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Unity With Believers Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 5, 2009

We often hear talk of getting back to the New Testament church. The fact is we can’t. What we can do is learn to adapt the principles of the NT church that made it so effective.

3. The Book of Acts June 7th, 2009 Unity with Believers Have you ever been white water rafting? My youth group went one summer before a CIY conference. A group of us went to this extreme games camp where there was rock climbing, ropes courses, and of course white water rafting. The last day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-49

Denomination: *other

Who Is This Man?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 31, 2007

This sermon takes a look at four different groups of people and examines what they thought about Jesus.

Introduction: Jesus knew that his time to be delivered into the hands of his enemies was drawing near. He had told his disciples on two previous occasions that He must go to Jerusalem, and that there He would be turned over to the Religious leaders. He went on to tell them that He would be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Am I? (Part Five)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 3, 2015

So far in this series we’ve learned that we are a child of God, we are a temple of the Holy Spirit, we are a slave of God, we are a part of the body of Christ, and we are God’s workmanship. Today we will see that we are ambassadors of Christ.

WHAT AM I? (part five) INTRODUCTION: So far in this series we’ve learned that we are a child of God, we are a temple of the Holy Spirit, we are a slave of God, we are a part of the body of Christ, and we are God’s workmanship. Today we will see that we are ambassadors of Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beauty Of Brokenness Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted

The Beauty of Brokenness Matthew 5:4 The Sermon on the Mount: a new way of viewing how one has a right relationship with God blessed (makarious): supremely happy. Secret #2: Brokenness brings healing. So what secret keeps us from being genuinely broken? Fear of consequences When we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Plough-Hand To Prophet Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 7, 2014

God teaches the importance of the gospel ministry, It's a gift that we should not take for granted.

1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:1-15, 23-25 Bullies, bears, and a baldy. Did I capture your attention when I read the Old Testament lesson this morning? It was a longer than usual reading, but if your mind started to wander, I bet you sat up when you heard how two bears mauled 42 young men for making ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Overwhelm The Negative

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014

Seems we can never defeat negativism, we will overwhelm it. Bitterness always backfires. Are we growing perpetual babyhood believers?

OVERWHELM THE NEGATIVE.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com At least two parts, probably three... I. WE ARE IN A WAR... THE ENEMY IS SEEKING TO KILL, STEAL, AND DESTROY... IS CONFLICT MY ENEMY? A. I received this note from a pastor of a church. I have pondered and weighed these ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healing From The Hurt Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 23, 2013

WE can heal from the pain of conflcit, but we need to do it the way Jesus calls us to do so!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the past two weeks during our mini-series, we have been looking at the fun and uplifting subject of conflict. Well maybe not a fun and uplifting subject. • In week one we examined some ways in which we could prevent conflict before it gets started. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Was In Prison Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

7th and last in this series. Concept borrowed from Tim Cook, a fellow preacher. A study of Matthew 25 and how the Church can put it into practice.

Intro: Did you see the figures at the start of services today? They’ll be in the newsletter too: • 3,030 pounds of food collected and delivered to RRM • $3,476.99 given to put a well in India. It’s actually enough to almost do 2! • 210 letters, 19 pictures with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Heaven's Eyes Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013

Ready to grow up, to become who God desires?

Do carnivals still have fun house mirrors? When you gaze into one it makes you appear to be 3' wide and 3' tall. Another stretches you out, so that you look like a pro basketball player despite your real height of 5'2". The fun is found in the distortion. But, in life many people live with a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go Beyond The Faith Of Your Parents

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 19, 2013

A sermon to inform the whole congregation but to challenge young people (Much material taken from The NIV Application Commentary on Isaiah by John N. Oswalt, pgs. 504- 507)

HoHum: Two Catholic priests, in their religious uniforms, were fishing on the side of the road. They thoughtfully made a sign saying "The End is Near! Turn yourself around now before it's too late!," and showed it to each passing car. Well this one car that passed didn't appreciate the sign and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Keys - Humility Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 16, 2012

Humility is being totally consumed with glorifying God and not at all concerned with glorifying self. When I am totally consumed with glorifying God and not at all concerned with glorifying self, I pray as God wants me to pray.

PRAYER KEYS - HUMILITY One Christmas afternoon, a pastor's wife dropped into a chair and said, “Boy! Am I ever tired!” Her husband looked over at her and said, “I’ve been on my feet for most of two days. I led two special services last night, three today. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 5, 2010

We need to know why and how to stand firm for Jesus. Peter gives us some helpful insights!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • We have talked about how difficult it can be to maintain a strong faith. It gets more difficult when we experience suffering because of our faith. • I cannot imagine what it would be like to have to really suffer for my faith, to literally put my life on the line because I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Challenge Course

Contributed by Bret Bone on Nov 6, 2012

I wonder how each of us would score if there were a test available that could reveal … how devoted we were as a Christian… You see, on the surface most of the time it appears that things are going well & display that we’re doing a pretty good job of b

I wonder how each of us would score if there were a test available that could reveal … how devoted we were as a Christian… You see, on the surface most of the time it appears that things are going well & display that we’re doing a pretty good job of being a Christian. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Labor Of Love

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012

A labor day sermon about our calling in the world.

September 2, 2012 Colossians 3:23-24 Labor of Love Well, summer’s pretty much over. In a few more weeks the leaves will begin to change color and fall to the ground. Temperatures will turn cold and we’ll see that weird white stuff on the ground. Labor day weekend signifies a shift ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From The Past Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 1, 2012

In Christ we can enjoy true freedom from the past!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been told by another that the past is the past? Is that a true statement? • What about you cannot change the past, let us focus on the present or the future. • How easy is that to do? • Today we will continue with our examination of the freedoms we enjoy in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ