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Taking Control Your Tongues Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 21, 2022

Man has the power to subdue the largest, strongest, and wildest beasts in nature, yet he has not the power to subdue his tongue. All that he can do, is to put on it the bridle (James 1.26) and be slow speak, swift to hear and slowness to wrath.

Sermon - Control Your Tongues to Work God's Way Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32 “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. 30 And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32, Proverbs 18:21, Psalm 19:14, Ephesians 4:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Mirror, Mirror

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Aug 16, 2009

When we truly see ourselves in the light of Christ, then we cannot help but be changed.

I have always loved sports. As a child, I was involved in several rec sports leagues. I played soccer for a few years. I played tee ball one season, and then I played basketball. I don’t recall that I really had any great intentions of playing basketball; it’s actually kind of funny the way ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Head In The Clouds

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 2, 2005

You are called as a Christian to live with your “head in the clouds” and not to have your “mind in the gutter.”

Head in the Clouds Colossians 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION... Where’d that phrase come from? (www.idiomsite.com) 1) Back to square one: Meaning back to the beginning this idiom was first heard on football radio commentaries during games. Football isn’t easy to commentate on the radio so they had the idea ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Mccoy Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

James defines the difference between real and phony faith.

Through the New Testament 2006 The Real McCoy James 1:23-27 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Did you ever wonder where that expression The Real McCoy comes from? According to the folks at phrases.org, nobody really knows for sure. Several ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Count My Trophies?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

Winning is the modern goal, count my trophies and you will see how good I am?

What is winning? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 19: 30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first. Jude 1:22 And some have compassion, making a difference: Romans 15:1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:30, Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Scoring For Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 15, 2003

Jesus’ call to be salt and light is Jesus’ call to be offensive. Only when we are on the offense will we score for Jesus.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris This time of the year is a little disappointing for anyone from Cincinnati. Why? Because football season just got underway. The Cincinnati ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

The De-Voted Christian Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 6, 2016

Can you be both a Christian AND a Republican or a Democrat? The answer is no. That doesn't mean you can't register with or work for a party... it's just you can't serve two masters. Do you know why?

OPEN: I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the Presidential election is officially this Tuesday. How many of you have taken part in early voting? (About 2/3s of the church raised their hand). Whoa. That’s a bunch of you. But I’ve got some bad news for you. In Indiana – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying Without Losing Heart

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 23, 2009

Praying without giving up

A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. If she only lets me hold her hand, then I’ll give her the small ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Evangelism Hero...for Guys

Contributed by Ricki Lee Brooks on Feb 14, 2012

A straight forward exhortation for men to engage the enemy by becoming evangelism heroes.

One thing I think we can agree on is this: every man would give treasure and fame for one moment in which he could rescue a damsel in distress while delivering a Chuck Norris round house kick to the dastardly villain. Sweeping the fair maiden up in one arm, he would first use his free hand to tuck ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-19

Whatever Happened To Repentance? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 28, 2022

Repentance, as a word, is mostly lost in today culture, along with the words holiness and sin. As a church word, it has lost its meaning over the years. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

Repentance, as a word, is mostly lost in today culture, along with the words holiness and sin. As a church word, it has lost its meaning over the years. We hear the word, “but what,” we may ask, “has it do with me?” Everything. We are called to be much more kind, and gentle, not wanting to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Third Commandment (3 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

The Jews of old usually gave their children names that had meaning. Today we give our children names and have no idea what they mean, we go more by how they sound. Some do not even go by sound.

Illus: In Connecticut four ministers were named Wright none of them were related. To avoid confusion: • One was referred to as: “Minister Upright". • Another was referred to as, “Minister Downright”. • And another was referred to as, “Minister Outright.” • And the fourth was referred to as, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:20, Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

New Life Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Explores the reality, responsibilities, reasons, and rewards of our new life in Christ.

INTRODUCTION About three years ago Bon Jovi had a huge hit song titled “It’s My Life.” Some of the lyrics go like this: This ain’t a song for the broken hearted No silent prayer for the faith departed I ain’t gonna be just a face in the crowd You’re gonna hear my voice when I shout it out ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Logos Is The Solid Rock Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 25, 2020

Jesus challenged His disciples–and that means not just the original ones but us today–to build His Church on solid rock

Thursday of the 12th Week in Course 2020 Logos is Solid Rock Rock or sand? Where do you build your house? On a solid foundation or on shifting sand? The listeners who heard Jesus’s words here probably had or knew someone who had built on a poor subsurface. After all, the region of Palestine is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29, 2 Kings 24:8-17, Psalm 79:9, Luke 1:32-33

Denomination: Catholic

Get Ready For Your Next Level. Sub Topic: Take It Off

Contributed by Rev Grant on Nov 1, 2022

If you are going to get to your next level, you have got to learn to take some stuff off

Ephesians? ?4:26-32? ?NLT?? ??26. And don’t sin by letting anger control you. Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, KJV🔹26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: ??27. for anger gives a foothold to the devil. KJV🔹27 Neither give place ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32, Psalm 6:1, Ephesians 4:31

Words That Build Up: Transformed By Truth Ephesians 4:29 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024

Ephesians 4:29,is a verse that challenges us to consider the power of our words. Three key points: The Power of Words, The Purpose of Words, and The Practice of Edifying Speech.

Words that Build Up: Transformed by Truth Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: Today, we turn our hearts and minds to Ephesians 4:29, a verse that challenges us to consider the power of our words. Let's read it together from the New Living Translation: Ephesians 4:29 (NLT): "Don’t use foul or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 18:21, James 3:5-6, Colossians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Proverbs 15:4, Matthew 12:36-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal