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Acquired Thru Faith-10(:4b)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 21, 2024

10 of 10. The apostle Peter informs those who are faithful in Christ, that they are amply supplied for godly living. God’s people are amply supplied for godly living thru their faith. But, What does Christian faith acquire for God’s people? A provision of God, acquired thru faith in Jesus, is...

ACQUIRED Thru FAITH-X—2Peter 1:4b(:1-4) Attention: Soon the Icelandic portion of our family is going to be vacationing with us for a few weeks! We are so excited, as we haven’t seen them for over two years now. But they can’t just hop in the car & drive over. In order for us to see each ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4, 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 14, 2019

This is the introduction to a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside, as he delivered what is more familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.”

Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) Part 1 – Introduction This is the introduction to a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside, as he delivered what is more ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:11-16, Luke 6:20-49, Isaiah 61:1-3, Matthew 4:23-25, John 10:30, John 6:63, Matthew 16:25, James 1:2, Exodus 13:1-10, 2 Corinthians 12:10, 1 Corinthians 1:27, 2 Peter 1:3-4, Matthew 7:28-29, Deuteronomy 11:13-21, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Matthew 20:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Far Do You Want To Go? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2021

Why did Elisha insist (3 times) to go with Elijah to his fiery chariot ride... but all of the "sons of the Prophets" insisted on standing some distance away?

(I opened the sermon by leading the congregation in an old hymn called "If Jesus Goes With Me I'll Go Anywhere". And then ended the sermon by singing the first verse and chorus with them again). In 1936, a 17 year old Bob Feller became a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, and he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servant Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 3, 2015

Moses was sent by God to free His people from slavery and he is a model for us who are sent by God to free people from their slavery of sin. What can we learn from what God gave Moses for his task and how can we use those tools effectively?

There’s the story of the college professor who always began his first day of class at the University dramatically telling his students he could prove that God did not exist. Looking up toward the ceiling he would say, "God if you are real, then I want you to knock me off this platform. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Sorry Is Sorry? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 25, 2015

The Bible never teaches us to say "I'm sorry". Why not? What is so wrong with saying that simply phrase when you've hurt someone?

OPEN: (We put a picture of a “Sorry” game board on the screen) How many of you recognize this game board? And how many of you have ever played it? Amazon.com says the game of Sorry is the #5 best-selling board game on their site. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 9 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 8, 2023

Three schemes are examined to see Satan’s division and hurt in the human race. The wide net of PLEASURE is first; followed by the corruption of CHRISTMAS and EASTER; followed by what FEMINISM is doing to our world. These might be hot issues but Satan has created the trouble to damn people

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 9 We continue researching the various schemes Satan uses to ensnare, deceive and ruin humanity. The bible says we are not ignorant of Satan’s schemes (devices). We need to recognise them in order to combat them. I have attempted to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-2, Ecclesiastes 2:1, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Joshua 24:15, James 4:1, James 4:3, 2 Peter 2:13, Luke 8:14, Matthew 2:3-6, Genesis 1:27, 1 Timothy 2:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Money Than Sense Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 10, 2018

The 2nd sin Sodom was condemned for was "abundance of bread". What could that possibly mean, and how can we be sure we don't fall into the same trap that condemned this evil city?

OPEN: We showed this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpyNoA1b20g (From timestamp 0.0 to 0.35) Just so you know, I’m pretty sure you’re not going to get this at Kentucky Fried Chicken any time soon. An order of 10 of these wings will cost you $45 and an order of 50 wings (plus ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:48-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cure For Greed Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2013

Greed is listed as one of the worst of sins - right up there with lewdness, adultery, and murder. But how likely am "I" to be plagued by greed? And how can God cure me of this terrible sin?

Back in the 1800’s there was once a 350# wrestler in Europe named “Yusuf, the terrible Turk.” Three hundred and fifty pounds is a fairly huge man, and there wasn’t an ounce of flab on the man. He was formidable. And in his four years in Europe, he was impossible to beat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Bethlehem? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 21, 2014

In the day of Jesus, Bethlehem wasn't very impressive. And yet God chose it as the birthplace of the King. Why?

I love to sing, and so I want to start out this sermon by having us all sing the first 2 verses of “O Little Town of Bethlehem”. “O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above your deep and dreamless sleep, the silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Healthy Appetite Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 27, 2006

The proper response to mourning over the reality of suffering and evil in the world, and the key to meekness, is not conquering desire, but learning to desire the right things.

Are you one of the people who have been following the state of the Bronco cornerbacks’ hamstrings? Both Bailey and Alexander suffered injuries that kept them out of the Jacksonville game and snapped Bailey’s 99 consecutive-game streak, which is the longest in the NFL for a cornerback. However, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Appetite For God Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

Are you satisfied by an ordinary life or hungry for God?

An appetite for godliness “What does God expect of me?” “How should a Christian act under pressure?” “Am I pleasing the Lord and honoring Him?” Answers to these questions can be found throughout the Bible, but there is one section of the Word, where Jesus Himself answers these questions and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Food That Gives Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: How many times do you eat and drink? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that JESUS is complete food: food and drink for all of us. IV. TEXT: John 6:35 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Jes

I. EXORDIUM: How many times do you eat and drink? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that JESUS is complete food: food and drink for all of us. IV. TEXT: John 6:35 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This message focuses on the profile of what a disciple looks like.

Discipleship Luke 5:1-11 We are in the summer series, “CSI: Church,” and asking why we do what we do. The next two weeks we’re going to focus on our commitment to discipleship. One of the frustrations with the institutional church is that it forgets the mission that Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Journey To Joy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2017

The angel announced a message of "great joy". But the world often confuses Joy with Happiness and ends up being disappointed. What brings us joy and what difference does that make in our lives?

OPEN: I love to sing Christmas Carols, so this morning we’re going to start out the sermon with “Joy to the World”. If you would, stand and sing it with me. 1. Joy to the world the Lord has come, let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare him room And heaven and nature sing, and heaven and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get In The Zone Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010

A sermon about how to live in the shadow of God, i.e. "the Zone"

INTRO: We've been talking about being in the zone. To Dwell -- to exist in a given plan, to reside Psalms 91 says there is a place that will cause us to have God's shadow on us. -I call that the ZONE -We've been using football as our metaphor -And since today is Superbowl ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational