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Grace For Goodness: Transforming Darkness Into Light Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 30, 2014

When we live into the grace of God the light within us produces what is good, exposes and transforms darkness into light.

Series: Lenten Grace 1. On the First Sunday of Lent we discovered that God’s grace extends beyond Eden. 2. On the Second Sunday in Lent we were reminded that God’s grace is a better way than our works way. 3. On the Third Sunday in Lent we observed in Jesus’ example that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dirty Altar

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 12, 2009

(Various objects on the altar). Our church altar is dirty with unresolved anger, put-downs, and prejudicial outreach. These things must be cleaned away before God accepts what we bring here.

Who says there’s nothing new under the sun? The pastor not accepting the offering! Lots of folks think that raising money is about all we ever do in church. Wish they could have seen that! But, you see, the problem is there isn’t any room up here on the altar. We have a dirty altar today. It’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Book Of Galatians Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on May 5, 2017

To see Paul's passion for grace.

INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF GALATIANS The story is told about an intensely focused husband that did not like to be disturbed when he was involved in a project. One day as he was working on his truck in the garage his wife came out with some news. She waited for about 10 minutes until he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Pours Out His Spirit

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

On Pentecost, God reversed the process of division and confusion around the tower of Babel, as he poured out his Spirit. The Spirit gave the disciples words of praise and proclamation to speak in languages that all could understand. How does that Spirit work today in our lives and churches?

[Sermon preached on Pentecost (Whit Sunday) / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Last Tuesday in our Bible study group, we studied the story about the first Christian Pentecost from Acts 2. It was a refreshing experience to hear someone read some verses in Chinese. Most of us could not understand them, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Missionary Commissioning Service

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Feb 6, 2020

Message for the commissioning of a church member into missionary service. Charge to both the candidate and the church.

1. INTRODUCTION What a joy it is to commission [candidate's name] for missionary service this morning, and to participate in what God is doing to reach the nations! Most of us have heard of the verses in Matthew 28 that are commonly referred to as “The Great Commission”… Go ahead and turn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 14:26-27, Luke 14:33, Mark 10:28-31, Ephesians 4:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Part Iii: Unity Of The Spirit - Level 3 Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 26, 2022

What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? In Parts I & 2 we presented insights into this uniquely Christian concept: unity of the Spirit. Level 3 unity is far from the western church.

Introduction to Part III What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? In Parts I & II we presented insights into this uniquely Christian concept: unity of the Spirit. We are endeavoring to arrive at a practical understanding which is meaningful to our daily walk. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-45, Acts 4:32, Ephesians 4:3-6

Witness By Your Deeds

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

Let's take a walk!

WITNESS BY YOUR DEEDS (MARK 7:31-37) There was once a merchant who had been a very worldly, godless man. He was finally gloriously converted. On being asked what had been especially the means of his conversion, he replied, “The example of one of my clerks.” He went on to say, “This young man was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unity In Diversity: Beings In Relationship

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021

What is man? Is man a dream in the eye of his creator? It would seem so, by the Christian worldview. What is man for? How can man find fulfillment in life?

What is man? Is man a dream in the eye of his creator? It would seem so, by the Christian worldview. What is man for? How can man find fulfillment in life? Human kind, one by one may find ultimate fulfillment in relationship. I have learned slowly but surely, that I am a being made for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:14, Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Salvation Army

Breaking Down The Walls

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 8, 2019

Just as the Apostle Paul had to deal with separations between Jewish and Gentile Christians in his day, we need to deal with separations between white and black churches (and many other ethnicities as well) today.

(This sermon was preached in 1997 and needs updated examples) There was once a subway car, almost empty, except for a Chinese man and a Jewish man, who sat in their seats, silently, holding their newspapers high as they read. Suddenly the Jewish man stood up, rolled up his newspaper, walked over ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

"Building Your Life On A Solid Foundation.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 10, 2022

God acknowledges those who have accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior, and just as a physical structure requires a solid foundation to withstand storms, our lives and faith need a strong spiritual foundation to endure life’s uncertainties and to grow in our faith.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Isaiah 28:16) "Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste." (2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:2, Acts 16:30, Romans 5:20, Romans 8:35-37, Psalm 18:2, Romans 8:24-25, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Corinthians 8:3, 2 Timothy 2:19, 2 Corinthians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 15:53-55, Acts 16:33-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Temple

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 21, 2022

A sermon on the spiritual discipline of church engagement.

Spiritual Disciplines – Part 2 (The discipline of church participation) Title: Love God – Love his body (church)... “love the head/love the body” Text: 1 cor 3:10-17 Subject: Why does church engagement matter enormously? Complement: since Christ has ascended – and the Spirit has been given - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Walking Dead

Contributed by Captain Emily Vincent on Jul 11, 2023

If we are slaves to sin, we are dead to Christ...we must be made alive in Him again, we must be born again in Christ...We cannot be like the walking dead, in our sins and transgressions, never knowing true life that is in Christ!

My husband’s favorite genre of movies are zombie movies. Now, I cannot watch these things. I think they are gross and I just cannot handle it. They scare me! I am very susceptible to nightmares. It doesn’t take much for something to be impressed upon my brain. He always asks me to watch them ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Women’s Work Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 3, 2025

Timothy was the kind of man he became because of the faith of his mother and grandmother. How should treat those women, and how can we become like them in our Christian walk?

George Washington once said “All I am I owe to my mother” On July 4th, 1884 - nearly 100 years after George Washington made that statement, France gave a gift to America. It was a huge copper-clad statue – that stood 305 feet tall. And – when it arrived in New York - it had to be sent in 214 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--Pt. 7, Dates, Deluge, And Dinosaurs

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 12, 2004

The problems w/ RadioMetric and Carbon 14 Dating, and answering how distant starlight can be seen from the "young Earth". Powerpoint at website.

DEVILUTION, PT. 7 “DATES, DELUGE, & DINOSAURS” I. DATES… (conclusion) (1) Standard methods of age DATING. There are two primary methods of age dating being used today...they are: • RADIO METRIC METHOD • CARBON 14 RADIO METRIC METHOD • This method tests volcanic material measuring the amount ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Every Healthy Thing Grows

Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 27, 2001

When a plant is healthy, it grow. The church is the same way, when it is healthy it will grow. This sermon deals with two main growth principles: Quality and Quantity!

EVER HEALTHY THING GROWS INTRODUCTION *STORY: Science Project* Three containers with soil and bean seeds: One was given only water. The other was given coke and sun light. The third was given both light and water. The one with water didn’t grow. The one given coke and water grew, but very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ