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Costly Assumption Series

Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Oct 11, 2020

There is a popular saying that “Assumption can be costly”. This saying is a wise saying and it is correct. God does not want us to have assumptions but rather have faith.

TOPIC: COSTLY ASSUMPTION TEXT: 2 CHRONICLES 2: 1-10 emphasis verse 8 Introduction: There is a popular saying that “Assumption can be costly”. This saying is a wise saying and it is correct. God does not want us to have assumptions but rather have faith. Faith is having an assurance that God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:1-10, Psalm 139:23, Galatians 6:4, Proverbs 5:21, Lamentations 3:28, James 1:22, Matthew 5:23, 2 Corinthians 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Plea For Relief.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 5, 2025

The church’s cause is the LORD’s own cause.

A PLEA FOR RELIEF. Psalm 74:19-23. The Psalmist is addressing the LORD when he says, “O deliver not the soul of THY turtledove unto the multitude” (PSALM 74:19a). The soul of a believer is compared to a turtledove. Jesus addresses the Church as ‘MY dove’ in Song of Songs 2:14. Doves were kept ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make A Choice! Embrace Who You Are! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 26, 2014

Paul wanted the Corinthian church to embrace who they were in Christ. We must make a choice and embrace our identity in Christ, and understand that we must express our faith because the message we have is of eternal importance!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 25, 2014 Date Preached: April 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Make a Choice! Embrace Who You Are! Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 [NLT] Essence of the Text: Paul wanted the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Jude Part 5 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 6, 2018

Headstrong and brazen, the apostates speak disrespectfully in areas of which they are ignorant. They do not realize that in any ordered society, there must be authority and there must be subjection to authority. And so they surge forward and swagger . . .

Part 5 (3/6/18) A Lesson for Today’s believers The apostasy of these ungodly people was abundantly evident, but Jude urges caution in pronouncing judgment on such ungodliness. Michael, the great archangel, was entrusted with great authority by the Lord Jehovah. According to Jewish tradition found ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code: Fact Or Fiction (Part Two: Did Jesus Claim To Be God?)

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 14, 2006

In his book, Dan Brown claims that the deity of Jesus was a fourth-century creation. This sermon looks at Jesus’ own statements on the subjects and then examines the three ways we can respond to those statements.

The Da Vinci Code Claim: “The deity of Jesus was invented at the Council of Nicea (325 A.D.).” - A character in Brown’s book states, “Until that moment [the Council of Nicea] in history, Jesus was viewed by his followers as a mortal prophet. . . a great and powerful man, but a man nonetheless. A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Belief In The Resurrection Of The Dead

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Nov 6, 2010

The Sadducees try to ridicule Jesus with a stupid question about what happens in heaven. The answer of Jesus is not about the how but they why. If we don't believe in a life after death, we will have no purpose for our life on earth.

People sometimes ask stupid questions. They know it is stupid; but they ask them anyway. When somebody asks a stupid question, we can assume that either they are too naïve, or they are sarcastic. And most of the time they are not naïve; they are trying to make us look foolish trying to answer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Catholic

The Christian's Responsibility In Society Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2021

1) Our duties as Christians (Titus 3: 1–2), 2) to our former condition of unbelief and sin (Titus 3: 3), 3) To our salvation through Jesus Christ (Titus 3: 4–7), and finally 4) To our mission to an unbelieving, lost world (Titus 3: 8).

Titus 3:1–8. Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. 3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Other

Obedience

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 21, 2009

God saved you and me for a purpose. Most of the time we concentrate on How to be saved, we also need to discover Why we are saved.

OBEDIENCE When I was in school, the thing that could strike fear in the hearts of almost every student was the Pop Quiz. The unannounced examination is a great way for the student to know, “am I getting what the teacher is teaching?” In our evangelism studies, we were given a question that would ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Walking Billboard Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 9, 2017

Why would Jesus show up 4 days late for the funeral of one of His best friends? What was Jesus trying to teach and what can we learn from this miracle/"sign"?

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3lp0z981iM (Mark Lowry time stamp: 15:32-16:47) When the dead sit up… the funeral’s over. (That’s the last sentence in Mark Lowry’s segment on YouTube) In Jesus’ ministry He raised only 3 people from the dead. 1. The son of the widow from Nain. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Wisely Or Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 2, 2018

Message 18 in our exposition of James. This message covers 3:15-18 instructing us to live wisely followed by several insights regarding wisdom from above and wisdom from earthly , soulish and demonic sources.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Wisdom from Above” or "Living Wisely" The book of James is all about what it looks like to live by genuine faith. James recorded numerous instructions (51) that a person living by faith readily obeys because they are God’s instructions. James described ...read more

Scripture: James 3:15-18, 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, Ephesians 2:1-2, Colossians 2:20-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Makings Of A Good Mom

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 15, 2017

What are some of the qualities that are found in a good mother?

THE MAKINGS OF A GOOD MOM INTRODUCTION: Happy Mother's Day! Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers because she had loved her own mother so dearly. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a carnation ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

King Amaziah + Half Heartedness = Destruction Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 26, 2017

Amaziah starts well but allows half heartedness, impatience, fear and pride lead him to destruction. This message was designed for a small group meeting.

Scripture 2 Chronicles 25 Theme: Amaziah plus Halfheartedness Equals Destruction Amaziah starts well but allows half heartedness, impatience, fear and pride lead him to destruction. This was designed for a small group meeting . Sunday Night or Wednesday Night INTRO: Grace and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-28

Denomination: Nazarene

One Day, God Will Rescue Us From Fools (Psalm 14:1-7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 5, 2022

There's different kinds of stupid. Defining a "fool," OT style. A psalm of confidence-- God will rescue us one day.

We continue our very sporadic study of the psalms today, by reading Psalm 14. Let's start by reading part of verse 1. (1) Of/for the director. Of/for David. He has said-- a fool-- in his heart/mind, "There is no God." There's lots of kinds of stupid in life. You can act ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7, Psalm 74:18-22, 2 Samuel 13:1-14, Romans 3:9-18, 1 Samuel 25:1-31  (view more)  (view less)

Choose Your Path Carefully!

Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 30, 2003

Paul shows us how important it is to keep on the right path by walking in the Spirit and being in the Word.

Ephesians 5:15-20 Pentecost 13 B Ephesians 5:15-20 Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Know Your Soil. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 10, 2004

You need to know the soil you are planting in to be efective in evangelism.

INTRODUCTION „X OPENING SLIDE. #1 „X The way we build God¡¦s church is by reaching people. There is no other way to build the church without people. We cannot evangelize cats, dogs or any other object other than people. „X What is the best approach to use with people? Will we reach all people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ