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Bent

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 15, 2017

God loves in the manger, on the cross He saves you.

Title: Bent Date: 12/17/17 Place: BLCC Text: Psalm 139. 13-14 CT: In the manger God loves you, through the cross He saves you. [Screen 1] While working as a journalist for the Chicago Tribune, Lee Strobel was assigned to report on the struggles of an impoverished, inner-city family during the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Prime Number

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 7, 2023

On Friend Day we looked at many of the numbers that are important to God. But there is ONE number that I believe is more important than all the others. Do you know what that number is, and why it is a "prime" number for Him?

Today is May 7th, 2023 – or 5-7-23. Those are all PRIME numbers, which means you can’t divide them by 2, 3, 4, or anything else. Primes are numbers that can only be divided by themselves and 1. Now, I’ve never given much thought to “prime” numbers, but there is an entire discipline of mathematics ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sibling Rivalry Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 11, 2023

Joseph and his brothers clearly didn't get along and it wreaked havoc on the family. What causes things like sibling rivalry and how can God work through our imperfect relationships? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

Did I ever tell you I have three sisters? Growing up, we were quite competitive in just about everything. Be it sports, games, music, acting- there was always something for us to try to outdo each other. If our family had been the one in today’s text, my sisters would likely say that I was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

Many of us are ready and generous to help others. It's common to help our friends or those in high places. But what about the poor or our enemies? The Good Samaritan was someone who helped even those who hated him.

This evening’s message will examine what is called the “Parable of the Good Samaritan.” So, what is a Good Samaritan? When we hear the term “Good Samaritan,” we might envision someone who, while driving down the road, spots a wrecked car and pulls over and rescues the person trapped in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Distinction Of Christian Work Ethics Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 29, 2022

your relationship with Jesus is the primary, governing relationship in your life. There is no such thing as a secular part of your life. Everything in your life is subject to the lordship of Christ.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/144495 5 Bondservants, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with a sincere heart, as you would Christ, 6 not by the way of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Brethren

Outside Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007

Christianity is rooted in moving outside of ourselves – to the oppressed and the powerless. If we are going to go where God desires we will need to move outside of ourselves and move into the lives of others. In chapter 2, James provides two illustrations

Outside Of Ourselves James 1:26-2:26 Caring for unwanted children, building hospitals and schools, providing financial assistance to needy families, providing food for the hungry and homes for the homeless, advancing literacy, caring for widows, championing the abolition of slavery, advocating the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment To Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 15, 2005

We have it so good. We enjoy it so much. We express it so little.

INTRO.- ILL.- One man wrote, “The day before Christmas became a thanksgiving day for my family. The station wagon was packed with kids and travel stuff for the 400-mile trip to Grandma’s. As is our custom, before leaving we asked God to protect us on the road. He did, but in an unusual way. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 6:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

Commitment to worship and work.

INTRO.- ILL.- A journalist was assigned to the Jerusalem bureau of his newspaper. He got an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. After several weeks he realized that whenever he looked at the wall he saw an old Jewish man praying vigorously. The journalist wondered whether there was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39, Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Salvation And Fall Of Man Series

Contributed by Paul Durbin on Feb 16, 2003

The docrine of the Fall and Salvation of man are central to Biblical Truth

The 16 Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God 4. The Fall of Man a. Man was created good and upright; for God said, "Let us make man in our own image, after our likeness." b. However, man by voluntary transgression fell and thereby incurred not only physical ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Completely (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 22, 2021

Matt. 8:26 says that Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the waves, and it was completely calm. It wasn't just somewhat calm, but completely calm. What are some other ways the bible use the word, complete?

COMPLETELY (part one) Last week, in my sermon on sleeping in heavenly peace, I talked about the boat story, where Jesus was sleeping on a cushion while the disciples were battling the storm. Matt. 8:26 says that Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the waves, and it was completely calm. I thought ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-12, John 17:20-23, Philippians 2:1-2, Acts 20:21-24, John 4:31-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Father's Eyes

Contributed by Mark Sigue on Aug 30, 2024

A human love between father and son is sacred—a connection that transcends time and words. If a human father-son bond is so profound, imagine the immeasurable joy our Heavenly Father feels when we return His love.

My Father’s Eyes (Gen 45:23-28) [Slide: Title Slide] Prayer: [Slide: Gen 45:23-28] 23. Joseph also sent his father ten donkeys loaded with the best things from Egypt and ten female donkeys loaded with grain, bread, and other food for his father on his trip back. 24. Then Joseph told his brothers ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1, Genesis 45:23-28

Communism: The Spirit Of Antichrist In Our Age

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Aug 3, 2021

The Apostle John wrote that in his day, the spirit of Antichrist was already at work in the world. It has not changed. The spirit of Antichrist is still at work in our day.

COMMUNISM: THE SPIRIT OF ANTICHRIST IN OUR AGE TEXT: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching For Heaven

Contributed by Christopher Hilling on Oct 20, 2000

A sermon on the wonders of Heaven.

Reaching For Heaven John 14:1-3 Introduction: This morning, I want to talk about the ultimate goal of the Christian life. This morning we are going to reach for Heaven. The outline of this sermon is taken from the famous sermon by the Nazarene preacher L. B. Hicks entitled "There Must Be A ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Deliberate Dishonesty Series

Contributed by Darrell White on Nov 15, 2002

Many of us live in deliberate (secret) sin, but God knows our hearts and will act accordingly.

Deliberate Dishonesty Acts 5:1-11 11/15/02 Introduction A. Does sin affect you? Do you believe that when you sin there will be repercussions for your sin? 1. Many of us have seen the repercussions for our sin. a. People have been hurt – physically or emotionally. b. We have been personally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Colossians 3:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Grand Chasm

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 19, 2018

Jesus spoke of a chasm between heaven and hell in His parable of Lazarus and the Rich man. Was the chasm meant as just a parable or does it really exist?

The Grand Chasm Luke 16:19-31 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man's table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. The time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational