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How Not To Depart Without Being Desired

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 12, 2007

Will you be missed when you are gone?

How Not To Depart Without Being Desired 2 Chronicles 21:18-20 Acts 20:17-38 Will you be missed when you are gone? The Apostle Paul spent 3 years with these believers in Ephesus, and they were saddened by the fact he was now going to leave them. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Synopsis Of The Da Vinci Code Theology

Contributed by James Bryant on Oct 20, 2006

This message is to shed light on the deceptions of the Da Vinci Code Theology....

A SYNOPSIS OF THE DA VINCI CODE THEOLOGY According to the Da Vinci Code: 1. Jesus was Married to Mary Magdalene 2. Jesus handpicked Mary Magdalene to lead his church 3. However she had to flee from Peter who was enraged that Christ chose her to lead his followers 4. The Author says that early ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Missing Persons Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 30, 2005

Paul was sorely missed when he departed from Ephesus--because of his MANNER of life, his MESSAGE, and his MOTTO. Link included for formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Missing Persons Acts 20:36-38 Will you be missed when you are gone? We were glad you missed us this past weekend. It makes us feel needed to know it makes a difference when we are absent. The Apostle Paul spent 3 years w/ these believers in Ephesus, and it was very sad for them to see him go. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 3, Series C

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 9, 2006

John’s message was rough and to the point, but he proclaimed the Gospel

3rd Sunday in Advent December 17, 2006 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your word, that we might hear your truth and prepare ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

A Manner To Reflect Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 5, 2009

MENTORED PEOPLE CAN BE EXPECTED TO REFLECT A CHRIST LIKE MANNER IN THEIR DAILY LIVES.

A Manner to Reflect Titus 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION Truth in Advertising is the concept that you should receive what has been advertised. These people seem to understand the principle. Walmart – 2 for $3.00 Was $1.50 E Store – Where everything is $1 or more Local store – Stuff for sale here We ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Joseph Times Two Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 11, 2017

Both Josephs trusted God in difficult situations. Both Josephs were pillars who protected others because they took the Lord seriously.

Note: This is a revision (with some reworking) of a December 2010 sermon, also posted on Sermon Central, entitled, "Joseph and Joseph." Joseph Times Two (Matthew 1:18-25) 1. We often assume things that are not true. Joke. “Thanks for the electric guitar you gave me for Christmas," little Chris ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Locusts, And Their Place In Biblical History Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 25, 2015

What an incredible creature, the locust. How has God used it to judge those who needed it?

JOEL, JOHN, and the COMING LOCUSTS A. LOCUSTS in our Earth and in History Locusts have a locally prominent place in Scripture. You’ll see them at the beginning of the Bible story, a little past the middle, and at the end. When they show up, they take over the text, as in real life they ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worthless Physicians

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 25, 2019

We must be careful in ministering not to "jump the gun" on our assessments of a situation and choosing our words carefully is a must.

Worthless Physicians I. Introduction A. Situation 1. Have you ever stuck your foot in your mouth? Let me tell you about me. a. For the first 20 years of my adult life, I could brush my teeth, use Listerine, and my breathe would still smell like boot leather and toe jam! I grew up on ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Core 52 Week 4 - Covenant Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 2, 2020

What does it look like to be in covenant with God?

To hear the sermon please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2610538 Covenant - Being a Part of God's Work Intro: • [VIDEO] Pixar movie Up intro scene. • Hits you right in the “feels.” • Where did we learn to love, commit like that? • Our first three weeks in Core 52 have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:6-10, Genesis 17:1-7, Romans 4:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Comfort And Courage Sermon Iv: Courage For Not Living Afraid Anymore Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 17, 2020

In times of distress, the need we all have for God's comfort and our courage can be met by meditating upon and being challenged to embrace our Lord's divine presence, promise and peace.

God Grant Me Courage for Not Living Afraid Anymore! Although I do not make New Year’s Resolutions, neither do I frown upon those who do. On the other hand, I DO think it’s GOOD to set aside a time to assess one’s situation in order to make ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Fishing For Men

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jan 26, 2021

How to win people to Jesus Christ

Fishing for Men Mark 1:14-20 Good morning, Church. I invite you to come with me to the northern reaches of the Great Riff Valley – the Riff Valley is an enormous fracture in the earth’s crust that runs all the way from Kenya in East Africa north through the Red Sea and on up into Israel past the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

Mighty Men Of Valour

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 29, 2022

Mighty men of valour came with a perfect heart to Hebron to make David king over all Israel; and all the rest also of Israel were of one heart to make David king. We need these kind of men in our lives. You can't fulfil destiny without your destiny helpers.

MIGHTY MEN OF VALOUR "For at that time day by day there came to David to help him, until it was a great host, like the host of God" (1 Chronicles 12:22) David was a great king of Israel  He had several enemies, and God preserved him whithersoever he went (1 Chronicles 18:13). God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:22, Revelation 22:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"who Killed Jesus?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 3, 2021

When we look back at the life of Jesus, I find it helpful to look at it in segments and each segment comes with a theme. We see his birth and dedication in the temple; we’ll call that phase one.

“Who Killed Jesus?” Matthew 12:1-14 When we look back at the life of Jesus, I find it helpful to look at it in segments and each segment comes with a theme. We see his birth and dedication in the temple; we’ll call that phase one. Then we don’t hear anything of anything in the life of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Witness And Prayer

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 10, 2023

Prayer is essential to witnessing. Only God can change other people's hearts. Only God can give us the strength and courage we need.

This was a fairly short talk in the context of a family service Back in March I got an email through our church website. It was from an American called Tagg Wolverton. He works for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Tagg Wolverton explained that Billy Graham’s son Franklin would be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41, Acts 1:14, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

The David Conundrum (2 Samuel 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 20, 2025

How could a man who plundered whole villages, committed adultery and murder be considered righteous and a man after God's own heart? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 23.

How could a man who pillaged whole villages, committed adultery and murder be declared righteous, and a man after God’s own heart? How could the Spirit of the Lord speak through such a man? Are genuine repentance and faith keys? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 23. Does the fear of God begin to explain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist