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Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Aug 24, 2024

The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

Becoming (8) Dustin Lee Boden / General “Blessed are the Persecuted” Matthew 5:1–10 ESV 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ: Born To Die

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A Christmas message on why Christ came.

Christ Born to Die John 18:37 "Pilate therefore said unto him, Are You a king then? Jesus answered, You say that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth hears my voice." John 12:27 ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37, John 12:27

Denomination: Baptist

Pillars In The Church

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 4, 2000

God needs stable people who will support the church

PILLARS IN THE CHURCH GAL 2:8-10 I. PAUL’S EARLY MINISTRY A. After Paul’s conversion he wasn’t readily accepted B. Paul spent some time ministering on his own C. Paul taken in by the church upon seein the genuiness of his conversion D. Three key people were there to take him in - Peter, James ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Blueprint For Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 9, 2007

Part four of the Spiritual Warfare Series

The Blueprint for Spiritual Warfare Spiritual Warfare Series Part 4 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Eph. 6:12 (NKJV) I. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: *other

Now A Word From John

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

How do you communicate an idea to another person? John gives us an example through his preaching about Jesus.

NOW A WORD FROM JOHN John 1:1-18 INTRO: Suppose you have an idea. You want others to know about this idea. How do you communicate that idea to another person? Simple. You convey an idea from your mind to another person’s mind by the medium of words. John began the Fourth Gospel with an ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Identifying Lost People

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 11, 2008

Paul gives three ways to identify someone who isn’t saved.

Intro: eyewitnesses at a crime scene are asked to give a full description of the suspect. Sometimes a sketch is drawn and posted for the public to try to make the identification. Paul is very descriptive in his writings. In today’s text we find a description of a lost person. Here are three simple ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Soliciting

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Mar 3, 2011

Most of us have "no soliciting" signs at our doors - God has one that says: "Please solicit!"

NO SOLICITING WITH US 1. No soliciting - Signs at home - "We are happy with our current religious, political, and buying choices. Please don't pester us to change. No soliciting." - ‎"Please respect our privacy. No soliciting." - Signs at church 2. Identification - The friend answers from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Congregational

Before And After

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 22, 2009

We all like these pictures that show what we were like and what we are now, well sometimes we do. This before and after picture is one we should like and appreciate what God has done for us.

Before and After Eph 2 Having laid the foundation of our life in Christ and living through his resurrection power, Paul expounds on the theme of salvation by reviewing the merciful means that God uses to bring us in to His Family. What is mercy? Micah 7:19 tells us MIC 7:19 You will again have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Week Two Two Ordinances Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2023

Baptism and the Lord's Supper

ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH: BAPTISM AND THE LORD’S SUPPER I. INTRODUCTION Various religions have many rites or rituals that a convert must perform either to achieve their definition of salvation or to maintain that salvation. Often these rites have secret meanings and are surrounded in mystical ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:27, 1 Corinthians 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

Listening With Our Eyes Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Jesus’ words lead if we will listen

One of the top three needs for human beings is to find a place where they fit in. It can be called by fancy terms like self-affirmation, identity or sense of belonging but it boils down to finding a place where they feel at home. In the world in which we live there are a lot of places that want ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Character Of An Effective Church Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

There is much truth in the humorous adage that some people make things happen, others watch things happen, while still others are left wondering what happened. What is true of individuals is also true of churches. Some churches are dynamic, aggressively

The Character of an Effective Church Acts 13:1-13 Intro There is much truth in the humorous adage that some people make things happen, others watch things happen, while still others are left wondering what happened. What is true of individuals is also true of churches. Some churches are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Youths And Dating

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006

Dating is fast becoming the fashion of the day for many youths. Yet it remains one of the main causes of Tension between parents and youths. Sometimes its even a problem among youths themselves.

DATING AND YOUTHS Objectives of the message • Help youths know what dating is, • Explore the dangers of dating, • Know how parents can help, • Resolve to have a purpose before dating. Introduction: Dating is fast becoming the fashion of the day for many youths. Yet it remains one of the main ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 5, 2006

How does God decide who gets what gift?

Do not quench the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (NRSVA) What pictures enter your mind when the phrase “spiritual gifts” is spoken? For some it is the picture of a wild crowd that has been whipped into a frenzy of emotional outbursts…running the aisles…speaking in tongues…attempts to heal the sick ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: United Methodist

Covenant Of Reproduction

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Dec 23, 2005

When God covenants with us, there has to be a mark, but where?

· When God made this powerful covenant with Abraham, He demanded a physical sign of the covenant, a mark that set the person apart as a carrier of the covenant. · God could have asked for many different signs - he could have asked for a pierced ear, but it is not a covenant of idle words and no ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Perspective

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Getting Perspective

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Getting Perspective 9:28-36 In Chapters 8 and 9 Luke describes a series of miracles demonstrating Jesus’ power and authority over every obstacle we face in ministry – healing the sick, delivering the oppressed, stopping storms, and providing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational