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Never-Ending Adventure Sermon I: Jesus Calls Us Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 29, 2020

Folks who truly accept the invitation of Jesus to be born again and go on to become mature disciples of Christ discover the excitement of belonging to Jesus and the enthusiasm associated with following Him all the way.

THE CHRISTIAN’S NEVER-ENDING ADVENTURE Jesus Calls Us - Mark 1:14-20 During your lifetime and mine on this earth, few ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Three Keys To Making Disciples Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Three Keys to Making Disciples, part 4

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Three Keys to Making Disciples, part 4 Acts 2:42-47 To have a successful road trip you need a driver, a vehicle to move you, and a map to show you your destination. Unless you have all three you cannot make a rad trip, you will not get anywhere. The same is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Our Worth In Christ

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 26, 2019

In a culture obsessed with self-image, how do we find our self-worth and redefine ourselves in the image of Christ?

American Individualism I want you to take a moment, as we reflect on this verse, to think about the culture we find ourselves in today. At its heart, it is a very individualistic, self-centered and image obsessed culture. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love this country and the people in it. But we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Making It Home

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Aug 4, 2023

Sin so easily entangles us, but with difficulty we must chuck everything that hinders overboard so we will make it home.

Have you ever thought about Saul who would later become the Apostle Paul? What an outstanding young man Saul became. His parents had to be proud of him. We are able to piece together several things about his younger years. In Acts 22:1-3 we see that he is a Jew born in Tarsus. Now Tarsus was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-3, Philippians 3:4-6, Acts 22:4-5, Hebrews 12:1-3, Philippians 3:7-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unveiling Of The Gospel - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Jan 15, 2004

The Sixth Part Of A Study Through Romans.

Lesson 6 F) The Transformation Of The Gospel (12:1-15:14) The Responsibility Of The Believer 1. We Are To Become A Living Sacrifice (12:1) 2. We Are To Follow A New Pattern Of Life (12:2a) 3. We Are To Seek And Discover God’s Personal Will For Our Lives(12:2b) 4. We Are To Not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Back To Basics

Contributed by L. Paul Lafferty on Jun 27, 2005

Worship Evangelism Discipleship

Intro: Words like, opportunity, chance, choices, option. Worship: Relationship with God. The reason we were created Ps 150:1 Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse. 2 Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to His excellent ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus’ Word To Those At The Top And The Bottom

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2014

This passage is a "sandwich," which leads to some significant parallels and contrasts.

THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING THIS PASSAGE: This story is a sandwich. - What does that mean? This is one of the multiple places in the Bible where a story is begun, then interrupted by another story, and then the first story is revisited and concluded. When that happens, there is always a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Stand Out Among Your Peers

Contributed by Ajibola Disu on Jul 11, 2016

Exposition of Genesis 47 v 2, how some of joseph's brothers stood out among their peers

Genesis 47 v 2: And from among his brothers he took five men and presented them to Pharaoh. Interpretation of the verse obtained from meditating on the scripture: Joseph had 11 brothers and he selected (5) out of his brothers who were distinguished above their peers; they must have had the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Free To Be Nothing

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 26, 2002

God’s way of "self-fulfillment" goes against the grain of our culture of Self, and allows us to be Free to Be Nothing.

Free to Be Nothing TCF Sermon February 3, 2002 Philip. 2:1-8 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Study: Mary

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Character Study: Mary (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 1 verses 26-56. Ill: • A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. • The next day in a written test, she included this question: "My full name has six letters. The first one is the letter M. I pick up things. What am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Brethren

Samson's Final Years Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 29, 2016

We will learn in this message that in spite of the moral failures of Samson, yet in the Book of Hebrews, his name was listed in the Hall of Faith chapter because he repented and God gave him a second chance due to his inward spiritual transformation.

The eleventh chapter of the book of Hebrews has often been called the biblical “Hall of Fame,” or “Hall of Faith.” chapter. In this particular chapter of the Book of Hebrews, the writer introduces an impressive list of heroic figures from the Old Testament - Remarkable men ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Gospel Of Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 18, 2023

Message cautions believers about the philosophies taught by humanist psychologists. Are their concepts compatible with biblical teaching concerning self-awareness and assurance? The issue of self-esteem is specifically addressed.

Intro Self-awareness is a part of the human experience. Managing our inner consciousness of self can be challenging. Watch a young toddler. At times, he will act out of sense of confidence, maybe even over confidence. At other times, he will withdraw out of a sense of shame or fear of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8, Jeremiah 6:13-14, 1 Corinthians 11:3-4, Matthew 22:39, John 3:16, Genesis 1:27, Romans 12:3, Matthew 5:3-13, Daniel 4:30-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Eyes Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Paul’s prayer that we might have both head knowledge and heart knowledge

Eyes of the Heart ¡V Eph. 1:15-19a Steve Simala Grant, Aug. 5, 2001 Intro: Praying Scripture Have you ever prayed Scripture? Taken your Bible with you to prayer, opened it, and allowed the words of God to become your words to God? For centuries, the practice of praying Scripture has been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Mary - Give Of Yourself Series

Contributed by Bob Gears on Dec 6, 2007

Like Mary we can have an unforgettable Christmas if we learn to give of oursleves to othres for God.

An unforgettable Christmas Give of yourself This Christmas 1 of 3 things will happen. You will either be ahead of schedule, on the ball, or fall behind. We all have our own way of doing things. Fortunately we have someone in our family that keep things moving, mainly my wife. Just last week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spreading The Gospel Through A Positive Reputation

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 13, 2007

A call for believers to be people who have positive reputations in the community.

Spreading the Gospel through a Positive Reputation Various Scriptures Friday, March 9, 2007 SD Gideons State Convention This is going to be a tough message at times. This has been on my heart for quite a while, and I think that the Gideons are in a position to impact this concern of mine and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Wesleyan