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Let's Take A Test

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 25, 2013

Is your faith in Jesus.. • or the church? or your profession of faith • or some prayer you prayed? • or in the good things you think you have done?

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church November 10th 2013 1 John 1:4; 5:13 LET'S TAKE A TEST Intro: The early church had been birthed in power • Grew like wildfire/Lord truly blessed/fledgling church. • However, it wasn't many days until heresy began to creep into the church. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fashioned For Greatness

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2013

God has a design for your life, therefore we do not want to drift through life, without a course and a cause. We want to remember our divine calling. We want to ignore earthly distractions.

We’ve just completed WHY I BELIEVE study series. We heard at length about creation and evolution. • Something really stands out for me – God’s deliberate design! • If this universe is so well-made, orderly, consistent… if this material world is created with such ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kingdom Of Heaven Is Near Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 2, 2012

After focussing on the word "REPENT", to now focus on the remainder of the launch pad of Jesus’ ministry (Matt 4:17) ...FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS NEAR.

CLARION CALL FOR REPENTANCE – SERIES-PART III THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS NEAR My dear Church would recall that in the previous sermons, I had expounded the ‘very first word’ –Repent- of the clarion call of Jesus as he launched His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: *other

Romans 12:4-5 - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 10, 2018

In Romans 12:4-5 we saw that we are all interconnected members of the Body of Christ. In verses 6-8 we see that members of the body receive gifts in order to use them to meet the needs of others. Both the gifted and the receiver must be present for this.

Please stand as we read or recite our memory Scripture for this quarter ... Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

"No Longer Hiding In Shame"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 7, 2016

A sermon about Jesus reversing the shame brought on by Adam.

"No Longer Hiding in Shame" John 21:1-19 It has been defined as "a painful feeling of humiliation or distress." Many scholars agree that it is "the most disturbing experience individuals ever have about themselves; no emotion feels more deeply disturbing..." because "the self feels wounded from ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

In Christ - You Can Be Perceptive Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2018

The world we live in is full of distractions, mistruths and deception – sometimes it is hard to perceive all that is going on. Through Philippians 4:8 Paul equips us with the ability to be perceptive as we walk the journey with Christ together.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/in-christ-you-can/ Message Philippians 4:8 You Can Be Perceptive My grandfather - progressively started going blind from his 70’s … lived to early 90’s. Dutch … stubborn. He would listen to what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

“keeping The Peace”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 20, 2012

Paul speaks about the importance of peace in our lives.

Paul’s theme in this passage is peace. In verses 2-3, his focus is on peace with others; in verses 4-7, he speaks to peace within; and in verses 8-9, he talks about peace with God. Part of the reason why Paul turns to the theme of peace has to do with two women in the church at Philippi ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Example Pt. 1

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2012

Christ was always thinking of the benefit of others. When we posse the mind of Christ we will put others ahead of ourselves.I want you to serve the Kingdom by serving your kinsmen.

The Great Example Philippians 2.6-8 Pt. 1 Maundy Service 2012 Introduction: A On the southern border of the kingdom of Cyrus, there was a chieftain named CAGULAR. 1 Anytime an attachment of Cyrus’ army came to subdue Cagular, he would quickly defeat that attachment. a After many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Why 31 Million Have Abandoned Faith In America

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 12, 2008

Over 31 million Americans are part of this exodus from the church, Samford said, citing a Barna Group study.

Why 31 Million Have Abandoned Their Faith In America (Conquering conflict, crisis and circumstances) (Phil. 2:1-10) Some American Christians have lost their confidence in church, but that they also have lost their faith in the Bible, the church and Christian beliefs, said the author, who was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Really Understand

Contributed by Mike Chipman on Mar 24, 2008

Maundy Thursday Sermon on Christ’s Passion

Date: March 20, 2008 Text: Mark 15 Objective: Christians can begin to understand the reality of the crucifixion by knowing what Christ’s sacrifice has bought us. What Christ’s Sacrifice Bought Us 1. It Bought us freedom from shame a. Do we understand the shame? 2. It bought us rest a. Do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Proper Checkup

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 7, 2011

This message was 'inspired' by Michael Catt's message "The Snare of Success" calling us to check ourselves about being ready for God to work in us.

Proper checkup 2 Chronicles 26 * Were I to ask, “How many here desire to leave a lasting impact, a legacy-if you will, of making an eternal difference in your family, friends, and the like,” I believe that more than 90% of us would say, “I do.” * Interestingly enough, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Perspectives On Possessions

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 25, 2010

Our attitude toward possessions and money reflects the spiritual state of our heart.

Perspectives on Possessions Matthew 6:19-24 INTRODUCTION A. Kung San are a foraging people of the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa. 1. They were isolated from outside forces for thousands of years. 2. They were a hunting and gathering people who fit into their environment and had plenty of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Christ As Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 19, 2015

Jesus made it clear that true disciples forsake all to follow him.

Putting on a uniform does not make you a soldier. Qualifications are made clear for soldiers. Kevin Ammerman of Indiana was determined to join the military, but at 351 pounds he was turned down from each branch because he was ‘too big.’ He lost 160 pounds, met the requirements ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where The Deer And Antelope Play

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 30, 2012

A talk on Paul's instruction to remain strong in the Lord amidst temptations in a worldly-culture.

Text: 1 Cor 16:13-14, Title: Where the Deer and Antelope Play, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/29/12, AM Opening illustration: Background to passage: All of these words are present tense imperatives. Main thought: Paul gives them a final word of exhortation as he closes out the letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Makes A Way Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 8, 2019

We are introduced to God's cast in His sovereign plan, Mordecai and Esther. They may be unlikely candidates but God uses them to accomplish His purposes.

With the deposed of the Queen (Vashti) in chapter 1, which happened in the 3rd year of King Xerxes’ reign (1:3), the stage is set for the rise of Esther. • The Jewish girl Esther was made Queen in chapter 2, in the 7th year of the King’s reign (2:16), so some 4 years have passed between chapter 1 ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible