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Diversions And Distractions: Tools Used Against Us

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2024

This message is about two of Satan's most successful tactics used against the Church- Diversions and Distractions. His goal is to divert us from the path God has us on or get us so disttacted that we become ineffectual as Christians.

Diversions and Distractions: Tools Used Against Us Scripture: Second Corinthians 2:10-11; Joshua 9:3-14; Deuteronomy 20:10-11 The title of my message this morning is “Diversions and Distractions: Tools Used Against Us.” Paul wrote the following to the Christians in Corinth, “(10) Now whom you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, Joshua 9:3-14, Deuteronomy 20:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Easter Gives Us Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 8, 2018

It is Paul’s greatest declaration of Christian truth; he says that the great results of Easter are: 1. Easter confirmed Christ’s identity. 2. Easter cancelled sin’s penalty. 3. Because of Easter, we can celebrate eternal life.

3-29-04 Title: What Easter Gives Us Text: “Declared to be the Son of God with power...by the resurrection from the dead.” (Romans 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Romans 1:1–4, 4:24–25, and 8:11 Introduction: Just after World War II, a Preacher by the name of William Sangster, came down with a disease ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Succeed In Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 8, 2011

God says He will guide & direct us. He will led us into a balanced life & proper decisions. The big question though is will we obey God's will if He reveals it to us? Trusting & obeying is what is absolutely necessary to be guided by God.

PROVERBS 3: 5 & 6 HOW TO SUCCEED IN LIFE [Jeremiah 10:23-24] [This text has a special place in my heart. Since 1977 it has been one of my life verses. I have not always been fully obedient to its injunction, but when I have the promise that He shall direct my paths has proven true.] Does ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Speaks To Us, Keeps Us Humble

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 13, 2007

God wants us to be humble and listen to His directions. But, pride can get in the way of our obedience.

God Speaks to Us and Keeps us Humble I. Introduction II. The story of Naaman a. Proud and powerful man, used to the good things in life b. Tainted with leprosy, life changing experience c. Looked to Elisha for help d. Naaman was not treated as he expected e. Submission to God restored his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

From Tension To Certainty - Short

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 20, 2018

The tension Jesus must felt as He approached His passion must of been tremendous but He knew it was His Fathers will. A will of Love.

From Tension to Certainty - short John 12:27-34 IT was Jesus’ claim that when He was lifted up. He would draw everyone to Him. There are some who take this to refer to the Ascension and who think that it means, that when Jesus was exalted in His risen power. He would draw everyone to Him. But ...read more

Scripture: John 12:21-34

He Makes All Things New

Contributed by Jeff Foster on Feb 6, 2007

This sermon explores how life can be transformed through faith in Jesus. It uses the examples of Zacchaeus, the woman at the well, the fishermen of Galilee, and the rich young man.

He Makes All Things New Learning about JESUS: the Way, the Truth and the Life A sermon by Jeff Foster preached to the Cortez Church of Christ January 14, 2007 When I was a child, the man who lived across the alleyway from my family was a rather strange man who had an extraordinary gift. We would ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Call To God And He Will Answer You

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 7, 2014

To show that when we call upon GOD in a prayer, GOD answers and show things to us through His WORDS. He will never keep silent just spend time in the WORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Does GOD answers prayers? YES, Absolutely. There's more! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that when we call upon GOD in a prayer, GOD answers and show things to us through His WORDS. He will never keep silent just spend time in the WORD. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 5: Using Time Wisely

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2007

Using time wisely is an important Christian virtue, as God has a plan that He wants to accomplish with and through your life.

Pastor’s Bible Class What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 5: Using Time Wisely October 21, 2007 A. WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT TIME “Make the most of your time, because the days are evil” (Eph. 5:16, NASB). “Teach us to number our days, that we may present to You (Lord) a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

What The Lord Can Do For Us !

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 6, 2003

God knows where we are, and what we need ! He can do great things in our life !!!

What The Lord Can Do For Us ! I. The Lord Will Lift You Up. Psa 40:2 He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. David describes the condition he finds himself in as like being in a horrible pit whose bottom is of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:2

Denomination: Baptist

Never Will I Forsake You!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 20, 2018

God’s people were assured that God would be with them, that He would never forsake ANYONE who feared Him & kept His commandments.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Hebrews 13:1-6; Deuteronomy 31:8 ILL. I wish you could have known Bessie Hanna. She was a long-time member of Central Christian Church in Brownsville, TX, & was 95 years old when she died. Bessie was a lovely & loving person. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6, Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Shall Feed His Flock

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 23, 2006

Christ Jesus came to feed us with spiritual food; so we may grow to maturity in our faith and bring hope through Him to our world.

Micah 2: 2 – 5 --- He Shall Feed His Flock Intro: A last minute shopper mom was funning furiously from store to store. Suddenly she became aware that the hand of her three year old son was no longer clutched in hers. In a panic, she retraced her steps and found him standing with his nose ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"He Lives! And So Can You..."

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Apr 21, 2004

Jesus was crucified at calvary, but he got up... and many of us like Jesus, have died in some areas in our lives but need to get back up!

I. INTRODUCTION: The enemy wants to convince you that you are forever guilty of sins & trespasses & that you cannot be forgiven. That you will never amount to anything. He will get you depressed & down, & try to make you feel like you are worth nothing & can do nothing. He wants you to think ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Was Led Like A Lamb To The Slaughter Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 3, 2023

Jesus, the Lamb of God, willingly gave His life to pay for our sins. He fulfilled the prophecies and became the ultimate sacrifice, providing us with eternal redemption.

Hey guys, let's talk about something that might sound a bit weird at first - lambs. Yeah, you heard me right, lambs. But stick with me, okay? This is going to be good. You know how in the Bible, there's a lot of talk about lambs being used for sacrifices? Like, way back in the day, Adam and Eve ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7

Topics: Sacrificial Lamb, Biblical Symbolism, Jesus' Fulfillment, Old Testament Prophecies

When Failure Hits Home Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 16, 2007

When we face failure, God will not abandon us, He wants to restore us, He can still use us and teach us.

Introduction When I was in high school I was on the swim team. As the years went by I became reasonably successful. In fact somewhere I have a small bag filled with medals I won during my swimming career. But if I looked at those medals today I’d be hard pressed to tell you anything about the swim ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Apostles' Creed: He Descended Into Hades Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019

1. Jesus joined humanity in mortal life and death. 2. Jesus frees us from fear of loss. 3. Jesus frees us from fear of abandonment.

APOSTLES’ CREED: He Descended into Hades When we talk about the Apostles’ Creed in membership classes, I ask people if they have questions they want to talk about. Almost always, someone asks about the phrase, “He descended into hell.” What does that mean? Honestly, I don’t know exactly what the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15, Romans 8:38-39, Psalm 88:10-12, Psalm 16:10-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed