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Loing Each Other With A Pure Heart Fervently

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 19, 2008

Christians must love each other fervently and this is displayed through our actions toward each other in the working out of our faith together and in our service in the church and in each other’s lives.

Loving Each Other With A Pure Heart Fervently Preached at Skillman Bible Church June 5, 2005 Re-edited and preached at CGEFC December 2, 2007 Main Sermon Text: 1 John 4:7-5:4 Supporting texts: 1 Cor. 13:13 James 2:15-16 Matthew 22:39 1 John 3:11-24 Central Proposition: Christians must love ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Adversity

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 21, 2008

This re-write of "Dealing With Disappointment" was delivered during the April 8, 2008 chapel service at Johnson Bible College, Knoxville, TN. When facing trouble for Christ’s sake, count it all joy!

Facing Adversity by Thomas Cash 2 Chronicles 36, Daniel 1, James 1 Introduction: He lived a life of dashed hopes and shattered dreams. His mother died when just a boy. He had to work in the fields to help his family. He only attended school sporadically, but read every book he could get his hands ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessings Of Last Place Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 3, 2007

We live in a society obsessed with being number one, while following Jesus who calls us to humble, faithful service. To meet the challenge of Jesus’ call, we must start at the foot of the cross.

Luke 14:1, 7-14 “The Blessings of Last Place” INTRODUCTION This week a 41 year-old father was indicted on drug charges. He was pumping steroids into his 13 year-old son, who was competing for a place on the Olympic staking team. The father wanted his son to be number 1. Controversy has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

When Building God A House Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

A specially formatted message and worship service to help the Church to no longer consider the building “the church” and to be more deliberate in acting like the Church wherever they are From a series about the life of Solomon

I Kings 6:1-8:66; II Chronicles 2:1-7:22 Pre-intro – Some of my fondest high school memories aren’t of school at all. They’re from the summers. I had the privilege of living in CO and taking backpack trips through our church camp there. They were great! We’d pack in 10 ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Our Reluctance Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 12, 2017

Gideon was an unlikely candidate to lead Israel against the Midianites, but God often uses the weak and inadequate. Our service to Him is not dependent upon our wisdom or ability, but it must rely on the Lord through faith.

Overcoming our Reluctance Judges 6: 11-16 Living the Christian life isn’t always easy. In fact, we are often forced to deal with difficulties and struggles. At times we surrender to defeat and feel as if we lack the ability to overcome. I am sure we have all dealt with moments of insecurity, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16, Judges 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

Training In The Desert Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 2, 2016

This sermon is based on Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit, chapter 4. In this sermon, we explore the need to grow deep with God through time spent with God in solitude, silence and service.

A. How many of you saw the movie Castaway staring Tom Hanks? 1. Many people found the movie a little slow and boring because of lack of action and dialog. 2. Tom Hanks plays the part of Chuck Nowland, an executive with FedEx, whose fast-paced work took him on flights all over the world. a. Chuck ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruitful Children

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 3, 2016

This lesson is part of our "Baby Dedication Service" in 2016. Parents have been given special gifts from God in their children. Parents serve as "coaches" to lead their children to fruitful lives before God.

1. The first command for man in the bible is to be fruitful and multiply (p'ru u r'vu in Genesis 1.28) 2. Children are gifts and the fruit of their parents Psalm 127.3-5 3 Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. 4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ash Wednesday: Leave No Cobweb Un-Swept

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 5, 2014

A short talk for our annual Ash Wednesday service. The bright light of God's judgement and holiness and grace calls us to leave no stone unturned and no cobweb un-swept as we route out sin.

In 1977 (in his book How to be born again) Billy Graham wrote: ‘Several years ago I was to be interviewed at my home for a well-known television show and, knowing it would appear on nationwide television, my wife [Ruth] took great pains to see that everything looked nice. She had vacuumed and ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Anglican

Lords Supper Qualifications

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Mar 24, 2014

Follow scripture when you observe the Lord's Table be sure you qualify to partake don't partake unworthily. Keep in mind this is a memorial service because Christ said do this in "Remembrance of Me."

LORDS SUPPER QUALIFICATION Introduction: As we will conduct one of the two rituals Christ has given to the Church in a few minutes let’s reflect on what scripture says concerning this great event. Christ established it the night of His arrest and commanded us to conduct this service in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Taught By Grace

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 2, 2010

The Grace of God instructs us not only renounce ungodliness and worldly lust; we must also replace those desires with positive characteristics. We must also say yes to active service for Christ.

Taught By Grace 06/14/09 AM Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Introduction B. Read Titus 2:11-14 1. "The Grace of God"--free favor and good-will of God, not merit 2. "Brings Salvation"--salvation from sin and wrath, from death & hell 3. "has appeared"--in the form of Jesus in his life, death, burial, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Calling Of God In Our Lives!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 7, 2007

CALLING OF GOD IN OUR LIVES! This outline deals with the calling that all believers have upon their lives if they will listen to the voice of God in their hearts. There are three types of Christians who respond to the call of service: 1. Rowboa

CALLING OF GOD IN OUR LIVES! (Exo 4:2 KJV) And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. (Exo 4:17 KJV) And thou shalt take this rod in thine hand, wherewith thou shalt do signs. Exo 14:16 But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2-16

Blessed, For The Singers Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 15, 2014

When a local Body of Christ opens the door for a song service, they are giving opportunity for Christians and non-Christians to enjoy music that was written for the purpose of blessing the Lord and meant to be sung as a proclamation of His love for us.

Title: Blessed, For The Singers Introduction: I would like to read to you from 2 Chronicles 25: 1, 6-7, “David, together with the commanders of the army, set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun for the ministry of prophesying, accompanied by harps, lyres and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Me?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 16, 2020

When we are asked to do something we don't want to do, our response is usually, "Why Me?" This is a short homily for a Sunday service following the choir cantata.

Why Me? Luke 1: 26 - 38 Intro: Have you ever been asked to do something and you ask the person, “How am I going to do that?” Maybe you’ve been chosen to do something and you ask, “WHY ME? PICK SOMEONE ELSE. I Mary is approached by Gabriel, a messenger from God and asked to do something that is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Citizenship Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

We obey human authority, not just out of fear, but for the Lord's sake. Peter says this is to be the motivating power behind Christian submission. Good citizenship is a service to God, and it is to bring glory to God.

Christians in general and Baptists in particular have played important roles in the patriotism of America. One of the finest patriotic hymns is My Country Tis Of Thee. It was written in 1832 by a Baptist clergyman named Samuel Francis Smith. The Pledge of Alliance to the flag was written in 1892 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Hannah Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 24, 2022

In her prayer, she asked God for a son, and in return, she vowed to give the son back to God for the service of God. She promised he would remain a Nazarite all the days of his life.

Hannah Hannah was barren - until she meekly asked for a son from God, promising that she would dedicate him to God. Childless as one of the two wives of Elkanah, she prayed for a son, promising to dedicate him to God. Her prayers were answered, and she brought the child Samuel to Shiloh for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:2

Denomination: Baptist