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How To Spread The Good News Of The Gospel

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 17, 2015

We are to be good shepherds, servant leaders whose job description includes leading others to God. God empowers us as leaders and as followers to build up, to influence and to persuade others.

When we spread the good news of the Gospel, we can expect to face opposition. The apostle Paul was no exception. He boldly preached the Gospel to the Thessalonians in spite of suffering and mistreatment. First Thessalonians 2:1-8 is a model for all Christians to follow, especially when they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of Repentance

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Repentance gives us a new relationship with Christ

The Power of Repentance Luke 7:36-50 February 2, 2014 Morning Service Consecration means to be set apart fully committed, completely devoted. There is no such thing as a half way commitment to consecration. It is an all or nothing deal and you are either consecrated or you aren’t. There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Church Of God

The Disease Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 21, 2019

Diotrephes was a trouble maker trying to run the church. Paul tells Gaius he will deal with him when he comes. Peace is possible in spite of those who love to be first.

THE DISEASE OF DIOTREPHES SCRIPTURE: KJV III John 1:9 “I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. (v. 10) Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9, 3 John 1:1, 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Partiality And Favoritism Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 9, 2019

James teaches us that showing partiality or favoritism is actually a sin and spells out how we can more easily avoid falling into this temptation.

This passage begins a new section in James. There are certain temptations and trials that are constantly confronting us. One of the strongest is that of showing partiality or favoritism, of discriminating against people. READ James 2:1. So, here we have the charge against showing partiality. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 12:4-5 - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 10, 2018

In Romans 12:4-5 we saw that we are all interconnected members of the Body of Christ. In verses 6-8 we see that members of the body receive gifts in order to use them to meet the needs of others. Both the gifted and the receiver must be present for this.

Please stand as we read or recite our memory Scripture for this quarter ... Romans 12:4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Faith Hath Made Thee Whole

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 29, 2019

Let’s look at this account from several different angles (Adapted from Robert Shannon's book, "Christ Above All")

HoHum: There was a shipwreck off the coast of Evanston, Illinois, many years ago. The students of Northwestern University came to the rescue. One student, Edward Spenser, personally saved the lives of 17 persons that day. Years later a reporter was writing a follow up story on the event, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prescription For Happiness Sermon Iii: Be Meek Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 22, 2019

Who doesn't want to be happy! Strength of character that derives from a close relationship with God in Christ motivates mature Christians to realize the full potential of the new life in Christ God has given us.

PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Everybody I know wants to be happy. However, it appears to me that some folks may not understand what true happiness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2, Matthew 5:5

Prescription For Happiness Sermon Iv: Be Right And Do Right Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 22, 2019

Most folks want to live in peace with God and others, so Jesus taught us that such a life can be had and enjoyed if we put into practice a desire to be right with God and do right toward others.

PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Everybody I know wants to be happy. However, it appears to me that some folks may not understand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:6

Harvest Time

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Oct 14, 2022

The encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well creates somewhat of an awkward moment for the disciples which Jesus uses as a teaching moment to show the urgency of evangelism

Woman at the Well p3 (Jn. 4:27-45) Help Wanted: Harvest Time Oct 16, 2022 REVIEW -Worship in Spirit and Truth BIG IDEA: A Sense of Urgency. Harvest has begun. Work while you can. READ John 4:27-45 ICEBREAKERS -Do you have any awkward moments you can share? v.27 Awkward Moments Going for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Keep Your Man Card

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 15, 2022

God has put 5 mandates on your "man card."

A group of women got together and came up with 34 qualities they think men consider to be “man-card” worthy. I’ll pick 10 of them and you raise your hand each time you fulfill one. 1. You can grow a beard. 2. You have skills at the grill. 3. You own quality tools. 4. You know about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Lasting Impact

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 5, 2017

Jesus calls us to be salt and light. A watching world needs to "taste the Lord and see that he is good." People need our preserving influence, and they need to see the light of Christ shine through us. You may be the only Bible some will ever read.

Matthew 5:13-16 Making a Lasting Impact Do you ever yearn to make a difference in the world? To do something significant with your life? Do you ever wonder, “Why am I still on this earth?” I tell you, there is no greater satisfaction than to know you have been used by God himself to touch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Get Up And Encourage Someone!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 25, 2017

I have weighed recently the compassion fatigue that we all face. A pastor quietly lay the pistol to his head, his load had been so heavy, did anyone care? Maybe we miss it sometimes?

GET UP AND ENCOURAGE SOMEONE… WHO COULD ENCOURAGE TODAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:16-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Healing. A Story Of A Man With Leprosy. Mark 1:40-45

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 13, 2022

This is a story that was shared to me many years ago which is about faith, hope, and healing in our walk here on earth with the Lord our Saviour.

Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Another: Greet And Serve Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 18, 2025

Why do you think there are examples of greetings in the Bible? What if you knew the power of greeting and service that could build up God’s children? You are invited to greet and serve one another as God intended.

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) One Another: Greet and Serve Romans 16:3-16; 1 Peter 4:7-11 We continue our One Another Series to build up the body of Christ, to mature the family of God. So far we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-16, 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

The Resurrection Of The Body

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 31, 2018

A doctrinal study of what the Bible says about the resurrection of the body

THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY March 31, 2013 Copyright 2013 by Bob Marcaurelle Job 14:14 “If a man dies will he live again? Job 19:25 “I know that my redeemer lives and that in the end He will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God. I myself ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14, Job 19:25, Acts 17:16-21

Denomination: Baptist