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Why Is The Gospel Of Christ Offensive?

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016

Why is the Gospel of Christ Offensive?

Our Lord Christ said in Luke 7:23: “…blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.” JC Ryle wrote, “There is a common, worldly kind of Christianity in this day, which many have, and think they have enough; a cheap Christianity which offends nobody, and requires no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joy -- In This Lifetime Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004

Part 9 of study of Philippians

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor -------------------------- As she opened her Christmas present, the wife saw he’d given her a beautiful skunk-skin coat. She exclaimed, "Oh, it’s beautiful, but I just don’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-13

Denomination: United Methodist

"I Want More!"

Contributed by David Nolte on Jan 1, 2017

N ew Year Sermon

“I WANT MORE!” Philippians 4:4-13 David P. Nolte davenolte76@yahoo.com The story of Oliver Twist is a sad one. Oliver Twist is born in a workhouse in 1830s England. His mother, whose name no one knows, is found on the street and dies just after Oliver's birth. Oliver spends the first nine ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Less Is Best Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 2, 2018

Simplicity is a spiritual discipline that is, too often, left unpracticed in our consumeristic western culture.

This morning we begin a four-week journey dealing with the stewardship of life. Over the next four weeks we’ll take a look at the futility that comes from longing for more in a culture of enough, then we’ll take a look at the power of debt to cause stress in our lives. In week three, we discover ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-6

Denomination: Methodist

All Is Vanity Without God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 11, 2001

A sermon for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost about the vanity of life

Pentecost 9 Luke 12:13-21 Ecclesiastes 1:2,12-14 2:18-23 "All is Vanity without God"   I would like to share one of Aesop’s Fables with you this morning. "When a dog which had stolen a piece of meat out of a butcher’s shop, was crossing a river on its way home, he saw his own shadow reflected in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Learning From Job Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Feb 11, 2012

This is a sermon on learning holiness from and through Job's faith.

Greetings Intro: A little bit about the book of Job 3 lessons we can learn from Job, just in chapter 1 1st: Job is happy or content 2nd: Job has an amazing faith 3rd: Job has a loving God 1st point: Job’s happiness or contentment Now you could say it was for the reasons explained in the first ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

Andrew Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2025

The man behind the scenes introducing people to Jesus!

Sermon: Andrew The man behind the scenes leader of the message of the Kingdom of Heaven. Thesis: Andrew was the behind-the-scenes apostle – the silhouette behind Jesus. He was close to Jesus – one of the 4. He was different, we do not see him get caught up in the drama, the battle for power, or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42, Matthew 4:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chasing Wealth Or Choosing Prosperity Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 7, 2005

1 of 4 on Money. Each message in the series on 1 Timothy 6 is about a decision that must be made. This message is on choosing prosperity.

Chasing Wealth or Choosing Prosperity Who doesn’t want to win the lottery? Graphic of lottery tickets & wealth "Winning the lottery isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be.” Evelyn Adams, 5.4 million dollars Evelyn Adams: "Winning the lottery isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be," says ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spend Less, Give More Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 13, 2009

Talks about how we can better give gifts like the first Christmas ans spend less money but give more meaningfully

Spend Less – Give More Advent Conspiracy – Week 2 12/13/2009 Liberia Video Slide after video As we continue on in our series during Christmas, we are taking a special offering that will be going to 2 places. Families in church and Community in need First it is already helping a number of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Happiness? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Both Jesus and Paul make it clear that it is more than a right to be happy, it is a duty. It is part of our commitment to Christ to overcome all that would make us unhappy.

Epictetus, the ancient philosopher said, "If a man is unhappy, this must be his own fault, for God made all men to be happy." A Christian writer, St. Bernard, said something similar. "Nothing can work me damage except myself; the harm that I sustain I carry about with me, and never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Funeral

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 17, 2008

Funeral for a committed Christan woman who died at the age of 98 after a lifetime of service for God.

It won’t surprise you, I’m sure, to know that most of what we’re doing today was under Nat’s clear direction. I regularly encourage people to write down what they’d like to have happen at their funeral and she’s one of the few people who have actually done it. So the hymns, some of the prayers, the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Anglican

Three Great Principles Of Generosity

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

More blessed to give than receive, God is well pleased with generosity, as we give God supplies our need.

Philippians 4:14-23 Cornhill morning devotion, 9/12/03 Do you sing in the shower? The other day I was listening to Radio 4 and I heard a man talking about his parrot. Well every morning this man would sing in his shower and the parrot was so talented it had learned to imitate all of the songs he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Cycle Of Settling Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 24, 2008

Have you settled for the wrong things lately? Have you found yourself sitting on your lazy boy of life too often? Have you settled for ungodly things? Have you settled for less than God in your prayer life? In your Bible study? In your walk with God?

THE CYCLE OF SETTLING Gen. 11:31-12:1, Cor. 14:3, I love Sunday afternoon. There is something special about having worshipped God, going out to eat with your family, and then coming home to this!!! Can I get a witness? What would happen though if I did this (point to chair) all of the time? As ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Season Of Financial Stress

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 24, 2004

God promise us to provide your financial needs so you never have to worry on it. He also promise take care of you!

Today, we are going to look at the season of financial stress. How many of you have already been through this season at least one time? In the Scriptures, even promise has a promise. There are conditions that if you meet this 5 requirements you will never have to worry again about your finances. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life For God Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 9, 2008

Peace should not be a goal of life. It is a by-product of a life lived in good conscience toward God and in service to the risen King!

Sermon for CATM – November 9, 2008 – Philippians 4:10-23 – A Life for God Today we finish up our course on Philippians. This has been a nine-week journey through a fascinating book, and we’ve had opportunity to reflect on this book and to worship, and for those who chose to take the course ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational