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What Should A Family Be?

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on May 13, 2006

This topic talks about God’s original intention for every family

WHAT SHOULD A FAMILY BE? God’s Original Intention for the Family Genesis 1:26-28 Some definitions of a family … 1. The Birthplace of Creativity 2. A Formation Center for Human Relationships 3. A Shelter in the Time of Storm 4. F.A.M.I.L.Y.-Father And Mother I Love You 1. GOD STARTED THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Need For Repentance

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Jul 17, 2002

Repentance is a term that isn’t used outside the church. However, many within the church do not understand it’s meaning either.

14Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (New King James Version) Lillian Pearsall of Moravia, N.Y. tells this story of when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Luke 3:7-14

Denomination: Methodist

Holiness And Discipline Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Mar 26, 2006

One of the most forgotten teachings of our Lord is that of church discipline. In this message we discuss the purpose for it, the process by which it is done and when discipline is to be practiced.

Holiness and Discipline Text: Matthew 18:15-20 Introduction: It is difficult to read a paper or watch the news today without hearing something about an upcoming, and according to some, inevitable pandemic of the avian influenza virus. You might know it as the "Bird" flu. This influenza A virus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fairy Tale Ending / Grab For The Gusto

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 18, 2012

You only go around once in life, so you've got to grab for all the gusto you can." Some of you may remember that television commercial. But, what exactly is gusto?

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Proverbs 31:10-31; Psalm 1:1-6; James 3:13-4:8 and Mark 9:30-37. You only go around once in life, .....so you've got to grab .....for all the gusto you ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-8, Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

The Problem With Worrying

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2019

Does worrying help? if 85 % of what you worry about does not happen, is it good to worry and stress about it. where does trust in the Lord fit into your life?

The problem with worrying Matthew 6:25-7:8 Introduction- This morning I want us to look at worry- if some of you are awake this morning, you’d say pastor, we looked at that a couple of weeks ago when you talked about anxiety and I said amen and I took some notes. I thought we would move on. The ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

They Will Soar, They Will Run, They Will Walk

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 25, 2023

Isa. 40:31 tells us the source of our strength and the three stages Christians can be traveling in, and yet be revived in. Lastly, we note the way we can renew our strength.

THEY WILL SOAR, THEY WILL RUN, THEY WILL WALK Isa. 40:31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A little girl was getting quizzed by her Sunday school teacher to determine how well she knew the Bible. The teacher asked several questions, and the poor girl had not answered any of the questions correctly. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed Are They Who Hunger Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 21, 2011

To want righteousness more than anything else.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Hunger and Thirst are powerful motivators. "Hunger and thirst" vividly express desire. The sons of Korah cried, "My soul thirsts for God, for the living God" (Ps 42:2; cf. 63:1) for the deepest spiritual famine is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Destroying The Snare Of The Fowler

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 8, 2011

The devil is a fowler that is taken peple captive by his snare. Liberty can only be obtain through Jesus Christ.

DESTROYING THE SNARE OF THE FOWLER STUDY TEXT: Psalm 124:6-8 - A snare is a device that is secretly but strategically set up to capture a targeted subject. - Sometimes, something attractive to the target is used as bait, so that the subject will get in there to eat, and the get entrapped. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:6-8, Psalm 124:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Them, Lead Them, And Feed Them

Contributed by John Browning on Oct 29, 2006

What is a pastor’s job? What are they expected to do and what should you expect from them?

Love um, Lead um, & Feed um By Pastor Clinton Browning John 21: 15 – 18 As we close out October, which happens to be clergy appreciation month. I want to end the month by talking about what a pastor is supposed to as well as what you as members should be able to expect from your pastor. You all ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Want The Church To Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? #2 Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

I want the church to grow because it is in God’s plan but I might not want people who are a different race than I am

I recieved the idea for this series from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? #2 1 Corinthians 3: 1- 7 Last time we met we started our study on Evangelism and some of the things that keep us from spreading the word of God. It is my desire as we go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Faith, Not Fear, The Upper Hand

Contributed by David Phaneuf on Apr 3, 2020

As panic and fear grip our hearts in the midst of this global coronavirus health crisis, we are called to be a people of faith, trusting in God to bring us through.

GIVE FAITH, NOT FEAR, THE UPPER HAND Psalm 46 Do you remember the TV show “Monk”? If so, you may recall that the show was built around the main character, Adrian Monk, a former San Francisco detective, who was debilitated by excessive phobias. The word “phobia” comes from the Greek, and means “a ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Sharing

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 4, 2025

What is the metaphorical lesson from this feeding story in Luke 9/

Sharing Luke 9:10-17 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:10 when the apostles returned, they gave an account to Him of all that they had done. And taking them with Him, He withdrew privately to a city called Bethsaida. 11 But the crowds were aware of this and followed Him; and He welcomed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Lord's Prayer - Part 3 - "our Daily Bread" Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 6, 2023

The more I study the text of this prayer, the more astonished I become over the weight of each word our Lord said. I have become overwhelmed by the richness of this masterpiece.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This morning we continue in the portion of the Sermon on the Mount, commonly known as the Lord’s Prayer. Some would say it is better called The Disciple’s Prayer, and really, I’m good with that too. What we name ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Brethren

Matthew 6 – Part 8 – Can’t I Serve God And Have Money Too? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 5, 2010

The simple answer to that question is “You may have it, but just remember it’s not yours!” In Luke 14:33 (NLT) Jesus says “...you cannot become My disciple without giving up everything you own.”

Matthew 6 – Part 8 – CAN’T I SERVE GOD AND HAVE MONEY TOO? The simple answer to that question is “You may have it, but just remember it’s not yours!” In Luke 14:33 (NLT) Jesus says “...you cannot become My disciple without giving up everything you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop Chasing Shadows! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

Keeping religious rules and observing religious rituals in order to be close to God are only a shadow of the "real thing," a relationship with Him through Jesus.

INTRODUCTION In the time of the early church, there were people in the churches who were teaching that once you became a Christian, you still had to obey the Jewish regulations and rituals to be religiously correct. That kind of false teaching still exists in the 21st century. In this series I’m ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Baptist