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Worship That Works

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 11, 2020

What makes our worship work in keeping with God's will? The Hebrew word for worship can also mean work. Is God satisfied with our worship? How can we make our worship work?

WORSHIP THAT WORKS Introduction: Is God satisfied with our worship? What makes our worship work in keeping with God's will? We should note that the Hebrew word for worship can also mean work. What makes our worship work in God's sight? I WORSHIP WORKS WHEN WE HAVE A HUMBLE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Won't You Be A Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 14, 2019

BEING a neighbor is the means to fulfilling the greatest commandment.

1. No Neighbors: There is a true story about a 28 year old woman who had just got off from work a little after 3:00 a.m. She drove home, parked her car and began to walk down the sidewalk and across the street to her house. About 30 feet from her door she noticed a man standing in the shadows. When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Self-Righteous Delusion

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 20, 2019

Do we constantly criticize others? Do we constantly compare ourselves to others to justify ourselves? Let’s learn that we are all in the same boat and that God alone justifies. Let’s discuss self-righteousness and self-justification in Luke 18:9-14.

Do we constantly criticize others? What about politicians, past or current generations or fellow motorists? Do we constantly compare ourselves to others to justify ourselves? Let’s learn that we are all in the same boat and that God alone justifies. Let’s discuss self-righteousness and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Faltering Faith #2 Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Nov 17, 2018

As Abraham journeyed as a stranger in a foreign land his faith was tested and sometimes faltered. What do we do when our faith falters. It's part of the journey.

AS A STRANGER IN A FOREIGN LAND FALTERING FAITH Genesis 12:6-9 Abram passed through the land to the place of Shechem, as far as the terebinth tree of Moreh. And the Canaanites were then in the land. Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “To your descendants I will give this land.” And there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:6-9, Genesis 12:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Shall Not Want Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 26, 2018

When shall I not want?

A. ABOUT RELATIONSHIP 1. Why can I say, “The Shepherd is mine?” a. Because He gave His life for me. “The good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). “I give unto them (the sheep) eternal life” (John 10:28). b. Because He called me. “He calleth his own sheep by name” (John 10:3). ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11, John 10:28, John 10:3

Denomination: Baptist

Solving The Fundamental Human Problem Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 31, 2018

The fundamental problem of humanity never hits the headlines, never comes as a blast e-mail to our computers. But we know what it is.

Psalm 51 What is the fundamental human problem? We can’t get the answer from commentators or the mainstream media, or even most of the alternate media. The fundamental human problem is not poverty, or migration, or nuclear weapons or climate change. Those may be difficulties that rise to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Catholic

Sweet Smell Or A Stink

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

How do you smell

Intro: One day long, long ago there was an apothecary who created the most exotic perfumes. The perfume maker had just finished making his greatest creation, a perfume that was so intoxicating that no one could resist it's aroma. He would make a fortune with this perfume; he would sell ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Your Nature Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 27, 2019

This is the first of the On Point series. Each sermon topic begins with the letters of the compass. This is What is Your Nature? for the N of North on the compass. This lesson looks at the good Samaritan story and addresses three Natures - Taking; Keeping; and Sharing.

1. Today we begin our “On Point” campaign. a. We are going to explore some very basic teachings b. We are going to provide opportunities to serve and to give financially c. We are going to use the compass as out logo and the NSEW points for our lessons 2. We will begin with the “N” for our Nature ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jacob - Redirection Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Expect a dawn of new experiences after encountering God.

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted “Jacob left Beersheba in the desert and walked through the hills of Galilee. When the sun set and night descended, he laid down to sleep at that spot. He took a stone as his pillow and went to sleep. He dreamed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:13, Genesis 32:30

Denomination: Baptist

Goodness And Mercy Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 1, 2019

Two "hound dogs" from Heaven: Goodness and Mercy.

A. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? 1. Stopped following. “He leadeth me.” 2. Straying. “Yea though I walk through the valley.” 3. Death shadows. “The valley of the shadow of death.” 4. Protected. “I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me.” 5. Deliverance. “He leadeth me beside still ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Answered

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 25, 2018

God answers our prayers when we least expect it

Hebrews 2:1 When God Answered Several year ago my shoulder began to hurt for seemingly no reason at all, and I had difficulty getting my arm into my coat sleeve. I had not had an injury to my shoulder and expected it would be well in a few days, but it wasn’t. I did everything I knew to do—pain ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 25, 2018

The Palm Sunday remind us about the triumphal entry of Jesus into the Jerusalem Temple. Mathew 21:1-17 teaches three things: 1. Unused talents, 2. Misused resources, 3. Reused blessings. When you read through you will be touched and used for Jesus .

Palm Sunday “Hosanna” Mathew 21:1-17 Introduction: Palm Sunday reminds us of the triumphal entry of Jesus into the Jerusalem Temple. When you read through you will be touched and used for Jesus. Jesus’ entry is victorious but going to lead to arrest, torture, and mockery end of the week. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

What Will Appease The Supreme Lord And King Of The Universe?

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 10, 2018

Nothing can appease God but the shed blood of Christ

SCRIPTURE: Micah 6:6-8 "Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Worship Principles In Leviticus, Part 1 Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 30, 2018

Can Christians, who worship in a very different manner from ancient Israel, learn anything about worship from the book of Leviticus? What are important principles of worship from Leviticus?

Prelude The book of Leviticus is about worship. Can Christians, who worship in a very different manner from ancient Israel, learn anything about worship from the book of Leviticus? What are important principles of worship from Leviticus? Purpose: Let’s learn to worship God from the first inspired ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Through Death's Valley Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017

What do we know about valleys?

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT VALLEYS? 1. Surrounded by high mountains. There are cliffs or obstacles that will keep you in shadows or the dark. 2. There are mountain barriers to keep you from reaching your goal, but a valley goes through them. 3. There are wrong paths through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist