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Neither Do I Condemn You

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 3, 2010

God's forgiveness in Jesus Christ

John 8:1-11 Neither Do I Condemn You do not continue in sin! "Pastor is it OK to sell a Bible to a prostitute?" You see Laura was a member of a small church in Brazil. She sold Avon products to supplement the family income. One of her weekly routes took her through the red light district. One day ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Article 3. Gods Decree Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 2, 2009

This sermon unpacks article 3. of the Baptist confession of faith 1689. Article 3.Gods Decree.

ARTICLE 3. GOD’S DECREE. Ephesians 1:3-12. SO WHAT IS THE DECREE OF GOD? THE DECREE OF GOD IS HIS ETERNAL DECISIONS (HIS WILL) HIS PURPOSES AND PLANS . THAT ARE FORE ORDAINED AND IMPLEMENTED FOR HIS OWN GLORY. • THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH STATES PART1: GOD HAS DECREED IN HIMSELF ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Running On Empty: God's Cure For The Thirsty Life

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Jun 7, 2009

So many people in our world are running on empty, but God has come so that we can live life to the fullest, an abundant life. God wants to quench our spiritual thirst.

If you have your Bibles this morning, please turn with me to the Gospel of John, chapter 4. This morning, we’re going to look at a story of life-changing proportions. We’re looking at the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. So, pull out your Bibles and let’s go, John 4, starting in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Waiting Wisely For Jesus' Return

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 10, 2009

Message regarding some of Jesus’ words about being ready for His return.

Waiting Wisely for Jesus’ Return Matthew 25:1-13 May 3, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: Before I became a pastor I had the privilege of being the best man in a couple weddings for friends. For the first wedding, I found ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Consecrate Yourself Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 13, 2009

If you expect to receive God’s promises in your life you need to consecrate yourself to Him and His purpose for you.

June 14, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Romans 8:1-17 Subject: Seven Steps to Receiving God’s Promises Title: Step #1 - Consecrate Yourself Last week I began the first message in the series Seven Steps to Receiving God’s Promises. All the steps come from the book of Joshua when Israel was preparing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can God Have A Son?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 20, 2009

Nothing is too hard for God!

My understanding is that Islamics and even some groups who use the term Christian have a problem with Jesus being the Son of God. After all, one means one how can God have a Son? While I understand that the doctrine of the Trinity or Tri-unity of God is hard for the human mind to grasp, it is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 48:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Article 5. Divine Providence Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 25, 2009

This sermon unpacks the doctrine of Gods divine providence from the scriptures and its application to all areas of the creation and the creature.

ARTICLE 5: DIVINE PROVIDENCE DIVINE PROVIDENCE IN A NUTSHELL IS: THE CONTINUOUS ACTIVITY OF GOD IN HIS CREATION BY WHICH HE PRESERVES AND GOVERNS ALL THINGS. • WAYNE GRUDEM STATES WE MAY DEFINE GODS PROVIDENCE AS FOLLOWS: GOD IS CONTINUALLY INVOLVED WITH ALL CREATED THINGS IN SUCH A WAY ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In The Amazing Grace Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2009

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT GROWING IN THE AMAZING GRACE OF GOD AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OUR LIFE 1. SINGING 2. SPEECH 3. STABILITY 4. SUPPLY 5. STRENGTH 6. SUCCOUR 7. SAFETY

GROWING IN THE AMAZING GRACE OF GOD ******************************************* OUTLINE 1. SINGING 2. SPEECH 3. STABILITY 4. SUPPLY 5. STRENGTH 6. SUCCOUR 7. SAFETY INTRODUCTION The grace of God helps us to progress in our life. God gives more and more grace to us to help us grow in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Freedom Reign!

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jul 3, 2009

This is a sermon that was used for a July 4th service but can used for any. It deals with the question of "Can we live sinless life?".

Let FREEDOM Reign! 7/5/09 This weekend we are celebrating the the independence of our country. Something many take for granted, for others, they gave their life for it. There are some places in this world today that are not allowed to come together as we are today to freely worship God. But that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: *other

How You Can Know The Bible Is Trustworthy

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Aug 29, 2010

Looking at the historical and scientific background of the bible and how you can know it is the word of God. It inspires us abou the truth of God's claims and remids us that the central part of our belief is God in history and that Jesus did rise from the

Where did the bible come from? Have you ever stopped and looked at a bible, wondering ‘Where did this thing come from?’. I mean seriously, where did this thing come from? For Muslims the answer is simple, Mohammed recited the Koran to his followers. Mohammed died in 632 AD. Ali a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Focused On The Goal Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 31, 2010

God enables us to press toward the goal of the prize of the upward call.

Scripture Introduction Some humorist once said, “Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there” (Josh Billings). Luciano Pavarotti tells how when he was a boy, his father, a baker, introduced him to the wonders of song. “He urged me ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remembering 9/12

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 10, 2010

We’ve returned to the 9/10 mentality, but God wants us to go back to 9/12 and how we woke up different that day. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Remembering 9/12 Psalm 46 Free PowerPoint and more at- http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Remembering912.html Yesterday was 9/11, and today is 9/12. This weekend we remembered 9/11 for the 9th time, as we should. But I believe God wants us to remember 9/12, and how we woke up different that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Go To Church: The People Are Real!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 20, 2010

Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we arre also in the process of becoming better.

Title: Why Go to Church: Real People! (The People Are Real!) Text: John 3:1-3 Thesis: Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we are also in the process of becoming better. Introduction The word “hypocrisy” comes from the Greek word “hypokrisis” which means ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do About Sin Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2010

What should we do about sin and those who commit sin? Our text gives us the proper action. 1- Pray for the one who commits a sin 2- Trust God to keep you safe 3- Realize the world is under control 4- Stay away from idols

INTRO.- ILL.- Perhaps you heard about the other version of John chapter 8 when the woman was caught in adultery. Jesus saw a crowd chasing down a woman to stone her and approached them. "What’s going on here, anyway?" he asked. "This woman was found committing adultery, and the law says we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearing The Shepherd

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 27, 2010

4th Sunday of Easter, Series C, Preached 4/25/2010 at St. Paul

Of all the pictures that we have of our Lord Jesus Christ, the picture that is painted for us in the words of the 23rd Psalm are perhaps the most well known and the most comforting. One of the stained glass windows at St. Paul, McConnellsburg has this picture of Jesus as a shepherd surrounded by ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran