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Trust Me

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 8, 2015

Trust issues; many of us have them. Yet I think everyone trusts in something or someone. In God We Trust is written on our money yet ironically more americans trust in money than they do God. Let's see why trusting in God is the much wiser choice.

TRUST ME In my last series, I focused on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth”. But in order to accept what Jesus said we need to trust that he knows what the truth is. Jesus said to Pilate, “Everyone on the side of truth listens to me”, to where Pilate ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Steadfast Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

The church needs to stand up and be counted on in this dark world.

A STEADFAST CHURCH ACTS 7:54 – ACTS 8:4 AS I WAS PREPARING FOR TODAYS MESSAGE I CAME ACROSS AN ILLUSTRATION THAT I FOUND TO BE QUITE INTERESTING, AND APPROPRIATE FOR TODAY’S WORLD. A MAN WHO WAS TAKING A TOUR OF MILITARY CHAPELS, SAID THAT ONE PROBLEM THEY WERE FACING WAS HAVING A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is Hell Forever? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 30, 2015

Although unpopular in today's culture of tolerance religious pluralism, the doctrine of hell is necessary for Christians and non-Christians.

Is Hell Forever? Perhaps an even more relevant question is whether there really is a hell? According to a 2003 survey by Barna research, 76% of Americans believe Heaven exists, 71% of Americans believe Hell exists, but only .005 believe that they will be sent there. So, while many people believe ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

The Holy Spirit is given to all who love Jesus Christ, to empower us for his work, to teach us all things, and to give us a real and lasting peace in the knowledge that Jesus has overcome the world.

It seems to me that there are 2 issues that Christians face today that Jesus addresses here in this passage. The first is the question as to how we’re rating as a Christian. That is are we good enough for God to be happy with us? Are we good enough that God would listen to our prayers? How ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Anglican

Gods Word Never Returns Void!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 10, 2017

Gods words never come back empty to Him, they always accomplish what He wants! No one else, has a track record like God! Never illustrates complete perfection, Right on time, every time! Somebody Praise God for His faithful Word!

Gods word Never returns void! Illus. By Tim Harrison The story is told of a group of women that met for Bible study. While studying in the book of Malachi, chapter three, they came across verse three which says: "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver." This verse puzzled the women and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Two Great Witnesses Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 12, 2016

In Revelation chapter 11 we see God's two great witnesses. We'll explore their identity as well as message and death. We'll also took at the sounding of the 7th trumpet and God's declaration.

The Book of Revelation “God’s Two Great Witnesses” Revelation 11 Last week we looked at the great angel and the re-commissioning of the Apostle John in chapter ten. Today we’re going to be in chapter eleven and look at the two witnesses. The next several chapters of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: Foursquare

Sunrise Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2013

The Day of the Lord will be a sunset for a sin-scarred world, but it will be a glorious sunrise for new one.

Sunrise Tomorrow Malachi Sermon Series (11 of 12) Malachi 4.2-6 August 11, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The Day of the Lord will be a sunset for a sin-scarred world, but it will be a glorious sunrise for new one. 1 Nations, kingdoms, systems will ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Crutch Series

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 21, 2013

Is Christianity a crutch for the weak minded and naive? How should Christians respond to the criticism?

I wonder if you have heard this statement. It goes something like this. “Christianity is only for those who are weak; it only offers consolation to life’s losers.” Have you heard it or seen this criticism? Just watch TV or go see a movie sometime. Read comments under Christian Facebook ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Benefits Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 2, 2014

We spend so much time, energy, and money getting ready for Christmas, some will understandably ask, "What difference does Christmas really make? What's in it for me?" Paul provides an answer.

“The Difference Christmas Makes: The Benefits of Christmas” 1 Cor. 1:1-9 In 25 days it will be Christmas. Looking at everything that still needs to be done, checking out the calendar of all that will happen between now and then, fighting the commercialism that bombards us, and knowing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life With God In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 11, 2016

Message 11 Following 1 Corinthians 10 and Revelation 12 this message shows how Israel's forty years in the wilderness is comparable to our lives with God today. There are struggles but in them God is with us and uses them to make us trust and obey Him

Moses 11 LIFE WITH GOD IN THE WILDERNESS Exodus 15:22 - 19:1 1 Cor. 10:5-6 / 11 “God was not pleased with most of them because they were overthrown in the wilderness. These things are warnings to us, not to crave evil things like they did / These things happened to them as warnings to us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 14, 2019

This is the introduction to a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside, as he delivered what is more familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.”

Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) Part 1 – Introduction This is the introduction to a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside, as he delivered what is more ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:11-16, Luke 6:20-49, Isaiah 61:1-3, Matthew 4:23-25, John 10:30, John 6:63, Matthew 16:25, James 1:2, Exodus 13:1-10, 2 Corinthians 12:10, 1 Corinthians 1:27, 2 Peter 1:3-4, Matthew 7:28-29, Deuteronomy 11:13-21, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Matthew 20:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ask, Seek, And Knock

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 14, 2019

Jesus encourages us to pray regularly and faithfully. Why? How?

8.18.19 Luke 11:6-13 “Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and tell him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, 6 because a friend of mine who is on a journey has come to me, and I do not have anything to set before him.’ 7 And the one inside replies, ‘Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Were You Chosen

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 25, 2019

We are chosen by God to become workers in the fields for God to reap a great harvest among the lost.

Why Were You Chosen 1 Samuel 10:17-24 Matthew 9:35-38 Ephesians 2:8-10 August 25, 2019 Have you ever been chosen for something that caught you completely off guard and you were surprised by it? One day a man by the name of Saul went looking for his father’s donkeys that had been lost. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:17-24, Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Shepherd's Promise

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

God promises to be with us

Psalm 23 - Part 4 - 2/5/11 Turn with me this morning to Psalm 23. If you open your bible right in the middle, you probably will land somewhere in the Psalms or just a little right of the Psalms. We are going to continue on looking at this Psalm that has been a source of comfort and blessing to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Son Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018

To be a part of God's family we all need to trace our spiritual heritage back to Abraham, but calling Abraham our father is also not enough. Jesus connects us to Abraham and gives us faith.

Message Matthew 1:1b Name Above All Names - Son of Abraham In the weeks leading up to Christmas we're looking at a series of under the general title of “Name above all Names.” This series focuses on the titles of Jesus that come up in the New Testament, from the time from before he was born, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1, Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist