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I'm Going To Set Your Tail On Fire!

Contributed by Jeremy Raby on Mar 5, 2011

Looking at some incidents in Samson"s life to get us fired up.

I'm Going to Set your Tail on Fire Judges 15:1-6 As we look around us today we will see we live in a very similar day as Samson. The Philistines had dominion in Israel. Who were the Philistines? They were pagan idol worshipers, They shook their fist in the face of God. If we were to look at at one ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever Happened To Sin?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 12, 2010

Preachers once preached against sin and God’s people felt the weight of guilt and shame for their sin. In our world today we have a hard time finding someone willing to admit to sinning. The question must be asked “Whatever has happened to sin?”

Whatever Happened to Sin? 1 JOHN 3:1-4 Introduction: President Calvin Coolidge was well-known for being a man of few words, reticent, and straight to the point. There’s a story that after attending church one day, someone apparently asked him what the preacher had preached about. “Sin,” Mr. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prophesying God's Judgment Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 22, 2009

Jesus came as a Savior during His first coming. Saving grace has been available since then. Apparently that grace will come to an end when Christ returns and His Judgment will kick in. This is the reason we must get the Word out to all the perishing souls

Opening illustration: D.L. Moody was a great evangelist from Chicago. He went to England once and met a young man there that wanted to preach in his church. Moody agreed thinking that he would never see him again. To his dismay he received a letter that said the young man would be in his town ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Idle Words" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 4, 2008

Third sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

"A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things. But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Resurrection Of All Time

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Mar 24, 2008

When God resurrected His Son Jesus Christ from the dead, it was the greatest resurrection of all time.

Matthew 28:1-7 Revelation 1:18 Romans 10:9-13 Topic: The Greatest Resurrection of all time In the bible, there are true factual stories about how God had raised some people from the dead. For example: In I Kings 17:17-24, we see how God had raised the dead son of the widow woman of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Is Love

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 3, 2006

A Valentines Day sermon. Many today think that love is a word that we use about something we like or desire. However God’s law is love, and it is commanded in His word to no love inward (ourself) but love upward and outward.

Intro: I found a great picture of the problem of man and the church in of all places Wal-Mart. I was walking by jewelry last Friday after lunch time and saw a shirt that was most interesting. It was interesting because of how little it said, but also how much it said. It carried the simple words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-46

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Christian Thanksgiving Applications Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008

Here are practical applications to showing appreciation to the Body of Christ

A Full Measure of Thanksgiving “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” (Hebrews 10:23-24) 1 Corinthians 12:4 says, “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take A Stand For Christ With Your Life! Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

Today from this passage Peter will outline five key principles that should characterize our lives as we respond to a hostile world and take a stand for Christ.

Take a Stand for Christ with your life! 1 Peter 3:13-17 Introduction I read yesterday that there is a theory that has been around for some time now about “How to boil a live frog”. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is heated slowly enough — according ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Together We’re Better

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 30, 2015

God trusts us to help each other and work together with our brothers and sisters in Christ to do his work in our hurting world. The body of Christ can accomplish great things when we work together to fulfill the mission and vision God has given us.

Several years ago, when I was working for a local lumber mill, the company had a contest where the employees were encouraged to come up with a slogan that portrayed the company’s mission. The slogan was to be used on all of the company’s promotional material. The winning entry was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Followers Of Jesus Are Wise

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013

Jesus teaches that wisdom is about more than just making good decisions. Wisdom is a gift from God. I hope and pray that you will listen and obey these words of Jesus and make any change in your life you need to make in order to Seek Him first.

"The fear of God is the foundation of Wisdom and the knowledge of God stuff." Proverbs 9:10 Jesus teaches us more about the wisdom of God than anyone else. In John 7 we find a story that helps us understand why His followers must be wise about God stuff. The people are celebrating a festival ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For Jesus.

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 17, 2013

When it comes to looking for Jesus we see several "types" of people in the Gospels. Are they all still with us today? What kind of person actually finds Jesus?

Looking for Jesus. There are at least three kinds of people looking for Jesus ... Those who want nothing to do with Jesus Those who are looking for Jesus in all the wrong places Those who are looking in the right places We see all of these people in the Christmas story and you probably know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Powerful Word Incarnate

Contributed by Roger Hutto on Dec 29, 2017

Jesus is described as God in the flesh. He is the most definitive expression of who God is and what he is like. Just what does Jesus life and ministry reveal about God?

God's Powerful Word Incarnate John 1:1-5, 10-14; Hebrews 1:1-3; Philippians 2:5-8 They say a picture is worth a thousand words, because sometimes words just can't adequately describe an experience, or a person, or even a scenic view. Last Week: God's Powerful Word in Print! • How the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The World Hated Me First

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 3, 2018

Why are Christians persecuted for proclaiming a message of redeeming love?

The World Hated Me First John 15:18-25 This passage occurs in the middle of what is called Jesus’ farewell sermon to his disciples which begins proper after Judas goes off to betray Him. Jesus, even before the Last Supper worked to prepare them for what was about to happen. He told them that they ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worship In Spirit And In Truth Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 11, 2016

Is your testimony dry and dusty? Is your worship forced or restrained? Have we come to God as honest sinners in need of living water?

Worship in Spirit and in Truth John 4:19-26 19 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. 20 Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” 21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"3 Stages Of Spirituality - Part 3" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 16, 2016

One who is mature in the faith will act as a spiritual parent to others.

John speaks of 3 stages of spiritual development. Level 1 is spiritual childhood. The challenge here is seeking to walk with God. Next, is the level of spiritual adolescence. The challenge here is striving to work with God. Now, we come to the third stage mentioned by John. Stage 3: Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist