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Using Things, But Loving People Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 8, 2014

Wealth, Hoarding, Tithing, Others

LIFE APP – Using Things, But Loving People James 5:1-6 (p. 849) October 12, 2014 Introduction: [They called him “Trey” even though his real name is William. He was a bit of an underachiever. He was the class clown in school...somewhat of a rebellious ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This message looks at prayer and listening to God as a means of connecting to Him

Prayer: A Means of Grace 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Elementary age children were asked to write a “Dear God” prayers:

 7-year old Debbie prayed, “Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much.”

 Hank, 7 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Responding To The Unexpected

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 10, 2018

Many Christians are not prepared spiritually for the attacks of the enemy. This message, taken from 2 Chronicles 20, gives six things we can do to prepare ourselves from the enemy's attacks.

Many of you are much too young to remember the 1965 title bout between the Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali and the man he defeated for the title, Sonny Liston a year earlier. Ali knocked Liston out in the first round with a right cross to his left temple that he never saw coming. Ali’s punch ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Say God Can’t

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2022

Many times we think our situation is beyond hope. We're tempted to accept the natural, inevitable outcome. But are we calculating without God? What if we served a God of miracles! Could things be different? A thousand times YES!

DON’T SAY GOD CAN’T 2 Kings 6:25; 7:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: I’ve Heard Crazier Things 1. When King George VI was a boy, he and his older brother Edward were standing at the window of their palace looking out on the snow-covered city. Just off the palace grounds they could see a mob of common ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Journey

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 14, 2022

It is in the lifeboats of praise, blessings, persecution and trials and tribulations that we draw nearer to Jesus and He draws nearer to us!

The Journey Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Before a person can come to know the Lord, God must first seek that person. Remember when the Lord came to you and spoke the words “come follow me.” Most of us were not wise by human standards, not influential, or noble ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-14, Psalm 19:1-4, 2 Peter 1:4, Colossians 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 1, 2020

This sermon is a part of our series, "The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit." It looks at the work of the Holy Spirit being our executor, energizer, equipper, and encourager.

Holy Spirit Series “The Work of the Holy Spirit” { Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!KZ1jkSaZ!N2kwOJ8rKqvyqRlkXRapLyidfd_ir7QRUJRI5OJZBh4 } In all my years as a Christian, teacher, and pastor, I have found that very few people have a good grasp on the person and the work of the Holy Spirit. In ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Foursquare

10 Reasons To Be A Faithful Committed Church Member

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 3, 2024

How does Jesus picture His Church? A Church trying to “hold on?" Intimidated?Struggling with worldliness? Struggling to stay alive? NO! Rather, a Victorious Conquering Church!

10 REASONS TO BE A FAITHFUL COMMITTED CHURCH MEMBER INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TREEMENNDOUS Puppy For Sale--$5,000. 1. A little boy asked a salesman how to sell his puppy. He told him to put out advertising and make the price a little high so he could negotiate down to the price he wanted. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tithing For Believers - Under Grace Or Law?

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Feb 25, 2024

Tithing can be a much misunderstood and often much abused subject as I have seen from so many televangelists. What is Biblical, New Testament tithing? An obligation under the Law or an act of grace? For me Scripture is clear. See if you agree.

TITHING FOR BELIEVERS - UNDER GRACE OR LAW? One favourite text for promoting tithing is: Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Church Of God

Elisha Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 17, 2023

The timid and shy man who became a mighty voice for God.

February 18, 2023 Today we transition from the mission of Elijah to the mission of Elisha. I have broken down Elisha’s story into 8 vignettes: • The mob and the 2 bears • The widows oil • The Shunamite woman • Poison Food • Naaman’s Leprosy • The floating axe head • The blind army • The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19, 2 Kings 2:23-24, 2 Kings 4:1-7, 2 Kings 4:8-37, 2 Kings 4:38-41, 2 Kings 6:1-6, 2 Kings 6:8-23, Ezekiel 33:11, 2 Peter 3:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Corinthians: Church Matters (3)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019

We can learn a lot from the Corinthians' mistakes. In 1 Cor. 6, Paul points out three problems: a problem with Strife, a problem with Sex, and a problem with Sanctification!

Church Matters: Correcting the Corinthians (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/23/2014 Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. Called "Christ of the Andes," the statue symbolizes a pledge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Noah - The Man Who Saved The Human Race Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 27, 2019

Looking at OT history, chronologically, through the eyes of its men and women, we see the clearest example of how God will punish wickedness at the close of history and separate those who are right with Him from those who are not rignt.

NOAH - THE MAN WHO SAVED OUR RACE Gen. 6-9; 2 Peter 2:5 A missionary to China drew on a blackboard an ancient Chinese word for flood. Chinese words are actually line drawings or pictures. The word for flood was a boat and eight people. Like many other ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Runaway Bride

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2018

Like the movie “Runaway Bride” many Christians today don’t mind “dating” the church, but they don’t want to “marry” the church. Here are 9 reasons you need to commit to the church for life!

RUNAWAY BRIDE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. During a wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I’m supposed to ‘be faithful as long as we both shall live’, I’d appreciate it if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

According To Your Deeds

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 14, 2023

I write this sermon in the beginning of this year 2023, we would be blessed for what we sowed last year. Anybody listening? How much of the Bible have you read in the year 2022? God has got an account of your spiritual investment, therefore you would be rewarded accordingly.

Title: According to your deeds Scripture portion Numbers 7 Key verse: verse Numbers 7:5 " to every man according to his service.” January 7, 2023, Saturday, being my fasting day, I opened my Bible to read the portion that was marked for me to read in my journal, as I am meticulously reading ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 7:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Money Talks - Give Me Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the importance of generosity in stewarding resources as a Christian, highlighting it as a crucial antidote to greed and a means of extending Kingdom-building work beyond individual circles.

In 1913, Dayton, OH experienced the greatest natural disaster in Ohio history. In March of that year, a series of severe winter rain storms hit the Midwest. Within three days, 8–11 inches of rain fell throughout the Great Miami River watershed on already saturated soil, resulting in more than 90 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Topics: Stewardship, Generosity, Kingdom-Building

Sermon Series: Money Talks

Heaven "Are You Ready" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 24, 2011

Are you ready to go to heaven? This leasson will help you renergize your soul. It will help you to see that maybe part of a apathetic prayer life is that you think death and heaven are far away.

Yesterday around 2:00 pm I had to take some pain medicine for my shoulder. Being a hypochondriac is no fun!! About two minutes after I took the medicine my chair started to shake. I felt my pulse, thinking maybe the medicine was causing some weird reaction. I know I’m weird. When that was OK ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:7-8