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God With Us Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

The beauty and reality of Heaven

THE END IS NEAR Part 6, “God With Us!” Revelation 21:1-22:6 Sunday, September 13, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee I heard about a rich man who was determined to take his wealth with him. He told his wife to get all his money together, put it in a sack, and then hang the sack from the rafters in the ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seeking Motivation For Worship

Contributed by Steve Klein on May 25, 2015

What is my motivation for worshiping God in a way that is pleasing to Him and satisfying to my soul. The key is to focus on God!

TEXT: Psalm 96:1-13 Intro: Worship, by definition, is 'the reverent love shown to God.' It is homage. In Matthew 15:8-9, Jesus exposed the vain worship of the Pharisees; their worship sounded good, but it was worthless because their heart was not where it should have been. They followed man's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Am I

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 5, 2021

This is a great subject to talk about in today’s era of people who belong to extreme ‘SHOW OFF’ category, throwing weight around and people believe that they need to show ATTITUDE in order to impress.

WHO AM I? 1 Samuel 18:18” But David said to Saul, "Who am I, and what is my life or my father's family in Israel, that I should be the king's son-in-law?" David was of an ancient and honourable family of Judah, a handsome person, a great statesman, warrior, musician, song ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pressing To The End PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the authority of Christ, the audacity of the Pharisees, and the call for believers to persist in their faith.

Good morning, Church family! I'm feeling particularly moved today as we dive into a powerful passage from the Gospel of Matthew. This passage is like a complex painting, with layers upon layers of deep, spiritual meaning. It speaks about the authority of Christ, the audacity of the Pharisees, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Topics: Pressing, End

Family Relations (Roles For Parents And Children) Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

Presents the roles and behavior of parents (especially fathers) and children.

Introduction This is one Bible passage that talks directly to children and so this sermon will directly address them. Hopefully the adults will listen in and learn something as well. Text “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” You know what “obey your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mosaic Covenant Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 18, 2003

We will look at the ratification of the Mosaic Covenant, witness God’s revelation of HIMSELF to the leaders of Israel, and the visit the place and circumstances of this revelation.

Mosaic Covenant Ratified through Blood Revealed “God of the Covenant” Revelation Given on Mount Sinai DBF Sunday Sermon, 1/18/03, Exodus 24 You know that not that long ago it could be heard and many really believed that a “mans word was his bond”. When two men came to an agreement on something ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 13, 2018

It is vitally important in those matters on which God directs the actions of man, to know, upon what authority anyone presumes to know God’s desires and commandments, and to express them to others. What authority did the earliest Christians recognize?

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42, John 16:13-14, Acts 6:1-6, 2 Corinthians 13:9-10, Hebrews 1:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by David Scudder on May 3, 2009

Bible believing churches in America continue to experience apparent weakness. For example, believers are struggling with discouragement and depression almost as much as those outside of the average church. I believe that our text today shows us that praye

Purpose: To show how prayer can empower believers. Aim: I want believers look to prayer as the solution to discouragement. INTRODUCTION: Bible believing churches in America continue to experience apparent weakness. For example, believers are struggling with discouragement and depression almost as ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of Quality Instruction

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 27, 2013

What is the spiritual gift of TEACHING?

The Gift of Quality Instruction Romans 12:7 We’ve been looking at the spiritual gifts which God gives to members of the Body of Christ, His Church, in order to bring glory to Him alone, and to edify us together in unity ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Throne, The Scroll, And The Lamb Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 30, 2010

We humans strive to create an extravaganza that blows us away ie. Olympic opening ceremonies. Maybe we’re trying to create our own experience of heaven’s spectacle. But even Hollywood couldn’t recreate what we hear about in these chapters of Revelation, w

Probably the most spectacular sight I have ever seen was in Disney World this past winter, and it was a show called Fantasmic. Fire, music, water, lasers, holograms, lights, dragons, fireworks, battles. You couldn’t take your eyes off it, it was so spectacular. We humans strive to create an ...read more

Be Jealous For God's Kingdom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 30, 2002

Pentecost 19(B) - SEPTEMBER 29, 2002 - Believers are to be jealous for God’s kingdom: not for human reasons but for divine purposes.

BE JEALOUS FOR GOD’S KINGDOM NUMBERS 11:24-29 SEPTEMBER 29, 2002 NUMBERS 11:24-29 24So Moses went out and told the people what the LORD had said. He brought together seventy of their elders and had them stand around the Tent. 25Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke with him, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:24-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Weakened Heart - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 4, 2005

One of the most overlooked texts in all of Scripture... but also one of the most reassuring. What can we gain from David’s observation that he was "weak?"

OPEN: Rodgers and Hammerstein were amongst the greatest playwrights of our age. Plays like “Oklahoma” “The Sound of Music” “The King & I” are permanent part of the American heritage. So when I was invited by a non-Christian friend of our family to attend a play written by Richard Rodgers entitled ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:17-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 30, 2010

The source of our power it the risen, reigning Lord Jesus Christ.

“Go in Peace: Power for the Way” Ps. 23:5 Dr. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ told this story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool: During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Committed To Prayer

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 15, 2006

1- Committed to praise 2- Committed to intercession 3- Committed to seeking

INTRO.- ILL.- One day a woman was rushing home from a doctor’s appointment. The doctor had been somewhat delayed at the hospital, and the lab work took a little longer than usual so by the time she left the clinic she was running quite a bit behind schedule. She still had to pick up her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lamb Of God In The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 8, 2009

A brief review of the texts in the Revelation of Jesus Christ recording the word "Lamb"

The Lamb of God The Lord Jesus Christ is the main Person of the Apocalypse with His preferred title the "Lamb" appearing (28) times in the book of the Revelation. Although John in Revelation 1-3 sees him as the glorified Lord of glory, the first appearance of the Lord as the “Lamb” occurs at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible