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The Gift Goes On Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 11

THE GIFT GOES ON (2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-11) Billy Graham told the story of a strong man who was traveling with a circus. One of his most impressive stunts was to take an orange and squeeze every last drop of juice out of it. Then he would offer one thousand dollars to anyone who could manage to squeeze ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Showing Our Love For Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 15, 2008

Examines the primary means of displaying your love for Christ - Obedience. Examines how to study your Bible.

SHOWING OUR LOVE FOR CHRIST It’s that time of year again, and in spite of the best efforts of some college presidents, homeowners’ associations, and local governments, manger scenes, Christmas tress and lights are sprouting up all over the place. There may not be any snow on the ground around ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement For The Pursued

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 18, 2009

God teaches us a valuable lesson that keeps our spirits going when we become discouraged from the pressures and persecutions of our Christian faith.

Encouragement for the Pursued Prairie Baptist Church – 9/6/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 3 Key verse: Psalms 3:5-6 - 5I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me. 6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around. Premise: God teaches us a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Antiochus Iv Epiphanes: The Antichrist Of The Old Testament

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Oct 11, 2008

Antiochus IV Epiphanes was the eighth in a succession of twenty-six kings who ruled from 175—164 BC over the Syrian section of Alexander’s empire and is undoubtedly one of the greatest prototypes of the Antichrist in all of God’s Word.

Antiochus IV Epiphanes was the eighth in a succession of twenty-six kings who ruled from 175—164 BC over the Syrian section of Alexander’s empire. He is referred to as the “little horn” in Daniel 8:9. The name Epiphanes means the “Illustrious One,” although his contemporaries nicknamed him ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Goes On

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 11

THE GIFT GOES ON (2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-11) Billy Graham told the story of a strong man who was traveling with a circus. One of his most impressive stunts was to take an orange and squeeze every last drop of juice out of it. Then he would offer one thousand dollars to anyone who could manage to squeeze ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mary, The Mother Of Jesus

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 8, 2006

Mother’s Day Sermon. Mary played a very influential role in the life of Jesus.

MARY, THE MOTHER OF OUR LORD A. Today is Mother’s Day. ILLUSTRATION: All over the country grateful Moms are pushed back into their PILLOWS, the FLOWER on their BIRD of PARADISE plant (which blooms every other year for 15 minutes) is SNIPPED and put in a pop bottle, and a strange assortment of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beware Of False Teachers Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 24, 2010

A sermon examining the danger of false prophets.

BEWARE OF FALSE TEACHERS II Peter 2:1-9 In the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord Jesus issued a sobering warning that applies as much today as it did back then, He said: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” - Matthew 7:15. There are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Royalty Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2005

The KJV tells us in Revelation 1:6 that we are "Kings", but the NIV says we’re only a "kingdom". Why the difference?

OPEN: Possessions of the powerful or famous - no matter how common - can become extremely valuable. Even priceless. Some years back, Napoleon’s toothbrush sold for $21,000. This was an old USED toothbrush! I seriously doubt you or I could get 10 cents for one of ours! Hitler’s car sold for over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crossroads Of The World

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2013

Israel is literally the crossroads of the world in physical and spiritual ways.

1. A man went on vacation to the Holy Land with his wife and her mother. While in Israel, the mother-in-law died from a heart attack. The couple went to a local undertaker, who explained that they could either ship the body home which would cost more than $1500, or they could bury her right there ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crossroads Of The World

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 22, 2013

The Land of Israel was promised to the descendants of Abraham for some key reasons!

1. A man went on vacation to the Holy Land with his wife and her mother. While in Israel, the mother-in-law died from a heart attack. The couple went to a local undertaker, who explained that they could either ship the body home which would cost more than $1500, or they could bury her right there ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Messiah's View On Taxes Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 14, 2011

We owe God to keep his commands because we owe him our very lives.

A Messiah's View of Taxes Text: Matt. 22:15-22 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 22:15-22 2. Illustration: "As a taxpayer, you are required to be fully in compliance with the United States Tax Code, which is currently the size and weight of the Budweiser Clydesdales" (Unknown). 3. One day, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Methodist

Pressing Into Jesus Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on May 14, 2012

In Mark 5, we see Jesus going from one seemingly hopeless situation to another. Our text is a “Markan sandwich” where two stories are pressed together. In it we are introduced to two very different individuals with one thing in common - they were willing

The Gospel of Mark #14 – “Pressing into Jesus” Mark 5:21-43 Intro – 1. ILL – A New Yorker was driving through Texas when he collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. “How can you now claim to have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

History shows that most peacekeeping efforts by and large have failed. So what does Jesus mean by being a peacemaker?

We live in a world characterized by fighting, wars, and animosity at every level of society. It’s everywhere. Lady Astor once said to Winston Churchill, “If you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee.” Churchill responded, “And if you were my wife, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

Taking us through the one major lesson on prayer, taught my Jesus Himself.

I. Introduction A. A golfer is playing a round of golf with his buddies. On the sixth hole, a hole over water, he proceeds to flub nine balls into the water. Frustrated over his poor golfing ability, and about ready to hit somebody, he heaves his golf clubs into the water, and begins to walk off ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Troublemakers Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 7, 2011

We are told what to do avoid and what to do in order to cease the troublemakers. 1- Avoid the foolish 2- Warn the contentious 3- Dodge the divisive

INTRO.- Troublemakers. Ever met any? Ever been one? ILL.- After the revival had concluded, the three pastors were discussing the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, “The revival worked out great for us! We gained four new families.” The Baptist preacher said, “We did ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ