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A Practical Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 29, 2016

Forgiveness and love are hallmarks in the Christian community.

2 Corinthians 2:1-10 “A Practical Forgiveness” INTRODUCTION In the second chapter of his second letter to the Corinthians Paul continues to address the issue of community and to answer the questions, “What is authentic community?” and “How do we as individuals ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Helping Hands

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 18, 2016

A lot can get accomplished when people work together. It’s no different when it comes to the church. When the Israelites faced their first battle after the exodus they needed to work together in order to be victorious.

HELPING HANDS-Exodus 17:8-16 INTRODUCTION: A lot gets accomplished when people work together. In the summer of 1904, at the World’s Fair in St. Louis, it was hot and people were searching for something to help cool them off. A vendor named Arnold had just what they were looking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Totem Pole Of Emotions And Attitudes

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 28, 2017

The Indian totem pole told a story. The higher on the pole the more important the lesson. Hurt people hurt people. Angry people anger people. We must have compassion and make a difference.

THE TOTEM POLE OF EMOTIONS and ATTITUDES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some fodder from Dr. Gary Brackett TOTEM POLE: a tall wooden pole that is carved and painted with symbols, figures, mask that represent family linage position or level. The order of rank of importance? ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, Proverbs 27:17, James 1:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Hate My Marriage And How To Get Out! - Pt. 3 - Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 26, 2018

White picket fences. 3 cars. 2 1/2 kids. A dog. Perfection. That is what we all think our relationship will be. We place ourselves in every romance movie we have ever seen. In our minds we expect no problems, no pain , no tears, no fears and no reality!

Pt. 3 - Can You Hear Me Now? I. Introduction Franklin Roosevelt knew it was true in politics. Legend has it that as each dignitary would file by to shake his hand he decided to prove it. As he grasped each hand and the guest would lean in to exchange pleasantries Roosevelt would say “I murdered my ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-9, Hosea 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Met With God

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 28, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 9: 1 – 24

Leviticus 9: 1 – 24 They met with God 9 It came to pass on the eighth day that Moses called Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel. 2 And he said to Aaron, “Take for yourself a young bull as a sin offering and a ram as a burnt offering, without blemish, and offer them before the LORD. 3 And ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Is Prayer And Why Questions? Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

Prayer is spiritual warfare against evil.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prayer is based on a relationship to God where you simply talk with God. 2. Prayer is communication with God. 3. Prayer is family relationship. 4. Jesus excludes praying in any other name such as Buddha, Confucius, and even Allah. “I am the way, the truth, and the life. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Explaining The Scripture. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 13, 2021

(PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Note: in case you are wondering: a mistake was made and the passage I was given to speak on does not truly match the title of the talk!

Reading: Acts chapter 26 verses 26-32. SERMON OUTLINE: Meet the Cast: (1). Festus, the Roman Governor. (2). King Agrippa. (3). The Apostle Paul. Meet the Need: (1). “It is the Bible that gives our message its content” (vs 26&27). (2). “It is the Bible that gives our message its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:26-32

Denomination: Brethren

Rebuilding The Walls (Extended Edition)

Contributed by Chris Bartholomew on Jan 31, 2022

Find your place in rebuilding the broken walls around you.

This is a reworked version of Johnny Chase: Rebuilding the Walls. The original is great, but I needed more length and a more direct application. Thanks, Johnny for the inspiration. Rebuilding the Walls (Extended edition) Nehemiah 1:1-6:15 Summary: Working together to build the Kingdom of God ...read more

Because I Love Him

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

Love is a word that we begin to use at an early age.

But what is amazing about love, is this: • A young boy at a certain age despises young girls • He frowns like he swallowed a dose of castor oil when the teacher makes him sit next to a girl • But at a certain age, something very mysterious begins to happen to him. That same boy that despised ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 28, 2022

Notice these words, “And of some have compassion MAKING A DIFFERENCE…”

Some can live their entire life and never make any difference in a positive way. For example, God can leave some people on this earth for 90 or 100 years, and when they die, their life has made very little DIFFERENCE! Illus: God let Methuselah live on this earth for 969 years, and the only thing ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 28, 2022

Tonight we want to look again at HOW WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH OUR LIFE.

Notice again, these words, “And of some have compassion MAKING A DIFFERENCE…” There are some folks that have deep feelings for the things of God. That word “compassion” here has to do with WORDS and ACTIONS. You can tell some people love the Lord by the way they TALK and LIVE. • The Pastor can ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Do Your Best To Be Your Best

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Most young men and women that attend a Bible College are given six weeks to find a church that they will be working with. The colleges call this, “Christians service!”

• Those who are sincere about doing something for the Lord look for a church that will use them. They realized they are in training for the ministry and they want to be used by the Lord and get all the experience they can get. • Some students that are not sincere are very content to find a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Unity

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Jan 20, 2019

Unity in itself is neutral, it is what we are untied for that determines whether it is evil or good. So we need to answer the questions, what is Christian unity?

Every Christmas season my wife and I have the same conversation about gifts. She asks me what I want, and I tell here there is nothing that I want. I have reached that point in my life that if there is anything I want or need, and I have the funds I just go and get it. So, the idea of getting me ...read more

Make Sure You Are On The Lord's Side

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 12, 2021

Following Jesus is more than getting him on our side to cheer for our "team." It is making sure our "team" is on his side. That takes preparation.

Preparations: I read that in April, 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was also a skydiver. He had jumped from a plane along with several other skydivers and filmed the group as they individually dove out of the plane and opened their parachutes. As the video was being shown of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Words On Fire Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 12, 2021

We all need to develop a more "mature tongue."

Words on Fire Walk in Wisdom / Proverbs 1:20–33; James 3:1–12   • A year ago last week, a wildfire swept across San Bernadino county. Nearly 23,000 acres were burned along with 20 buildings, 13 people were injured, and the blaze claimed the life of a firefighter. • Wildfires have become a way ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, 1 Peter 3:10, Proverbs 16:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ