told to prove that you loved God then what would you point to in your life? I go to church? I call myself a Christian? I tell God I love Him! Those are facts….you can’t deny a person goes to church or calls themselves some

If you were told to prove that you loved God then what would you point to in your life? I go to church? I call myself a Christian? I tell God I love Him! Those are facts….you can’t deny a person goes to church or calls themselves something or even makes certain ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Sermon On The Mount - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 19, 2019

Part 5 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people as he delivered as the “Sermon on the Mount.” This part examines the beatitudes, "Blessed are the merciful..." and "Blessed are the pure in heart..."

Part 5 - Beatitudes – The Merciful and the Pure in Heart Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 5 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-49, 1 Corinthians 15:53-54, Matthew 5:7, Matthew 6:12-15, Matthew 5:8, Matthew 22:35-38, Exodus 33:19-20, Isaiah 6:1-5, John 1:18, 1 Timothy 6:15-16, John 14:8-9, 2 Corinthians 3:12-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Depression # 6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2021

It is easy to understand why we have so many depressed people in our society when you consider all the depressing things that are being dumped on them daily.

(1) TAXES CAN BE DEPRESSING We continuously hear of the problems of our school systems. When you ask the school board what it is going to take to solve this problem, they say, “MORE MONEY!” • Will Rogers said that Alexander Hamilton originated the “put and take system” in our national treasury: ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Saves Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2022

God saved us when we were objects of wrath; while we were still His enemies. Why would He have done that?

OPEN: A woman recalled the hardship of growing up… different. As a child she’d grown up with a cleft pallet which made it so that she had a misshapen lip, a crooked nose, lopsided teeth, and garbled speech. “When schoolmates asked, ‘What happened to your lip?’ She’d say she’d fallen and cut it on a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cause And Cure For Depression

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

It is easy to understand why we have so many depressed people in our society when you consider all the depressing things that are being dumped on them daily.

(1) TAXES CAN BE DEPRESSING We continuously hear of the problems of our school systems. When you ask the school board what it is going to take to solve this problem, they say, “MORE MONEY!” • Will Rogers said that Alexander Hamilton originated the “put and take system” in our national treasury: ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Unknown God

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 29, 2004

When preaching about the Unknown God in Athens, Paul made known these four basic truths: The Greatness of God, the Goodness of God, the Government of God, and the Grace of God.

The Unknown God by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ As Paul approached the great city of Athens, he came not as a sightseer, but as a soul-winner. He arrived with open eyes and a broken heart. Athens was in a period of decline in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Christian Church

God Calls Men To Be Spiritual Leaders

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 20, 2005

The greatest legacy a father can pass on to his family is a spiritual legacy -- A legacy that honors Jesus as Lord and keeps the commandments of the Lord.

God Calls Men to be Spiritual Leaders Psalm 78:1-8 Thanks to Mother’s Day we have a special day we celebrate the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. The idea of honoring fathers began in Spokane, Washington when Sonora Smart Dodd heard a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Sonora was raised by her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

As Others See Us

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 30, 2001

John the Elder writes an appraisal of three church members: Gaius - who serves others, Diotrephes - who hinders others, and Demetrius - who attracts others.

AS OTHERS SEE US The third letter of John is one of the shortest in the New Testament but it has much to say to us. It’s a warm and honest pastoral letter. A straight from the shoulder message from a pastor to his people. Where encouragement and commendation are ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Your Work Matters To God Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 27, 2013

God provides for us and demonstrates his love by blessing our labor.

(Title borrowed from the title of an excellent book by Doug Sherman and William Hendricks) Do you love going to work? According to a Forbes Magazine article, “Finding Your Dream Job” Joel Garfinkle, founder of Dream Job Coaching in Oakland, Calif says that “87% of workers are unhappy with their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-30, Genesis 30:25-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purity Of Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Cole on Nov 22, 2025

Polluted hearts are weak

Purity of Heart Lakeview Baptist Church of Kannapolis May 11, 2025 Intro What does it mean to describe something as pure? Real deal, not mixed with anything, no pollutants, perfect, Holy What does it mean to describe something as impure? Tainted, mixed with lesser elements, imperfect, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

The Church That Makes Our Lord Sick Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 11, 2014

A study of the 7 letters to the 7 churches of Revelation covering the last one to the Laodiceans

Revelation 3: 14 – 22 The Church That Makes Our Lord Sick 14 “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Love Of The World

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 10, 2003

God commands us not to love the things of this world.

Love of the World 1st John 2:15 - 17 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. By way of introduction, let’s briefly look at our study last time, if you’ll remember, it concerned loving one another. b. First, we saw that John talked about what appears to be two commandments, an old one and a new one. c. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2004

1- Discerning and wandering 2- Knowledge and understanding

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - A man in Missouri was told that most accidents happen within twenty miles of home so he moved to another town fifty miles away. - The most talked about people at a family reunion are those who didn’t show up. - A friend is one who strengthens you with his prayers, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abortion - A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 19, 2008

What does the Bible say about Life and what does that mean in regards to abortion.

Abortion - A Matter of Life or Death God Gives Life… … that Reflects His Image Abortion ends a life that God gave There is forgiveness for those who have been involved in an abortion There is judgment for those who have closed their eyes to abortion There is hope to overcome the culture of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational