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A Definition Of Mercy

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

A Definition of Mercy

Mercy A Definition of Mercy My own personal definition about mercy is this: Mercy is where we do not really get what we truly deserve. In other words, if God was not merciful, we would receive the full measure of His wrath upon sinful human beings. God was not merciful to Jesus on the cross ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13

Denomination: Foursquare

Walk In Wisdom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2018

The command to imitate God in Ephesians 5:15-17 teaches us to walk in wisdom.

Scripture Two weeks I began a sermon series in Ephesians 5:1-21 called, “Be Imitators of God.” In his letter to the Ephesian Christians, the Apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 5:1a, “Therefore be imitators of God.” That is Paul’s overall command for this section of Scripture. He then gave three ways ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Submarine Christians

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 1, 2018

There are 5 symptoms of a submarine Christian. Thank God He has given us 4 resources to be transformed to productive Christians!

SUBMARINE CHRISTIANS John 19:31-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Mark Jordan is a high school teacher. The other morning he was pulled over by the police for speeding right in front of the High School where he works. 2. The police officer came to his window and asked him for his driver’s license and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Letter To The Church At Pergamos Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018

A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Pergamos.

THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT PERGAMOS Revelation 2:12-17 In the early part of the last century, an American ship was wrecked off the Sicily Isles near the coast of England. The sea had been calm and the weather clear, but the vessel was caught in a treacherous current that slowly lured it off its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson Iii.b.3: Esau's Disappointment Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 9, 2018

When Jacob had fooled his father and obtained the blessing, Esau (30) was close by, and busy preparing meat.

January 24, 2015 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson III.B.3: Esau's Disappointment. (Genesis 27:30-40). ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:30-40

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks To Him! (A Thanksgiving Sermon)

Contributed by David Mende on Nov 13, 2018

A thanksgiving sermon which encourages God's people to joyfully thank God for his amazing goodness. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {Taken from “Our Daily Bread” dated February 20, 2005. On my way to work one day I saw a bumper sticker that read: “Did you thank a green plant today?” Plants are essential to the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walk Like A Man

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Nov 14, 2018

One of the newest catch phrases in today’s world is “toxic masculinity”. Masculinity only becomes toxic when men do not lead as God intends them to lead.

One of the newest catch phrases in today’s world is “toxic masculinity” , while there is a real application for this phrase, when applied to men who are violent, abusive, overly aggressive and overtly forceful. It is now being applied to all men. Modern society looks at the characteristics of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Why Christmas Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 30, 2018

Why Christmas? Why did God send us Jesus? Why did Jesus have to come and die for our sins?

We begin a news Sermon Series for the Christmas season. We will be examining “The Why’s of Christmas.” According to very compentent authority (my wife), the Chgristmas season does not start untill the day after Chritmas. As such there are a few questions I have about the Christmas season: Why do ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Lefties

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 6, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 8: 1 – 40

1 Chronicles 8: 1 – 40 The lefties 8 Now Benjamin begot Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, Aharah the third, 2 Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. 3 The sons of Bela were Addar, Gera, Abihud, 4 Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah, 5 Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram. 6 These are the sons of Ehud, who were the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 8:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Gift Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 7, 2018

Today we will open the awesome gift of love! This message comes from a series from Sermon Central, I want to acknowledge them for their help on this series

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What would Christmas be without Christmas music? • Let’s do a little participation exercise. • I will read a phrase from a Christmas song, and you TRY to guess the song. • We’re snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be. (“Sleigh Ride”) • When we finally ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choosing God’s Love

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF ESSENTIAL CHOICES WE MUST MAKE CONCERNING GOD. BEFORE WE CAN DO ANYTHING ELSE WE MUST CHOOSE TO ACCEPT HIS GIFT OF LOVE AND SALVATION. ALL OTHER CHOICES WE MUST MAKE CONCERNING GOD ARE ADDED TO THIS ONE.

CHOOSING GOD’S LOVE JOHN 3:16-18 TODAY I WANT TO BEGIN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON THE CHOICES WE ARE CALLED TO MAKE IN LIFE. EVERY DAY WE ARE CALLED UPON TO MAKE HUNDREDS OF CHOICES. SOME OF THESE MAY BE MINOR IN NATURE, SUCH AS WHAT WE CHOOSE TO WEAR, OR WHAT WE HAVE FOR BREAKFAST. OTHER CHOICES ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 11, 2018

This sermon is a part of the Names of Jesus series. Today's sermon looks at Jesus as Prince of Peace.

Names of Jesus Prince of Peace Picture in your mind a massive hurricane. Violent winds are whipping the water into a frenzy, and giant waves are beginning the pound the shoreline. Chaos is reigning on both land and sea. Crews are working desperately to anchor their vessels so they are not beached, ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Peacemaker Or Peacetaker

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THIS IS THE LAST MESSAGE OF A SERIES ON THE BEATITUDES. HOW DO WE RESLOVE THE CONFLICTS IN OUR LIVES? WOULD JESUS BE PLEASED?

PEACEMAKER OR PEACETAKER MATTHEW 5:9 TODAY I WANT TO FINISH THIS SERIES ON THE BEATITUDES BY LOOKING AT VERSE 9. I THINK EVERYONE WOULD WANT TO CLAIM TO BE A PEACEMAKER, BUT IF WE WERE TO DO A HARD SELF EVALUATION CAN WE SAY THAT IN REALITY? ALL ORGANIZATIONS BE THEY CHRISTIAN OR NON-CHRISTIAN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 43: Subversive Preaching Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 27, 2018

How to subvert a popular theological misconception.

Lesson Goal In this lesson I hope to teach you how to subvert a popular notion. Lesson Intro The sermon on the mount (Matthew 5-7) is subversive, but wise in avoiding hot political issues. Many preachers around the world get themselves into political trouble by trying to subvert the legally ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Envy Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 3, 2018

Envy - the sin we cannot enjoy

Deadly Sins and Transforming Virtues Series - 5 ENVY One author writes of a friend who was happily married, had a good job and a respectable salary, and who lived in a nice home. His kids where doing well in great schools. He enjoyed the company of a circle of good friends. Then . . . he went ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God