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Christian Tolerance—part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2002

Jesus reprimanded the Thyatiran church for tolerating worldly prophetic influences in their church. The Christian church should never tolerate contrary/opposing prophetic influences. What does Christian tolerance tolerate? Part 2 of a 2-part sermon.

CHRISTIAN TOLERANCE-II—Revelation 2:18-29 Jesus reprimanded the Thyatiran church for tolerating worldly prophetic influences in their church. The Christian church should never tolerate contrary/opposing prophetic influences. What does Christian tolerance tolerate? Possessions of God accepted by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Message To A Corrupt Church Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

week 7 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 7 “A Message to a Corrupt Church” Date: July 10, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 2: 18-29 Introduction We continue tonight in our study of the book of Revelation. This is the 4th letter to the churches in Asia Minor. This is the longest letter to the least significant. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The King's Need For Forgiveness

Contributed by Lee Black on Nov 2, 2002

Even the great King David saw the need for Salvation

Ps. 32:1-11 The King’s Need Of Forgiveness Intro:David was one of the greatest Kings of Isreal. He was a man after God’s own heart. David was a great man. He was a man’s man. He had killed bears and lions. He had gone into battle against a giant and won. But, David was also a sinner. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Run With The Winners

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 26, 2001

exposition of Hebrews 12:1-3

Run with the Winners Hebrews 12:1-3 Outline I. The witnesses that comfort us - "cloud of witnesses" II. The weights that confine us - "let us lay aside every weight" A. Call to discern what handicaps us - "weight" B. Courage to discard what handicaps us - "lay aside" III. The wickedness ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Bronze Laver (Or Bronze Washbasin) Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 10, 2007

In a continuing series about the different furnishings of the wilderness tabernacle; we now come to the bronze laver. This sermon looks at its use in the day of Moses, and what it means metaphorically for us today.

Introduction The Tabernacle was a beautiful place... many of the furnishings adorned with gold...some with bronze... The beautiful colorful fabrics... I’m sure it must have been a sight to behold... however, the beauty of the tabernacle is not found in the precious metals or the colorful ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:17-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 19, 2007

The world lauds autonomy and strength, but Jesus says those who are truly blessed are the ones who come to him in humility and dependence.

BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT INTRO NEW SERIES Everyone wants the good life. What does it mean for you? Lifestyle? Stuff? Financial security? Family? ILL: Video Clip ’In the Game’ from the Pursuit of Happiness. The world says, ’take what you want, pursue happiness and fulfillment at all costs.’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

Meaning Of Righteousness Part 7 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus refutes the false teaching of the Pharisee’s regarding loving their neighbors.

Matthew 5:43-48 “You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.’ 44“But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Virginia Tate on Feb 24, 2007

Everyone must answer that question. How we answer it will determine our eternal destination.

Everyone must answer that question. How we answer it will determine our eternal destination. But you say why are you asking me that question I’m a Christian so you should know that I know Who Jesus Is? Jesus asked that question over two thousand years ago. He asked it of His disciples – men who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Dress Code

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 20, 2007

What every Christian should wear to church...or any other time in their sacred approach to God through worship, prayer, bible study and their devotions.

I. DEAR ABBY LETTERS – How To Dress In Church Dear Abby: May I respond to your reply regarding attire in church? As a priest and pastor, I’m appalled at how some people come dressed for Sunday worship. You said that “Dress codes have been greatly relaxed in recent decades,” which I find to be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:15-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Fear Of God

Contributed by Mark Witherden on Mar 20, 2007

Should we fear God? Many of us have been brought up in a Christian climate where the fear of God is missing. We like to think of the nice comfortable side of God but not His fearful awesome side. Here is just a small insight into the awesomeness of God.

Jacobs Ladder - How awesome is this place! Gen 28:10-22 Verse 17 “And he was afraid, and said, How fearful is this place! This is nothing but the house of God, and this is the gate of Heaven!” (Modern King James Version) How awesome is this place! The Fear of God came on him. The Holiness of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good News For The Poor And Infirm

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 11, 2008

Jesus came to restore the whole man, both physically and spiritually as evidenced by his healing of the Leper.

Lk 4__14-22 and 5__12-13 Proclaim glad tidings to the poor Friday after Epiphany First Reading 1 Jn 4:19–5:4 Beloved, we love God because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar; for whoever does not love a brother whom he has seen cannot ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

John Speaks To Ustoday

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2007

A Sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, Series A

2nd Sunday in Advent, December 8, 2007 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, God of the prophets, you sent your messenger into the Jordan wilderness to prepare human hearts for the coming of your Son. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

A Great Conspiracy

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jun 15, 2006

This is a sermon for the Day of Pentecost urging Christians to join together in heart and mind by faith in Christ to transform the world.

A Great Conspiracy Sermon on Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost Sunday-Year B June 4, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.” -Acts of the Apostles 2:2 In the past few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Qualifies

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 2, 2008

Jesus is Qualified to be called the Christ, the Son of the Living God.

Intro: the big question that is being asked of every candidate for the presidency is, "are they qualified to fulfill the office of Commander in Chief." At one time people asked Jesus if He was qualified to be called the Son of God. Today, with so many religions and so many God’s, the question that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Refuse These Bonds

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

POWER OF DELIVERANCE

4/15/07 Gal 5:1 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (KJV) "His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins."—Proverbs 5:22.  THE first sentence ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational