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Salt And Light

Contributed by Andrew Warriner on May 22, 2013

By adopting the qualities of salt and light into our lives, we can make a difference to the immediate world around us.

Salt and Light Introduction. If you were to ask anyone with a basic knowledge of the Bible about the Sermon on the Mount, they would probably quote at least one of the Beatitudes. However, the Beatitudes are a part, an important part but only a part of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Obligation To Love Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jul 30, 2014

The point of love, genuine Christian love, is to copy the self-giving love of Jesus himself. This is a love that is active, extravagant, and enthusiastic.

In his book, Love Does, author Bob Goff shares a particular “coming of age” story. Bob recalls his junior year when he decided he was done with high school. His plan was to move to Yosemite, find work in the valley, and rock climb in his spare time. He took his $75 and packed his meager ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessed By Involvement

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

When we get involved God will bless us.

Hag 1:2 Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, This people say, The time is not come, the time that the LORD's house should be built. Hag 1:3 Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying, Hag 1:4 Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your ceiled houses, and this house lie ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Belonging To God’s Army

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 28, 2011

A sermon that tries to encourage hearers to understand that they are part of God

Belonging to the army. 2 Tim. 2:3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. (NIV) In recent years I have attended many conferences on growing churches and have been instructed by great teachers on how to hold people in the church. Success in the church these days is measured ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rejoicing In His Salvation

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 2, 2011

David recognized that the joy of salvation is not the product of man’s work or effort but is rather of God.

REJOICING IN HIS SALVATION “And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord; it shall rejoice in His salvation.” Psalm 35:9 David recognized that salvation is not the product of man’s work or effort. He referred to salvation as “His (God’s) salvation”. The Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:9

Denomination: Baptist

"I'm A Dog"

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 12, 2011

"I'm A Dog" The Startling Confession of A Canaanite Christian A Crucial Confession for Canadian Christians

She may have once been a beauty queen but I doubt she was looking her best when she came to see Jesus. Care lines may have accentuated eyes bloodshot from crying, making her face look like wrapping paper used one too many times. Her once silken hair was probably prematurely grey and natty, hardly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Maturing Is Hard To Do - But It's Worth It!

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 26, 2011

Too often as Christians we take short cuts to maturity. In reality the only way to become complete is to let the Lord take you through difficulty and make you seem to "fail." In the process He builds life and a character in you that will lead you into His

We all have a decision to make. After we become a disciple of Jesus Christ the culture around us, our own brokenness, and an invisible enemy—will all try to mitigate the work that the Holy Spirit is doing inside of us: transforming us into a new character. The decision we have to make is how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Comfortable Church Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011

Part 5 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's message examines the letter to the Church at Sardis.

INTRODUCTION: Churches today are filled with people of all ages who assume the church exists primarily to HELP them. Consequently, most churches are concerned only with those who attend being “OKAY”. I. Christ’s CONNECTION with the Comfortable Church (v 1a) II. The CHARACTER ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 21 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 15, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 21 1. And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 22 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 15, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 22 1. And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 26 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 15, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 26 1. And there was a famine in the land, beside the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

Denomination: Church Of God

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 26 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 16, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 32 We enter into chapter 32 and will see many new things in the life of Jacob. After the many experiences of Jacobs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-32

Denomination: Church Of God

When Your Back Is Against The Wall Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011

This message looks at several instances when Paul's back was against the wall, noting what he did to push through the adversity to continue God's mission for his life

INTRODUCTION * Paul has faced opposition from the moment he placed faith in Christ (at first from believers who were skeptical, then from unbelievers) * Agabus’ prediction (21:10-11); Paul’s response (21:13) * Paul understood what it meant to have his “back against the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Get To Heaven Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus sharing w/His followers the exclusivity of Xianity. We’ll see Him sharing w/His followers why He’s the only way, the only ticket to heaven. -I’m going to be upfront w/you here. This isn’t

“How Do I Get to Heaven?” John 14: 6 January 31, 2010 Intro: Probably the greatest virtue of our day is “tolerance.” Josh McDowell said tolerance used to mean, “to respect others beliefs and practices w/o sharing them.” But tolerance now means, “every ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount: Jesus And Divorce Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Message from the Sermon on the Mount dealing with Divorce

Title: Sermon on the Mount: Jesus and Divorce Theme: To answer some questions on divorce Text: Matthew 5:31-32 Mt 5:31 It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement: 32 But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God