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Life-Giving Reproof Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 17, 2012

Reproof is a very positive use of speech, provided it's motivated by love and directed by wisdom. Rebuke is not pleasant to our fallen nature but we learn to value it for the results it brings. The best and wisest of us falls short and has much to learn &

PROVERBS 15: 31-32 LIFE-GIVING REPROOF Reproof is a very positive use of speech, provided it's motivated by love and directed by wisdom. Reproof though can be a difficult pill to swallow, but godly reproof is precious to the soul. It can be bitter to the taste but like medicine, it aids ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Do This?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 17, 2012

Celebration message, after an evangelisttic outreach. Examines the reason we do what we do.

WHY DO WE DO THIS? Well, yesterday was a big day. It was the culmination of a great deal of work, months of preparation and not a small investment. At the day’s end, over 300 people had visited the property. The question however is not about how many people attended. The question is not, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Checkmate

Contributed by Paul Getter on Aug 25, 2012

There are times when it feels like checkmate- But the King has One more move!

Exodus 15:9 The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them. 10 Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters. 11 Who is like unto thee, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:9-11

Denomination: Apostolic

Building The City Of God In The City Of Man Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 18, 2011

Nehemiah is often used to encouarge congregations to build a building. What Nehemiah did was encourage the remnant to rebuild the people and the walls of the city.

Intro: Nehemiah has always been used by pastors/teachers to encourage church congregations to build new facilities and buildings. I believe that a major portion of what is going on in Nehemiah is missed if we focus on building physically and miss out on building spiritually. Jesus said in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Transforming Power Of Graciousness Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 29, 2016

HOW CAN I BE GRACIOUS WHEN I’M OVERLY TIRED AND BOGGED DOWN IN RESPONSIBILITIES THAT DRAIN AND DEPLETE MY STORE OF GOODWILL?

Rom 12: 10,12 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; I was painting the porch of my small apartment late one August afternoon when a band of boys playing cops and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-12, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do I Need To Believe In Jesus? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2024

The Bible teaches us that there are several reasons for believing in Jesus.

Introduction During this Advent season, Pastor Scott and I presented a series of messages titled, “Questions About the Birth of Jesus.” Of the many questions about the birth of Jesus we could have addressed, we only dealt with the following four questions: • “Why did God become man?” • “Why did ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, John 3:16, Matthew 11:28, John 14:6, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Feb 15, 2025

The fruit of the Spirit, as described in the Bible, encompasses a set of virtues that reflect the character of God and are cultivated in believers through the Holy Spirit. These virtues include love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Let's look at these virtues in-depth to determine how to cultivate them. Love is a commandment. John15:12 NKJV "This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you." Christians are to love people the way Jesus loves us, not necessarily as they love us. Christians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"watchful Living In A World Of Wheat And Tares" By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Oct 7, 2024

This brings us to a crucial point: “while everyone was sleeping.” The enemy sowed the tares while the people were unaware. This suggests a lack of vigilance, a spiritual sleepiness. How often do we let our guard down?

"Watchful Living in a World of Wheat and Tares" Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:24-30 “Jesus told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Plugged In To Study And Obey God's Word? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

Ezra is the story of the Jews’ return to Jerusalem after almost a century exile in Babylon. When they returned, all they found were ruins. There was no temple, so the people felt spiritually unplugged. Ezra is a story of how they got plugged in.

Are You Plugged In to Study and Obey God’s Word? Ezra 3:1-3 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the next three weeks, I will be sharing from the book of Ezra about the importance of being plugged in to the best God has for you this year. Today I want to talk about the importance of being ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Growing The Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 15, 2004

1- Think growth 2- Advertising pays 3- Let’s eat 4- Come casual 5- Small multiplies 6- Get motivated

INTRO.- ILL.- There is a movie called, “How to lose a guy in 10 days.” It’s a cute, funny, romantic comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. He tries to win her and she tries to lose him. And it turns out, of course, that they fall in love. I love it when people fall in love! How ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Radical Hospitality"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 1, 2007

To become a vibrant, fruitful, growing congregation requires a change of attitudes, practices, and values.

Romans 15:1-12 (the Message) “Practices of Fruitful Congregations: Radical Hospitality” (Based largely on the book Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by: Robert Shnase) Rev. Ken Sauer Grace United Methodist Church 9833 Hixson Pike Soddy Daisy, TN During a recent Bible study here at the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Your Sins Are Forgiven

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010

Jesus really forgives you.

Matthew 9:1-8: “YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN” 1) The most important words you’ll ever hear 2) Backed up by the biggest miracle you’ll ever see Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. 2 Some men brought to him a paralytic, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Choose A Pastor Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 3, 2015

A look at two of the sections in 1 Timothy that deal with the pastoral role.

- First, let me say up front that this is not going to be an exciting sermon. I say that because the subject is one that is not particularly pressing. It is important, but most prefer sermons that focus on your personal walk with the Lord. This message deals with a corporate concern. - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Living In A Strange Land Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

How do we stay true to our identity as God's people, in a culture that does not support godly values or faithfulness to Christ? Jacob faced that in Egypt. Don't be too easily...impressed...influenced...satisfied.

Living in a Strange Land—Genesis 46:31—47:31 If you have kids, you know the feeling. Saying goodbye on the first day of kindergarten. Dropping them off at college, and then finally forcing yourself to leave the campus. Praying for them as they move into their first job, or their own home. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Gregory Tucker on Jan 17, 2004

It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee.

What time is it? The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power, to tell just where the hands will stop, at late or early hour! To lose one?s wealth is sad indeed, to lose one?s health is more, To lose one?s soul is such a loss, as no man can restore! So live, love and pray, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-17

Denomination: Apostolic