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Seated At The Table Of Brokenness

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 22, 2019

Is there purpose in my pain? Does God care when I hurt? By examining the life of the Apostle Paul, we can gain an eternal perspective of why God allows us to be broken by the trials of this life.

“I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows. And I know that this man was caught up into paradise—whether in the body or out of the body I do not know, God knows— and he heard things that cannot be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Christians Think About The Cross Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Four word pictures about the death of Jesus for people investigating the Christian faith.

My wife committed her life to Jesus Christ while she was a junior in high school. Shortly after she became a follower of Jesus Christ, she had a conversation with a friend who was a Jehovah’s Witness about whether or not a Christian should wear a cross. Her friend reasoned that since the cross was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soldiers,athletes, And Farmers Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005

HOW DO YOU "GUARD THE TRUTH"? PAUL GIVES TIMOTHY 3 METAPHORS TO DESCRIBE THE KIND OF EFFORT IT WOULD TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN EPHESUS

Soldiers, Athletes, and Farmers Text: 2nd Timothy, Chapter 2:1-13 Introduction. N 2nd Timothy 1:14, Paul tells Timothy to “guard the Truth”. The Truth is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul wrote this letter to Timothy from a prison cell; and, he was going to be put to death in a very short ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Fear Is Gone Facing Death With Confidence

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 30, 2004

In 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 Paul gives us 4 principles that TELL how we can face death with confidence. We too can stare at the bony fingers of death without fear and with confidence:

"ALL FEAR IS GONE, FACING DEATH WITH CONFIDENCE" TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-10 INTRODUCTION He was a brave man and he loved Jesus. And it did not matter to him who was around, no one would intimidate Him, because he just had to talk about Jesus. And as he was talking about Jesus this day it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is Risen Indeed!

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

In this Easter message, the meaning to Jesus’ resurrection for us today is explored.

The Lord is Risen Indeed Luke 24:13-34 4-12-09 Intro I want to begin this morning by reading a portion of the Easter story. Jesus has already appeared to Mary and the other women who came to the tomb early that morning. Peter and John have also seen the empty tomb. The crucifixion of Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-34

Denomination: Charismatic

Demands For Dedicated Discipleship

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 19, 2010

Being a dedicated disciple of Christ should not be taken lightly. The life of a disciple demands that one's relationship with Christ be without rival, without refusal, and without retreat.

Demands For Dedicated Discipleship Text: Luke 9:23; 14:27 & 33 Intro: Quite often, when people think about Christ’s twelve disciples, they do so from sort of a romantic, idealistic frame of mind. They think about how wonderful it must have been to walk and talk with Jesus—to hear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

John 3:16 is known to all. Other 3:16 passages in the New Testament teach us important things about Jesus as well. This is Luke 3:16

(based on a sermon series by Tom Ellsworth) SERIES: “DISCOVER JESUS: The Other 3:16’s” TEXT: LUKE 3:15-18 TITLE: “THE POWER OF JESUS” OPEN: A Last week we began a new series: “Discovering Jesus: The Other 3:16’s” 1. We said that most of us know John 3:16 quite well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salvation - Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Bright on Sep 24, 2024

Working through the book of 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “Salvation – Part 2” 1 Peter 1:1-12 A sermon for September 22, 2024 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 1 “1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 elect according to the foreknowledge of God the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12, Revelation 7:9-10, Revelation 21:1-2, Colossians 1:26-27, Romans 5:1-5, James 4:7-8, Galatians 5:19-25, 1 Corinthians 15:57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Motivational Atrocity-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 9, 2019

1 of ? Amos declared God’s wrath to be justified/warranted due to nationally motivated atrocities. Why/When/How do nationally motivated atrocities move God to anger & retribution? National atrocity motivates God’s retribution when that nation endorses...

MOTIVATIONAL ATROCITY-I—Amos 1:3--2:5 OR--Indefensible National Atrocities/Pride Attention: The Pastor’s Cat… A pastor had a kitten that climbed up a tree in his yard & then was afraid to come down. The pastor coaxed, offered warm milk, etc. The kitty would not come down. The tree was not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Destiny Of The Rebellious Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 17, 2009

“How can I keep myself from forgetting the serious consequences of sin”?

Knowing the Destiny of the Rebellious Jude 5-7 PROPOSITION: Because Christ will judge sin, reject the message of false teachers. I. Believe the Word of God. v. 5 Jud 1:5 I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, (Jesus) having saved the people ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Patience Is Only Giving Us Extra Time To Be Saved

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on May 17, 2021

This is an exposition of 2 Peter 3 as we learn not to become swayed by scoffers who cast doubts in our minds about the return of Jesus Christ. Jesus is coming as He promised; what seems like a delay is only a chance for us to repent. In the mean time, we should live godly as we await His return.

1. In the last days, there will be scoffers (v. 3) 2. The scoffers will be following their own evil (sinful) desires (v. 3) 3. They will mock the promise of the coming of Jesus Christ saying “Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Wilt Thou Have Me Do?

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

What will God have you do to help take to Gospel to the whole world. You can do you part. This message was preached at the beginning of our annual Missions Conference 2001.

What Wilt Thou Have Me To Do Acts 9:6 Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 Intro: Acts 9:1-6 We are familiar with the Great Commission…..we are going to study it in more detail this evening. When Paul was stricken of the Lord he asked a question that should be on all of our minds. Vs. 6 What wilt thou ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Life Choices Part Three Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2016

our prayer is to live the life that God intended and that comes from making smart Godly decisions in our life.

Life choices part 3 Matthew 5:1-5:12 Introduction- We have been looking into the biblical recovery process and really about being honest with yourself and God and facing the demons and baggage that is in your life that keeps you from enjoying the benefits of being a child of God. We have used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

When Teachers Go South Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 16, 2003

The danger of false teachers goes all the way back to the beginning, but the Bible shows us several types of false teachers and some are worse than others!

Just look at where we’ve come thus far in 2 Peter! Chapter one opens with the wonder of God’s provisions that help us become like him… 3-4 His power His provision His precious promises Our participation in his divine nature His deliverance from and protection from corruption Next, we see a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fetching For The Potter, Not The Clay

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004

This sermon looks at how we as the clay need to do our potter’s bidding not ours by looking at the potter’s authority over and love for the clay.

A minister in Texas used a very creative visual aid to start his message. He brought on to the stage a beautiful Golden Irish Setter that belonged to his youth minister. The Youth minister loved this dog so much that when the dog had been sick and had to be in the vet kennel overnight, he stayed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Methodist