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Compassionate Christians?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 28, 2010

Compassion is not easy in a world full of sin, how do we become compassionate christians?

Compassionate Christians? Have you ever wondered how our Lord, was, and for that matter, still is, so compassionate? Jesus gives us the greatest examples of compassion seen, ever, in our world. I guess to be compassionate, one must first understand what compassion really is. "Compassion is the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Benefits Of Justification

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 6, 2011

What are the benefits to salvation? Not just in the sweet by and by, but in the nasty now and now? They are many and this sermon will be in several parts. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Benefits of Justification Romans 5:1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BenefitsJustification.html What are the benefits of justification? Escaping hell? Going to heaven? Yes! In the future. But how about right now? The first few chapters have shown us our need for justification and how we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Our Prince Of Peace

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 12, 2009

We have peace with God, then we have the peace of God. We also look into how peace comes to us and the price of peace.

Jesus Our Prince of Peace Down deep inside all of us long to have a great desire to be at peace, within ourselves, within our families and all those we interact with. Humanity’s quest for peace is illustrated by the architecture constructed in symbolic fashion in many countries. If the Statue ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:9

Denomination: Church Of God

The Altitude Of Our Attitude Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message looks at Naomi's attitude after returning from Moab. There is application from God's word to help believer in Christ not come bitter when life is rough.

The Altitude of our Attitude Ruth 1:19 -Book of Ruth written during the time of Judges in Israel before there were kings. The message of the book focuses on Gods redemption through Christ even though it was written 1000 years before the birth of Christ -The main character is Ruth who is a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Embrace Eternity Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 1, 2008

Today is a good day to look beyond and ask, "What then?"

Title: Embrace Eternity Text: Luke 12:13-21 Thesis: Today is a good day to look beyond and ask, “Then what?” Series Introduction; Tim McGraw’s hit song Live Like You Were Dying, is the springboard for the current series of messages. The song is the story of a man who learned he was dying of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When We Don't Know What To Pray Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 12, 2007

You’re not alone when you’re in the ’groan zone.’

When We Don’t Know What to Pray Romans 8:26-27 Rev. Brian Bill 8/12/07 www.pontiacbible.org On August 1st, a terrible tragedy brought strangers together to pray. I’m reading from the StarTribune.com out of Minneapolis-St. Paul (8/6/07): “Lori Peterson, jogging on the path on West River Parkway, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

When Despair Descends Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 16, 2007

The absence of hope is despair.

Many years ago an S-4 submarine went down off the coast of Massachusetts. It sank with a full compliment of sailors aboard. The US Navy did everything possible to rescue the men trapped inside, including sending down deep divers. But time was not on their side and the air supply began to run out. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Frequency

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008

Fathers Day message. What channel are you on? Are you on the same frequency as the rest of your family?

Sometimes, Fathers can do some stupid things and sometimes aren’t always on the same "frequency" of the rest in the family... ------------MEDIA CLIP OPENER OPTION---------------- SHOW MR. BEAN "Mind The Baby Mr. Bean" (2 min 35 sec) START: "Dirty Diaper" 14:00 END: 16:35 - After the man throws the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaping The Clay Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2008

For Memorial Day/Christian Legacy Sunday: We must not protect the vessel in which the Gospel is carried more than the Gospel itself. The Gospel is power; the vessel must be impervious to popularity, a good transporter. Legacy giving encouraged.

I am not much of a gardener. The Scripture says that there is a time to plant and a time to pluck up what is planted, but I must tell you that I don’t know the difference. I pluck up only what I am told to pluck up, because I don’t know a weed from a willow. However, the mistress of our little ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Great Lessons From A Godly Mother

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 4, 2014

1. Follow God over government (vs. 1-2). 2. Follow the heroes of our faith (vs. 3). 3. Depend on God's divine care (vs. 3-8). 4. Pass your faith on to future generations (vs. 9-10).

Great Lessons from a Godly Mother Exodus 2:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 11, 2014 *Mother's Day is a very good thing, because it reminds us how much we owe the mothers in our lives. Mother's Day reminds us how much we should appreciate not just our own mothers, but our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of The Seventy-Two Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 11, 2014

The return of the seventy-two disciples from their short-term missions trip in Luke 10:17-24 shows us the reasons for their joy.

Scripture After Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, which lasted perhaps for as long as two years, “he set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). Jesus continued to teach while on his journey to Jerusalem. He also sent seventy-two disciples in pairs on a short-term missions trip. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Wish We’d All Been Ready Pt. 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016

We are living in a unique time, like no other time before, when so many signs of the times are being manifested simultaneously.

I Wish We’d All Been Ready Pt. 2 (2 of 2) CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A We are living in a unique time, like no other time before, when so many signs of the times are being manifested simultaneously. 1 When you watch the news it is like witnessing the prophecies of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Always Combine Moral Principles Along With Chastisement Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock on Parenting

Nothing is dearer to our hearts than our children. Nothing is more precious to us than our grandchildren. It however, is all too easy to just enjoy the cuteness of them without realizing the responsibility that is ours, and ours alone, to mold them into champions for Christ. Playing with our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Brevity Of Life

Contributed by Shawn Miller on May 20, 2016

A reflection on how short our lives really are and the importance of making the greatest impact for God out of the short time that we have.

The Brevity of Life Introduction: In case you don't know brevity means shortness or briefness. Memorial Day weekend is a time to reflect on those who have passed away, mainly from military service. But the holiday has been broadened recently to remember loved ones who have also passed away. This ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teach And Admonish One Another Series

Contributed by Dan Raymond on May 25, 2016

A look at the biblical call to teach one another. Teaching isn't only for preachers and Sunday School teachers.

Teach and Admonish One Another Colossians 3:15-16 Several weeks into the school year, a mom asked her first grade son, Jacob, what he thought of school now that he was a seasoned pro. “Oh, I love school,” he said, “It's great!” Then, after a brief pause, he added, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian Church