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A Steadfast Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 4, 2021

Throughout life, we will face some critical decisions just as Daniel's three friends did. If we choose to deny the Lord, we may escape the threats and the suffering for a brief time, but the day of us leaving this world will eventually come.

Last time we saw how Nebuchadnezzar had become emperor over a vast empire and was wondering how he could bring all the people together. He remembered his dream from years before and decided to construct a gold statue. Then he ordered the people as they hear the orchestra play, they were to bow ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Power In The Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007

Just what amazing power IS there in this Name that is above every name?

THE POWER IN THE NAME OF JESUS August Series: “Past, Present and Future” BTCC • August 22, 2004 Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard somebody get really mad and yell: • “Buddha!” • “Mohammed!” • “Hare Krishna!” • “Ron Hubbard!” • “Shirley McClain!” • “George Bush!” • “John ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Father Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 20, 2007

Second in a series in the characteristics of God as our Father. This message deals with His great love.

“Kingdom Kids” “Loving Father” Part 2 John clearly intended us to contemplate our intimate relationship with God as a Father and child. The image runs all through his gospel and especially his letter. I. The Likeness Factor A. The fact of likeness God created man in His image at the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God The Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 12, 2013

We can relate to the Spirit through the feminine imagery present in scripture.

God the Father. God the Son. And God the Holy Spirit. Three of my favorite things to talk about, and today we are going to talk about God the Holy Spirit. We talk less about the Holy Spirit than about the Father and the Son, and I think we understand the Holy Spirit less than we understand the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Created For Community

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 28, 2010

The greatest need for our time is genuine community.

Created for Community Big idea: As bearers of the image of the Triune God, the greatest need of our time is genuine community. I am convinced that the greatest need of our time is genuine community. For instance, I see it ozzing out in the world cup of soccer. I am seeing people spending money ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Origin Of Humanity Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Dec 19, 2006

This message is the first of a series of messages for January titled "In The Beginning".

THE ORIGIN OF HUMANITY In The Beginning – 1 Genesis 1:26-28 Pastor Steve Dow SERIES INTRODUCTION: As we begin a New Year everyone tends to be making resolutions and looking forward to the New Year. It is a hopeful time. It is a time filled with expectancy. We want this year to be a better ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Watch Out For Idols Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

Idols come in a variety of forms and will keep us from being delighted by God, delivered by God and being developed by God.

INTRODUCTION I want to conduct a little quiz this morning. I want you to raise your hand if you know the 4 following people: Reuben Studdard (winner of American Idol contest) Kenny Chesney (local boy, winner of his first Country Music award) Annika Sorenstam (Best lady golfer, just competed with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Let Evil Ruin Itself"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 3, 2005

A call to ask Jesus for His forgiveness and thus allow God to overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:9-21 “Let Evil Ruin Itself” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org The famous autobiography of Corrie Ten Boom, called The Hiding Place, tells how the Ten Booms, a Christian family living during the Nazi occupation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Priority Of Love

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

The Greatest Thing you can do is to love. In the famous love chapter of the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13, it says that faith, hope, and love are present, but the greatest is love. Once we respond to God’s love for us and begin to love Him back, we find that w

The Priority of Love Matthew 22:35-40 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" 37 Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' 38 This is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Path Of Discipleship | Part I

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 5, 2010

Christian discipleship follows a recognizable path.

The PATH of Discipleship Part I Isaac Butterworth September 26, 2010 Mark 12:28-34 (NIV) 28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" 29 "The most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Character Counts

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 27, 2013

Character counts and it impacts. God is concerned with our character, more than our comfort and competence.

RECAP last week's sermon – Matt 7:15-23 – the false prophets were IN the circle but OUT of salvation. • Right believing leads to RIGHT LIVING. It starts on the INSIDE. It is a RELATIONSHIP with Jesus Christ. • Draw close to Him every day and you’ll see your life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Subversive Christianity Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Aug 30, 2020

This is Talk 1 in a 13 talk series from Colossians. Alternative philosophies, learning thankfulness, a letter to our church.

I’d like to read to you a letter written from prison written in 2004. From a father to a son …. “Hi my boy. Thankyou for coming to see me. It made me feel so good to see you that it hurt because I really do miss you. I am proud of you, Nolan. Please be good at school and listen to your mother, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Made On Purpose, For A Purpose"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 16, 2017

Many people will go through their entire life without knowing their purpose. God has a purpose for you and it is not a secret.

“Made on Purpose, for a Purpose” Ephesians 2:8-10 There are several words or phrases I could use that depending on the generation you grew up in, you would know exactly what I mean. • I am trying to find myself • I want to find my destiny • Lord what is my calling • Lord do I have a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Made On Purpose, For A Purpose" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 30, 2017

God made you on purpose and has a unique purpose for you. Find it today.

“Made on Purpose, for a Purpose” Ephesians 2:8-10 There are several words or phrases I could use that depending on the generation you grew up in, you would know exactly what I mean. • I am trying to find myself • I want to find my destiny • Lord what is my calling • Lord do I have a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

87. Revelation 21 - New Heavens And New Earth Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018

God has achieved His goal, the reality of humanity living with their God, face to face, sharing in the life and love of the Trinity

IN GOD'S IMAGE - REVELATION 21 - NEW HEAVENS AND NEW EARTH This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49, 2 Peter 3:10-13, Revelation 21:1, 1 John 3:1-2, Luke 9:28-30, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Romans 6:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church