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What Should We Think About Abortion? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 29, 2001

A reflection on current trends in abortion and what a Christian should know from Scripture.

WHAT SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT ABORTION? QUESTION: What is your standard for right and wrong? OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Bush Blocks U.S. Abortion Aid By SANDRA SOBIERAJ, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - On Monday’s anniversary of the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, President Bush ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:22-25, Job 10:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Another Wall Has Come Down"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

In Communion we celebrate the removal of the "wall of separation"

Communion Message: “Another Wall Has Come Down”, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I was a child growing up in Germany, my parents took me to Berlin. We drove through all sectors of the city. But then a year later, there was troubling news in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22, Ephesians 2:1, Ephesians 6:11-19

Denomination: Congregational

Full, But Empty Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 14, 2006

This message is part of series from Isaiah paralleling ancient Israel and America. Israel was attempting to exault itself. It exposes the problem of human pride and self-sufficiency.

ISAIAH 2:6-11 FULL, BUT EMPTY Deuteronomy 18:9-14 Why is it imperative that Israel learn to walk in the light of the Lord? Because there is no future or hope in their present condition and way of life. Isaiah now depicts the foolishness of humanity attempting to exalt itself. The cause ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Not One Word Failed

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 24, 2007

Joshua shows us God’s faithfulness and warns us about the dangers of failing to trust him. We are so much like Israel it’s scary.

Who’s word do you put the most trust in? There was a sign in a store that said, “In God we trust, all others pay cash.” As Joshua’s life comes to a close he calls all the people of Israel together for one last charge to encourage them and attempt to solidify their commitment to the Lord. Among ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Opportunity Of Godly Living Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 21, 2008

God saves people so that they might know Him & the only way they can truly know Him is to become like Him. As people chose to live in obedience to God, He empowers them that they might become the servants of God.

ISAIAH 56: 1-8 THE OPPORTUNITY OF GODLY LIVING Chapters 56-66 are the third section of Isaiah’s book. The section opens with promises of a grand salvation yet to come. God saves people so that they might know Him and the only way they can truly know Him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8, Isaiah 56:1

Denomination: Baptist

Captive To Sin

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Feb 14, 2015

A demonstration of how we can break out of the prison of sin

I have had many people who come to me right after coming out of prison, after serving time, looking for some help. They begin with good intentions, they want to start life over , they need a job , a place to stay , and a chance to start life over. In the weeks just following, some ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Let's Keep The Wise Men In Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2013

A sermon for Advent.

Sermon Series: "Christmas: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly" "Let's Keep the Wise Men in Christmas" Matthew 2:1-12 Who were these magi from the east? People have been asking this question for nearly 2,000 years. We know very little about them from the Scriptures. They weren't Jews; we know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Plans I Have For You

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 2, 2016

This sermon comes from one of the favorite memory Scriptures of our time but this promise was made to Israelites who were in exile. What does it mean to us today?

Jeremiah 29:1-14 (Please open your Bibles to follow along in God Word) This chapter contains a Bible verse which is a favorite among many Christians and that verse is Jeremiah 29:11 NIV “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Honouring God In The Work Place As Servants Of Christ Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 25, 2013

The Words of Paul to Christian slaves not only give us insight in our own workplace, but a couple of life principles for every aspect of life.

HONOURING GOD IN THE WORK PLACE AS SERVANTS OF CHRIST 1 Timothy 6:1-2 INTRODUCTION: 1.) An old Fanny Crosby hymn begins with the following words: To the work! To the work! We are servants of God; Let us follow the path that our Master has trod; With the balm of His counsel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nehemiah's Final Instructions Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 2, 2016

Renewal and reform are constant in the life of faith. Yet … we always lend towards compromise, failure, and disobedience. It is important that keep vigilant not only of what we've been taught, but of one another as well.

Nehemiah’s Final Instructions Nehemiah 12:44 – 13:31 Introduction - This week we finish this exciting journey into one of God’s greatest leaders -- But more than that, one of God’s servants whose example we can follow - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership; shows ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To Bethel

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 19, 2020

Jacob had stopped at Bethel on his way to his uncle's property. He didn't have much with him when he got there but he was able to become wealthy. Now it was time to for him to leave--and he stopped again at Bethel.

Back to Bethel Based on a message preached several years ago (not an exact transcription) Preface: Some people I’ve known have talked about “going back to Bethel”, and I really didn’t understand all they were talking about at the time. There are even some songs which mention this. In fact, one of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Loyal Love - Ruth And Neomi

Contributed by Samuel Young on Mar 11, 2021

Taking the story of Neomi and Ruth the sermon introduces Loyal Love - a love that is consistent and long lasting. Then it gives a twist into Psalms 23. This was preached as a Valentine sermon.

Scripture: But Ruth replied, “Don’t ask me to leave you and turn back. Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and you God will be my God. – Ruth 1:16 -- Greetings -- Yesterday was Chinese New Year. So happy Chinese New Year. It is a time to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6, Ruth 1:16-17, Psalm 22:3, Ruth 4:17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Who Am I? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

This sermon explores how our identity in Christ influences our actions and cultivates our dependence on God, using Daniel's story as a guiding example.

Good morning, beloved family of God. What an absolute joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, united by our shared faith and the boundless love of our Savior. As we come together today, we find ourselves on the cusp of a new week, fresh with possibilities and ripe with opportunities for ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-2

Topics: Exile, Identity, God

Belief PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

This sermon explores Daniel's faith and obedience, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty, even in the face of adversity. Key

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to be with you today, gathered together in the house of our Lord. Today, we find ourselves standing on the threshold of a new adventure in faith. We are about to step into the pages of the Old Testament, into the life and times of a young man named ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-17

Topics: Understanding, Book Of Daniel

God's Politically Incorrect Promise

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 29, 2004

Trying to see one of today’s great political standoff from a Biblical position, this message presents a look at the Abrahamic covenant and why this ancient promise has such great influence on world politics 3000+ years later.

God’s Politically Incorrect Promise Genesis 17:1-8 Introduction: Israeli vs. Palestinian. Christian vs. Muslim. Jew vs. Everybody in the Middle East. Why is a small country, whose population barely matches the combined populations of Dallas, Houston, Ft. Worth, and San Antonio (all in Texas, of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8, Galatians 3:29

Denomination: Baptist