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In Tents Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 17, 2014

The shepherd's tent has great symbolism for our walk with God.

1. Sherlock Holmes' Stolen Tent Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson are camping. After enjoying a day of relaxation, they pitch their tent under the stars and go to sleep. Sometime in the middle of the night, Holmes wakes Watson. "Watson, look up at the stars and tell me what you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good, Love And Purpose

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Jan 3, 2015

Christians sometimes feel dejected and hopeless about what is ahead of them in this world. How are you sure that you are called according to his purpose? How do you know that you love God?

Christians sometimes feel dejected and hopeless about what is ahead of them in this world. But Romans 8:28 says “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose”. How are you sure that you are called ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Days Of Dedication

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 5, 2024

As the New Year unfolds, we dedicate ourselves to Christ.

1. Anthony Campolo wrote: “One year, my best friend and I devised what we thought was a brilliant and creative plan for mischief. We decided to break into the basement of the local five-and-dime store. We did not plan to rob the place (Sunday school boys would never do that sort of thing); ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does Jesus Make The Grade? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 31, 2017

Jesus makes the grade. He is the ultimate high priest, the ultimate in compassion, and has the ultimate endorsement.

Does Jesus Make the Grade? (Hebrews 5:1-10) 1. A lot of serious and not-so-serious problems come our way when texting. Today, I was walking whilst texting. I thought I was going in a straight line but I ended up walking right into an open phone booth. A woman was inside making a phone call. I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stop And Smell The Sheep

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 26, 2018

Comparing how we see each other as compared to our Shepherd.

1. Shrek, the Lost Sheep Maybe you’ve heard the story of the sheep in New Zealand named Shrek. He had escaped and evaded capture and shearing for six years. When he was finally discovered in his high mountain cave by Ann Scanlan, he was almost unrecognizable as a sheep. The first thing she did was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can People Tell That We Have Been With Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024

Our Lives Should Resemble the Life of Christ.

1. INTRODUCTION. A PERSONS CONDUCT, CHARACTER, AND SPEECH CAN OFTEN TIMES TELL US A LOT ABOUT A PERSON WITHOUT HAVING AN IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH THEM. FOR EXAMPLE, YOU CAN TELL IF A PERSON IS FOOLISH BY THE WAY THAT THEY CARRY THEMSELVES, AND BY THE THINGS THAT PROTRUDE FROM THEIR LIPS. YOU CAN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Walk The Talk/ Being Filled With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Nov 23, 2024

How to prepare your heart to Walk in the Fullness of the Holy Spirit

Walk the Talk in Being Filled with the Holy Spirit Terry Cavanaugh / General Walk the Talk / Galatians 6:8 I will be honest with you, If I walked into a church and the title of the message was.. Walk the Talk.. in being Filled with the Holy Spirit, I would be uncomfortable. I would want to know, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:8

Denomination: United Methodist

Revelation 7:9-17 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Sep 15, 2025

Revelation 7:9-17

Revelation 7:9-17 9 After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 10 and crying out with a loud ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Bible Church

A Model For Evangelism In The 21st Century

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 13, 2006

Here is a dynamic model for evangelism in 21st century America

Text: 1st Thessalonians 2:1-12 (NASB) Introduction: I have a question for you tonight. It is a little tricky so be careful in how you answer. How can you tell when something is on fire? The answer is not smoke, it is not heat, it is not light, and the answer is because it burns. Fire consumes and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fly High - Acts Part 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2006

How to present the Gospel to unbelievers according to the mission’s approach of Paul and Barnabas

Fly High – Acts part 12 On The Lighter Side of Life: See e-mail power point from Blair’s. Thesis: How to present the Gospel to unbelievers according to the mission’s approach of Paul and Barnabas. Scripture Text: Acts 13:13 - 14:7 13From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Get Sidetracked Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Feb 13, 2019

A life without a mission is a life without meaning. First sermon in a series on the Book of Haggai.

Don't Get Sidetracked -- Haggai 1:1-11 A life without a mission is a life without meaning. Fritz Kreisler was one of the most famous violin masters of his or any other day, and regarded as one of the greatest violinists of all time, he was known for his sweet tone and expressive phrasing. To ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Die For Christ?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2001

How much do you really love Jesus?

Will You Die For Christ? Last week, we celebrated our liberty mostly by consuming large quantities of BBQ, beans and assorted other standard fare. A few of us may have reflected on our founding fathers and what the holiday was supposed to be about. Most just saw it as a day off from work and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:25, Ephesians 6:12, Romans 1:18, 2 Samuel 12:14, James 4:4, Acts 20:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Goals Of The Local Church

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003

The first word "Life" in the name of our church "Life In Christ" defines acrostically the goals of the local church.

THE GOALS OF OUR CHURCH Acts 2:42-47 42 They were devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Reverential awe came on everyone, and many wonders and miraculous signs came about by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

153 Life-Changing Fish

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 7, 2004

With his appearance and miracle by the Sea of Galilee, Jesus assures his disciples of everything they will need to keep on following him and be fishers of men.

April 25, 2004 — Third Sunday of Easter Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson John 21:1-14 153 Life-Changing Fish I. Jesus meets us where we are II. God can and does take care of our every need III. Christ repeats his miracles in our lives Grace and peace to you from God ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Inward Outward And Upward Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

The Apostles Creed - I believe in the Holy Spirit

I wonder what you think of when someone mentions God. You may think about God the Father, the creator of the universe, the one who watches over everything we do, who protects us, who sets the standards by which we live, who in his love sent Jesus to live and die and rise again for us. Or you might ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Anglican