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One Body Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week one: One Body.

ONE: The Unity of the Spirit (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/7/2018 Snowflakes are funny things. Individually, they’re beautiful, yet benign. A single snowflake doesn’t pose a threat, isn’t much fun and can easily blow away in the wind or melt away on your fingertip. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21

Denomination: Christian Church

From Experience = Living And Coping With Injustice And Hurt (First Part) – Guidelines – (The Retribution Of God – Part 6 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 25, 2023

When we are overtaken by anxious thoughts, and battling adversity and injustice, God has given us a number of coping strategies. In this message and the next three we will look at these. The writer has been there and these “remedies” are tested. Look up, dear Christian!

FROM EXPERIENCE = LIVING AND COPING WITH INJUSTICE AND HURT (FIRST PART) – GUIDELINES – (THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD – PART 6 IN THE SERIES) INTRODUCTION FOR SOME MEASURES TO LIVE WITH INJUSTICE We have looked at the subject of retribution from several perspectives. We considered a number of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6, 2 Timothy 3:1-2, Psalm 73:3-4, Psalm 73:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 105:7-22, James 5:13, Philippians 4:6-7, Psalm 94:17-19, Psalm 108:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Traditions And Customs

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 8, 2025

There are things in this chapter that cause issues with people. Nevertheless, it is included in God's Word. And that means it is profitable to us for doctrine, reproof, correction and instruction.

Alba 9-7-2025 TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS I Corinthians 11:1-16 Last week I began my message saying that the church in Corinth had a lot of problems. That is the reason that the apostle Paul wrote to them, both to correct some things they were doing, and also to give some guidance as to how best to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon - The Suggestions For The New Year

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 30, 2025

There is a way forward. Shamgar was simply caught in the turmoil the nation was going through, but he found a way to be successful and deliver Israel.

Subject: The Suggestions for the New Year Text: Judges 3:31 And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel. Introduction: Life is filled with transition and change. You and I can count on opposition. Almost ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31, Proverbs 24:10, Ephesians 6:11-13, Judges 2:12

Denomination: Methodist

Witness With Water Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Baptism is to be a witness not only to the world, but a perpetual witness to your self in time of temptation. You are to look back, as Paul makes the Roman Christians look back, and remember what you gave witness to in the water of baptism.

A visitor to a drought stricken area was talking to some of the citizens about their no rain situation. As they were complaining about the difficulties it brought to them he sought to comfort them with the it-could-be-worse philosophy. He said, "If you think it is bad here, you should ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

When Things Entrap Us Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jul 9, 2007

Most people believe joy comes from the things they own. In reality, things can steal our joy quickly. Paul understood how things could steal our joy, that is why he gave us two admonitions to keep us from the snare of materialism. Each of these admonitio

Our culture is trapped in a disease for the desire of things, and we are not sure what to do about it. Consider the following facts… Gambling 60 % of adult Americans gambled in the last 12 months 20 years ago, two states had legalized gambling, while 48 states outlawed gambling – today 48 states ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Escape Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 7, 2006

How do we handle temptation, a better question may be how do we escape temptation, This message looks at the temptation Adam and Eve faced in the garden and gives practical ways we can escape temptation. This message is #2 in a 6 part series, Life.com

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Those are comforting words for everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oops I Didn't Know We Couldn't Talk About... Sex Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Mar 29, 2003

Part 1 of this life-changing series that will show you how to "Break Free" from the junk of the world.

“Oops I Didn’t Know We Couldn’t Talk About… Sex” Breaking Free from Sexual Pressure Brian A. Moon How’s everybody doing tonight? I hope you are doing good and that you all had a great week because tonight we are going to talk about something that some of you might not have ever heard even ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:18-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lust Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

Lust was considered to be the least deadly of sins though when you look at the church’s discussion of sexuality, you would think that it would be much higher. But it wasn’t. Our sexual desire is a gift from God. The problem is that when we change sexual i

Lust 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 Three ministers and their wives went out to dinner and were in a terrible accident, and all six were killed. They came to the Pearly Gates of Heaven and were greeted by St. Peter. "I know you are all men of the cloth," said St. Peter, "but as a matter of protocol I need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7

Denomination: Methodist

A Messiah Who Does The Right Thing Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2011

Jesus teaches us to do the right thing because it is the right thing.

A Messiah Who Does the Right Thing Text: Matt. 17:24-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is the story of a taxpayer who needed to ease his conscience. "A taxpayer wrote to the Internal Revenue Service, "I have not been able to sleep well for two years. Here is my check for $1,200 for back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Methodist

Where Do I Find Jesus Series

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 3, 2008

Since the scriptures tell us that we can find Jesus with our heart, sometimes we become blinded in finding Jesus because we have spiritual blinders on our eyes. And when this happens, we seem to lose site of Jesus.

Where Do I Find Jesus? Deuteronomy 4:29, Jeremiah 29:11, John 14:23 Opener: Choose two contestants to come up and do the car tag recognition --------slides available upon request------------- Introduction: In November, 1975, 75 convicts started digging a secret tunnel designed to bring them up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reformation...today

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 25, 2007

Looking at Galatians, how it impacted Luther and how Paul’s message continue to apply to Christians today, regarding our lives, our values and our freedom (from sin) in Christ.

“The Reformation…Today” Galatians 5:1-6 Reformation Sunday, October 29, 2006 Stephen Becker St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (1) For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. (2) Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus: Our Thirst-Quencher

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Oct 12, 2008

Only Jesus quenches our thirst.

John chapter 4. 35-year-old Bill Jenkins had become very thirsty. Having gotten lost from the rest of the desert expedition, he was exactly 4 days in the hot desert sun without any water before he was rescued. He kept a diary during this time and recorded that at the end of the first day without ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord's Prayer: "Lead Me Not Into Temptation" Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008

When we ask God to “lead us not into temptation” we are asking Him to guide our steps along a moral pathway.

Have you heard about the guy who was trying to lose weight, but came to the office one day with two dozen donuts? His co-workers asked him why he got the donuts if he was trying to lose weight? He answered, “I came to the corner where the donut shop was, I told God that if He wanted me to buy some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Day Pharisees's Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 9, 2019

It's vitally important to get the Lord from our heads to our heart.

Modern Day Pharisees Text: Rom. 2:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: In one of my conversations that I had with my friend Dane Hall last week we discussed the effects that church people have had on our children. As the children of Pastor's they have seen both the good and bad of the people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist