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Living Together In Christian Love Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2018

Life lived together in Christian love is the best protection against deception

ENGAGE We live in a rapidly changing world in which it is becoming increasingly difficult to live as a disciple of Jesus Christ. We have now taken those things which the Bible defines as sin and not only tolerate them, but actually celebrate them in our culture. And not only have we lost our moral ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Just Who Is This Jesus?

Contributed by John Pearrell on Mar 8, 2018

John 1:1--Jesus from the beginning

Projectionist start with TheJesusRant.wmv In a few weeks Christians will celebrate an event that took place in history that changed history: The bodily resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Not a spiritual resurrection, but a bodily resurrection. Now, there are those who don't believe that. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering, Building & Showing Mercy! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 26, 2020

Fighting Truth Decay: Remembering, Building, Showing Mercy - Jude 17-23 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: First Instruction: Remember the Training Manuel (vs 17). (a). keep in mind the Faith (vs 20) (b). keep in mind the Apostle’s Teaching (vs 17) (b). keep in mind the Apostle’s (vs 17) Second Instruction: Keep in shape (vs 20-21). (a). Building (vs 20a). (b). Praying (vs ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-24

Denomination: Brethren

The Do's And Don'ts Of Ministry Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 6, 2022

Just like there are many do's and don'ts in life, there are also many do's and don'ts in ministry. In 1 Timothy 4, Paul pointed out to Timothy a number of do's and don'ts of ministry.

Introduction: A. There are many “do’s and don’ts” in life. 1. When we buy a new product it often comes with important labels that give us do’s and don’ts. 2. Here are a few: a. Do Use Like Regular Soap – I wonder how a person uses irregular soap? b. Do Not Eat Toner – When was the last time you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pretentious Free Life Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 7, 2021

John wants all believers to know they have eternal life because they are precious in the sight of Jesus. He holds before us the key by which certainty becomes a faith response to all of life: Jesus Christ. John seeks to inspire Christians to cultivate greater intimacy with God.

As we entered the COVID-19 crisis I envisioned Christians would support those in leadership positions, I cannot fathom the stress they have endured. I never envisioned the conflict we have witnessed, among Christians and churches. As seen on Facebook, many Christians become antagonistic toward ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intro To I John

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 1, 2024

Series on I John

Title: An Introduction to I John Script: I John 1:1-4 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 6-2-24 Intro: A teacher tells her class of five-year-olds they can paint whatever they like. After twenty minutes or so, she walks around the room to see what they’ve painted. “Ooh, that’s a nice house, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On The Mount: What The Believer Is Like

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 8, 2025

Series

Title: Living as Disciples in a Fallen World Script: Mt. 5:13-20 Type: Expos. Where: GNBC 2-9-25 Intro: Indianapolis pastor Davey Blackburn knows what means to live as a disciple in a fallen world. "I cannot thank you enough for the unbelievable outpouring of love that you have shared with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Passion For Proclaiming Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROCLAIMING JESUS CHRIST DROVE HIM TO FULFILL HIS CALLING TO SACRIFICIALLY MINISTER TO THE GENTILES

BIG IDEA: PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROCLAIMING JESUS CHRIST DROVE HIM TO FULFILL HIS CALLING TO SACRIFICIALLY MINISTER TO THE GENTILES INTRODUCTION Acts 9:4-6;15-16 – What was Paul’s ordained ministry? His Calling? His special role in the Body of Christ? Paul’s reflection back on how he has lived out ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beloved, Try The Spirits

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002

In Ch.1 John established that we have fellowship with the Father through the Son, and we demonstrate the reality of that fellowship: to the world; and to our self (assurance) - by living a holy life. In ch.2 & 3 we enlarged on the idea of the assurance of

A habit of devout fellowship with God is the spring of all our life, and the strength of it. <Henry Edward Manning, British Cardinal, 1808-1892> + That should be the goal of our Christian walk + And that was our stated reason for starting this series from 1 John + [1:3] = Horizontal AND vertical ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God 101

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

Who is God and what does he do? Is he some sort of Spirit Dude that you can only see when you are high, or is He a lot more then that?

1 John 4:7-16 God 101 Introduction A. Who is God and better yet what does he do. B. Is he some like spirit dude that you know just exist like C. Or is he someone you can only see when you’re smoking something wacky? D. Does God sit upstairs in his Lazy Boy and watch us E. Does he just party all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"In Search Of..."

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Dec 17, 2001

On the Magi

“In Search Of…” Matthew 2:1-11 Years ago there was an interesting T.V. show – called “In Search Of…” The whole premise of the show was to search out some mystery of the times. Everything a pharaoh’s pyramid to aliens to big foot. And yet as each episode progressed it seemed that they were doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Da Vinci Code, Looking For A Reason, Or Looking For An Excuse

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 14, 2006

people who are looking for reasons will walk by faith, people who are looking for an excuse will walk away

Intro: I have really enjoyed reading the many sermons that are responses to the Da Vinci Code novel. As one elder said years ago in a service, some people spend their lives looking for a reason, some people spend their lives looking for an excuse. After reading the many sermons it is quite clear ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Filling Or Feeling?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 26, 2006

How to know you are filled with faith

FILLING OR FEELING? How to know you are filled with faith 1John 5:1-21 Have you ever doubted your salvation? You may be like the lady who was converted along with her young son. They’d heard a message on John 5:24, "..whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life..." ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Understanding Our Message Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 20, 2006

1st in a series from 1 Timothy. In spite of the world’s conclusion that the church is inneffective, God still calls on today’s believers to "Hold Fast" and rely on His grace.

Lessons for a Healthy Church: Understanding Our Message (1 Timothy 1:3-20) Introduction (Mention the devotional insert in the bulletin): Years ago the following ad appeared in a London Newspaper: “Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church At Thyatira Series

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 17, 2005

the next sermon in the series on the seven churches of Asia

And so we come to the church at Thyatira. This is the longest of the seven letters, which, ironically, was written to the smallest and least important city. Unlike the other towns, we don’t know very much about Thyatira, so it’s not so easy to understand and interpret the contents of the letter. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:19-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed