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Religion Gone Bad

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2012

Religion goes bad when our lives are not marked by genuine humility and heartfelt generosity.

Title: Religion Gone Bad Text: Mark 12:38-44 Thesis: Religion goes bad when God is not the object of our devotion. Introduction (Disclaimer… this introduction may not be for the faint of heart.) I am fascinated by some of the reality programming on the Discovery Channel. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"in Times Of Turmoil"

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 12, 2022

Wars, rumors of war, false prophets, false charities need not defeat us.

Cory Lemke and his wife Janice served as missionaries in Ukraine before Cory became Pastor at Shasta Way Christian Church in Klamath Falls. He wrote, “This week I talked with my friend Nicholai in Crimea. Nicholai and Nadia have five grown children and three of their children live in Ukraine with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2008

Thanksgiving is a day which is recognized by the United States Government to give thanks to the Lord God Almighty. Yes - it is a religious holiday and as you study the history of this day you clearly see that it was about giving thanks to the Lord for all

Give Thanks Thesis: Thanksgiving is a day which is recognized by the United States Government to give thanks to the Lord God Almighty. Yes - it is a religious holiday and as you study the history of this day you clearly see that it was about giving thanks to the Lord for all his divine provision ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God's People Are Heard Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 25, 2006

This sermons examines some ingredients that will win a hearing for God’s people and God’s message.

When God’s People Are Heard On April 19, 1775 a group of American militia fired the first shots that ignited the American Revolution. These courageous American patriots were determined to be heard by the British government and to remain free as a nation. Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote a song/poem about ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God As A Helpless Baby

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 6, 2024

In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, we tend to forget the cause of Christmas. We hear but we don’t hear. The Christmas story tells the most amazing story: that God came down to earth in the form of a tiny, helpless baby.

GOD AS A HELPLESS BABY Lk. 2:10-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Having to Sleep in the Barn 1. Three college students -- one from India, one a Jew from Israel and the third a Hippie -- were having trouble finding a room for the night. After much searching, they finally found an Inn with only two beds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God "Prays"...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 7, 2012

To accept our contrite brethren into our Church-fold once they genuinely repent of their sins...

When God ‘prays’… Needless to say, this kind of title is bound to raise eye-brows & any media mogul with a nose for sensationalism is bound to capitalize on News as SENSATIONAL as the Creator Himself praying. Keeping the core content of my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:28

Denomination: *other

Sermon On The Mount # 3 Be Reconciled To Thy Brother

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 26, 2022

Some of the most horrible things you can imagine have taken place under the name of Christianity.

For example: • In the year 2002, many were shocked when they began to hear about some of the sinful things among the Catholic priests in America, that dealt with child molesting and homosexuality. The news was so devastating for many, that many Catholics left the Catholic church. Many others ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Meaning Of The Thanksgiving Holiday

Contributed by David Seeley on Aug 4, 2004

What is Thanksgiving all about? What role did God play in the founding of our nation? Discover with me the amazing way God was personally involved in the early days of our nation.

What is Thanksgiving? Introduction: The Bible tells us that God takes personal interest in the rising and falling of nations and kings. In fact He sets up and tears down nations according to His Divine will. He most often shows Himself strong in behalf of His people when they have reached the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

What Makes The Bible Different? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

The writer of Hebrews was concerned that his audience see the importance of the Word of God. When God speaks (through His Written Word or through the Living Word) it is different from the words spoken of men.

What Makes The Bible Different? Hebrews Series 4.12,13 March 19, 2014 * Chester FBC, Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The writer of Hebrews was concerned that his audience see the importance of the Word of God. 1 Most of the words the author wrote in the first four chapters ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Silence Is Golden Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 27, 2005

Bible Couples, Pt. 7 "Zechariah and Elizabeth"

SILENCE IS GOLDEN (LUKE 1:5-25) Middle Age is the last laugh before old age, which is no laughing matter. People in middle-age can identify with this excerpt from a piece of humor titled “Middle Age”: Maybe it's true that life begins at fifty, but everything else starts to wear out, fall out, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do You Sing About?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 29, 2014

God has rescued Israel from Egyptian bondage with a mighty hand at the Red Sea as they cross over on dry land and the Egyptian army drowns in the Sea. Israel has something to sing about and Moses teaches them the first song in the Bible.

Exodus 15:1-21 What do you sing about? In his book "Psalms of the Heart," George Sweeting tells of two Moody Bible Institute graduates, John and Elaine Beekman, who, in 1951, began missionary work among the Chol Indians of southern Mexico. Sweeting reports that they rode mules and traveled by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Need A Little Shade Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

God provides for His people what we need when we need it.

• Do you ever need a little shade in this life? John Maxwell tells a story that illustrates the importance of a positive attitude. A newly married woman insisted on going to the California desert so she could be near her military husband. The only place the couple could find to live was a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 26, 2020

When we look at how God instructed the Israelites to celebrate TWO harvest festivals we find there is a lot we can apply to how we thank God for his goodness to us. There are some surprises!

Today we’re celebrating Harvest Festival. This year, coronavirus restrictions have resulted in a rather muted celebration. We aren’t meeting at church and we don’t have the usual piles of food to give to the food bank, or a beautiful harvest loaf. I’m going to take a look at some passages and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:9-13, Exodus 23:16, Deuteronomy 16:13, Deuteronomy 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

What Wilt Thou Have Me Do?

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

What will God have you do to help take to Gospel to the whole world. You can do you part. This message was preached at the beginning of our annual Missions Conference 2001.

What Wilt Thou Have Me To Do Acts 9:6 Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 Intro: Acts 9:1-6 We are familiar with the Great Commission…..we are going to study it in more detail this evening. When Paul was stricken of the Lord he asked a question that should be on all of our minds. Vs. 6 What wilt thou ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Worship Of God Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 17, 2005

Christians need to know more about worship. None of us know as much as we could. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you wi

OUR WORSHIP OF GOD Various Text (Series 5 Functions of the Church) Introduction One writer notes that: Worship in our time has been captured by the tourist mind set. Worship is understood as a visit to an attractive site to be made when we have adequate leisure. For some it is a weekly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: *other