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Tweets From God (Part 3: 2 John) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 29, 2021

If God had a Twitter account, what would he tweet? The Bible contains five short, one-chapter books. I the third, 2 John, God speaks to us about walking in truth, love, and obedience.

Tweets from God: 2 John Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/29/2016 A couple of weeks ago I began a series I’m calling Tweets from God. What we’re doing is going through the five shortest books of the Bible. Each of these books is a single chapter and can be read in less than ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Elements Of Pride

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

An acronym of the elements of pride.

Pride goes before destruction. Proverb 16:18 *I want to talk about some elements or characteristics of PRIDE. A person does not have to exhibit all of these characteristics to have an issue with pride. Someone dealing with pride will see any one or a combination of these characteristics in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Evolution And Phariseeism

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 24, 2008

The recent aggressive character of evolutionists, trying to silence those who use science to question Darwin, is pharisaical.

Tuesday of 21st Week in Course August 26, 2008 One of the reasons we can be confident in Jesus’s words that we will not know the day of His second coming until it happens, is that a general rebellion must come first. Well, our society seems to constantly be in a state of rebellion against God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3

Denomination: Catholic

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012

There are all kinds of people in the church; make sure you are the right kind.

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly October 11, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There are all kinds of people in the church; make sure you are the right kind. Focus Passage: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Introduction: An estimated 10,000 physicians in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Partners In Service

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Nov 1, 2008

Listening to the right teacher makes you a wonderful partner in service.

- Authorities helpful in our lives: parents, teachers, leaders - you better not always do what they tell you, try responsible listening instead - try responsible listening instead - Priesthood of Believers: We are all teachers. - phylacteries and fringes = tefilin and bangs - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

We Need To Run This Man Out Of Town Now

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 27, 2016

Christ had turned the apple cart over.

WE NEED TO RUN THIS MAN OUT OF TOWN NOW Jesus had caused a division among the people his teaching healing and preaching Some to love and salvation joy and happiness. Others to hate and resentment and retaliation . Bible preaching will make people mad are glad. Jesus had some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

They're Only Words Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 30, 2019

James tells us that "no one can tame the tongue." So, what do we do about it? How can we recognize when we've misused our tongue and spoken curses that bring shame to Christ?

OPEN: Words have meaning. (We showed a video clip by www.vidangel.com/ that explained the impact of curse words on our families using paint balls fired at a family watching TV to visualize the sharp increase of swear words in our “entertainment” mediums) (You can find the video we used at ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Philadelphia" Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 12, 2002

Can people recognize you as a disciple of Christ by how much you show your love for the brethren?

I Peter 1:22; Acts 2:41-47 “Philadelphia” Intro—Some of you may be wondering why this message is titled “Philadelphia”—what could pastor be thinking when he starts naming sermons after a city in Eastern Pennsylvania? Well, the answer is that Philadelphia is not just nicknamed “The City of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Up To Our Faltering Faith

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 20, 2002

The statement made by this desperate man reveals to us a great truth. The best way to get faith, is to admit that we don’t have it! This is the account of a man who was willing to admit that though he believed, he needed to believe even more!

FACING UP TO OUR FALTERING FAITH Mark 9: 14-29 They say that “time is an excellent teacher”. What is one good lesson you have learned in 2001? {Elicit some response} The biggest lesson I have learned last year is this. I STILL HAVE A LOT OF GROWING TO DO IN MY FAITH! At this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Power In Jesus

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 22, 2014

God is a giver. God gives to you all the time. God gives you grace. Mercy. Forgiveness. He has given you Jesus. His Holy Spirit. He provides for you. Now, His Holy expectation is that you will use what you've been given to bless others.

Paul concludes Romans 12 with this statement, "Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good" Has evil conquered you? During a day you will fight many battles. How many battles will you fight in a lifetime? The same author of Romans, also wrote this in Ephesians, "For we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do Gyms Make Their Money? Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 27, 2014

For the answer, you'll have to read to the end of the sermon.

A question to ponder - “How do Gyms make their money?” We’ll come back to that…. Children - Have you have you ever gone up to your mum or dad and gone “Can we go to Disneyland this year?” “Can we go to the new film that’s out this weekend” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Anglican

Preparing For Christ’s Return Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2010

When Jesus returns to take His people to heaven, we must be ready. Spiritual preparation cannot be bought or borrowed at the last minute. The story of how the 5 virgins missed it all is perfectly true to life. It gives us the imagery of how we need to be

Opening illustration: Articulate my early arrival for my marriage ceremony and the people from the bride’s side were not ready and waiting at the church gate for welcoming the guests from the bridegroom’s family. On a similar not my youngest brother-in-law arrived 3 hours late during his wedding to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beggars On Lambton Quay

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

A sermon about how we should respond to begging

I have lived in the Wellington Region for well over 30 years, and during this time, I have seen many changes in the urban landscape. Buildings have come and gone. Whole streets have disappeared, and new ones have emerged. But one change I find particularly disturbing is that it is now an everyday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Anglican

Sunny Side Sermon I: Always Keep On The Sunny Side Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, there is a dark troubled side yet a bright sunny side - which presents to each of us a choice: succumb to Satan's strategy of despair, or, stay on the winning side with Christ our Lord and overcome the world.

KEEP ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF LIFE To hear Garrison Keillor of Lake Woebegone tell it, there are two sides of life – “a dark, troubled side, and a bright, sunny side”. Says he: When we do meet up with the darkness and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

The Power Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by David Blizzard on Feb 23, 2001

Revival at watergate and how the Word of God was used.

THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD – NEHEMIAH CH. 8 The wall is now finished and Nehemiah has take precautions on keeping the city defended. Last time we looked at “ Preserving The Things of God” in Neh. 7. Today we want to study about a glorious revival. There are many fake revivals today. The measure of a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist